Patent ID: 8559970
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for providing location-based information services to a portable electronic device, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing an information platform and a user preference settings database for respectively receiving and recording preference settings for categories of information and location range from a user of the portable electronic device; (b) setting and storing in a condition database at least one condition for triggering information services provision to the portable electronic device; (c) receiving positioning information that includes a location of the portable electronic device by having a positioning module; and (d) determining through use of a condition module whether the at least one condition for triggering information services provision stored in the condition database has been met, and when the condition has been met, selecting location information from a location information database in accordance with the positioning information and the preference settings for categories of information and location range, and transmitting the selected location information to the portable electronic device.