INTELLIGENT SELECTIVELY-TARGETED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS
First Claim
1. A method for receiving at least one of advisory information and vehicle control information in a vehicle-mounted system, comprising:
- receiving at least one of advisory information and vehicle control information from a transmitting unit using a receiving unit;
determining whether the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information is directed to the receiving unit; and
if the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information is directed to the receiving unit, outputting the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information.
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Abstract
There is disclosed a system and method wherein precise geographical location information such as Global Positioning System coordinate data is utilized as a principal criterion for implementing other wireless transmitted instructions and communications advising vehicles, and others, of an approaching emergency vehicle, the proximity of a hazardous condition, or virtually any other situation which is relevant to the intended recipient because of their location. The system and method further can involve intervention and control of a vehicle, such as an aircraft or automobile, which comes into a predetermined location or area, or under other circumstances. The system and method use transmitting units and receiving units, both of which can receive geographical positioning information and which may sound or otherwise output an appropriate advisory, warning or other communication selected based on their positions, heading, and/or speed.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for receiving at least one of advisory information and vehicle control information in a vehicle-mounted system, comprising:
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receiving at least one of advisory information and vehicle control information from a transmitting unit using a receiving unit;
determining whether the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information is directed to the receiving unit; and
if the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information is directed to the receiving unit, outputting the at least one of the advisory information and the vehicle control information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for selectively outputting information based on positional factors, comprising:
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receiving a geographic location of a transmitting unit coupled to a first vehicle;
receiving at least one of a speed and heading of the transmitting unit;
determining a current position, speed and direction of travel of a second vehicle;
determining whether the receiving unit is in a target footprint based on the current position of the receiving unit; and
if the receiving unit is in the target footprint, determining whether to output information based on at least one of the current speed and heading of the receiving unit. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for selectively outputting information based on positional factors, comprising:
a receiving unit having;
logic for receiving a geographic location of a transmitting unit coupled to a first vehicle;
logic for receiving at least one of a speed and heading of the transmitting unit;
logic for determining a current position, speed and direction of travel of the receiving unit;
logic for determining whether the receiving unit is in a target footprint based on the current position of the receiving unit; and
logic for determining whether to output information based on at least one of the current speed and heading of the receiving unit if the receiving unit is in the target footprint.
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18. A method for providing a public safety advisory, comprising:
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determining a target footprint based upon a geographical position of at least one of an object, event and condition associated with a roadway; and
transmitting data about the target footprint to at least one receiving unit;
wherein a determination is made as to whether the receiving unit is in the target footprint;
wherein a safety advisory is output by the receiving unit if the receiving unit is in the target footprint. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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