Apparatus And Systems For Providing Location-Based Services Within A Wireless Network

摘要

A system for providing wireless telecommunications services to mobile devices includes structure and functionality for location-based services, and includes both server and client/mobile device apparatuses. One apparatus includes a data store storing at least a first record associated with a first wireless device or a second record associated with a second wireless device. A computer is coupled to the data store and is configured to receive a request from the first wireless device to obtain location information associated with the second wireless device. The computer is configured to receive a change location privileges request, and to update the first or second records in the data store based on the received change request. Other apparatuses provide additional structures and functions.

主权项

1. A communications device comprising:
a processor; and memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising:
receiving a request to add a friend to a friends list on the communications device; andresponsive to receiving the request, when a privacy setting comprises a first setting, receiving:
an indication of a location of a device associated with the friend; andan image, obtained from a public profile, of the friend.