Systems and methods for a location server to efficiently obtain location information from a location management entity

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PATENT NO 9801042
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15144128

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In one aspect there is provided a method performed by a first location management entity, LME (e.g., an MME or an SGSN), for providing location information to a location server (e.g., a GMLC). The method includes the first LME receiving from the location server a first request for location information pertaining to a terminal. The method also includes the first LME determining whether the terminal is in a connected state. The method further includes the first LME, in response to determining that the terminal is in a connected state, performing a method comprising: i) transmitting a stop paging message to a second LME; ii) obtaining the requested location information pertaining to the terminal; and iii) transmitting the obtained location information to the location server.

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TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)STOCKHOLM SWE STOCKHOLM

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De-Gregorio-Rodriguez, Jesus-Angel Madrid, ES 17 124
Gustafsson, Roland Bengtsfors, SE 32 236
Olsson, Magnus London, GB 109 1433
Yang, Yong Kållered, SE 636 3335

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