Patents by Inventor Kimmo Alanen
Kimmo Alanen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9341716Abstract: A system, apparatus and corresponding method by which to synchronize to a time reference a main module of a device—a main module such as global positioning system (GPS) receiver—using a cellular communication signal received by a cellular module also included in the device. To synchronize the main module to the reference time, the invention provides a method including the steps of: having the cellular module respond to the cellular communication signal by providing to a clock module of the main module a trigger pulse derived from the data component of the cellular communication signal, and also by providing to the main module information relating the trigger pulse to a universal time. The main module is then able to resolve a value for time based on the information relating the trigger pulse to a universal time and the trigger pulse.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Jari Syrjärinne, Harri Valio, Kimmo Alanen
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Patent number: 8760345Abstract: A satellite signal receiver 40 comprises a measurement component 43 adapted to perform measurements on received satellite signals. In order to enable an enhanced handling of the measurements, the receiver further comprises a first processing unit 44 adapted to run a software 45 for controlling the measurement component 43 based on received control parameters. In addition, it comprises a first interface component 46 adapted to receive control parameters via another interface component 34 from another processing unit 35, adapted to provide the control parameters to the first processing unit 44 and adapted to forward measurement results from the measurement component 43 via the other interface component 34 to the other processing unit 35.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Jari Syrjärinne, Harri Valio, Kimmo Alanen, Samuli Pietilä, Tuomo Honkanen
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Patent number: 8717235Abstract: The invention relates to a network element comprising a controlling element for forming assistance data relating to two or more signals transmitted by a reference station of at least one navigation system; and a transmitter for transmitting the assistance data via a communications network to a device. The device comprises a positioning receiver for performing positioning on the basis of two or more signals transmitted by a reference station of the at least one satellite navigation system; a receiver for receiving the assistance data from the network element; and an examining element configured to examine the received assistance data to find out information relating to the status of the two or more signals. The information comprises indication on the reference station the signal relates to, and the status indicates the usability of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Kimmo Alanen, Jari Syrjarinne
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Patent number: 8620580Abstract: The invention relates to a navigation systems and elements. A network element (M) includes a receiver (M.2.2) for forming assistance data relating to at least one navigation system. The network element (M) inserts indication of the navigation system and a selected mode into the assistance data and constructs the assistance data according to the selected mode. The network element (M) has a transmitting element (M.3.1) for transmitting the assistance data via a communications network (P) to a device (R). The device (R) includes a positioning receiver (R.3) for performing positioning on the basis of one or more signals of the at least one satellite navigation system; a receiver (R.2.2) for receiving the assistance data from the network element (M); and an examining element (R.1.1) adapted to examine the received assistance data. The assistance data is adapted to be used by the positioning receiver for performing positioning of the device (R).Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Kimmo Alanen, Lauri Wirola, Jari Syrjarinne
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Patent number: 8612172Abstract: For supporting a relative positioning, information on barometric pressure at a first device and information on barometric pressure at a second device is converted into a difference in altitude between the first device and the second device. The difference in altitude between the first device and the second device is then used in determining a position of the first device relative to the second device.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Lauri Wirola, Kimmo Alanen
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Patent number: 8284818Abstract: A code phase signalling module arranged to provide code phase signalling to assist in signal acquisition of direct sequence spread spectrum signalling received by a receiver module from a transmitter module. The code phase signalling is arranged to be used by the receiver module to synchronise the phase of a synchronisation code provided from within the receiver module with the phase of a modulation code of the direct spread spectrum sequence signalling received by the receiver module. The synchronisation code sequence corresponds to the modulation code sequence. The code phase signaling module is arranged to provide code phase time signaling representing the offset time of the synchronisation code from a reference time. The reference time is associated with the time of transmission of a particular reference portion of the modulation code of the direct spread spectrum signaling.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventor: Kimmo Alanen
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Publication number: 20120206298Abstract: The invention relates to a network element comprising a controlling element for forming assistance data relating to two or more signals transmitted by a reference station of at least one navigation system; and a transmitter for transmitting the assistance data via a communications network to a device. The device comprises a positioning receiver for performing positioning on the basis of two or more signals transmitted by a reference station of the at least one satellite navigation system; a receiver for receiving the assistance data from the network element; and an examining element configured to examine the received assistance data to find out information relating to the status of the two or more signals. The information comprises indication on the reference station the signal relates to, and the status indicates the usability of the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventors: Kimmo Alanen, Jari Syrjarinne
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Patent number: 8154442Abstract: The invention relates to navigation systems and elements. A network element (M) includes a controlling element (M.1) for forming assistance data relating to one or more reference stations (S1, S2) of at least one navigation system; and a transmitter (M.3.1) for transmitting the assistance data via a communications network (P) to a device (R). The device (R) includes a positioning receiver (R.3) for performing positioning on the basis of one or more signals transmitted by reference stations (S1, S2) of the at least one satellite navigation system; a receiver (R.2.2) for receiving the assistance data relating to at least one navigation system from the network element (M); and an examining element (R.1.1) adapted to examine the received assistance data to find out information relating to the status of the one or more signals of the reference stations (S1, S2) including indication on the reference station (S1, S2) the signal relates to, and the status indicating the usability of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Kimmo Alanen, Jari Syrjarinne
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Publication number: 20110216703Abstract: A code phase signalling module arranged to provide code phase signalling to assist in signal acquisition of direct sequence spread spectrum signalling received by a receiver module from a transmitter module. The code phase signalling is arranged to be used by the receiver module to synchronise the phase of a synchronisation code provided from within the receiver module with the phase of a modulation code of the direct spread spectrum sequence signalling received by the receiver module. The synchronisation code sequence corresponds to the modulation code sequence. The code phase signalling module is arranged to provide code phase time signalling representing the offset time of the synchronisation code from a reference time. The reference time is associated with the time of transmission of a particular reference portion of the modulation code of the direct spread spectrum signaling.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventor: Kimmo Alanen
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Patent number: 7986725Abstract: A code phase signalling module arranged to provide code phase signalling to assist in signal acquisition of direct sequence spread spectrum signalling received by a receiver module from a transmitter module. The code phase signalling is arranged to be used by the receiver module to synchronise the phase of a synchronisation code provided from within the receiver module with the phase of a modulation code of the direct spread spectrum sequence signalling received by the receiver module. The synchronisation code sequence corresponds to the modulation code sequence. The code phase signalling module is arranged to provide code phase time signalling representing the offset time of the synchronisation code from a reference time. The reference time is associated with the time of transmission of a particular reference portion of the modulation code of the direct spread spectrum signaling.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventor: Kimmo Alanen
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Patent number: 7898473Abstract: A method for positioning a wireless communication device includes storing position data relating to one or a plurality of reference areas to at least one database. It is examined which of said reference areas is located in the vicinity of the wireless communication device, and at least position data about the reference area located in the vicinity of the wireless communication device is retrieved for the wireless communication device. In order to perform the positioning, the method further includes selecting the reference area located in the vicinity of the wireless communication device as the default position of the wireless communication device.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Hanna Sairo, Paula Syrjarinne, Harri Valio, Kimmo Alanen, Ilkka Kontola, Jari Syrjarinne
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Patent number: 7893870Abstract: A satellite positioning device comprising: a timing synchronisation circuit arranged to provide timing data for location estimation. The circuit being arranged to, in a first mode, provide the timing data in dependence on at least one received satellite positioning signal without the assistance of a location estimate and, in a second mode, provide the timing data in dependence on at least one received satellite positioning signal with the assistance of a location estimate, the timing synchronisation circuit being arranged to switch between the first and second modes of operation in dependence on whether the timing synchronisation circuit is providing the timing data.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Kimmo Alanen, Jari Syrjarinne
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Patent number: 7693511Abstract: Methods and apparatus support communication between a communication device and a compatible communication device over a telecommunications network. The communication devices have unique identities. The methods and apparatus are configured to detect the presence of the compatible communication device using a low power radio frequency technology; to determine the identity of the detected compatible communication device; and, in response to detection of the presence of the compatible communication device, to redirect incoming calls intended for the detected compatible communication device having the determined identity to the communication device, wherein the controller sends control signals to the compatible communication device, such that the compatible communication device can control the redirection of the incoming calls at the network.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Michael Bottrich, Matti Sydanmaa, Tommi Ojala, Kimmo Alanen
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Publication number: 20100049469Abstract: For supporting a relative positioning, information on barometric pressure at a first device and information on barometric pressure at a second device is converted into a difference in altitude between the first device and the second device. The difference in altitude between the first device and the second device is then used in determining a position of the first device relative to the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2006Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Lauri Wirola, Kimmo Alanen
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Publication number: 20090303129Abstract: A method for positioning a wireless communication device includes storing position data relating to one or a plurality of reference areas to at least one data base. It is examined which of said reference areas is located in the vicinity of the wireless communication device, and at least position data about the reference area located in the vicinity of the wireless communication device is retrieved for the wireless communication device. In order to perform the positioning, the method further includes selecting the reference area located in the vicinity of the wireless communication device as the default position of the wireless communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventors: Hanna Sairo, Paula Syrjarinne, Harri Valio, Kimmo Alanen, Ilkka Kontola, Jari Syrjarinne
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Publication number: 20090228209Abstract: The invention relates to a navigation systems and elements. A network element (M) includes a receiver (M.2.2) for forming assistance data relating to at least one navigation system. The network element (M) inserts indication of the navigation system and a selected mode into the assistance data and constructs the assistance data according to the selected mode. The network element (M) has a transmitting element (M.3.1) for transmitting the assistance data via a communications network (P) to a device (R). The device (R) includes a positioning receiver (R.3) for performing positioning on the basis of one or more signals of the at least one satellite navigation system; a receiver (R.2.2) for receiving the assistance data from the network element (M); and an examining element (R.1.1) adapted to examine the received assistance data. The assistance data is adapted to be used by the positioning receiver for performing positioning of the device (R).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Kimmo Alanen, Lauri Wirola, Jari Syrjarinne
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Patent number: 7576692Abstract: A method for positioning a wireless communication device includes storing position data relating to one or a plurality of reference areas to at least one data base. It is examined which of said reference areas is located in the vicinity of the wireless communication device, and at least position data about the reference area located in the vicinity of the wireless communication device is retrieved for the wireless communication device. In order to perform the positioning, the method further includes selecting the reference area located in the vicinity of the wireless communication device as the default position of the wireless communication device.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Hanna Sairo, Paula Syrjarinne, Harri Valio, Kimmo Alanen, Ilkka Kontola, Jari Syrjarinne
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Publication number: 20090140918Abstract: A satellite signal receiver 40 comprises a measurement component 43 adapted to perform measurements on received satellite signals. In order to enable an enhanced handling of the measurements, the receiver further comprises a first processing unit 44 adapted to run a software 45 for controlling the measurement component 43 based on received control parameters. In addition, it comprises a first interface component 46 adapted to receive control parameters via another interface component 34 from another processing unit 35, adapted to provide the control parameters to the first processing unit 44 and adapted to forward measurement results from the measurement component 43 via the other interface component 34 to the other processing unit 35.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: NOKIA CORPOARTIONInventors: Jari Syrjarinne, Harri Valio, Kimmo Alanen, Samuli Pietila, Tuomo Honkanen
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Publication number: 20090128406Abstract: The invention relates to navigation systems and elements. A network element (M) includes a controlling element (M.1) for forming assistance data relating to one or more reference stations (S1, S2) of at least one navigation system; and a transmitter (M.3.1) for transmitting the assistance data via a communications network (P) to a device (R). The device (R) includes a positioning receiver (R.3) for performing positioning on the basis of one or more signals transmitted by reference stations (S1, S2) of the at least one satellite navigation system; a receiver (R.2.2) for receiving the assistance data relating to at least one navigation system from the network element (M); and an examining element (R.1.1) adapted to examine the received assistance data to find out information relating to the status of the one or more signals of the reference stations (S1, S2) including indication on the reference station (S1, S2) the signal relates to, and the status indicating the usability of the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Kimmo Alanen, Jari Syrjarinne
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Publication number: 20070247358Abstract: A satellite positioning device comprising: a timing synchronisation circuit arranged to provide timing data for location estimation. The circuit being arranged to, in a first mode, provide the timing data in dependence on at least one received satellite positioning signal without the assistance of a location estimate and, in a second mode, provide the timing data in dependence on at least one received satellite positioning signal with the assistance of a location estimate, the timing synchronisation circuit being arranged to switch between the first and second modes of operation in dependence on whether the timing synchronisation circuit is providing the timing data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2005Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Kimmo Alanen, Jari Syrjarinne