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Method for mobile to inform base station of additonal GPS capabilities

  • US 7,856,238 B2
  • Filed: 10/16/2006
  • Issued: 12/21/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of configuring a mobile communication between a position determination entity and a mobile device, comprising the steps of:

  • a. indicating to the position determination entity that the mobile device has an ability to perform a satellite-based global positioning system search simultaneously with a telephone communication; and

    b. setting a preferred response quality indicator to a first state that will allow the mobile device an extended period to provide location data about the mobile device to the position determination entity when the mobile device has the ability to perform a global positioning system search simultaneously with a telephone communication and setting the preferred response quality indicator to a second state that will not allow the mobile device an extended period to provide location data about the mobile device to the position determination entity when the mobile device does not have the ability to perform a global positioning system search simultaneously with a telephone communication.

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