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Using fingerprints in proximity detection of wireless devices

US9042918B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2012
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method in a network node for enabling proximity detection is presented. The network node is comprised in a wireless communications network and serves a wireless device. According to the method, the network node obtains a fingerprint of a CSG cell, or of an inter-frequency cell. The network node then transmits the fingerprint to the wireless device, thereby enabling the wireless device to determine when it is in the proximity of the cell.

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