Determining a time calibration value for a user equipment

    公开(公告)号:US10897686B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-19

    申请号:US15080481

    申请日:2016-03-24

    Abstract: In an embodiment, a given entity obtains a location of at least one terrestrial transmit station of a Synchronized Wireless Transmission Network (SWTN), transmit station calibration information associated with the at least one terrestrial transmit station and a location of a user equipment (UE) that is in wireless communication range with the at least one terrestrial transmit station. The given entity estimates the time calibration value for the UE based on the obtained transmit station location, the determined transmit station calibration information and the determined location of the UE. In another embodiment, a server obtains time calibration values that are estimated for each UE in the population of UEs. The server aggregates the estimated time calibration values based on device model and/or device operation mode, and calculates a representative time calibration value for UEs sharing the device model and/or device operation mode.

    Systems and methods for locating a mobile device using angle of arrival and inertial sensor measurements

    公开(公告)号:US10567905B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-18

    申请号:US16136524

    申请日:2018-09-20

    Abstract: Angle of arrival (AOA) and differential AOA (DAOA) positioning for a user equipment (UE) is enhanced by using the UE's inertial sensors to track UE motion and change in angular UE orientation. UE location may be computed, by the UE or a location server, using triangulation for AOA measurements relative to a global reference frame or using multilateration for DAOA measurements. The computed UE location may remain accurate even when the UE is moving while obtaining measurements. The UE can also use AOA and DAOA measurements using 3D angles to increase accuracy when the UE and measured base stations are not in the same horizontal plane. 3D angles can also be used to identify whether the UE is close to a serving base station to improve accuracy further. Various non-AOA measurements may also be used to supplement AOA and DAOA measurements.

    Methods and systems for assisting positioning determination of a mobile device
    23.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for assisting positioning determination of a mobile device 有权
    用于辅助移动设备的定位确定的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09377525B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-28

    申请号:US14569110

    申请日:2014-12-12

    CPC classification number: G01S5/06 G01S5/0236 G01S5/0252 G01S5/0268

    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for assisting positioning determination of a mobile device. The method may include receiving signal measurements, reported by a plurality of different sources within a service area of a communication network, for signals generated by communication network transceivers that are detectable in the service area of the communication network. The method may also include determining quality of the signals generated by the communication network transceivers for mobile device positioning based on an accumulation of the received signal measurements from the plurality of different sources over a period of time. The method may also include generating a prioritized listing of communication network transceivers based on the determined quality of signals generated by the communication network transceivers, and providing the prioritized listing to a mobile device.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于辅助移动设备的定位确定的装置和方法。 该方法可以包括由通信网络的服务区域内的多个不同的源报告的信号测量,用于由在通信网络的服务区域中可检测的通信网络收发器产生的信号。 该方法还可以包括基于在一段时间内来自多个不同源的接收信号测量的累积来确定由通信网络收发器生成的用于移动设备定位的信号的质量。 该方法还可以包括基于所确定的由通信网络收发器生成的信号的质量来生成通信网络收发信机的优先列表,并且向移动设备提供优先列表。

    PROVIDING LOCATION ASSISTANCE INFORMATION USING DATA FROM SMART METERS
    24.
    发明申请
    PROVIDING LOCATION ASSISTANCE INFORMATION USING DATA FROM SMART METERS 审中-公开
    使用SMART METERS数据提供位置辅助信息

    公开(公告)号:US20140364143A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-11

    申请号:US14468171

    申请日:2014-08-25

    Inventor: Rayman Wai Pon

    Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing location assistance information using data from smart meters are presented. In some embodiments, a smart meter configured to measure service usage at a premises may transmit at least one data message to at least one wireless access point located at the premises, and the at least one data message may include information identifying a location of the smart meter. In addition, the at least one data message may be configured to cause the at least one wireless access point to provide, to at least one mobile device connected to the at least one wireless access point, the location of the smart meter as an estimated position of the at least one wireless access point.

    Abstract translation: 提出了使用来自智能电表的数据提供定位辅助信息的方法,系统,计算机可读介质和装置。 在一些实施例中,配置成测量房屋处的服务使用的智能电表可以将至少一个数据消息发送到位于房屋处的至少一个无线接入点,并且所述至少一个数据消息可以包括标识智能位置的信息 仪表。 另外,所述至少一个数据消息可以被配置为使所述至少一个无线接入点向连接到所述至少一个无线接入点的至少一个移动设备提供所述智能电表的位置作为估计位置 的至少一个无线接入点。

    Adaptive gain for receiving wireless signals

    公开(公告)号:US12015432B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-18

    申请号:US17479962

    申请日:2021-09-20

    CPC classification number: H04B1/04 H04B1/0035 H04B1/0042 H04B2001/0416

    Abstract: A radio-frequency signal preconditioning method includes: receiving, at a radio-frequency signal preconditioning apparatus from an antenna, a radio-frequency signal; selectively providing, at the radio-frequency signal preconditioning apparatus, any of a plurality of gains to the radio-frequency signal to produce an output signal, the plurality of gains spanning a first range; and providing, from the radio-frequency signal preconditioning apparatus, the output signal to a conversion circuit configured to convert the output signal from an analog signal at a radio frequency to a digital signal at a baseband frequency, the conversion circuit having a dynamic range spanning a second range that is smaller than the first range.

    Polarization configurable GNSS smartphone antenna

    公开(公告)号:US11914050B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-27

    申请号:US17198151

    申请日:2021-03-10

    CPC classification number: G01S19/36 G01S19/32 G01S19/37 H01Q9/42 H04B1/52 H04B1/58

    Abstract: A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver for a portable device includes a first linear polarization antenna configured to receive a first linear polarization component of a GNSS signal; a second linear polarization antenna configurable to receive a second linear polarization component of the GNSS signal, a radio frequency signal conforming to a second wireless communication technology, or both; and a hybrid coupler that combines the first linear polarization component of the GNSS signal and the second linear polarization component of the GNSS signal to generate a circularly polarized GNSS signal. In some embodiments, the GNSS receiver includes a tuner to tune the resonant frequency of the second linear polarization antenna. In some embodiments, the GNSS receiver includes a switch or a filter to connect or disconnect the second linear polarization antenna from the hybrid coupler to implement a circular polarization antenna or a linear polarization ante.

    Methods and apparatus for multipath improvements using multiple antennas

    公开(公告)号:US11233544B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-25

    申请号:US16995312

    申请日:2020-08-17

    Abstract: A spatially diverse antenna array may be used to reduce or eliminate multipath errors in ranging measurements for a mobile device. The spatial diversity in the antenna structure enables different locations of the antenna to experience different signal characteristics from which multipath signals may be identified. The measured relative reception time for each antenna in the array may be determined. The expected relative reception time for each antenna in the antenna array is determined based on an estimated location and orientation of the antenna array. The expected and measured relative reception times are fit to align the expected and measured relative reception times for one antenna such that for all other antennas the measured relative reception time is aligned or greater than the expected relative reception times. The range between the mobile device and the transmitter may be based on the fit of the expected and measured relative reception times.

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