Patent AT-E401631-T1: [Translated] METHOD BY WHICH POSITIONING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO A SYSTEM FROM A MOBILE DEVICE

The present invention relates to a method for providing a toll system that is operated by a first party, with position information from a mobile unit 16 provided with a unique identity that belongs to a second party. The method comprises the steps sending a signal from the mobile unit 16 via a cellular communication network to a toll number associated with a certain charge, when the second party enters a toll zone. The signal comprises information regarding the identity of the mobile unit 16 and position indication provided by the communication network. The charge is debited from an account connected to the mobile unit 16 and said second party. A list of cells 15; 20, 21 that is a part of the toll zone 13 is provided to the mobile unit 16 and the list of cells is stored in the mobile unit 16. A debit entry is performed when the mobile unit 16 moves into one of said cells on the list from a cell that is not on the list and/or moves within a cell, or several cells, that is on the list. The invention also relates to a toll system.