Abstract: A system and method provides a notification to a user via a wireless communication device when the wireless communication device leaves a predetermined area. Components within the wireless communication device are utilized to determine the location of the wireless communication device. When the wireless communication device is no longer within the predetermined area, a notification is provided to the user.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 30, 2013
Date of Patent:
November 18, 2014
Assignee:
TV-Tether, LLC
Inventors:
Gordon D. Fong, Cuauhtemoc Perez, C. Bart Sullivan
Abstract: A system and method provides a notification to a user via a wireless communication device when the wireless communication device leaves a predetermined area. Components within the wireless communication device are utilized to determine the location of the wireless communication device. When the wireless communication device is no longer within the predetermined area, a notification is provided to the user.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 8, 2012
Date of Patent:
September 3, 2013
Assignee:
TV-Tether, LLC
Inventors:
Gordon D. Fong, Cuauhtemoc Perez, C. Bart Sullivan
Abstract: Users are located to determine if the user is within, or has departed from, at least one bounded area established about a geographic location. The bounded area may be defined by setting one or more distance boundaries from the geographic location. A base station may monitor the location of a wireless device in proximity of the user. If the wireless device departs from a bounded area, a message containing information configured to be understandable and convey meaning to the user and/or a third-party is sent to the wireless device and/or the third-party. For example, the message may be configured to communicate to the user and/or third-party information pertaining to the departure from the bounded area, location information, navigation directions, instructions, etc. The message sent may include text and/or other symbols.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 9, 2011
Date of Patent:
February 5, 2013
Assignee:
TV-Tether, LLC
Inventors:
Gordon D. Fong, Cuauhtemoc Perez, C. Bart Sullivan