Selecting wireless access points for geofence monitoring
US9019984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/20
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, program products, and systems for monitoring geofence exits using wireless access points are disclosed. In general, in one aspect, the mobile device can select, from multiple wireless access points, one or more wireless access points for monitoring a geofence. Selecting the one or more wireless access points can include determining multiple geographic regions corresponding to the geofence. The mobile device can select the one or more wireless access points based on a maximum total number of wireless access points to be selected and an access point allowance for each of the geographic regions. The access point allowance can indicate a maximum number of wireless access points to be selected for the geographic region. The mobile device can detect a potential entry or exit of the geofence by monitoring the selected one or more wireless access points using a wireless processor.
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