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Trusted hybrid location system

  • US 8,370,629 B1
  • Filed: 03/09/2011
  • Issued: 02/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining a trusted location for a network device or application, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving location information from a first trusted source and a second trusted source, wherein each of the first and second trusted sources includes a unique and unalterable ID code;

    authenticating the unique and unalterable ID codes for the first and second trusted sources;

    upon authenticating the unique and unalterable ID code for the first trusted source, determining a first location estimate for the network device or application based on the location information received from the first trusted source;

    upon authenticating the unique and unalterable ID code for the second trusted source, determining a second location estimate for the network device or application based on the location information received from the second trusted source; and

    determining the trusted location of the network device or application by using the second location estimate to verify the first location estimate.

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