System and method of accessing and recording messages at coordinate way points

• US 8,548,505 B2
• Filed: 09/14/2012
• Issued: 10/01/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Google Inc. (Alphabet Inc.)
• Inventors: Jenkins, Michael D.
• Primary Examiner(s): WEST, LEWIS G
• Application Number:
  US13/617,496
• Publication Number:
  US 20130013411A1
• Time in Patent Office: 382 Days
• Field of Search: 455/456.1, 455/456.3, 455/414.1, 455/414.3, 705/1, 705/1.1
• US Class Current: 455/456.3
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/222 using geographical location information, e.g. messages transmitted or received in proximity of a certain spot or area
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/58 Message adaptation for wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/04 specially adapted for terminals or networks with limited capabilities; specially adapted for terminal portability
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/52 specially adapted for the location of the user terminal
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2207/18 wireless networks
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2242/30 Determination of the location of a subscriber
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/42229 Personal communication services, i.e. services related to one subscriber independent of his terminal and/or location diverting calls from one subscriber to another subscriber, i.e. two different subscriptions H04M3/54; selecting arrangements in intelligent networks H04Q3/005
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/487 Arrangements for providing information services, e.g. recorded voice services or time announcements
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/493 Interactive information services, e.g. directory enquiries ; Arrangements therefor, e.g. interactive voice response [IVR] systems or voice portals
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/53366 Message disposing or creating aspects
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/02 Services making use of location information
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/029 Location-based management or tracking services
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/12 Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements

Abstract

A method and system for leaving and retrieving messages at specific coordinate way points within a commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) provider network are disclosed. Users carry or transport interface devices for communicating over the network and are able to record and view messages at specific coordinate locations while traveling in the network. The location of the device is calculated by the device or by the network while the device is powered on and within the physical boundaries of the network, or through a combination of both. Messages can be made available to network subscribers when their interface devices come within an area centered about a physical coordinate location. Personalized messages can also be left by subscribers at any coordinate point within the boundaries of the network. Access of information about an asset is facilitated when a technician comes within a physical proximity threshold relative to the asset.

Claims

1. A method for conducting a wireless financial transaction with an asset, the method comprising:

receiving a predefined code corresponding to a particular category of advertisement information;

determining that a position of a communication device operating on a wireless communication network is within a proximity limit of an asset;

accessing a database to identify advertising information associated with the asset;

determining whether the identified advertising information is associated with the received predefined code;

transmitting the identified advertisement information to the communication device if the identified advertisement information is associated with the received predefined code; and

conducting a financial transaction with the asset based on financial information from the communication device provided over the wireless communication network.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the advertisement information is transmitted to the communication device in accordance with preference information set on the communication device.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the advertisement information is transmitted to the communication device based on asset identifying information provided over the wireless communication network from the communication device.

4. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

determining the communication device is operating on the wireless communication network based on signaling from the communication device.

5. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

determining a location of the communication device operating on the wireless communication network.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the determining the location of the communication device is based on signaling from the communication device.