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Method and apparatus for generating positioning assistance data

US9204260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2013
Grant dateDec 1, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/33
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided herein for assistance data generation based on raster images, such as raster images of floor plans. A method provided herein for generating positioning assistance data includes obtaining a first raster image including a floor plan of an area; obtaining geographic reference information corresponding to the area, the geographic reference information including a location of the area; extracting structural features of the area from the floor plan of the area via the first raster image; and generating assistance data for the area based on the extracted structural features and the geographic reference information.

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