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Apparatus and method for tracking and communicating with a mobile radio unit

US6771969B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2000
Grant dateAug 3, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/029
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method of the present invention establishes a communication link with at least one mobile radio unit as a mobile target by determining the location of the at least one mobile radio unit and displaying on a computer display an object identifier corresponding to the mobile radio unit. A user selects the object identifier and in response to the user selection, establishes one of at least a data or voice communication link with the mobile radio unit. A plurality object identifier corresponding to mobile radio units as different mobile assets are displayed and the object identifier for a displayed mobile radio unit in question is user selected as a mobile target to establish one of at least a data or voice communication link with the mobile radio unit.

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