Locating a wireless user

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8248988
APP PUB NO 20040062220A1
SERIAL NO

10663240

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A plurality of antennas transmit a first spread spectrum signal having an associated code. The first spread spectrum signal is received at the wireless user. For each received first spread spectrum signal, a second spread spectrum signal is transmitted having an associated code having a same phase as that received first spread spectrum signal. The second spread spectrum signals are received at the plurality of antennas. A distance measurement is determined between each antenna and the wireless user based on in part a received timing of the second signals. The wireless user's location is determined based on in part the distance determinations.

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  • INTEL CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bolgiano, D Ridgely Gladwyne, US 15 737
LaVean, Gilbert E Reston, US 14 721

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