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Methods for Virally Distributing Location-Based Applications

  • US 20090094602A1
  • Filed: 10/03/2008
  • Published: 04/09/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/04/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for virally distributing an application, comprising the steps of:

  • determining whether a receiving device has ever been sent a message associated with a location-based service that enables the receiving device to be directed to a target location from a current location of the receiving device;

    if the receiving device has never been sent the message, sending an instructional message to the receiving device that enables the receiving device to download a software application that will enable the receiving device to receive a future message from the location-base service; and

    downloading the software application to the receiving device for installation so the future message can be received by the receiving device and the receiving device can utilize the location-based service.

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