Apparatus and methods related to positioning services. In one embodiment, a wireless device (22a, 22b) sends a request assistance data message comprising at least one neighbor cell identification, ID, to a location management network node (14); and receive a provide assistance data message comprising assistance data, the assistance data including satellite measurement information for the wireless device and the satellite measurement information being based at least in part on the at least one neighbor cell ID. In one embodiment, a location management network node (14) is configured to receive a request assistance data message comprising at least one neighbor cell ID from a wireless device (22a, 22b); and send a provide assistance data message comprising assistance data, the assistance data including satellite measurement information for the wireless device (22a, 22b) and the satellite measurement information being based at least in part on the at least one neighbor cell ID.

Apparatus and methods related to positioning services. In one embodiment, a wireless device (22a, 22b) sends a request assistance data message comprising at least one neighbor cell identification, ID, to a location management network node (14); and receive a provide assistance data message comprising assistance data, the assistance data including satellite measurement information for the wireless device and the satellite measurement information being based at least in part on the at least one neighbor cell ID. In one embodiment, a location management network node (14) is configured to receive a request assistance data message comprising at least one neighbor cell ID from a wireless device (22a, 22b); and send a provide assistance data message comprising assistance data, the assistance data including satellite measurement information for the wireless device (22a, 22b) and the satellite measurement information being based at least in part on the at least one neighbor cell ID.

An electronic timepiece includes a radio wave receiver, a communication unit, a memory and a processor. The radio wave receiver receives radio waves from positioning satellites. The communication unit communicates with an external device. The memory stores a program and predicted positional information on the positioning satellites. Based on the program stored in the memory, the processor shifts the timepiece between a normal operation state and a power saving state in which operation of the timepiece is restricted, depending on a status of the timepiece. In response to an elapsed time from a valid period of the predicted positional information exceeding a predetermined reference time during the power saving state, the processor causes the communication unit to receive updated data of the predicted positional information and other information from the external device when shifting the timepiece from the power saving state to the normal operation state.

A first positioning processing unit executes independent positioning for calculating the position of a work vehicle on the basis of a satellite signal received from a satellite. A transmission processing unit transmits point positioning information to a base station server that selects one base station. An acquisition processing unit acquires correction information associated with the one base station from the base station server. A second positioning processing unit executes RTK positioning for calculating the current position of the work vehicle on the basis of the correction information. When the RTK positioning for the work vehicle based on first correction information associated with a first base station becomes possible, the transmission processing unit transmits, to the base station server, the point positioning information immediately before the RTK positioning becomes possible.

A first positioning processing unit executes independent positioning for calculating the position of a work vehicle on the basis of a satellite signal received from a satellite. A transmission processing unit transmits point positioning information to a base station server that selects one base station. An acquisition processing unit acquires correction information associated with the one base station from the base station server. A second positioning processing unit executes RTK positioning for calculating the current position of the work vehicle on the basis of the correction information. When the RTK positioning for the work vehicle based on first correction information associated with a first base station becomes possible, the transmission processing unit transmits, to the base station server, the point positioning information immediately before the RTK positioning becomes possible.

Methods, systems, and apparatus for nanosatellite-based property monitoring are disclosed. A method includes receiving satellite data related to conditions of a property monitored by a monitoring system; determining, based on the satellite data, that the property is at risk from a threat; requesting, from a sensor of the monitoring system, sensor data related to the threat; receiving, from the sensor, the sensor data related to the threat; and based on analyzing the sensor data related to the threat, performing one or more monitoring system actions. The threat may include one of a weather hazard, a security hazard, or a property damage hazard. The monitoring system actions can include sending an instruction to adjust a sensor or component of the monitoring system and can include sending, to a user device, a notification that the property is at risk from the threat.

Methods, systems, and apparatus for nanosatellite-based property monitoring are disclosed. A method includes receiving satellite data related to conditions of a property monitored by a monitoring system; determining, based on the satellite data, that the property is at risk from a threat; requesting, from a sensor of the monitoring system, sensor data related to the threat; receiving, from the sensor, the sensor data related to the threat; and based on analyzing the sensor data related to the threat, performing one or more monitoring system actions. The threat may include one of a weather hazard, a security hazard, or a property damage hazard. The monitoring system actions can include sending an instruction to adjust a sensor or component of the monitoring system and can include sending, to a user device, a notification that the property is at risk from the threat.

This document describes vehicle localization using map and vision data. For example, this document describes a localization system that obtains a map centerline point and a vision centerline point of a lane of a roadway. The localization system also obtains the position of the vehicle. The localization system can then compare the map centerline point and the vision centerline point to generate a lateral and a longitudinal correction relative to the vehicle's position. The lateral and longitudinal corrections are used to generate a corrected position. In this way, the described localization system can provide accurate vehicle localization that addresses potential drift caused by lapsed or inaccurate positioning data and allows for the operation of assisted-driving and autonomous-driving systems at higher speeds and on roadways with tighter curves.

This document describes vehicle localization using map and vision data. For example, this document describes a localization system that obtains a map centerline point and a vision centerline point of a lane of a roadway. The localization system also obtains the position of the vehicle. The localization system can then compare the map centerline point and the vision centerline point to generate a lateral and a longitudinal correction relative to the vehicle's position. The lateral and longitudinal corrections are used to generate a corrected position. In this way, the described localization system can provide accurate vehicle localization that addresses potential drift caused by lapsed or inaccurate positioning data and allows for the operation of assisted-driving and autonomous-driving systems at higher speeds and on roadways with tighter curves.

A method, network node and wireless device (WD) are disclosed for enhanced A-GNSS RTK positioning in 5G network by transferring neighbor cell information. According to one aspect, a method in a location server include receiving a request from the WD for positioning assistance data, the request identifying each of a plurality of cells and transmitting positioning assistance data to the WD. The method also includes determining whether positioning assistance data for a first cell of the identified cells is stored in the memory. When the positioning assistance data for the first cell is stored in the memory, then the positioning assistance data for the first cell is transmitted to the WD. When the positioning assistance data for the first cell is not stored in the memory, then whether positioning assistance data for a tracking area code associated with the WD location is stored in memory is determined.