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Time multiplexed global positioning system cell location beacon system

  • US 6,275,771 B1
  • Filed: 01/28/1999
  • Issued: 08/14/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for locating machines in space, comprising the steps of:

  • at each machine, determining a location of the machine via a global positioning system calculation;

    at each machine, determining a cell corresponding to the determined location;

    at each machine, broadcasting a message at a time slice allocated for the cell; and

    receiving broadcasted messages from a plurality of machines; and

    using the received broadcasted messages to determine the locations of the plurality of machines.

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