AUTO-LOCATE OPERATION
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1. A device coupled to a server through a network, the device executing instructions comprising:
- receiving a request to activate a transmitter from a user;
determining a mode of operation from the request;
in auto mode, performing the following steps;
determining a geographic location of the device,transmitting the request and the geographic location to the server,receiving transmitter data from the server,determining activation of a chosen transmitter; and
in manual mode, activating the chosen transmitter.
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Abstract
In accordance with some embodiments, a system includes a line locator and a device configured to communicate through an internet with a server also coupled to the internet. Furthermore, a plurality of line locate transmitters are distributed geographically and configured to communicate through the internet with the server. The server operates to activate one of the plurality of line locate transmitters based on a geographic location of the device.
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1. A device coupled to a server through a network, the device executing instructions comprising:
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receiving a request to activate a transmitter from a user; determining a mode of operation from the request; in auto mode, performing the following steps; determining a geographic location of the device, transmitting the request and the geographic location to the server, receiving transmitter data from the server, determining activation of a chosen transmitter; and in manual mode, activating the chosen transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A server coupled through an internet to a plurality of line locate transmitters, the server executing instructions comprising:
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receiving a request to activate a transmitter of the plurality of line locate transmitters, the request including a geographic location; determining a chosen transmitter from the plurality of line locate transmitters; activating the chosen transmitter; and providing confirmation that the chosen transmitter is activated. - View Dependent Claims (7, 9, 10, 11)
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8. A system, comprising:
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a line locator; a device in proximity to the line locator, the device configured to communicate through a network; a server coupled to the network; and a plurality of line locate transmitters distributed geographically and configured to communicate through the network, wherein the server operates to activate or control one of the plurality of line locate transmitters based on a geographic location of the device.
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