Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Position indicating
Patent
1997-08-20
1998-06-02
Issing, Gregory C.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Position indicating
455456, 701207, G01S 302, H04B 729, G01C 2100
Patent
active
057607427
ABSTRACT:
An integrated geographic information and automatic position locating system. In one embodiment, a communication link is provided between a vehicle and at least one base station. A vehicle position tracking system, coupled to a vehicle to be monitored, is connected to the communication link. Likewise, a geographic mapping system also disposed within the vehicle is connected to the communication link. In the present embodiment, the vehicle position tracking system and the geographic mapping system are housed in a portable data terminal. The portable data terminal is removably placed into a docking station located within the vehicle. The integrated vehicle position tracking system and geographic mapping system function both when placed in the docking station, and when removed from the docking station. Thus, the present invention provides a mobile integrated vehicle position tracking system and the geographic mapping system integrated into a portable data terminal. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the communication link provided between the vehicle and at least one base station can be accessed and utilized even when the portable data terminal is not located within the docking station.
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Branch Charles N.
Janky James M.
Nichols Mark E.
Issing Gregory C.
King Patrick T.
Trimble Navigation Limited
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