Authenticating a user's location in a femtocell-based network
US9408025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/045
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for authenticating a user's location in a femtocell-based network is disclosed. A user is associated to a femtocell connected to a connection point in the wireless network. An indication of the user's location is provided to a remote user. A characteristic of a connection between the femtocell and the connection point is monitored. The monitored characteristic is provided to the remote user to verify user's location.
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