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Privacy control of location information

  • US 9,743,276 B2
  • Filed: 08/08/2016
  • Issued: 08/22/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a processor; and

    memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising;

    determining a zone;

    determining a substitute-location;

    determining a first group of persons eligible to receive an indication of the substitute-location;

    determining a current location at which a communication session is initiated;

    determining if the current location is within the zone;

    determining if an intended recipient of the communication session is a member of the first group;

    upon a determination that the current location is within the zone and the intended recipient is a member of the first group, incorporating in the communication session, an indication of the substitute-location as the current location;

    upon a determination that the current location is not within the zone and the intended recipient is not a member of the first group, determining if the intended recipient is a member of a second group of persons not eligible to receive location information; and

    upon a determination that the intended recipient is not a member of the second group, incorporating in the communication session, an indication of the current location.

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