Access point selection for network-based positioning
US9426770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01H5/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for network-based positioning of a mobile device as described herein includes selecting a first set of access points (APs) to take first positioning measurements from the mobile device; obtaining the first positioning measurements from the first set of APs; selecting, based on the first positioning measurements, a second set of APs to take second positioning measurements from the mobile device; obtaining the second positioning measurements from the second set of APs; and determining a location of the mobile device based on the first positioning measurements and the second positioning measurements.
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