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    E-OTD is a triangulation-based location technique that uses existing GSM network infrastructure and requires only a software enhancement to mobile handsets. It works by having the mobile handset precisely measure the arrival times of synchronization bursts from neighboring base transceiver stations and transmitting stations, which are then used to triangulate the mobile's position. Implementing E-OTD requires LMU devices to be added to measure transmission times at base stations and a software update on mobile handsets to enhance their ability to measure burst arrival times from multiple base stations.

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    E-OTD is a triangulation-based location technique that uses existing GSM network infrastructure and requires only a software enhancement to mobile handsets. It works by having the mobile handset precisely measure the arrival times of synchronization bursts from neighboring base transceiver stations and transmitting stations, which are then used to triangulate the mobile's position. Implementing E-OTD requires LMU devices to be added to measure transmission times at base stations and a software update on mobile handsets to enhance their ability to measure burst arrival times from multiple base stations.

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    Enhanced Observed Time Difference (E-OTD) Location Technology

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    E-OTD is a triangulation-based location technique that uses existing GSM network infrastructure and requires only a software enhancement to mobile handsets. It works by having the mobile handset precisely measure the arrival times of synchronization bursts from neighboring base transceiver stations and transmitting stations, which are then used to triangulate the mobile's position. Implementing E-OTD requires LMU devices to be added to measure transmission times at base stations and a software update on mobile handsets to enhance their ability to measure burst arrival times from multiple base stations.

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    Enhanced Observed Time Difference (E-OTD)

    Beth Frasco, Head of Radio Planning Aerial Communications

    About Aerial
    PCS A & B block Licensee GSM technology License for 28 million pops in 6 MTAs
    Minneapolis, Columbus, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Houston & Tampa/Orlando

    E-OTD Overview
    Triangulation based technique Handset based solution Does not use GPS in handset ALI methodology provided for in GSM Enhancement to handset software required

    E-OTD - Extension of GSM


    GSM network is unsynchronized. Mobiles must synchronize with each BTS. Base stations regularly emit a synchronization burst. Mobiles monitor synchronization bursts of serving and all neighbor cells. Mobiles Pre-Synchronize with all neighbors to be prepared for handover. E-OTD builds on and extends this functionality.

    E-OTD - How it Works


    Mobile listens to bursts sent from neighboring BTSs Mobile records burst arrival times Position is triangulated from: Coordinates of BTSs Arrival time of burst from each BTS Timing differences between BTSs
    BTS BTS

    Serving BTS

    E-OTD - Site Implementation

    GPS Power supply MS RX/TX

    LMU
    BTS LMU

    LMU Must Measure the Transmission Time of the Burst

    E-OTD - Handset Implementation


    No Change to Existing Antenna Structure No Change to Existing DSP or RF Hardware Software Modification Required to Enhance Existing Measurements Process Mobile Must Precisely Measure the Arrival Time of Burst

    Potential E-OTD Vendors


    Motorola Nokia Nortel Siemens Alcatel Cambridge Positions Systems (CPS)

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