Method and apparatus for generating and distributing satellite tracking information

Patent 6542820 Issued on April 1, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date:

June 6, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Application

No. 875809 filed on 06/06/2001

US Classes:

701/213, Using Global Positioning System (GPS)342/357.1, Combined with telecommunication701/214Means to improve accuracy of position or location

Examiners

Primary: Cuchlinski, William A. Jr.
Assistant: Marc-Coleman, Marthe Y.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Moser, Patterson & Sheridan, LLP

International Class

G01C 021/00

Abstract

A method and apparatus for providing a satellite tracking data that is valid for an extended period of time into the future. At least a portion of the satellite tracking data is formatted into a format prescribed by a remote receiver. The formatted data is transmitted to the remote receiver via a distribution network. As such, a remote receiver may accurately operate for days without receiving an update of the satellite tracking data.