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Power saving for device tracking

US11202176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2019
Grant dateDec 14, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling upload of data, performed in an electronic device (100), wherein said electronic device is configured to intermittently upload data (520) to a wireless network to operate as a tracker, said method comprising: obtaining (500) a current position of the electronic device, determining, dependent on network coverage associated with said position, to either upload data (530) to the network or postpone (430) upload of data.

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