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Method and system for tracking and analyzing data obtained using a light based positioning system

US8947513B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2012
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B47/1965
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for tracking and analyzing information in a location using a light based positioning system. In some embodiments, the method includes determining a position of a device in a location using a light based positioning system, electronically receiving data from the device, and updating a database with said data. In some embodiments, determining the position of the device includes receiving a position determination from the device. In some embodiments, determining the position of the device includes electronically receiving from the device one or more identification codes of one or more light sources that the device has detected using an image sensor on the device and calculating the position of the device using the one or more identification codes.

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