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Electronic device and method for identifying location by electronic device

US10897687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2019
Grant dateJan 19, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2205/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electronic device and a method for identifying a location by the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a display, a processor electrically connected with the display and a memory, and the memory storing instructions executed by the processor. The processor is configured to obtain a plurality of locations in a space-of-interest, detect a wireless signal from at least one external electronic device located in the space-of-interest or an adjacent area, obtain detection frequency data according to a frequency of detection of the wireless signal, and identify a current location of the electronic device based on at least part of the obtained detection frequency data.

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