Systems and methods for user-initiated location-based services through messaging

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9020542
APP PUB NO 20080119200A1
SERIAL NO

11562339

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Systems and methods for user-initiated location-based services through messaging. Using a messaging client running on a communication device, a user transmits location information via a text and/or instant message to a recipient. The location information may be obtained from a GPS program or other location determining program accessible or installed on the user's communication device. A network identifier such as a URL is created based on the location information and is appended into the message. When the recipient selects the network identifier, electronic content such as a graphic map including the sender's location is displayed on the recipient's communication device.

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  • VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.

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McConnell, James T Keller, US 13 414

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