DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING LOCATION INFORMATION IN AN ACCESS POINT

摘要

Disclosed are methods of synchronizing, by a mobile station, location information between a plurality of networks of different types. A method includes entering into the coverage area of a first access point of a first network by the mobile station, the first access point having associated location information including a first location value. The method also includes determining a second location value, in conjunction with a second network, and communicating location information between the first access point and the mobile station, including receiving the first location value from the first access point by the mobile station. The method further includes determining if the second location value is within a predetermined tolerance of the first location value. If the second location value is within the predetermined tolerance, the method also includes using the location information associated with the first access point for one or more emergency assistance services.