Location-based text messaging

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2007-01-11

2010-06-22

West, Lewis G (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Zoned or cellular telephone system

C455S414200, C455S457000, C342S388000, C340S988000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07742774

ABSTRACT:
A method and device is provided for transmitting location-based text messages between electronic devices. A mobile electronic device can determine a device's location, create a map of that location, create a text message, embed the map in the text message and transmit the text message to a recipient. The device can also transmit or create navigational directions and update the map and the directions in real time.

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