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Methods and apparatus for providing location data with variable validity and quality

US8909253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2013
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W64/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems and computer program products for determining a location of a device based on location information are described. In some implementations, location assist information may be requested so as to determine a location of sufficient quality to satisfy a requesting application. Upon receiving the location assist information, empherides from one or more visible sources may be requested. The location assist information may be used to determine the location of the device until the device has received and decoded the empherides.

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