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Apparatus and method for supporting assisted global positioning system during emergency service in a communication system

US7965233B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2008
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for supporting an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS) during emergency service in a communication system are provided. The system includes a client, an integration location server, and a dual mode Mobile Station (MS). The client requests MS location information for emergency service. The integration location server receives MS access information and sends a location information request. The dual mode MS receives the location request, activates a second communication modem, and performs an AGPS operation with the integration location server.

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