CN101635985A - Positioning method, positioning device and recording medium - Google Patents

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CN101635985A
CN101635985A CN200810134039A CN200810134039A CN101635985A CN 101635985 A CN101635985 A CN 101635985A CN 200810134039 A CN200810134039 A CN 200810134039A CN 200810134039 A CN200810134039 A CN 200810134039A CN 101635985 A CN101635985 A CN 101635985A
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The invention relates to a positioning method, a positioning device and a recording medium. The positioning method comprises the following steps of: detecting m base stations around electronic communication equipment; acquiring an identification code and a signal strength value of each base station; detecting n hotspots around the electronic communication equipment; acquiring a medium access control address and a signal strength value of each hotspot, wherein m and n are positive integers which are more than or equal to 1 and the sum of m and n is a positive integer which is more than or equal to 3; then inquiring the positioning information on each base station and each hotspot according to the identification codes of the tested base stations and the medium access control addresses of the tested hotspots; and using the triangulation positioning method to obtain the positioning information on the electronic communication equipment according to the positioning information of the base stations and the hotspots and the tested signal strength values.

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Localization method, device and recording medium
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of localization method and device, and particularly relate to a kind of method, device and the recording medium of signal strength values to position according to multiple signal source.
Background technology
Positioner (or guider) on the market mostly adopts global positioning system (GlobalPosition System, technology GPS) at present.Global positioning system is in conjunction with the technology of satellite science and technology with wireless telecommunications, and user's accurate localization, speed and time information can be provided.And along with the progress of satellite science and technology, global positioning system has been developed on general life is used gradually by early stage military use, and wherein modal is exactly location and the navigation that is used for object.
The location of global positioning system and navigation need to rely on cooperatively interacting between satellite, positioner and the navigation software and just are able to smooth running.Yet positioner regular meeting covers because of building, and does not receive the situation of satellite-signal, for example in places such as airport, building, tube or tunnel, very likely can be because of not receiving satellite-signal, and can't correctly carry out location action.Therefore, when the user need use positioner, just must go to the position that outdoor grade can receive satellite-signal and can carry out location action, this kind mode is quite inconvenient for the user.
At this shortcoming, then develop a kind of technology of utilizing wireless communication base station (Cell Tower) signal to position in recent years.This technology detects its a plurality of signal of base station intensity on every side by mobile phone, extrapolates the approximate distance between mobile phone and each base station according to this, also utilizes the identification code of each base station to find out the physical location of base station simultaneously, thereby estimates the locating information of mobile phone itself.Because signal of base station can penetrate building, therefore do not covered and the problem that can't locate by building.Yet, because the distance between each base station can reach several kilometers, therefore the locating information and the inaccuracy that adopt this kind locate mode to be calculated, and building cover the decay that also can cause signal, make that finally the accuracy of this kind locate mode is not good.
On the other hand, along with wireless compatible authentication (Wireless Fidelity, Wi-Fi) broad application, huge and have a very wide distribution by consumer or wireless router quantity that enterprise set up, especially more intensive in the city.At this point, wireless compatible authentication navigation system (Wi-Fi PositioningSystem, WPS) promptly utilize Wi-Fi Hotspot in the city (Hotspot) distribution density height, characteristics that signal cover is big, the radio signal of sending by wireless router, the position of all focuses in looking in the neighbourhood, and select the locating information of the position of the strongest focus of signal as the Wi-Fi device.Yet the use of this kind locate mode only limits to the higher city of Wi-Fi Hotspot distribution density, seems lack scope for their abilities in other area.
Therefore, information such as signal strength signal intensity that how can each region signal source of comprehensive assessment and position to calculate the locating information at acquisition device place, have become the big problem of one in this art.
Summary of the invention
In view of this, the invention provides a kind of localization method, can be by the position in ambient signals source and the position at the place of signal strength values reckoning electronic communication equipment own.
The invention provides a kind of positioner, can detect the signal strength values in ambient signals source by different types of communication device, to calculate the locating information of electronic communication equipment.
The invention provides a kind of recording medium, stored computer program can be carried out by loading electronic communication equipment, to calculate the locating information of electronic communication equipment.
For reaching above-mentioned or other purpose, the present invention proposes a kind of localization method.At first, m base station around the detected electrons communication device, and obtain the identification code and the signal strength values of each base station, while is detected electrons communication device n focus on every side also, and obtain the medium access control address and the signal strength values of each focus, wherein m and n are 〉=1 positive integer, and m+n is 〉=3 positive integer.Then, pass through the identification code of the base station detected and the medium access control address of focus, the locating information of inquiring about each base station and focus place.Last then, utilize triangulation location to ask for the locating information at electronic communication equipment place according to the locating information and the detected signal strength values at each base station and focus place.
In one embodiment of this invention, above-mentioned localization method also comprises the locating information of utilizing triangulation location to ask for, and the global position system of auxiliary electron communication device positions, to obtain the exact position at electronic communication equipment place.
In one embodiment of this invention, the above-mentioned identification code of the base station detected and the medium access control address of focus passed through, the step of inquiring about the locating information at each base station and focus place comprises the positioning information mapping table that stores in the inquiry electronic communication equipment, to find out each identification code or the pairing locating information of medium access control address.
In one embodiment of this invention, the above-mentioned identification code of the base station detected and the medium access control address of focus passed through, the step of inquiring about the locating information at each base station and focus place is sent to server with these identification codes and medium access control address, and by server querying positioning information mapping table, to find out each identification code or the pairing locating information of medium access control address, receive the locating information of server passback then by electronic communication equipment, ask for the locating information at electronic communication equipment place according to this.
In one embodiment of this invention, above-mentioned locating information and detected signal strength values according to each base station and focus place, the step of utilizing triangulation location to ask for the locating information at electronic communication equipment place comprises the signal strength values of each base station of comparison and focus, locate and select three the strongest base stations of signal strength values to carry out triangle, in the hope of the locating information at the sub-communication device of power taking place with the combination of focus.
In one embodiment of this invention, above-mentioned base station comprises global mobile communication (Global Systemfor Mobile Communication, GSM) system, individual hold formula telephone system (PersonalHandy-phone System, PHS) or code division multiple access (Code Division Multiple Access, the CDMA) base station of system.
In one embodiment of this invention, above-mentioned focus comprises wireless compatible authentication (WirelessFidelity, focus Wi-Fi), radio relay repeater (Radio Repeater) or radio broadcasting station (Radio Broadcaster).
In one embodiment of this invention, above-mentioned signal strength values comprises the indication of received signal intensity (Received Signal Strength Indication, RSSI) value.
The present invention proposes a kind of positioner, and it comprises first kind communication module, the second class communication module, enquiry module and arithmetic element.Wherein, but m base station around the first kind communication module detected electrons communication device, and obtain the identification code and the signal strength values of each base station.But n focus around the second class communication module detected electrons communication device, and obtain the medium access control address and the signal strength values of each focus, wherein m and n are 〉=1 positive integer, m+n is 〉=3 positive integer.The identification code of the base station that enquiry module can be detected by first kind communication module and the medium access control address of the focus that the second class communication module is detected, the locating information of inquiring about each base station and focus place.Arithmetic element then can utilize triangulation location to calculate the locating information at electronic communication equipment place according to the locating information and the detected signal strength values at each base station and focus place.
In one embodiment of this invention, above-mentioned positioner also comprises global position system, and its locating information of asking for according to triangulation location positions, to obtain the exact position at electronic communication equipment place.
In one embodiment of this invention, above-mentioned positioner also comprises storage element, and it stores a positioning information mapping table, inquires about each identification code or the pairing locating information of medium access control address so that enquiry module to be provided.
In one embodiment of this invention, above-mentioned arithmetic element comprises the signal strength values of each base station of comparison and focus, locate and select three the strongest base stations of signal strength values to carry out triangle, in the hope of the locating information at the sub-communication device of power taking place with the combination of focus.
In one embodiment of this invention, above-mentioned first kind communication module comprises the device of global system for mobile communications, personal handhold telephone system or code division multiple access system.
In one embodiment of this invention, the second above-mentioned class communication module comprises wireless compatible device, radio relay repeater or the radio broadcasting station that authenticates.
The present invention proposes a kind of recording medium, and in order to store computer program, aforementioned calculation machine program comprises a plurality of program codes, and it is in order to be loaded on electronic communication equipment and to make above-mentioned electronic communication equipment carry out the following step.At first, m base station around the detected electrons communication device, and obtain the identification code and the signal strength values of each base station, while is detected electrons communication device n focus on every side also, and obtain the medium access control address and the signal strength values of each focus, wherein m and n are 〉=1 positive integer, and m+n is 3 positive integer.Then, pass through the identification code of the base station detected and the medium access control address of focus, the locating information of inquiring about each base station and focus place.Last then, utilize triangulation location to ask for the locating information at electronic communication equipment place according to the locating information and the detected signal strength values at each base station and focus place.
The present invention adopts the structure of the two or more communication devices of configuration on electronic communication equipment, and the identification code of while detected electrons communication device peripheral base station and the medium access control address and the signal strength values of signal strength values and focus, and can utilize triangulation location to extrapolate the position at the place of electronic communication equipment own.In addition, the locating information of utilizing localization method of the present invention to try to achieve also can offer global position system and position, to accelerate the locating speed of global position system.
For above and other objects of the present invention, feature and advantage can be become apparent, preferred embodiment cited below particularly, and be described with reference to the accompanying drawings as follows.
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Fig. 1 is the calcspar of the positioner that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 is the flow chart of the localization method that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 3 is the positioning information mapping table that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4 is the schematic diagram of the localization method that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 5 is the flow chart of the localization method that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.
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100: positioner
110: first kind communication module
120: the second class communication modules
130: enquiry module
140: arithmetic element
The positioning information mapping table of 310:Wi-Fi focus
311: the medium access control address
312: locating information
320: the positioning information mapping table of base station
330: the positioning information mapping table of radio relay repeater or radio broadcasting station
340: the positioning information mapping table of auxiliary global satellite positioning system
410: positioner
420,430,440: the base station
450,460,470: focus
S210-S240: each step of the localization method of one embodiment of the invention
S510-S560: each step of the localization method of one embodiment of the invention
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The present invention passes through to detect the signal strength values of multiple signal source on every side, and finds out the locating information of these signal sources, calculates the position at electronic communication equipment place according to this.Variation along with received signal intensity, the present invention can select to position with the signal source of signal strength signal intensity the best, and be not limited to the signal source of using a certain or single kind, therefore can avoid the situation that can't locate because of collection of letters environmental change (for example by in the outdoor inlet chamber, go to the suburb) by the urban district.The present invention promptly be based on above-mentioned notion develop out one the cover localization method, system and recording medium.In order to make content of the present invention more clear, below the example that can implement according to this really as the present invention especially exemplified by embodiment.
Fig. 1 is the calcspar of the positioner that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.Please refer to Fig. 1, the positioner 100 of present embodiment comprises first kind communication module 110, the second class communication module 120, enquiry module 130 and arithmetic element 140.Wherein, positioner 100 for example is to be disposed in the electronic communication equipment, and can detect the position at electronic communication equipment place.Described electronic communication equipment for example is electronic communication equipment or handheld electronic communication devices such as vehicular computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, PDA-phone or mobile computer, and does not limit its scope.Illustrate in detail with next function with regard to each element in the positioner 100.
First kind communication module 110 for example is one can support global mobile communication (Global Systemfor Mobile Communication, GSM) system, personal handhold telephone system (PersonalHandy-phone System, PHS) or code division multiple access (Code Division Multiple Access, CDMA) device of system, it can be in order to m signal of base station around the detected electrons communication device, and obtain the identification code and the signal strength values of each base station.In detail, the base station also can send the identification code that can represent itself except meeting sends communication signal, and positioner 100 is as long as just can find out the locating information of base station by the mode of inquiry according to this identification code.
The second class communication module 120 for example is to support wireless compatible authentication (Wireless Fidelity, Wi-Fi) device, it can detect n focus around the electronic communication equipment, and obtain the medium access control address and the signal strength values of each focus, wherein m and n are 〉=1 positive integer, and m+n is 〉=3 positive integer.In detail, each focus by wireless compatible authentication all can have an independently medium access control address (Media Access Control Address, MAC Address), as the identification code of base station, this medium access control address can help positioner 100 to find out the locating information at focus place.
130 of enquiry modules can be collected the identification code of the base station of being detected by first kind communication module 110 and the medium access control address of the focus that the second class communication module 120 is detected, and by positioning information mapping table of inquiry, and find out each identification code and the pairing locating information of medium access control address.Wherein, described positioning information mapping table can be stored in the storage element of electronic communication equipment inside, or is stored in the server of electronic communication equipment outside, and does not limit its scope.Enquiry module 130 can directly be inquired about from storage element, or by the mode that server is inquired about, finds out each identification code and the pairing locating information of medium access control address.
Arithmetic element 140 can be according to each base station found out by enquiry module 130 and the locating information of focus, add signal strength values by first kind communication module 110 and the second class communication module, 120 detected base stations and focus, further utilize the mode of triangle location, calculate the locating information at electronic communication equipment place.
In detail, along with the variation of electronic communication equipment position, kind, number, the signal strength signal intensity of the detected signal source of positioner 100 possibilities are all inequality.In view of the above, arithmetic element 140 of the present invention comprises the signal strength values of each base station of comparison and focus, and for example selects the combination of three the strongest base stations of signal strength values and focus to carry out the triangle location, asks for the locating information at electronic communication equipment place according to this.
For instance, it is stronger to detect signal of base station in the open air of spaciousness, therefore can mainly use signal of base station to position; But in the inside of building, then might be because the stopping of building, and can only receive faint base station signal.If the setting of focus is arranged on every side, then the signal of focus can be stronger than signal of base station, and can use the signal of focus to position this moment simultaneously.
What deserves to be mentioned is, the present invention is in conjunction with the multiple signal source method that positions of multiple communication modes in other words conj.or perhaps, the signal source that is used for locating is not limited in a certain kind, and can be according to actual conditions, and elasticity selects the signal source of signal strength signal intensity the best to position.For instance, electronic communication equipment can be selected with two base stations and a focus, or two focuses and a base station position, and the present invention does not limit its scope.
In addition, if electronic communication equipment itself promptly disposes global position system, then the above-mentioned positioner locating information of trying to achieve also can be used to the secondary satellite navigation system and positions, and accelerates the speed of global position system location.Its function promptly is similar to auxiliary global satellite positioning system, and (Assisted GPS AGPS) earlier by the Position Approximate of base station search electronic communication equipment, utilizes gps satellite to do pinpoint mode again.
At the framework of above-mentioned positioner, the present invention also provides corresponding localization method, describes in detail for an embodiment at this localization method with next again.Fig. 2 is the flow chart of the localization method that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.Please refer to Fig. 2, the localization method of present embodiment is applicable to as electronic communication equipments such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant or mobile computers, can calculate the position at electronic communication equipment place in different reception environment, and its step division is as follows:
At first, m base station around the detected electrons communication device, and obtain the identification code and the signal strength values (step S210) of each base station.Wherein, described base station for example is the base station of global system for mobile communications, personal handhold telephone system or code division multiple access system, and does not limit its scope.
Then, n focus around the detected electrons communication device, and obtain the medium access control address and the signal strength values (step S220) of each focus, and wherein m and n are 〉=1 positive integer, m+n is 〉=3 positive integer.Wherein, described focus for example is focus, radio relay repeater (Radio Repeater) or the radio broadcasting station (Radio Broadcaster) of wireless compatible authentication, detected signal strength values then is received signal intensity indication (Received Signal StrengthIndication, RSSI) value.
Pass through the identification code of the base station detected and the medium access control address of focus, can inquire the locating information (step S230) at each base station and focus place.Wherein, electronic communication equipment inside for example stores a positioning information mapping table, promptly records the identification code of each base station and the pairing locating information of medium access control address of each focus in this positioning information mapping table.
For instance, Fig. 3 is the positioning information mapping table that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.Please refer to Fig. 3, positioning information mapping table 310 is in order to the locating information of record Wi-Fi Hotspot, and comprising medium access control address 311 and 312 two fields of locating information, and each row in the positioning information mapping table 310 is promptly represented a Wi-Fi Hotspot.What deserves to be mentioned is, corresponding different types of signal source, also can store the positioning information mapping table of these signal source correspondences in the electronic communication equipment individually, for example positioning information mapping table 340 of the positioning information mapping table 330 of positioning information mapping table 320, radio relay repeater or the radio broadcasting station of base station, auxiliary global satellite positioning system etc.; Certainly also the locating information of different types of signal source can be stored in the same positioning information mapping table.
After the locating information that obtains each base station and focus, electronic communication equipment promptly can utilize the mode of triangle location to ask for the locating information (step S240) at electronic communication equipment place according to the locating information and the detected signal strength values at these base stations and focus place.Wherein, electronic communication equipment can compare the signal strength values of each base station and focus, locatees and select three the strongest base stations of signal strength values to carry out triangle with the combination of focus, in the hope of the locating information at the sub-communication device of power taking place.
For instance, Fig. 4 is the schematic diagram of the localization method that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.Please refer to Fig. 4, present embodiment is suitable for utilizing the positioner detection peripheral base station of the foregoing description and the signal strength values of focus, extrapolates the position at positioner place according to this.In the electronic communication equipments such as the configurable vehicular computer of this positioner, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, PDA-phone or mobile computer, and do not limit its scope.
As shown in Figure 4, positioner 410 is positioned at base station 420,430,440, and in the range of signal of focus 450,460,470, therefore by itself for example GSM and the Wi-Fi module signal strength values that can detect these signal sources, and via after the comparison, positioner 410 promptly can filter out three the strongest signal sources of signal strength values (for example base station 430, focus 450,470), carries out the triangle location, finally can obtain the locating information at positioner 410 places own.
What this need emphasize be, can obtain the Position Approximate of electronic communication equipment by localization method of the present invention, and dispose at electronic communication equipment under the situation of global position system, then also can further this apparent position be offered global position system, accelerating the speed of global position system location, and obtain the exact position at electronic communication equipment place.
By above-mentioned localization method, the user can utilize electronic communication equipment to obtain the locating information of position own fast whenever and wherever possible, and the practice that adopts the unlike signals source to position according to different reception environment, not only can solve known technology location inaccuracy or the shortcoming that can't locate, also can accelerate the locating speed of electronic communication equipment.
What deserves to be mentioned is, in another embodiment of the present invention, also comprise above-mentioned positioning information mapping table is based upon in the electronic communication equipment server in addition (for example communication dealer's server), use and store more more number or the base station of different regions and the locating information of focus, and the user that different regions are provided can inquire about at any time to position, or the sub-communication device download of can powering describes in detail for an embodiment with next to upgrade stored positioning information mapping table again.
Fig. 5 is the flow chart of the localization method that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.Please refer to Fig. 5, the localization method of present embodiment is applicable to as electronic communication equipments such as vehicular computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, PDA-phone or mobile computers, can calculate the position at electronic communication equipment place in different reception environment, its step division is as follows:
At first, m base station around the detected electrons communication device, and obtain the identification code and the signal strength values (step S510) of each base station.Wherein, described base station for example is the base station of global system for mobile communications, personal handhold telephone system or code division multiple access system, and does not limit its scope.
Then, n focus around the detected electrons communication device, and obtain the medium access control address of each focus and signal strength values (step S520) wherein, and m and n are 〉=1 positive integer, m+n is 〉=3 positive integer.Wherein, described focus for example is focus, radio relay repeater or the radio broadcasting station of wireless compatible authentication, and detected signal strength values then is a received signal strength indicator value.
After the medium access control address of identification code that obtains the base station and focus, electronic communication equipment then further by wireless transmission method, transmits outside server (step S530) with these data.Wherein, described Wireless transmission mode can utilize the communication link (for example GSM communication link or Wi-Fi communication link) between above-mentioned electronic communication equipment and base station and the focus to transmit, or utilizing alternate manner to transmit, the present invention does not limit its scope.
Server can be inquired about storage positioning information mapping table wherein, to find out each identification code and the pairing locating information of medium access control address (step S540) after receiving above-mentioned information.Then, server is after obtaining locating information, promptly these data can be back to electronic communication equipment (step S550), and by locating information and the detected signal strength values of electronic communication equipment according to these base stations and focus place, the mode of utilizing triangle to locate is asked for the locating information (step S560) of electronic communication equipment.
What deserves to be mentioned is, in another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned step of the locating information that triangulation location asks for electronic communication equipment of utilizing also can be calculated in server, and return to electronic communication equipment by the locating information that server will calculate gained, can reduce the computing cost of electronic communication equipment in view of the above.
The present invention also provides a kind of recording medium (for example discs, disk sheet and removable hard drive or the like), it writes down the authority sign-off program of an embodied on computer readable, so that carry out above-mentioned localization method, (for example the setting up organization chart code segment, sign-off forms code segment, setting program code snippet and deployment program code snippet) that this program is made up of most code segment basically, and these code segment can be finished the step of above-mentioned localization method in loading electronic communication equipment and after carrying out.
In sum, localization method of the present invention, device and recording medium can be by being configured in the multiple communication device in the electronic communication equipment, and the signal that detection variety classes signal source is sent, and find out the signal strength signal intensity and the locating information of these signal sources, comprehensive more afterwards these information, find out optimal signal source and position, the locating information of final electron gain communication device.In view of the above, even in different reception environment, localization method of the present invention or device all can be extrapolated accurate in locating information.
Though the present invention discloses as above with preferred embodiment; but it is not in order to qualification the present invention, those skilled in the art, under the premise without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; when can doing some changes and modification, so protection scope of the present invention should be as the criterion with claim of the present invention.

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1. a localization method is applicable to an electronic communication equipment, and this localization method comprises the following steps:
Detect this electronic communication equipment m base station on every side, and obtain an identification code and a signal strength values of each described base station;
Detect this electronic communication equipment n focus on every side, and obtain a medium access control address and this signal strength values of each described focus;
Wherein, m and n are 〉=1 positive integer, and m+n is 〉=3 positive integer;
Pass through the identification code of the described base station detected and the medium access control address of described focus, a location information of inquiring about each described base station and focus place; And
This locating information and detected this signal strength values according to each described base station and focus place utilize a triangulation location to ask for this locating information at this electronic communication equipment place.
2. localization method as claimed in claim 1 also comprises:
This locating information of utilizing this triangulation location to ask for, a global position system of auxiliary this electronic communication equipment positions, to obtain an exact position at this electronic communication equipment place.
3. localization method as claimed in claim 1 wherein passes through the identification code of the described base station detected and the medium access control address of described focus, and the step of inquiring about this locating information at each described base station and focus place comprises:
Inquire about a positioning information mapping table that stores in this electronic communication equipment, to find out pairing this locating information of each described identification code and medium access control address.
4. localization method as claimed in claim 1 wherein passes through the identification code of the described base station detected and the medium access control address of described focus, and the step of inquiring about this locating information at each described base station and focus place comprises:
Transmit described identification code and described medium access control address to a server;
Inquire about a positioning information mapping table by this server, to find out pairing this locating information of each described identification code and medium access control address; And
Reception is asked for this locating information at this electronic communication equipment place according to this by the described locating information of this server passback.
5. localization method as claimed in claim 1, wherein according to this locating information and detected this signal strength values at each described base station and focus place, the step of utilizing this triangulation location to ask for this locating information at this electronic communication equipment place comprises:
This signal strength values of each described base station and focus relatively selects three the strongest base stations of this signal strength values and focus to carry out the triangle location, to ask for this locating information at this electronic communication equipment place.
6. positioner comprises:
One first kind communication module detects electronic communication equipment m base station on every side, and obtains an identification code and a signal strength values of each described base station;
One second class communication module detects this electronic communication equipment n focus on every side, and obtains a medium access control address and this signal strength values of each described focus, and wherein m and n are 〉=1 positive integer, and m+n is 〉=3 positive integer;
One enquiry module, the identification code of the described base station of being detected by this first kind communication module and the medium access control address of the described focus that this second class communication module is detected, a location information of inquiring about each described base station and focus place; And
One arithmetic element, this locating information and detected this signal strength values according to each described base station and focus place utilize a triangulation location to calculate this locating information at this electronic communication equipment place.
7. positioner as claimed in claim 6 also comprises:
One global position system, this locating information of asking for according to this triangulation location positions, to obtain an exact position at this electronic communication equipment place.
8. positioner as claimed in claim 6 also comprises:
One storage element stores a positioning information mapping table, inquires about each described identification code or pairing this locating information of medium access control address so that this enquiry module to be provided.
9. positioner as claimed in claim 6, wherein this arithmetic element comprises this signal strength values of each described base station of comparison and focus, select three the strongest base stations of this signal strength values, focus or its to make up and carry out the triangle location, to ask for this locating information at this electronic communication equipment place.
10. positioner as claimed in claim 9, wherein
This first kind communication module comprises the device of global system for mobile communications, personal handhold telephone system or code division multiple access system; And
This second class communication module comprises device, radio relay repeater or the radio broadcasting station of wireless compatible authentication.
11. positioner as claimed in claim 6, wherein this signal strength values comprises received signal strength indicator value.
12. a recording medium, in order to store a computer program, aforementioned calculation machine program comprises a plurality of program codes, and it makes this portable electron device carry out as each described localization method in the claim 1 to 5 in order to be loaded on an electronic communication equipment.
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