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System and method for locating mobile device in wireless communication network

US8160610B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2009
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W36/385
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for determining a location of a mobile device in a wireless network. The method includes receiving global navigation satellite system (GNSS) measurements from the mobile device, and receiving terrestrial measurements from corresponding transceivers in the wireless network, each terrestrial measurement indicating a distance between the corresponding transceivers and the mobile device. The method further includes selecting at least one terrestrial measurement having an uncertainty value within a predetermined accuracy threshold. The location of the mobile device is determined as a function of the GNSS measurements and the selected terrestrial measurement.

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