Patent ID: 6529728
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
A method for selectively providing information specific to a location, the information provided to a portable communication unit when the portable communication unit registers with a wireless local area network serving the location, the method comprising the steps of:performing a registration process between the portable communication unit and the wireless local area network when the portable communication unit moves within communication range of the wireless local area network; creating a local information profile describing at least one of types of information and methods of delivering said information desired by a user of the portable communication unit; determining, during the registration process, whether a type of information described in the local information profile is out-of-date or missing in the portable communication unit; and downloading said type of information to the portable communication unit in accordance with the local information profile, only when said type of information is out-of-date or missing in the portable communication unit.