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Intelligent map combination for venues enabling indoor positioning

US8983774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2013
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2205/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and devices are described for merging maps. In one potential embodiment a method may comprise receiving an indication of at least one plurality of geographically proximate points, where each of the at least one plurality of geographically proximate points are determined by at least one access point in communication with one or more mobile devices. A first and second map may then be received, where the first map and the second map each cover a first area such that the first area is in both the first map and the second map. The first map and the second map may then be merged by matching a mapping of a first portion of an indication of the at least one plurality of geographically proximate points on the first map and a second portion of an indication of an at least one plurality of geographically proximate points on the second map.

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