Telecommunications – Radiotelephone system – Zoned or cellular telephone system
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-10
2008-10-14
Appiah, Charles N (Department: 2617)
Telecommunications
Radiotelephone system
Zoned or cellular telephone system
C455S456600, C455S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07437167
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, system, and method are provided for locating a transceiver using RF communications and radio services. The apparatus, system, and method include a transceiver that receives an RF signal, decodes a serial number, and responds by transmitting either a low power signal with a unique identification code and location information, or a high power signal with a station identifier received from the RF signal and location information. The high power signal is transmitted in response to a licensed radio operator (such as a HAM, police, etc.) and is transmitted using the licensed radio operator's station identifier. Since the licensed radio operator is the control operator, the current invention may be owned and operated by the general public without a special license. The current invention allows a mobile transceiver to provide a greatly expanded transmission range that enhances the probability of locating the transceiver.
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Appiah Charles N
Contee Joy K.
Kunzler & McKenzie
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