Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Position indicating
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
Phan, Dao (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Position indicating
C342S457000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07053831
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for allowing the location of transmitter to be determined (approximated) without requiring its distance from a receiver to be precisely known. Methods for determining a location of a transmitter without precise distance calculations. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed having the steps of: for a receiver, estimate a first zone a first transmitter is in; for remaining receivers that can receive a given transmitter, each estimate a second zone a first transmitter is in; and determine if there are overlaps in any of the zones. In another embodiment a potential target area is defined wherein the location of a transmitter can estimated.
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Dempsey Michael K.
Donovan Kimberly
Gaudet Phil
Lathrop Olin
Tessier Paul
Lahive & Cockfield LLP
Laurentano, Esq. Anthony A.
Phan Dao
Radianse, Inc.
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