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Data communications network

  • US 6,181,272 B1
  • Filed: 07/30/1999
  • Issued: 01/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/30/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for providing location information in a data communications network comprising:

  • at least one radio;

    a control station for wireless communication with said at least one radio;

    means for transmitting position information to said at least one radio;

    said means for transmitting position information comprises a global positioning system (GPS);

    said at least one radio for determining a location of said at least one radio using said means for transmitting position information and for transmitting said location, a code and a radio identity to said control station;

    said control station for graphically displaying said location and said radio identity;

    said control station including a laser designator for communicating with said at least one radio; and

    said at least one radio responsive to said laser designator to transmit an IFF (identification friend or foe) response message to said control station.

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