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Updating position assist data on a mobile computing device

US8032151B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2007
Grant dateOct 4, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/134
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mobile computing device comprises a memory, a processor and a transceiver. The memory is configured to store at least one type of position assist data. The processor is configured to provide a position fix based on the position assist data. The transceiver is configured for wireless communication. The memory is configured to store updated position assist data for the type of position assist data. The processor is operable in a first operating mode in which the type of position assist data is not updated and operable in a second operating mode in which the type of position assist data is updated in response to at least one triggering event.

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