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Method for optimizing battery use in a mobile device while tracking a location of the device

US9491582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2015
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and computer program product for reducing battery consumption while tracking a location of a mobile device. A location tracking application at the mobile device registers to receive location updates from the mobile device. The application receives a location update from the mobile device and determines whether to transmit location information from the received location update to a remote web server.

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