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Method and apparatus for determining global position using almanac information

Patent 6671620 Issued on December 30, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject May 18, 2020. 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. 09/575492 filed on 05/18/2000

US Classes:

701/213, Using Global Positioning System (GPS)342/357.09, With transmission of location-indicative information to or from a remote station342/357.1, Combined with telecommunication342/357.12, GPS receiver signal processing342/357.13, With storage device (i.e., map or database)342/357.15, Satellite selection (i.e., tracking or acquisition)701/214, Means to improve accuracy of position or location701/215Having multiple GPS antennas or receivers (e.g., differential GPS)

Examiners

Primary: Beaulieu, Yonel
Assistant: Broadhead, Brian J.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

G01C 21/26 (20060101)
G01C 21/00 (20060101)
G06G 7/00 (20060101)
H04B 7/185 (20060101)
G06G 7/78 (20060101)

Abstract

In a satellite global positioning system, satellite acquisition and location assistance is based upon shared information between a GPS receiver and a remote server. Satellite position is predicted by satellite almanac data.

Other References

  • Mark Moeglein et al., document, "An Introduction to Snap Track™ Server-Aided GPS Technology", 11pp, (undated)
  • Mark Markoff, As Seen in The New York Times: Deals to Move Global Positioning Technology Toward Everday Use, Article, The New York Times,201 1998, 1pp
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