Method and system for addressing locations based upon latitude and longitude positions

• US 6,255,989 B1
• Filed: 09/04/1999
• Issued: 07/03/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 09/04/1999
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Edward Munson, William H. Altman
• Original Assignee: Edward Munson, William H. Altman
• Inventors: Munson, Edward, Altman, William H.
• Primary Examiner(s): Tarcza, Thomas H.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Mull, Fred H.
• Application Number:
  US09/391,082
• Time in Patent Office: 668 Days
• Field of Search: 342/357.06, 342/357.17, 342/357.13, 342/357.1, 235/375, 235/378, 700/224, 700/226
• US Class Current: 342/357.395
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 19/17 Emergency applications
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 5/0027 of actual mobile position, i.e. position determined on mobile
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 5/0072 Transmission between mobile stations, e.g. anti-collision systems

Abstract

A method and system for locating an address of a space based upon latitude and longitude coordinates. The latitude and longitude positioning system includes a global positioning satellite for measuring the latitude and longitude coordinates of the space to be addressed and a device for generating a unique variable string based upon the measured latitude and longitude coordinates. The variable string is stored in a storage device and a device for selectively disseminating the variable string is provided for informing persons desirous of learning the location of the space of the variable address string. The variable string may be represented as a numerical string. A keypad is also provided connected to the generating device for inputting data related to special features related to the location of the space such as a height of the space and floor on which the space is located within a structure. The dissemination device includes a modem for connection with a telephone line for transmitting the address string to a party on an opposite end of a telephone communication channel established on the telephone line, a send button for initiating transmission of the variable string across the telephone line and an emergency button for initiating a telephone call by the modem to an emergency services station for transmission of the variable string across the telephone line to the emergency services station.

Claims

1. A latitude and longitude positioning system for providing unique uniform addresses for all fixed locations throughout the world based upon latitude and longitude coordinates, said latitude and longitude positioning system comprising:

a) means in a fixed space to be addressed for measuring the latitude and longitude coordinates of said space;

b) means connected to said measuring means for generating a unique variable string based upon the measured latitude and longitude coordinates;

c) means for storing said variable string;

d) means connected to said storing means for disseminating publicly said variable string; and

e) a keypad connected to said generating means for inputting an extension to said string identifying special features of said space including height of the space and floor on which the space is located within a structure.

2. The latitude and longitude positioning system as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for measuring includes a global positioning satellite system.

3. The latitude and longitude positioning system as recited in claim 1, wherein said variable string is a numerical string.

4. The latitude and longitude positioning system as recited in claim 1, wherein said dissemination means includes a modem for connection with a telephone line for transmitting said variable string to a party on an opposite end of a telephone communication channel established on the telephone line.

5. The latitude and longitude positioning system as recited in claim 4, wherein said dissemination means further includes a send button for initiating transmission of the variable string across the telephone line.

6. The latitude and longitude positioning system as recited in claim 4, wherein said dissemination means further includes an emergency button for initiating a telephone call by said modem to an emergency services station for transmission of the variable string across the telephone line to the emergency services station.

7. A method for obtaining a unique uniform address for all fixed locations throughout the world, said method including the steps of:

a) measuring latitude and longitude coordinates for a fixed desired location;

b) generating a unique variable string based upon the measured latitude and longitude coordinates;

c) storing the generated variable string for use in identifying the location, thereby eliminating the need for conventional address systems requiring building numbers, street names, city names, state names, countries and zip codes;

d) inputting by keypad to said generating means an extension to said string identifying special features of said space; and

e) disseminating the unique uniform address to the public thereby alerting anyone as to the location allowing for delivery of mailpieces, packages and destination address for visitors.

8. The method as recited in claim 7, further comprising the step of disseminating the variable string to others across telephone lines.

9. The method as recited in claim 8, further comprising the step of pressing a send button to initiate transmission of the variable string across the telephone lines.

10. The method as recited in claim 9, wherein said step of transmitting the variable string transmits an audible signal across the telephone line indicative of the variable string.

11. The method as recited in claim 9, wherein said step of transmitting the variable string transmits a data signal across the telephone line indicative of the variable string.

12. The method as recited in claim 8, further comprising the step of initiating establishment of a communication channel with an emergency services station across the telephone line upon activation of an emergency button.

13. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising the step of transmitting the variable string across the telephone line after establishing a communication channel in said step of initiating.

14. The method as recited in claim 13, wherein said step of transmitting the variable string transmits an audible signal across the telephone line indicative of the variable string.

15. The method as recited in claim 13, wherein said step of transmitting the variable string transmits a data signal across the telephone line indicative of the variable string.

16. The method as recited in claim 7, wherein said variable string generated in said step of generating is a numerical string.