Locating and controlling a remote device through a satellite location system
First Claim
1. A system for communicating with, and determining a location of, a ground asset for a user, the system comprising:
- (a) a global location device for determining the location of the ground asset;
(b) a ground asset transceiver located at the ground asset for transmitting the location of the ground asset in a message;
(c) a satellite for receiving said message; and
d) a ground station for receiving said message from said satellite and for communicating said message to the user.
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Abstract
A system and a method for enabling a remote device to be both located and controlled, with a remote ground transceiver and a satellite, even if the remote device is mobile, such as a vehicle for example. It should be noted that “control” also includes monitoring such communication. The method and system of the present invention are particularly preferred for security systems for movable objects, such as automobiles for example; management of a fleet of powered devices, such as ships, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and/or trains for example; and for telemetry applications, such as for remote asset command and control for example. Examples of such telemetry applications include, but are not limited to, oil or gas pipelines, remote storage tanks or buildings, and home security applications.
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1. A system for communicating with, and determining a location of, a ground asset for a user, the system comprising:
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(a) a global location device for determining the location of the ground asset;
(b) a ground asset transceiver located at the ground asset for transmitting the location of the ground asset in a message;
(c) a satellite for receiving said message; and
d) a ground station for receiving said message from said satellite and for communicating said message to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for communicating with, and determining a location of, a ground asset for a user through a satellite, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) determining a location of the ground asset;
(b) sending said location in a message to the satellite;
(c) transmitting said message from the satellite to a ground station; and
(d) displaying said message to the user. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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