System and method for providing location information
US10136303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer implemented method for determining the location of a target device is disclosed. A locate request is received for the target device. The locate request is forwarded. A locate for the target device in response to the locate request is received, the locate including a location and a location accuracy. The received location accuracy is compared with an accuracy threshold, and a calculated location of the target device is forwarded when the received location accuracy is not within the accuracy threshold.
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