Telecommunications – Radiotelephone system – Special service
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Tran, Pablo N. (Department: 2685)
Telecommunications
Radiotelephone system
Special service
C455S414300, C455S456300, C455S457000, C455S306000, C340S988000, C463S040000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06895238
ABSTRACT:
A unique method for providing entertainment to a portable device, such as a wireless communication device, is disclosed. The method includes steps of receiving location information related to said wireless communication device; providing challenges associated with a game to a user of a wireless communication; providing rewards in response to answers based upon the location of said wireless communication device. The method finds particular application in vehicles having telematics communications products.
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D'Avello Robert F.
Davis Scott B.
Newell Michael A.
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