18604595. Evaluating IP Location On A Client Device simplified abstract (Google LLC)
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Evaluating IP Location On A Client Device
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Inventor(s)
Antonio Trapanese of Zurich (CH)
Pawel Walczak of Pfaffikon (CH)
Evaluating IP Location On A Client Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18604595 titled 'Evaluating IP Location On A Client Device
The technology described in the patent application evaluates a client device query to estimate the location of a mobile device based on its IP address.
- Candidate wireless stations are selected based on the estimated location, and a location-relevant response is generated and transmitted to the mobile device.
- The mobile device compares the received information about the candidate wireless stations with its actual wireless stations and generates anonymized log information.
- This log information is transmitted to the network for validation of the initial estimated location, potentially using aggregation of data from multiple devices.
Potential Applications: - Location-based services - Geotargeted advertising - Emergency services and response systems
Problems Solved: - Improving accuracy of mobile device location tracking - Enhancing user experience with location-based services
Benefits: - More precise location information for mobile devices - Enhanced efficiency in delivering location-relevant responses - Improved network optimization based on aggregated data
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Location-Based Services Technology" This technology can be utilized by companies offering location-based services, mobile advertising platforms, and emergency response systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their services. Market implications include increased user engagement, targeted advertising opportunities, and improved emergency response capabilities.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the technology ensure the privacy and anonymity of user data in the log information? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale network infrastructure?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in this field may focus on enhancing the accuracy of estimated locations, optimizing the selection of candidate wireless stations, and improving the validation process using aggregated data.
Original Abstract Submitted
Aspects of the technology evaluate a client device query to identify an IP address-based estimated location of a mobile device (). One or more candidate wireless stations are selected in accordance with the IP-based estimated location and a location-relevant response to the query is also generated in accordance with the IP-based location. This information is transmitted to the mobile device. (). The mobile device compares the received information about the candidate wireless stations against one or more actual wireless stations with which the mobile device is in communication (). Log information is generated as a result of the comparison. The log information is anonymized and transmitted to the network without user ID or other client-identifiable information included in the log. (FIG. ) The received log information is then used to validate the initial estimated location. Aggregation of log information from multiple devices may be used in the validation process. (FIG. ).
