Context aware geofencing
US8838138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/021
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment an electronic device comprises a display, a motion sensor, one or more wireless communication devices, and logic configured to receive, in the controller, data indicating that the controller is in motion, determine a velocity of the controller, and activate a first location service to determine a coarse location of the controller when the velocity of the controller falls above a predetermined threshold for a predetermined period of time. Other embodiments may be described.
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