Device location determination by a vehicle
US9079560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W64/006
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device location determination includes authenticating a device within range of a vehicle via a node in a vehicle. The vehicle includes a first peripheral device and a second peripheral device that is disposed at a location on the vehicle that is different than the first peripheral device. The peripheral devices are coupled to an antenna of the node. The device location determination also includes receiving from the device a first signal strength value associated with a first signal of the first peripheral device, a second signal strength value associated with a second signal of the second peripheral device, and a third signal strength value associated with a third signal transmitted by the node. The device location determination also includes determining a location of the device from the signal strength values and performing a remote function with respect to the vehicle.
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