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Personal location code

  • US 8,428,619 B2
  • Filed: 04/23/2012
  • Issued: 04/23/2013
  • 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;

    determining a validity of said PLC;

    determining if said plurality of location requests exceed a predetermined number of location requests over a period of time;

    obtaining a current location of said target device; and

    providing said current location of said target device to said requesting device in response to a determination that said PLC is valid and that said plurality of location requests do not exceed said predetermined number of location requests over said period of time.

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