System and method for using location information to execute an action
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method, for affecting a remote machine of a user of a wireless communication service based on location information of a wireless communication device of the user, comprising:
- obtaining the location information of the wireless communication device of the user, the location information relating to a location of the wireless communication device that is remote from the remote machine of the user;
determining, using the location information, that a location rule, pre-established by the user, has been satisfied; and
transmitting a signal to change operation of the remote machine of the user of the wireless communication service responsive to determining that the location rule has been satisfied.
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Abstract
A system and method is provided for using location information associated with wireless devices. The system includes a wireless device, a location system, and a feature server. The wireless device includes any wireless apparatus having wireless communications capabilities. The location system can generate location information pinpointing the location of the wireless device. The feature server can use the location information to determine whether to execute an action in accordance with subscriber rules. A large number of applications may be implemented to execute the action via a number of communication channels, including without limitation, a wireless communications network, a computer network, and a public switched telephone system, for example.
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1. A computer-implemented method, for affecting a remote machine of a user of a wireless communication service based on location information of a wireless communication device of the user, comprising:
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obtaining the location information of the wireless communication device of the user, the location information relating to a location of the wireless communication device that is remote from the remote machine of the user; determining, using the location information, that a location rule, pre-established by the user, has been satisfied; and transmitting a signal to change operation of the remote machine of the user of the wireless communication service responsive to determining that the location rule has been satisfied. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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