SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING LOCATION SERVICES IN WIRELESS NETWORKS
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1. A method comprising:
- 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.
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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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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. 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; and using the current identifier broadcast from the terrestrial wireless device to determine a physical location associated with the terrestrial wireless device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A method comprising:
broadcasting a geocode as an identifier from a terrestrial wireless device, wherein the geocode comprises an indicia of geographical location of the terrestrial wireless device.
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34. A method comprising:
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receiving in a mobile device an identifier broadcast from a terrestrial wireless device located at a particular position; and using the identifier broadcast from the terrestrial wireless device to determine a physical location of the mobile device even in absence of a logical connection existing between the mobile device and the terrestrial wireless device.
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