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System and method for tuning geo-location in wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) networks

US8918304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2011
Grant dateDec 23, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2032

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

Abstract

Various methods, systems, and computer program products are disclosed for determining a location estimate of user equipment in a mobile network. For example, a method may include receiving measurement data that includes a time of arrival indication of data communicated between the user equipment and base stations of the mobile network. The method may further include processing only the received measurement data that is within a particular time window and excluding some of the received measurement data outside the particular time window. The method may further include determining a sync value based on the received measurement data within the time window. The sync value may synchronize timing between at least two base stations of the mobile network. The method may include determining a location of the user equipment based on the sync value and the measurement data. The method may include geometric or linear optimization of the determined location estimate.

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