System and method for managing location services in wireless networks
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a current identifier broadcast from a terrestrial wireless device in a determinable position, wherein the terrestrial wireless device repeatedly changes an identifier that is broadcast;
using the current identifier broadcast from the terrestrial wireless device to determine a physical location associated with the terrestrial wireless device; and
placing a monitoring device within wireless transmission range of the terrestrial wireless device;
wherein said receiving step is performed by the monitoring device.
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Abstract
Described herein are methods, systems, apparatuses and products for managing location services in wireless networks. One aspect provides for broadcasting an identifier from a terrestrial wireless device in a determinable position; repeatedly changing the identifier broadcast from the terrestrial wireless device; and associating a current identifier broadcast from the terrestrial wireless device with a physical location. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a current identifier broadcast from a terrestrial wireless device in a determinable position, wherein the terrestrial wireless device repeatedly changes an identifier that is broadcast; using the current identifier broadcast from the terrestrial wireless device to determine a physical location associated with the terrestrial wireless device; and placing a monitoring device within wireless transmission range of the terrestrial wireless device; wherein said receiving step is performed by the monitoring device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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