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
Inventor(s)
Aleksandar Jovicic of Jersey City NJ (US)
Thomas Richardson of South Orange NJ (US)
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.
