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Method and apparatus involving global positioning and long-range wireless link using a tag

US8665088B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2005
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S5/0027
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tag has a transmitter for transmitting first wireless signals, and a receiver for receiving second wireless signals from which the tag can determine its current physical location. A different embodiment includes a tag having a transmitter for transmitting wireless signals, and a reader having a receiver for receiving the wireless signals, the receiver in the reader being an ultra-sensitive receiver.

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