Methods and systems for making a determination of whether a mobile device is positioned indoors or outdoors
US11134461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S13/765
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example implementations may relate to making a determination of whether a mobile device is positioned indoors or outdoors. More specifically, processor(s) may detect that the mobile device is connected to a particular access point and may determine that the particular access point is stationary rather than moving. In response to determining that the particular access point is stationary, the processor(s) may determine (i) a distance between the mobile device and the particular access point, and/or (ii) a connection duration representing a length of time that the mobile device has been connected to the particular access point. Based at least on the determined distance and/or on the determined connection duration, the processor(s) may then make the determination of whether the mobile device is positioned indoors or outdoors.
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