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Hybrid locating method and system for locating a mobile terminal in a wireless communications network

  • US 7,953,420 B2
  • Filed: 12/27/2004
  • Issued: 05/31/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of hybrid location in a wireless system comprising a terminal having a satellite receiving section, a wireless receiving section operating according to at least a first and a second locating mode, and a power unit;

  • a locating center having a position calculation module; and

    a wireless communication channel between said terminal and said locating center, wherein the locating center performs the steps of;

    receiving a locating request;

    obtaining data regarding the network resources, including an available bandwidth and terminal resources, including a charge level of the power unit;

    analyzing available resources and locating requirements associated with said locating request;

    selecting at least one locating mode according to said locating requirements and said available resources;

    setting instructions including locating measures to be acquired and response triggering conditions;

    sending said instructions to said terminal through said wireless communication channel;

    receiving acquired locating measures from said terminal; and

    calculating a position information from said locating measures.

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