Patent ID: 8624725
Filing Date: 2014-01-07
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of determining a position of a mobile device in a particular area, the method comprising: in a first mode of the mobile device, tracking the position of the mobile device by receiving one or more signals from at least a first type of positioning element; detecting a second type of positioning element upon entering the particular area; in response to detecting the second type of positioning element, automatically switching the mobile device to operate in a second mode wherein the position of the mobile device is able to be tracked at least in part by detecting one or more positioning elements of the second type within the particular area; tracking the position of the mobile device using at least one orientation determining element of the mobile device when at least one positioning element of the mobile device is unable to be detected; and updating the tracked position of the mobile device as determined using the at least one orientation determining element upon subsequent detection of positioning element of the second type within the particular area.