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Method and apparatus for enhanced pedestrian navigation based on WLAN and MEMS sensors

US10190881B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2016
Grant dateJan 29, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, systems and apparatuses for enhanced Microelectromechanical (MEMS)-based navigation in a mobile device are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes receiving navigation data from one or more navigation sensors on board the mobile device. The method may also include calculating, using a processing device, position, velocity, and attitude (PVA) values in response to the navigation data using an Inertial Navigation System (INS) mechanization. Additionally, the method may include calculating, using the processing device, Pedestrian Dead Reckoning (PDR) values in response to the navigation data. Also, the method may include determining, using the processing device, one or more navigation values in response to a combination of the PVA values calculated by the INS mechanization and the PDR values.

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