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Systems and methods for mobile terminal location determination using profiles of radio signal parameter measurements

US8463285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2006
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S5/0036
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for determining whether a mobile radio terminal is on or out of a zone in a radio communications network. The methods and systems provide for generating a profile representative of the zone using measurements taken by the mobile radio terminal and/or the network and/or using predicted values. A comparison is then made between subsequent measurements or values and the profile to make a determination as to whether the mobile radio terminal is in or out of the zone. The methods and systems are applicable to any zone-based application including differential call charging, security applications, buddy finder services, mobile gaming and location based services in general.

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