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Location services in a packet radio network

US7116984B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1999
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W64/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing location service information related to a mobile station in a mobile communications system supporting connections of a first type, for example circuit-switched, and a second type, for example packet-switched. The method comprises receiving a request from a requesting entity; retrieving the location service information related to the mobile station; and providing a response to the request. The method further comprises determining a preferred type of connection for the retrieving based on a first set of predetermined criteria; and performing, in the retrieving, at least a first attempt via a preferred type of connection.

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