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Method for enhancing location identity through incorporation of shorter-range communication and sensing (nearlocate)

US8634853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2010
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S5/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of determining location of a mobile device including estimating an absolute location using long range communication estimates, estimating a relative location based on shorter-range communications, receiving location information from a plurality of peer entities, and refining the absolute location and based on the received location information.

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