Method and apparatus for providing internet service based on user's location information in a communication system

摘要

Methods and apparatuses are provided for providing an internet service by a server in a communication system. A user interface for selecting whether to provide a search service based on location information of a subscriber station, is provided to the subscriber station. If the subscriber station selects to be provided the search service based on the location information, the location information of the subscriber station is acquired using a location information server or a cell identifier (ID) according to an existence of the location information server in the communication system. Data is sought based on the location information. The data is provided to the subscriber station.

主权项

1. A method for providing an internet service by a server, the method comprising:
receiving, from a subscriber station, a search request including a keyword for searching; searching information corresponding to the search request based on location information related to the subscriber station, wherein the location information is acquired by analyzing information of a cell at which the subscriber station is located in a mobile communication system; transmitting the searched information to the subscriber station; and if a reference time has elapsed after generating the information of the cell, updating the location information.