Method and apparatus for locating a mobile terminal using received messages
US9547843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W64/003
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for locating a mobile terminal by use of messages received to the mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal locating method may include creating at least one location related candidate for the mobile terminal by use of a message that is received to the mobile terminal, and determining a location of the mobile terminal by matching the created location related candidate to stored place information. The current location of the mobile terminal may be recognized by simply analyzing the received messages without the need for installation of additional device on the mobile terminal.
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