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UE-assisted network positioning method and related equipment

US9888348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2014
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/70
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention discloses a network positioning method and related equipments, the method includes: receiving, by a user equipment (UE), positioning signals of at least three positioning nodes, where the at least three positioning nodes include at least one auxiliary UE, where the auxiliary UE is located within an end-to-end communication range of the UE, and valid position information of the auxiliary UE exists currently; measuring the positioning signals of the at least three positioning nodes, and acquiring a measurement result which comprises time difference of receiving the positioning signals of the at least three positioning nodes by the UE; calculating, a current position of the UE according to the measurement result and the valid position information of the at least three positioning nodes. The technical solution provided by the present invention can effectively enhance the network positioning precision.

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