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Estimating user device location in a wireless network

US9261577B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2012
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of estimating user location involving collecting data from the access points in the network. The data can then be used to define a relationship, for example the loss of power experienced by a transmitted signal, between the access points. The relationship can be stored within a matrix, database or any other suitable storage method that can be referenced to determine the position of a user device within the network and correlated with corresponding measurements from a user device to determine the location of the user device within the network.

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