Apparatus and method for providing positioning data based on authentication result
US9872166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W64/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure include a technique for providing positioning data based on an authentication result. The technique includes receiving authentication information that is associated with a wireless device. An authentication process is performed for the wireless device based on a corresponding set of authentication information. An authorized wireless device is provided with a set of positioning data that aids positioning circuitry of the wireless device to determine a location of the wireless device.
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