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Determining asset location via local triangulation

  • US 7,821,424 B2
  • Filed: 11/10/2008
  • Issued: 10/26/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/19/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for determining the location of an asset in a facility comprising:

  • a base;

    a code specific to the base;

    a locator panel in communication with a plurality of locators;

    wherein the locator panel determines the location of the asset by using the locators to triangulate the position of the base;

    wherein a user can determine the location of the asset using the code and the locator panel; and

    wherein a construction material for the facility prevents transmission of signals out of or between floors of the facility; and

    wherein each floor of the facility comprises at least three locators.

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