Methods and apparatus for determining the locations of computing devices
US9860698B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/63
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some implementations a method includes receiving a first message from a computing device via a first network. The first message may indicate that the computing device is unable to communicate with a second network. The method also includes determining whether a beacon operator has requested tracking of the computing device. The method further includes transmitting a second message to the beacon operator when the beacon operator has requested tracking of the computing device. The second message may include a first geographical location identified by the first network.
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