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Systems and methods for determining position using a WLAN-PS estimated position as an initial position in a hybrid positioning system

US8054219B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2009
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S19/34
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This disclosure describes a method and system for determining position using a WLAN-PS estimated position as an initial position. In some embodiments, the method can include calculating a WLAN position estimate of the WLAN and satellite enabled device and using the WLAN position estimate as an initial position in satellite position system to determine the location of the WLAN and satellite enabled device.

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