Patent ID: 7558696
Filing Date: 2009-07-07
Classification: G01S,H04W

Abstract:
1. A processor usable medium having processor readable program code embodied therein for causing a processor to determine the position of a mobile terminal device, the processor readable program code comprising: processor readable program code for causing a processor to make a position method selection device located inside the mobile terminal device available for more than one application executable by the mobile terminal device and to arrange for the position method selection device to centrally manage a use of one or more positioning methods, processor readable program code for causing a processor in said position method selection device, to receive at least one condition for selecting a positioning method, processor readable program code for causing a processor in said position method selection device, to receive a request for positioning data that indicates the position of the mobile terminal device, processor readable program code for causing a processor in said position method selection device, to use a positioning method that fulfils said at least one condition for selection of a position method for producing said position data, and processor readable program code for causing a processor to deliver said position data from said position method selection device to an application.