View source for 18507921. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING MOBILE DEVICES AS LOCATION ANCHOR POINTS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

=METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING MOBILE DEVICES AS LOCATION ANCHOR POINTS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:QUALCOMM Incorporated|QUALCOMM Incorporated]]


[[Category:QUALCOMM Incorporated]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Aleksandar Jovicic of Jersey City NJ (US)|Aleksandar Jovicic of Jersey City NJ (US)]][[Category:Aleksandar Jovicic of Jersey City NJ (US)]]

[[:Category:Thomas Richardson of South Orange NJ (US)|Thomas Richardson of South Orange NJ (US)]][[Category:Thomas Richardson of South Orange NJ (US)]]

[[:Category:Cyril Measson of Luxembourg (LU)|Cyril Measson of Luxembourg (LU)]][[Category:Cyril Measson of Luxembourg (LU)]]

==METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING MOBILE DEVICES AS LOCATION ANCHOR POINTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18507921 titled 'METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING MOBILE DEVICES AS LOCATION ANCHOR POINTS

==Simplified Explanation==

Mobile devices are utilized as temporary location anchor points in a wireless communications system to supplement fixed location permanent anchor points. These mobile devices receive commands to operate as location anchor points, report signal strength measurements, and may broadcast location information.

* Mobile devices receive commands to act as location anchor points
* Commands may include time information for duration of operation
* Devices report signal strength measurements and source device information to network elements
* Devices may broadcast signals providing location information
* Mobile devices receive compensation for operating as location anchor points, which can be monetary, services, or benefits provided by the network

== Potential Applications ==
* Enhanced location tracking in wireless communications systems
* Improved network performance and reliability
* Location-based services and targeted advertising

== Problems Solved ==
* Limited coverage and accuracy of fixed location anchor points
* Need for dynamic and flexible location tracking solutions
* Efficient utilization of mobile devices in network operations

== Benefits ==
* Increased accuracy and reliability of location tracking
* Enhanced network performance and efficiency
* Monetization opportunities for mobile device owners operating as location anchor points


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Mobile devices are used as temporary location anchor points, e.g., to supplement fixed location permanent location anchor points, in a wireless communications system in which mobile device locations are determined. A mobile device receives a command or request to operate as a location anchor point. In some embodiments, the command includes time information indicating the amount of time the mobile device is to operate as a location anchor point. In some embodiments, a mobile device operating as a location anchor point reports a received signal strength measurement along with information identifying the device from which the signal was received to a network element, e.g., a location server node. In some embodiments, a mobile device operating as a location anchor point broadcasts a signal providing location information. The mobile device receives compensation for operating as a location anchor point. Compensation may be monetary, services, or benefits provided by the network.



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