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Trusted location tracking

US11856409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2021
Grant dateDec 26, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/104
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus that enables trusted location tracking includes a housing arranged to hold a user equipment, one or more devices, a local communication device, and a controller at least partially supported by the housing. The apparatus obtains, via the one or more devices, a first set of data characterizing a location of the user equipment. The apparatus further establishes, via the location communication device, a local communication channel with the user equipment. The apparatus also obtains through the local communication channel a second set of data characterizing the location of the user equipment. The apparatus also determines a trust score characterizing the second set of data based on the first set of data. The apparatus additionally triggers an alert in accordance with a determination that the trust score is below a threshold.

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