Methods and apparatus to perform time zone determination by a mobile station
US8290489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/029
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This application pertains to methods and apparatus to perform time zone determination by a mobile station. One example method for use in a communication device includes determining a geographical location and universal time for the device; determining a time zone for the device based on the geographical location; determining a time for the device based on the universal time and the time zone; using the determined time in applications operable on the device, wherein the applications operable on the device comprise applications other than the application used to determine the geographical location. Other examples are shown and described.
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