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Location reporting responsive to transitions in motional state of wireless equipment

US8755821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2013
Grant dateJun 17, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W64/006
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Location of wireless equipment is reported based at least on transition amongst motional states of the wireless equipment. Measured data and metrics are employed for detection of at least one movement condition of wireless equipment to identify changes in a mobility profile thereof. Change in the mobility profile can convey change in motional state of the wireless equipment; analysis of the data and metrics enables determination of such change. While idle, the wireless equipment can monitor its mobility profile to identify changes in the motional state of the wireless equipment. Identification of certain changes in the motional state of the wireless equipment enable the wireless equipment to measure, report, and update location thereof at the network platform of a network operator that provides wireless service to the wireless equipment. Reported location of the wireless equipment can be exploited for several location-based services.

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