Location-based Services
AssigneeSky CP Limited
InventorsStephen STEWART, Oliver SQUIRES, Alex MANNING
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Abstract
A location-based system comprises a display (1) and a wireless beacon (2) in close proximity. A beacon ID transmitted by the beacon (2) changes in synchronism with a change in content of the display (1). A mobile device (4) in the vicinity responds to the change in the beacon ID by changing content or services provided to the user (5). This system may enhance the applications of a micro-location system by providing time-varying services.
Claims26
A method of providing a location-based service, comprising:
- a. providing a display of changeable content at a location;
- and
- b. transmitting a wireless beacon signal, including a beacon ID, at the location;
- wherein the beacon ID and display content are changed in synchronism.
The method of claim, wherein the display is a digital signage unit (DSU).
A method of providing a location-based service, comprising:
- a. providing a display of changeable content at a location;
- and
- b. transmitting a wireless beacon signal, including a beacon ID, at the location;
- wherein the content of the display is changed in response to detection of a mobile device at the location.
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A system for providing a location-based service, the system comprising, at a location:
- a. a display of changeable content;
- and
- b. a wireless beacon arranged to transmit a wireless beacon signal, including a beacon ID;
- the system being arranged such that the beacon ID and display content are changed in synchronism.
The system of claim, wherein the display is a digital signage unit (DSU).
A system for providing a location-based service, the system comprising, at a location:
- a. a display of changeable content;
- and
- b. a wireless beacon arranged to transmit a wireless beacon signal, including a beacon ID;
- wherein the display content is arranged to change in response to detection of a mobile device at the location.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.