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GPS power/data cable system

  • US 6,007,372 A
  • Filed: 09/16/1997
  • Issued: 12/28/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for exchanging data between a global positioning system (GPS) receiver and a computer means for supplying power to the GPS receiver, the system comprising:

  • a. a computer device including a data exchange port and a power-providing port selected from the group consisting of a mouse port, a keyboard port, and a combination mouse/keyboard port;

    b. a GPS receiver device; and

    c. an interface cabling system coupled to said GPS receiver device and means for coupling to said data exchange port and said power providing port of said computer device, wherein said interface cabling system provides for an exchange of data between said computer device and said GPS receiver device, and wherein said interface cabling system provides for powering of said GPS receiver device by said computer device.

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