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In-store self-serve and zoning using geo-fencing

  • US 9,990,659 B2
  • Filed: 05/28/2014
  • Issued: 06/05/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a server, coupled to a wireless network, comprising;

    a server application;

    a memory storing instructions; and

    a processor to execute the instructions to;

    receive, from a mobile device via the wireless network, a first beacon identifier of a plurality of unique beacon identifiers and information identifying the mobile device,the mobile device comprising a mobile application to interact with the server application;

    register the mobile device as being in a first zone defined by the first beacon identifier;

    send, via the wireless network, a first message to the mobile device that causes the mobile device, via the mobile application, to display a set of options related to the first zone;

    receive, via the wireless network, a first signal from the mobile device indicating a selection, via the mobile application, of one of the set of options;

    cause, based on receiving the first signal, activity of the mobile device related to the first zone;

    receive, from the mobile device and via the wireless network, a second beacon identifier of the plurality of unique beacon identifiers and information identifying the mobile device,the second beacon identifier being associated with a strongest beacon signal received at the mobile device, andthe second beacon identifier defining a second zone different from the first zone;

    register the mobile device as being in the second zone;

    suspend, based on registering the mobile device with the second zone, the activity of the mobile device related to the first zone;

    send, via the wireless network, a second message to the mobile device causing the mobile device to provide for display;

    a first option for continuing the activity of the mobile device related to the first zone, anda second option for information regarding the second zone;

    receive a second signal from the mobile device indicating selection of the first option to continue the activity of the mobile device related to the first zone; and

    resume the activity of the mobile device related to the first zone.

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