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Legacy cellular device with upgraded GIS functionality

US8081989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2007
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/024
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention recite a method for implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data collection utilizing a legacy electronic device. In one embodiment, a GIS data collector application is installed upon a legacy electronic device which is not originally intended to be used as a GIS data recording device. The method further comprises selecting a data dictionary comprising at least one desired GIS feature type which was not originally intended for use by the legacy electronic device based upon an assigned membership of the legacy electronic device to a workgroup. The method further comprises sending the data dictionary to the legacy electronic device via a wireless communication network.

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