Patent ID: 8126960
Filing Date: 2012-02-28
Classification: H04L,H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for use in a server serving a user of a communication device, the method comprising: maintaining a plurality of profiles of the user; receiving, through a communications network, a request for information concerning one or more product or service providers, and data indicative of a selected one of the profiles and a location of the communication device determined by the communication device; collecting requested information from one or more sources based on the received data; providing the requested information to the communication device, the requested information including information concerning at least a first product or service provider in accordance with the selected profile, wherein the first product or service provider and at least a second product or service provider are selected in a vicinity of the location of the communication device; and providing data for the communication device to indicate to the user that the first product or service provider satisfies the selected profile and the second product or service provider does not satisfy the selected profile.