Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same
US10321429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same, the mobile terminal including a location information module configured to acquire location information related to the mobile terminal based on one of a first positioning method that is configured to detect access points (APs) adjacent to the mobile terminal, receive location information related to the detected APs, and acquire the location information on the mobile terminal based on the received location information related to the APs, and a second positioning method that is configured to receive location information related to the detected APs and other APs located within a predetermined area where the detected APs are located, and acquire the location information on the mobile terminal based on the received location information related to the APs, a communication unit configured to perform wireless communication with a first positioning server providing first AP information including the location information related to the detected APs or a second positioning server providing second AP information including the location information related to the detected APs and the other APs located within…
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