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Predicting location of a mobile user

US8498817B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2010
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/029
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are various embodiments for predicting a future location of a mobile user. A recent location of a mobile user is received. Past location data for the mobile user is retrieved from storage. A future location of the mobile user is predicted based at least in part on the recent location and on the past location data. The prediction is provided in response to a query or by subscription.

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