Method and system for integrated assistance services

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8805435
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13793233

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A method and an apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention includes a controller to process a travel assistance request for communication through a satellite and terrestrial mobile communication network. Data related to multiple assistance providers can be received in response to the request. At least one criterion can be processed for the assistance providers based on, for example, historical trip data. The assistance providers can be graphically represented for user selection based on the criterion. Data related to a selected assistance provider can be displayed, including navigation data to and/or from the assistance provider. In another embodiment, the travel assistance request can be communicated to a service center through the network. The service center can communicate data related to an assistance provider, including navigation data to and/or from the assistance provider. A rating of the assistance provider can be communicated to a specified community-of-interest through the network.

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DBSD SERVICES LTD9601 S MERIDIAN BLVD LEGAL DEPT ENGLEWOOD CO 80112

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Raab, Stefan Bernard South Riding, US 16 292

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