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Systems and methods for local-area-network-assisted location determination

US10172073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2013
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W64/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Wi-Fi-based location determination methods may include receiving location information and/or identifier information regarding a Wi-Fi hot spot, at a database. The methods may include transmitting the location information and/or identifier information regarding the Wi-Fi hot spot, from the database to a positioning receiver. Related systems are also described.

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