Telecommunications – Radiotelephone system – Zoned or cellular telephone system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-15
2006-08-15
Eng, George (Department: 2617)
Telecommunications
Radiotelephone system
Zoned or cellular telephone system
C455S456100, C455S456200, C701S200000, C340S905000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07092724
ABSTRACT:
A Waypoint Services Navigational System (WSNS) is disclosed comprising a mobile unit connected to a server and to a database by the Internet. The WSNS uses omnipresent digital cellular links or any other form of radio frequency communications for transmission of information by a registered services provider to a traveler with a WSNS mobile unit. Using WSNS, the registered service provider announces its presence along with specific services/products to a traveler with a WSNS mobile unit within a predefined geographic radius. This information may be viewed via a conventional mobile computer, a personal digital assistant screen, or through a Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping longitude/latitude device. The WSNS mobile unit may be portable or mounted in a vehicle in a convenient location. Specific directions to a selected services provider are provided based upon the proximity positioning information at that moment in-time when the information is requested. Advertising specials, competitive services/products, entertainment, or emergency services may all be broadcast, and the user may choose from menus for the nature of services desired. Information may be provided regarding “upcoming” service providers through a combination of user geographical location, user directional data, and overlay maps showing registered businesses. Products or services may be ordered through a WSNS online order system for placing credit-or account backed purchases using the WSNS combination of locational information and business registration. WSNS service may also be provided through conventional internet-only communications, downloadable into a GPS-attached mobile computer to alleviate the need for a cellular link to the car.
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Fellenstein Craig William
Gusler Carl Phillip
Hamilton, II Rick Allen
Doan Kiet
Eng George
Mims Jr. David A.
Siegesmund Rudolf O.
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