Location determination method and system for asset tracking devices

US7315281B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• G2 Microsystems Pty. Ltd. · AU

Inventors

• Thomas Dejanovic · Sunnyvale, US
• John S. Gloekler · Oakland, US
• Geoffrey J. Smith · Seattle, US
• Philip J. Ryan · Sydney, AU
• John D. O'Sullivan · Parramatta, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 30, 2005
• Grant date: Jan 1, 2008
• Expiry date: Jul 30, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01S5/0263
• WIPO field: Organic fine chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method of determining a geographical location of an asset tracking device, includes searching, by the asset tracking device, for available location determination schemes at the geographical location, selecting one of the available location determination schemes, and determining coordinates of the geographical location using the selected location determination scheme. Some embodiments also include making a decision based, at least in part, upon the geographical location coordinates determined by using the selected location determination scheme. Some embodiments include transmitting a location message, the location message including the coordinates of the geographical location and an indication as to the selected location determination scheme.