Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a receiver for receiving a list of access points detected at a location, a processor for determining the number of times at least one access point in the list is detected during a first period of time and a processor for determining to use an access point in generating a partial radio map based at least in part on the number of times the access point is detected during a second period of time.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a first receiver configured to receive a first partial radio map and a second partial radio map, a processor configured to compare the first partial radio map and the second partial radio map, and the processor further configured to determine to replace the first partial radio map with the second partial radio map based at least in part on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a processor configured to determine a first result of estimating a position based at least in part on a first partial radio map, the processor further configured to perform a first comparison of the first result to a reference position, and a memory configured to store a second result based upon the comparison.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a first receiver configured to receive a first partial radio map and a second partial radio map, a processor configured to compare the first partial radio map and the second partial radio map, and the processor further configured to determine to replace the first partial radio map with the second partial radio map based at least in part on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a processor configured to determine a first result of estimating a position based at least in part on a first partial radio map, the processor further configured to perform a first comparison of the first result to a reference position, and a memory configured to store a second result based upon the comparison.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a receiver configured to receive a first plurality of lists of access points, at least one processor configured to determine a first access point which is comprised in a highest number of lists in the plurality of access points, the at least one processor further configured to determine a second access point which is comprised in a highest number of lists in a second plurality of lists, wherein the second plurality of lists is comprised of lists of access points from the first plurality of lists which do not comprise the first access point, and the at least one processor further configured to set a significance flag for the first access point and the second access point.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a first receiver configured to receive a first partial radio map and a second partial radio map, a processor configured to compare the first partial radio map and the second partial radio map, and the processor further configured to determine to replace the first partial radio map with the second partial radio map based at least in part on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a first receiver configured to receive a first partial radio map and a second partial radio map, a processor configured to compare the first partial radio map and the second partial radio map, and the processor further configured to determine to replace the first partial radio map with the second partial radio map based at least in part on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a receiver configured to receive a first plurality of lists of access points, at least one processor configured to determine a first access point which is comprised in a highest number of lists in the plurality of access points, the at least one processor further configured to determine a second access point which is comprised in a highest number of lists in a second plurality of lists, wherein the second plurality of lists is comprised of lists of access points from the first plurality of lists which do not comprise the first access point, and the at least one processor further configured to set a significance flag for the first access point and the second access point.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a processor configured to determine a first result of estimating a position based at least in part on a first partial radio map, the processor further configured to perform a first comparison of the first result to a reference position, and a memory configured to store a second result based upon the comparison.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises at least one receiver configured to receive a grid corresponding to an area, at least one processor configured to assign at least one access point in the area to at least one node in the grid, and the at least one processor configured to select a predetermined number of access points assigned to the at least one node for inclusion in a partial radio map.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a first receiver configured to receive a first partial radio map and a second partial radio map, a processor configured to compare the first partial radio map and the second partial radio map, and the processor further configured to determine to replace the first partial radio map with the second partial radio map based at least in part on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a receiver for receiving a list of access points detected at a location, a processor for determining the number of times at least one access point in the list is detected during a first period of time and a processor for determining to use an access point in generating a partial radio map based at least in part on the number of times the access point is detected during a second period of time.

Abstract: A receiving apparatus (30) for determining a geographical position is disclosed which comprises an application-level program providing a local data server (38) to which other components within the apparatus (30) can connect and communicate using a local port, the local data server (38) being configured to connect to an external source of position assistance data (32), to receive said data in a first predetermined format and to convert it into a second predetermined format for provision within the apparatus (30) using said local port.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device, which includes a display component, in which at least one controllable element is arranged to be visualized in its entirety, the control of which element is arranged to be based on determining a change (M) relating to the attitude or position of the device and camera means arranged to form image frames (IMAGE1, IMAGE2), and in which, in order to control the functions of the device, such as, for example, to control the element, the change is arranged to be determined, using optical data-flow algorithms, from the image frames formed by the camera means, which image frames are arranged to be compared to each other in a set manner, and on the basis of which comparison the said change is arranged to be determined. The image frames are arranged to be segmented in a selected manner, from which at least one movement vector (SR, SL, SUp, SDown) determining the said change is arranged to be determined from at least some of the segments (SEGMENT1, SEGMENT2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device, which includes a display component, in which at least one controllable element is arranged to be visualized in its entirety, the control of which element is arranged to be based on determining a change (M) relating to the attitude or position of the device and camera means arranged to form image frames (IMAGE1, IMAGE2), and in which, in order to control the functions of the device, such as, for example, to control the element, the change is arranged to be determined, using optical data-flow algorithms, from the image frames formed by the camera means, which image frames are arranged to be compared to each other in a set manner, and on the basis of which comparison the said change is arranged to be determined. The image frames are arranged to be segmented in a selected manner, from which at least one movement vector (SR, SL, SUp, SDown) determining the said change is arranged to be determined from at least some of the segments (SEGMENT1, SEGMENT2).

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product provide access to user information, such as landmarks, without applications having to implement the needed user interface functionality on their own. In one embodiment, common landmark user interface components are offered with application programming interfaces (APIs) for controlling the user interfaces. By utilizing this kind of common user interface, all applications can utilize landmarks.

Abstract: An apparatus for location sharing may include a processor. The processor may be configured to access a point of interest and a geographic cell associated with the point of interest. In this regard, the geographic cell may include geographic cell boundaries. The processor may also be configured to receive location information. The location information may describe a location of a device. The processor may be further configured to determine whether the location described by the location information is within the geographic cell boundaries and associate the device with the point of interest in response to the location described by the location information being within the geographic cell boundaries. The processor may also be configured to share the association between the device and the point of interest via an online service. Associated methods and computer program products may also be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device, which includes a display component, in which at least one controllable element is arranged to be visualized in its entirety, the control of which element is arranged to be based on determining a change (M) relating to the attitude or position of the device and camera means arranged to form image frames (IMAGE1, IMAGE2), and in which, in order to control the functions of the device, such as, for example, to control the element, the change is arranged to be determined, using optical data-flow algorithms, from the image frames formed by the camera means, which image frames are arranged to be compared to each other in a set manner, and on the basis of which comparison the said change is arranged to be determined. The image frames are arranged to be segmented in a selected manner, from which at least one movement vector (SR, SL, SUp, SDown) determining the said change is arranged to be determined from at least some of the segments (SEGMENT1, SEGMENT2).

Abstract: A method for activating a location-based function, at least one item of position data is determined for the function as a condition for activating the function. A device in a wireless communication network examines at least one property of the network to decide whether positioning of the device (1) is conducted. Likewise, a system may provide a location-based function, for which at least one item of position data is determined as a condition for activating the function. A program in which the method is applied is also provided.