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Apparatus and method for providing positioning data based on authentication result

US9872166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2015
Grant dateJan 16, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2035

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  • 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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