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System, device and method for providing proximate addresses

US6859721B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2001
Grant dateFeb 22, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S5/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods are provided to display or otherwise provide addresses in proximity to the device, and to periodically update the addresses as the navigational aid device is transported along a road. The device is adapted to be transported on a road. The device includes a processor and a memory adapted to communicate with the processor. The processor and the memory are adapted to cooperate to provide an address that is proximate to the device. Another aspect includes a method. According to one method embodiment, an address proximate to a navigational aid device is estimated and displayed on the navigational aid device. Other aspects are provided herein.

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