Location based services in a situational network

Details Location based services in a situational network Location based services in a situational network

2007-10-26

2011-10-25

Phan, Tri H (Department: 2471)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

C370S238000, C370S395200, C370S400000, C455S422100, C455S456300

Reexamination Certificate

active

08045455

ABSTRACT:
A method of providing location based service information in a situational network includes establishing the situational network linking a plurality of individuals in response to an indication of an occurrence of a situation. Information related to availability of a service at a plurality of service locations affected by the situation is received, where the service is provided by one or more of a plurality of service providers An individual location associated with each of the plurality of individuals is determined. The available service locations that are in closest proximity to the individual location of the respective individuals is transmitting to each of the individuals based on the availability of the service.

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