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System and method for communicating information related to a geographical area

US5991687A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1997
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01B79/005
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for communicating information relating to a geographical area includes a circuit for determining the location of a vehicle within a geographical area and for receiving and processing message information relevant to the geographical area. The system further includes a communication device for communicating both the location and message information to an operator of the vehicle. The location and message information may be further correlated with characteristics sampled at various locations within the geographical area.

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