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Method and system for saving power in mobile units

US6963744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2002
Grant dateNov 8, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2023

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

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring a mobile unit location is provided. The process includes; receiving a first mobile unit location; receiving a second mobile unit location; and determining the difference between the first and the second mobile unit location and if the difference between the second and first mobile unit location is beyond a pre-determined threshold value then turning off mobile unit neighboring cell measurement for a pre-determined duration. The process can also adjust the pre-determined duration value based on which the neighboring cell measurement is stopped. The location values may be based on a global satellite positioning system.

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