Method and apparatus for an integrated GPS receiver and electronic compassing sensor device
US7277793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/36
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
At least one magnetic field sensing device and GPS receiver integrated in a discrete, single-chip package, and a method of manufacture for the same. Rather than requiring at least two separate chips to be used to realize GPS positioning and compassing capabilities in a single device, an integrated, single chip solution can be used. A single chip integration of a GPS receiver and at least one magnetic field sensing device can reduce the physical space required to provide positioning and electronic compassing capabilities in a single device, and therefore allow such devices to be smaller, lighter, and possibly more portable.
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