Method and apparatus for geographic positioning

Details Method and apparatus for geographic positioning Method and apparatus for geographic positioning

2009-07-15

2011-10-18

Tarcza, Thomas (Department: 3662)

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

Directive

Including a satellite

C342S357780, C342S450000, C342S461000, C342S464000, C455S456100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08040275

ABSTRACT:
Aspects of the disclosure provide methods for positioning transmitting stations, such as cell towers. Further, aspects of the disclosure provide a database for storing information of the transmitting stations. In addition, aspects of the disclosure provide methods for positioning a moving object having a receiver based on the database of the transmitting stations and wireless signals transmitted by the transmitting stations. The methods increase in-transit location visibility of shipment while reducing GNSS usage, and thus reduce power consumption. The methods allow positioning receiving stations when GNSS signals may not be available, such as due to interference.

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