Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including a satellite
Reissue Patent
2005-10-04
2005-10-04
Issing, Gregory C. (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including a satellite
C342S361000, C342S386000, C342S464000, C340S007200
Reissue Patent
active
RE038808
ABSTRACT:
Positioning system for locating a mobile body comprising a plurality of earth based spread spectrum (SS) broadcasting stations arranged geographically in a cellular pattern. Each SS broadcasting station include a modulator providing a channel signal structure which is substantially orthogonal with respect to adjacent stations in the cellular pattern, each channel signal including navigation beacon data including a unique beacon identification, station latitude and longitude, time_slot and phase characterizations and selected parameters of adjacent stations. In one embodiment, each modulator provides a chirped SS signal in which the navigation beacon is a frequency tone that is repeatedly swept over a selected frequency band for each station. In a further embodiment, each modulator provides a GPS like direct sequence SS signal in which the navigation beacon is a PN coded broadcast. A receiver on the mobile body receives the SS signals from at least three of the SS broadcasting stations and determines the location thereof. A fourth SS broadcasting station provides altitude CPS satellite signals can be used for timing control.
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Bruno Ronald
Engelbrecht Lloyd
Schuchman Leonard
Weinberg Aaron
Edell Shapiro & Finnan LLC
Issing Gregory C.
ITT Manufacturing Enterprises Inc.
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