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Personal location code

  • US 8,165,603 B2
  • Filed: 05/26/2011
  • Issued: 04/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling access to location information, comprising:

  • receiving, at a location server, a plurality of location requests to locate a target device, said plurality of location requests comprising a unique personal location code (PLC) that is distinct from identification information associated with a requesting device and distinct from identification information associated with said target device;

    obtaining a current location of said target device; and

    if said unique PLC is determined to be a valid PLC and a number of said plurality of location requests is less than a predetermined maximum number, providing said current location of said target device to said requesting device.

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