System and method for accessing local services with a mobile...

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2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Anderson, Matthew (Department: 2618)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Zoned or cellular telephone system

C455S556200, C455S041200, C455S042000, C705S014270

Reexamination Certificate

active

07146178

ABSTRACT:
In a mobile communication system, a method and system for obtaining location-dependent services information by using a mobile station. An information beacon containing services information pertaining to the location of the beacon is disposed in an environment. The beacon is capable of communicating with the mobile station when the mobile station is located within the operating range of the beacon. The mobile station includes a services access key which, when selected while the mobile station is within the operating range of the beacon, will transmit a query to the beacon requesting location-based services. In response to the query, location-based services information will be transmitted to the mobile station.

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