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Indoor location detection using combined radio frequency signal and audio frequency signal beacon system

US9955315B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2015
Grant dateApr 24, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/33
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mobile terminal is operated by receiving a first signal and a second signal, determining a signal strength of the first signal, and determining an indoor location of the mobile terminal based on the signal strength of the first signal and the second signal. The first signal is a radio frequency signal and the second signal is an audio frequency signal.

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