Method and system for providing location based services

Details Method and system for providing location based services Method and system for providing location based services

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H04W 4/02 (2009.01)

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CA 2610917

A method and system for providing a location based service (LBS) over at least one wireless network to a mobile unit in communication with the at least one wireless network. A LBS request is received via the at least one wireless network, the LBS request comprising a request for a service available from at least one service provider. Location information associated with the mobile unit is also received. Prioritization information associated with the at least one service provider is retrieved. Data associated with the at least one service provider is accessed to determine if the at least one service provider is able to provide the service at a location proximal to the mobile unit, the location determinable from the location information. An order of priority of the at least one service provider is determined based on at least one of a determination of distance between the mobile unit and the at least one service provider, the prioritization information and the data associated with the at least one service provider. At least a portion of the data associated with the at least one service provider is provided to the mobile unit according to the order of priority.

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