Device and method for generating an alert signal
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1. A device for generating an alert signal comprising:
- positioning means for updating and storing an actual position of the device, comprising;
location storage means for storing the location of a place of interest;
means for storing a request for an alert signal associated with the location of a place of interest;
first trigger means for comparing the actual position of the device with the location of the place of interest and triggering generation of said alert signal when the distance between the actual position of the device and the location of the place of interest is less than a predetermined value (r);
calendar means for storing calendar entries;
clock means for keeping track of the actual time; and
second trigger means for comparing the actual time with a calendar entry and triggering generation of said alert signal when the actual time matches the calendar entry, but only when the distance between the actual position of the device and the location of the place of interest is less than the predetermined value (r).
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Abstract
An alert signal is generated based on the geographical position of a device and/or based on time or date. The alert signal is generated when the device is within a certain distance from a predefined location. An actual position of the device, the location of a place of interest, and a request for an alert signal associated with the location of the place of interest are stored. The actual position of the device is compared with the location of the place of interest. The alert signal is generated when the distance between the actual position of the device and the location of a place of interest is less than a predetermined value.
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1. A device for generating an alert signal comprising:
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positioning means for updating and storing an actual position of the device, comprising; location storage means for storing the location of a place of interest; means for storing a request for an alert signal associated with the location of a place of interest; first trigger means for comparing the actual position of the device with the location of the place of interest and triggering generation of said alert signal when the distance between the actual position of the device and the location of the place of interest is less than a predetermined value (r); calendar means for storing calendar entries; clock means for keeping track of the actual time; and second trigger means for comparing the actual time with a calendar entry and triggering generation of said alert signal when the actual time matches the calendar entry, but only when the distance between the actual position of the device and the location of the place of interest is less than the predetermined value (r). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for generating an alert signal in a device comprising:
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storing an actual position of the device; storing the location of a place of interest; storing a request for an alert signal associated with the location of a place of interest; comparing the actual position of the device with the location of the place of interest and triggering generation of said alert signal when the distance between the actual position of the device and the location of the place of interest is less than a predetermined value (r); storing calendar entries; keeping track of the actual time; and comparing the actual time with a calendar entry and triggering generation of said alert signal when the actual time matches the calendar entry, but only when the distance between the actual position of the device and the location of the place of interest is less than the predetermined value (r). - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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