Detecting mobile device usage within wireless networks
US8442556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device sends, to a mobile device, instructions to collect location-based data associated with calls conducted by the mobile device over a wireless access network and receives, from the mobile device, the location-based data, where the location-based data includes a three-dimensional location and a time associated with each of multiple calls conducted by the mobile device over the wireless access network. The device combines the location-based data with other location-based data from other mobile devices and identifies, based on the combined location-based data and other location-based data, a localized area of congestion for the wireless access network.
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