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GPS-based positioning system for mobile GPS terminals

US6462708B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2001
Grant dateOct 8, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S19/25
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention discloses a GPS system that uses call-processor intelligence to determine the mode of operation of a GPS receiver located in a GPS terminal. The modes are selected based on the availability of network facilities, the GPS information that can be acquired, or user input requirements.

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