Portable device using location determination and MEMS...

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2008-02-25

2010-12-14

Miska, Vit W (Department: 2833)

Horology: time measuring systems or devices

Plural time zones

C368S011000, C368S047000, C368S155000

Reexamination Certificate

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07852711

ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods for determining a current location using a location detection element, determining a local time zone based on the current location using a memory unit, keeping time using a micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) oscillator unit co-fabricated on a common substrate with the location detection element, and determining a local time based on the local time zone using a controller element. Optional embodiments comprise a MEMS oscillator unit that is fabricated underneath, next to, or on top of the location detection element. Additional embodiments comprise a GPS chip optionally assisted by a cell phone chipset or FM receiver to enhance location and time determination. Optional embodiments may additionally enter a power conservation mode after the current location has been determined, or may detect air travel to disable the location detection element and enable the location detection element upon detected landing.

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