GPS position tracking method with variable updating rate for power conservation

A system and method in which the position update rate is adaptively modified, based on previous position measurements. By adjusting the update rate based on velocity predictions from two or more position fixes, a lower update rate may be used without exceeding the maximum error. Lowering the update...

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Main Author PERSICO CHARLES J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 20.04.2010
Subjects
ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION ORRERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES
MEASURING
PHYSICS
RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING
RADIO NAVIGATION
TESTING
TRANSMISSION
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
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Summary:A system and method in which the position update rate is adaptively modified, based on previous position measurements. By adjusting the update rate based on velocity predictions from two or more position fixes, a lower update rate may be used without exceeding the maximum error. Lowering the update rate reduces power consumption in the UE, providing longer battery operation. The updating method may comprise periodically repeating the velocity prediction and periodically adjusting the update rate responsive thereto. The update rate may be adjusted using additional information such as an acceleration prediction, a minimum update rate, or a preferred error. In some embodiments a model for user movement may be used to provide more accurate predictions, for example, stationary, walking, jogging, city driving, and freeway driving. The updating method may comprise receiving user input regarding the maximum position error.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20050083419