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Method and system of a mobile subscriber estimating position

US7602334B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2008
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S19/46
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus of a mobile subscriber (MS) estimating position are disclosed. One method includes the MS receiving at least one satellite transmitted signal with a first receiver, and estimating a time of arrival of the at least one satellite transmitted signal. The MS additionally receives at least one terrestrial base station signal with a second receiver, and estimates a time of arrival of the at least one terrestrial base station signal. The MS estimates its position based on the estimated time of arrival of the at least one satellite transmitted signal and the estimated time of arrival of the at least one terrestrial base station signal.

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