Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Position indicating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Phan, Dao (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Position indicating
C455S456100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11122735
ABSTRACT:
An Applications Processor (14) including a centralized database system is used in a wireless location system (WLS). The APs14may be used to manage resources in the WLS, including signal collection systems (SCSs10) and TDOA location processors (TLPs12). Each AP14contains a database containing triggers for the WLS. The WLS can be programmed to locate only certain pre-determined types of transmissions. When a transmission of a pre-determined type occurs, then the WLS is triggered to begin location processing. Each AP14also contains applications interfaces that permit a variety of applications to securely access the WLS. These applications may access location records in real time or non-real time, create or delete certain types of triggers, or cause the WLS to take other actions. Each AP14is also capable of certain post-processing functions.
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Anderson Robert J.
Stilp Louis A.
Ward Matthew L.
Phan Dao
TruePosition, Inc.
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
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