Augmenting Wi-Fi localization with auxiliary sensor information
US9571980B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one implementation, a method of maintaining continuous identity for mobile devices includes: obtaining a first address for a first device; and obtaining, from one or more auxiliary sensors, auxiliary sensor information related to the first device. The method also includes determining whether the auxiliary sensor information matches information associated with a second address, where the second address was previously associated with the first device. The method further includes linking the first address with the second address for the first device, in order to continue tracking the first device when the second address is no longer detected, in response to determining that the auxiliary sensor information matches information associated with the second address.
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