POSITIONING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Wei Li of Xi’an (CN)

Yongliang Wang of Xi’an (CN)

Chengyu Li of Xi’an (CN)

POSITIONING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18390690 titled 'POSITIONING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

This patent application describes a method for determining the location of an electronic device by using satellite signals and grid data to correct the initial location obtained.

Obtaining the initial location of the electronic device.
Determining multiple potential locations based on satellite positions and signal parameters.
Selecting the best positioning locations from the candidates.
Correcting the initial location based on the selected positioning locations to provide an accurate final location.

Key Features and Innovation

Utilizes satellite signals and grid data to improve location accuracy.
Corrects initial location based on satellite positions and signal parameters.
Enhances positioning method for electronic devices.

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in various applications such as:

Navigation systems
Location-based services
Emergency services

Problems Solved

Improves accuracy of electronic device positioning.
Enhances reliability of location-based services.

Benefits

Provides more accurate location information.
Enhances user experience with electronic devices.
Increases efficiency of location-based services.

Commercial Applications

GPS devices
Mobile apps for navigation
Emergency response systems

Questions about the Technology

How does this technology improve location accuracy?

This technology improves location accuracy by using satellite signals and grid data to correct initial location estimates.

What are the potential applications of this technology beyond electronic devices?

The potential applications of this technology extend to navigation systems, location-based services, and emergency response systems.

Original Abstract Submitted

This application provide a positioning method, including: obtaining, by a first electronic device, a first location of a second electronic device; determining a plurality of candidate locations by using the first location as a reference point; selecting a plurality of candidate positioning locations from the plurality of candidate locations based on elevations and azimuths of a plurality of satellites relative to the candidate locations, grid data corresponding to the plurality of candidate locations, and signal parameters of broadcast signals received by the second electronic device from the plurality of satellites; and correcting the first location based on the plurality of candidate positioning locations, to output a corrected second location.