Abstract: There is described an interior positioning system for tracking spatial position of communication devices within a remote location.

Abstract: A positioning method and a communication device are provided, which relate to the field of communication technologies. The method includes: determining first information. The first information includes at least one of the following: direction information of a target beam, energy change information of the target beam, LOS path indication information, and beam identification information. The first information is used to determine positioning information of the first device. The LOS path indication information is used to indicate whether the target beam is an LOS path. The beam identification information is identification information of the target beam.

Abstract: A method, controller and network node for using intelligent surfaces in a wireless communication system are disclosed. According to one aspect, method in a network node configured to communicate with a wireless device (WD), via a reconfigurable reflective surface, the reconfigurable reflective surface being controllable by a controller and being applied to a structure to controllably reflect signals exchanged between the network node and the WD. The method includes determining a configuration of the reconfigurable reflective surface associated with the WD, the determined configuration being associated with a particular reflection coefficient, transmitting to the controller of the reconfigurable reflective surface, an indication of the determined configuration, and receiving signals from the WD at least partially via reflection at the reconfigurable reflective surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method, and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for demographic predictions for content items. An example embodiment operates by assigning weights representing demographics to a first plurality of nodes of a predictive model and assigning predictive values representing predicted demographics to a second plurality of nodes of the model. Pairwise distances between the predictive values for the nodes of the second plurality of nodes and the weighted values of the first plurality of nodes may be calculated and the shortest calculated pairwise distances may be used to assign demographics for content items corresponding to nodes of the first plurality of nodes to content items corresponding nodes of the second plurality of nodes. When content is requested, a content item for which the same demographic has been assigned may be recommended to the requestor.

Abstract: A tire localization method for a vehicle, can include: matching a first Bluetooth module in each tire of the vehicle with a second Bluetooth module of a Bluetooth host in the vehicle; acquiring first data representing a received signal strength indication of a first radio frequency signal sent by the first Bluetooth module in each tire; acquiring an angle of arrival of the first Bluetooth module in each tire relative to the second Bluetooth module; and locating each tire based on the first data and the angle of arrival.

Abstract: Provided is a process including: acquiring signal strength information that includes a plurality of signal strength measurements detected by a mobile computing device and that are each associated with a respective wireless signal measurement time; generating a wireless signal-based localization by localizing the mobile computing device based on the plurality of signal strength measurements and known locations of beacon devices; acquiring a plurality of mobility sensor measurements that are each associated with a respective mobility sensor measurement time; generating a mobility-based localization by localizing the mobile computing device based on the plurality of mobility sensor measurements; fusing the wireless signal-based localization and the mobility-based localization based on correspondence between the respective wireless signal measurement time for the signal strength measurements and the respective mobility sensor measurement time for the mobility sensor measurement to generate a fused mobile computin

Abstract: Systems and methods for spatial tracking using a hybrid signal are disclosed. A method for spatial tracking using a hybrid signal may include: receiving, from a peripheral unit and via an antenna array of a central unit, a signal that includes inertial measurement data from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) of the peripheral unit, and a constant tone extension (CTE); determining, based on the CTE, direction data for the peripheral unit; and determining, based on the direction data and the inertial measurement data, spatial tracking data for the peripheral unit.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for determining a relative pose between a primary winding structure and a secondary winding structure of a system for inductive power transfer to a vehicle. The method includes obtaining first output values generated by multiple receiving devices of a first radio direction finding system. The first radio direction finding system further includes a transmitting device. The receiving devices generate the output values in response to receiving a position signal transmitted by the transmitting device. The method includes determining a motion value of the vehicle. The method includes providing the obtained first output values and the motion value as input values to a model. The method includes determining a first relative pose based on the model. The method includes determining the relative pose based on the first relative pose.

Abstract: Radar systems and methods detecting and tracking an unmanned aerial system (UAS) are provided. The radar system and methods can include determining whether or not a UAS is included in the plurality of electromagnetic signals received by the radar system based on one or more expected frequencies that one or more UAS devices use to transmit signals to remote controls. The radar systems and method can also involve switching the radar system into a track mode upon detecting a UAS.

Abstract: An impact is detected with a vehicle having a body comprising parts which are deformable in an impact, by a secondary impact detection system configured to detect an impact that may not trigger a primary impact detection system. The secondary impact detection system comprises a plurality of deformation sensors attached to the deformable parts and configured to detect bending of the deformable parts. One or more processors are configured to receive a plurality of respective outputs from the plurality of deformation sensors, process the respective outputs to increase sensitivity to short-term changes relative to long-term changes and generate an indication of an impact dependent on detecting a processed output meeting a predetermined criterion. Outputs associated with a group of neighboring flex sensors may be used to localize the impact, characterize the source of impact, and/or reduce a likelihood of a false positive associated with the detection.

Abstract: In an example method of target position estimation, the method includes calculating initial estimated positions of a target transmitter. Each of the initial estimated positions is based on an angle of arrival estimate received from a locator. The method includes generating an error projection associated with each of the initial estimated positions. The error projection is based on azimuth and elevation error characteristics of the locator associated with the initial estimated position. The method includes creating a select group of the locators based on overlaps of the error projections, wherein the select group of locators comprises a subset of the locators. The method includes calculating a refined estimate of the position of the target transmitter based on the initial estimated positions associated with the select group of locators.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to acquire n installation positions where first to n-th pieces of equipment are installed, receive a propagation characteristic related to the first to n-th pieces of equipment, and estimate, by an algorithm, a combination or the first to n-th pieces of equipment and each of the n installation positions based on a propagation characteristic related to the first to n-th pieces of equipment. An initial value of the algorithm is generated based on an arrangement of the n installation positions and an arrangement of the first to n-th pieces of equipment determined based on a propagation characteristic related to the first to n-th pieces of equipment.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a location management function that receives, from a sensor system, a sensing-based profile that includes a sensing-based observation of a UE and receives, from a communication system, a reference-signal-based observation of the UE. The location management function may derive, from the sensing-based observation, a position hypothesis and may determine, from the reference-signal-based observation, UE identity information for the UE. By processing the reference-signal-based observation in conjunction with the sensing-based observation, the location management function may determine an association between the sensing-based observation and the reference-signal-based observation. The location management function may then transmit, to the UE having the UE identity information determined from the reference-signal-based observation, an indication of the position hypothesis derived from the sensing-based observation.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a device position include determining a first position estimate using radio-based range information. A second position estimate is determined using visual odometry information. The first position estimate and the second position estimate are fused based on radio environmental conditions and visual environmental conditions to determine a final position estimate. Resources are deployed based on the final position estimate.

Abstract: An approach is provided that gathers customer metadata that pertains to the customer's physical assets. This metadata is compared to digital twin metadata that is stored in a digital twin marketplace. Results of the comparison are displayed on the display. The customer makes a selection from the display of one a digital twin template that matches one of the customer's physical assets. The customer then uses the selected digital twin to monitor the matched customer physical asset.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to acquire position information indicating first and second installation positions of a plurality of pieces of equipment receive characteristic information of a first piece of equipment obtained from a first propagation characteristic and a second propagation characteristic, and characteristic information of a second piece of equipment obtained from a third propagation characteristic and a fourth propagation characteristic. The processor is configured to estimate a position where each of the first and second pieces of equipment is installed, based on the position information, and the characteristic information of the first and the second piece of equipment.

Abstract: A diagnosis command and a display of a diagnosis result using a vehicle diagnosis device upon after-sales inspection or during the inspection (EOL) during vehicle production. Using a diagnostic function of a controller related to a digital key or a fob key (e.g., a body domain controller (BDC), an integrated body control unit (IBU), or an identity authentication unit (IAU)) and using an existing method and equipment (e.g., a vehicle diagnosis device), the position of a UWB module is detected to estimate whether the module is in an abnormal state (installation in an incorrect position, deviation from a correct position, etc.).

Abstract: A radar device includes radar transmission and receiving circuits. The radar transmission circuit transmits one or more transmission signals, each having a transmission period Tr. The radar receiving circuit receives one or more reflected signals in which the transmission signals are reflected by an object and estimates a direction of the object based on the reflected signals. The radar transmission circuit includes Nt transmission antennas. A control circuit sets a transmission gap period between a first and second periods, with the transmission gap period being a period during which the transmission signals are not transmitted. The first period is equal to an integral multiple of a period Np, the period Np is equal to or more than Nt times the transmission period Tr, and the second period is set after the first period and is equal to an integral multiple of the period Np.

Abstract: This application provides a positioning method, apparatus, and device. The method includes: receiving a first positioning reference signal PRS on a first frequency domain resource, where the first frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in an unlicensed spectrum; receiving a second PRS on a second frequency domain resource, where the second frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in a licensed spectrum; determining, based on the first PRS and the second PRS, a first positioning measurement result corresponding to the first PRS and a second positioning measurement result corresponding to the second PRS; and determining a location of a terminal based on the first positioning measurement result and the second positioning measurement result. The method may be applicable to quickly and accurately determining the location of the terminal without occupying a large quantity of frequency domain resources in the licensed spectrum.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for local determination of geo-location data by user devices are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes obtaining geo-location data associated with one or more access points within a given proximity of a previously-determined geo-location of a user processing device; detecting one or more access points within the given proximity of the user processing device; comparing the one or more detected access points to the obtained geo-location data; and determining geo-location data associated with the user processing device based at least in part on the comparing of the one or more detected access points to the obtained geo-location data.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for location-based services with data privacy protection. A privacy agent in network communication with a global privacy policy registry is installed on a mobile device. The privacy agent is operable to enforce rules based on privacy agreements when the mobile device is within and/or within a predetermined proximity of one or more geofences.

Abstract: A data supply chain can include functional blocks, which can automatically perform stages of data supply chain, which can include data discovery catalog, data contract negotiation, data preparation, data authentication and authorization, data usage and metering, data contract settlement, data disposal and data forensics and reporting. Information from one or more of the stages can be recorded.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for wireless communication. In an aspect, a user equipment (UE) receives, from a serving cell operating on a first frequency, an inter-frequency communication gap configuration specifying at least one period of time during which the UE is permitted to tune from the first frequency to a second frequency to perform a positioning operation, wherein one or more neighboring cells of the serving cell are operating on the second frequency, tunes from the first frequency to the second frequency at a start of the at least one period of time, and performs, during the at least one period of time, the positioning operation on the second frequency.

Abstract: A system for providing resource material to a customer service representative [CSR], including a database storing a plurality of resources associated with one or more customer service contexts, a memory storing instructions, and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to analyze an on-going communication including a customer service request received from a customer; determine a context of the request based on the analysis and historical data associated with the customer determined to be associated with the communication, automatically identify, based on the context of the request, a resource in the database associated with the determined context; and display, via a user interface in real-time during the communication, the resource associated with the customer service request.

Abstract: A wireless communications device (100) includes a wireless interface (122) for conducting wireless communications with one or more network nodes (110) of a wireless communications network (102). The wireless communications device (100) further includes a control circuit (118) configured to receive a plurality of reference signals transmitted by the one or more network nodes (110), measure the plurality of reference signals to generate a plurality of positioning measurements, associate the plurality of positioning measurements with beam information, and select a set of positioning measurements with associated beam information for determining a positioning estimate of the wireless communications device (100).

Abstract: Provided is an equipment registration terminal comprising: a position determination unit configured to determine a position of the equipment registration terminal; a positioning means storage unit configured to store information on a positioning means to determine the position of the equipment registration terminal; an error estimation unit configured to estimate a positioning error in the position of the equipment registration terminal based on the information on the positioning means; and an equipment registration unit configured to register, in registration of a position of equipment to be registered by using the position of the equipment registration terminal, an error in the position of the equipment based on the positioning error, in an associated manner. The positioning means storage unit may store information indicating a positioning method in the positioning means, and the error estimation unit may estimate the positioning error according to the positioning method.

Abstract: Techniques for determining the position of an endpoint when a signal from the endpoint is received by multiple receive beams are described. According to some embodiments, the ratios of receive beam amplitudes for symbols received from the endpoint are compared to an ideal ratio that assumes no interference. Since the ideal ratio is indexed to the endpoint's position, the position of the endpoint can be estimated by comparing the calculated ratios to the ideal ratio. Endpoint position accuracy is further improved in some embodiments by using multiple spatially separated antenna arrays that jointly beamform. Embodiments described herein advantageously provide as good as, or better than, GPS-level accuracy without requiring an impractically large number of antennas.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle positioning method, including: a first controller synchronously controlling each first beacon node to send a detection initial signal; a second controller determining a target beacon node among second beacon nodes and controlling the target beacon node to send a detection feedback signal; the first controller synchronously controlling each first beacon node to send a corresponding detection signal to be responded and recording a first moment of sending the detection signal to be responded; the second controller controlling the target beacon node to send a detection response signal; the first controller recording a second moment of receiving the detection response signal and determining a distance between each first beacon node and the target beacon node according to the first moment and the second moment, so as to determine a position of the target beacon node relative to the first vehicle.

Abstract: The system and method for chromatic correlation interferometry direction finding (CIDF) used to resolve ambiguities. Ambiguities are overcome by correlating over a range of frequencies. In some cases, multiple (i.e., 2 or more) frequencies or a continuous range of frequencies are used to make a more robust correlation manifold. As the complex response manifold is frequency dependent, using a set of two or more manifolds provides a significant reduction of false peaks.

Abstract: The location system includes two measurers apart from each other and configured to measure first and second variables in accordance with times of arrival of radio waves and first reception strengths, respectively; a memory configured to store first data associating a plurality of zones with first and second reference variables corresponding to times of arrivals of radio waves with respect to the two measurers for a case where the radio waves are transmitted from the plurality of zones, and second data associating the plurality of zones with first and second reference reception strengths with respect to the two measurers for the case where the radio waves are transmitted from the plurality of zones; and a processor configured to identify from among the plurality of zones a zone having a highest probability of including a position from where radio waves are transmitted.

Abstract: A racing coach device stores a first path of travel along a racetrack over a first time period and a second path of travel along the racetrack over a second time period. The racing coach device identifies, for each of a plurality of geolocations along the racetrack, one of the first path of travel or the second path of travel that is associated with a shorter duration of time over which the user traversed a segment of the path of travel associated with each of the plurality of geolocations. The device determines an optimal path of travel along the racetrack based on the identified first and second path of travel for each segment of the path of travel at each of the plurality of geolocations that results in a calculated lap time to traverse the racetrack that is less than the first time period and the second time period.

Abstract: Method of reducing multipath effects on phase measurements, including receiving radio signals with different pseudo-random codes transmitted by at least four base stations, each at particular frequency received by one channel; measuring delay difference and phase difference from different pairs of base stations; calculating a current position of the receiver based on the measured phase differences and delay differences, wherein the base stations differ in pseudo-random codes at same frequencies or differ in carrier frequency or polarization type if using the same pseudo-random codes, and wherein a number of channels in the receiver exceeds a number of channels needed for the calculating of the current position; detecting anomalous jumps in phase of one or more channels, based on first or second derivative of the phase, as being indicative of multipath signal reception; removing those channels from calculation of current position; and calculating current position based on remaining channels.

Abstract: A contact and ranging system includes a first device that includes a first transceiver, a second transceiver, and a controller to control the first transceiver and the second transceiver of the first device. The first device is operable to determine a distance between the first device and a second device. The first transceiver is configured to perform a discovery operation. Other devices are discovered and added to a list of paired devices. A ranging schedule for each paired device in the list of paired devices is determined. The second transceiver is configured to perform a ranging operation. The ranging and response transmissions are transmitted and received by a pair of devices, such that a range between the pair of devices is determined based upon a time of flight between the pair of devices. The range between the pair of devices is matched with a timestamp and stored in a database.

Abstract: A system for restricting access to a mobile communications network by mobile communications devices within a restricted area includes one or more transmitters, one or more designated test mobile communications devices, and an access control entity. The access control entity is arranged to determine, using first measurement data received from one of the designated test mobile communications devices, whether one of the one or more transmitters is positioned correctly and functioning correctly for restricting the access to the mobile communications network by the mobile communications devices in the restricted area. The access control entity is further arranged to decide, based on second measurement data received from a second mobile communications device which is not a designated test mobile communications device, whether or not to provide the second mobile communication device with access to a service of the mobile communications network.

Abstract: It is disclosed to obtain a frequency transformed radiomap data set by applying a discrete frequency transform to an original radiomap data set. It is also disclosed to obtain a reconstructed radiomap data set by applying an inverse discrete frequency transform to a frequency transformed radiomap data set.

Abstract: A system and method for a second wireless device to establish distance and location of a first device which is transmitting radio waves includes the first and second devices. Each second device includes two or more (N in number) receiving antennas. An angle between the directions in which adjacent receiving antennas receive the strongest signals is 360°/N. The second device obtains a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of each receiving antenna receiving signals from the first device, and from the two strongest receiving antennas, calculation of an angle between the first device and one of the adjacent receiving antennas can be performed. The distance between the first device and the second device can also be calculated.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a display configured to display a mesh of mesh information based on longitude and latitude. A mesh is composed of a plurality of blocks. The mesh information includes area information about a traveling area where a moving body can travel. The area information is the additional information added to each of the plurality of blocks. The additional information is the display information that is weighted and sorted, based on the number of overlapping points of the plurality of locus logs.

Abstract: Techniques for transmitting global navigation satellite system (GNSS) correction data to a rover. GNSS signals are wirelessly received by a base station from one or more GNSS satellites. GNSS correction data is generated by the base station based on the GNSS signals. A beacon frame is formed by the base station to include a frame header, a frame body, and a frame check sequence (FCS). The frame body is formed to include the GNSS correction data. The beacon frame is wirelessly transmitted by the base station for receipt by the rover. The rover wirelessly receives the beacon frame. The GNSS correction data is extracted by the rover from the beacon frame. A geospatial position of the rover is calculated based on the GNSS correction data.

Abstract: Methods are provided for determining a positioning of a portable device including first and second sensor(s) each having a confidence. These methods include: receiving first and second signals from the first and second sensor(s), respectively; generating positional data representing positional conditions of the portable device and including first and second positional data respectively from the first and second signals, by modelling the received signals based on predefined models defining a correspondence between predefined signals and predefined positional data; comparing the first and second positional data to determine a difference between them; adjusting the confidence of the sensors by determining a new confidence depending on a previous confidence and the determined difference between positional data; weighting the generated positional data depending on corresponding confidences; and determining the positioning of the portable device based on the weighted generated positional data.

Abstract: In one implementation, first and second messages are received that include encoded position information for a transmitter. It is determined that both were received within some time of a previous message and that the second message was received within some time of the first message. A first location of the transmitter is determined based on the encoded position in the first message and the previously determined location. A second location of the transmitter is determined based on the encoded position in the second message and the previously determined location. It also is determined that the first and second locations are within a threshold distance. An updated second location of the transmitter is determined based on the encoded position information in the second message and the first location. A determination is made that the second location and the updated second location are within a threshold distance.

Abstract: A method of localizing a mobile body (MB) in a known environment, includes the following steps: a) defining an occupancy grid (G) modeling the environment; b) defining a set of position grids (?) each position grid being associated to a heading of the mobile body; c) receiving a time series of measurements (z1, z2, . . . ) from a distance sensor carried by the mobile body; and d) upon receiving a measurement of the time series, updating the pose probabilities of the position grids as a function of present values of the occupancy probabilities and of the received measurement; wherein step d) is carried out by applying an inverse sensor model to the received measurement, while considering the distance sensor co-located with a detected obstacle and by applying Bayesian fusion to update the pose probabilities of the position grids.

Abstract: A method of determining a new position for a node. The node having a distance measuring radio. A list of positions of a plurality of neighboring nodes is obtained. The geometric relationship of the positions in the list and the predicted position of node is analyzed. A subset of the nodes is selected from the list that is less than the total number of modes in the list. Electronic distance measurements from the node to each of the subset of nodes are performed. A new position of the node is determined utilizing the measured distances.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein enable a mobile device to accurately locate where the mobile device is located indoors by measuring geomagnetic fields, and tracing relative changes in the magnetic fields as the mobile device is moved. The relative changes can be compared to a fingerprint signal map, and a trace of a portion of the path can be determined by matching the relative changes in the magnetic fields to relative changes in the fingerprint signal map. A collection of the path portions can then be connected by determining a shortest path that connects each of the path portions. In another embodiment, a step counter can also be used to constrain possible locations, and fuse the geomagnetic field and step counter information for joint indoor localization.

Abstract: A communication device includes: a plurality of wireless communication sections, each of which is configured to wirelessly receive a signal from another communication device; and a control section configured to detect a specific element in chronological information based on respective pulse signals received by the plurality of wireless communication sections, on the basis of respective pieces of chronological information including, as elements related to time, information that chronologically changes and that is obtained when the plurality of wireless communication sections receive the respective pulse signals transmitted from the other communication device, verify whether each of a plurality of the detected specific elements is based on the pulse signal coming through a shortest path, and estimate an angle from which the pulse signal has come while using axes extending from reference point, on the basis of the plurality of specific elements that are verified as elements based on the pulse signals.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a service receives signal data indicative of phases and gains associated with wireless signals received by one or more antennas located in a particular area. The service determines, from the received signal data, changes in the phases and gains associated with the wireless signals. The service estimates a direction of motion of one or more objects located in the particular area, based on the determined changes in the gains associated with the wireless signals. The service estimates a total mass of the one or more objects located in the particular area based on a ratio of the determined changes in the gains associated with the wireless signals over the determined changes in the phases associated with the wireless signals.

Abstract: A system, a transportation vehicle, a network component, apparatuses, methods, and computer programs for a transportation vehicle and a network component. The method for a transportation vehicle and for verifying a proposed route includes determining an exceptional traffic situation based on an environmental model for the transportation vehicle and transmitting information related to the exceptional traffic situation to a network component using a mobile communication system. The method also includes receiving information related to a proposed route from a network component, and verifying the proposed route based on the environmental model of the transportation vehicle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed with the method including obtaining positioning data collection condition information representing positioning data collection condition(s) for collecting positioning data for updating and/or generating a positioning map. The method includes obtaining or holding available historical sensor information representing behavioral and/or environmental pattern(s) that were detected by sensor(s) of a mobile device and determining mapping information representing, for each behavioral and/or environmental pattern, whether or not at least one positioning data collection condition was met. The method also includes obtaining current sensor information representing a behavioral and/or environmental pattern that is currently detected by the sensor(s) and determining, at least partially based on the current sensor information and the mapping information, whether positioning data should be collected.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for determining a position of a wireless device in a wireless communication network are provided. The method includes obtaining a first sequence of Time Difference of Arrivals (TDOAs) at the wireless device of reference signals, which are transmitted by and used for synchronization of a first pair of network nodes; and determining, based on the first sequence of TDOAs, a first relative distance. The method also includes obtaining a second sequence of TDOAs at the wireless device of reference signals, which are transmitted by and used for synchronization of a second pair of network nodes; and determining, based on the first sequence of TDOAs, a second relative distance. The method further includes determining the position of the wireless device based on the first and second relative distances. Corresponding computer programs and computer program carriers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes obtaining a request for determining a position estimate of a certain position. With the request, the certain position of a single apparatus is requested. The method also includes obtaining or determining a deviate information indicative of an offset that is added to the position estimate to be determined. The method further includes determining the position estimate based at least partially on the deviate information and the fingerprint information. The position estimate is indicative of a position with an uncertainty radius. It is further disclosed an according apparatus, computer readable storage medium and system.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a localization system is provided for determining a geographic location of a movable object, the system comprising: a plurality of anchors, wherein each anchor is configured to receive a broadcasted message through an ultra-wideband communication channel; a processing unit configured to determine the geographic location based on differences between the times of arrival of the broadcasted message at the respective anchors, on relative positions of the anchors and on a predetermined orientation of the movable object.