×

Method and apparatus for providing position-related information to mobile recipients

  • US 6,199,045 B1
  • Filed: 08/15/1996
  • Issued: 03/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A mobile unit for use in a position-related information distribution system that includes a central site server, the mobile unit comprising:

  • means for receiving position signals;

    means for determining present position information from the position signals;

    wireless means for establishing a bidirectional communications link with the central site server;

    means for sending the present position information to the central site server via the bidirectional communications link;

    means for receiving response information from the central site server via the bidirectional communications link, wherein the response information is selected from the group consisting of information about a point of interest to the mobile user and information about a topic of interest to the mobile user; and

    a switch for alternatively enabling or disabling operation of the means for determining present position information, wherein the switch does not affect whether power is applied to other components of the mobile unit.

View all claims
  • 2 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×