Fine-grained location determination of networked computers
US8307071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/1337
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Location of a communication network subscriber is determined employing confidence metrics such as remote vs. local computer usage, primary user in a multi-user computing environment, likelihood of forgery, and comparable ones. A fine-grained location determination is then made based on the metric results and directory information for the particular subscriber such that services like emergency services can be provided with accurate location information.
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