Estimation of position using WLAN access point radio propagation characteristics in a WLAN positioning system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8155673
APP PUB NO 20110164522A1
SERIAL NO

13047253

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A method for estimating position using WLAN access point radio propagation characteristics in a WLAN location based service is provided. A location-based services system has a plurality of Wi-Fi access points in a target area. The Wi-Fi access points are positioned at geographic locations and have signal coverage areas. A method of characterizing at least one of the Wi-Fi access points comprises determining the geographic location of the Wi-Fi access point, dividing the signal coverage area of the Wi-Fi access point into at least one section, and determining radio propagation characteristics for each section. The radio propagation characteristics of each section characterize a radio channel of the Wi-Fi access point, and the characterization can be used in a location algorithm.

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QUALCOMM INCORPORATED5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1714

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Alizadeh-Shabdiz, Farshid Wayland, US 130 11292
Pahlavan, Kaveh Newton, US 18 1993

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