Location processing apparatus, systems, and methods

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2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

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ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, systems, and methods may provide operating system-independent geolocation information. A compact software and/or firmwave environment may be established prior to loading and/or initializing the main operating system. This environment, sometimes known as a pre-boot environment, may determine geolocation information and/or may provide user access to configuration information and methods, even when the operating system is absent or unavailable.

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