Control of activation of location-related sensors of a mobile device
US9167529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems and apparatuses for selecting which of a plurality of sensors to use for location detection of a mobile device are disclosed. One method includes activating lowest-power location-related sensors of the mobile device at power up of a mobile device, and activating medium-power location-related sensors of the mobile device upon detection of motion of the mobile device and/or a change in a wireless connection to the mobile device.
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