Supplemental powered information receiver
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1. A system comprising:
- a processor linked to a memory, the memory including at least a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation process;
a clock and internal timer linked to the processor;
a programmable power source linked to the processor; and
an information receiver module linked to the processor, the information receiver module adapted to receive information when programmed to power up into a standby mode;
wherein the information receiver module is powered down after a set period of time while in standby mode.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for a supplemental powered information receiver. A system includes a processor linked to a memory, the memory including at least a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation process, a clock and internal timer linked to the processor, a programmable power source linked to the processor, and an information receiver module linked to the processor, the information receiver module receiving information when programmed to power up into a standby mode.
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1. A system comprising:
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a processor linked to a memory, the memory including at least a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation process; a clock and internal timer linked to the processor; a programmable power source linked to the processor; and an information receiver module linked to the processor, the information receiver module adapted to receive information when programmed to power up into a standby mode;
wherein the information receiver module is powered down after a set period of time while in standby mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A programmable Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation apparatus comprising:
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a processor linked to a memory, the memory including at least a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation process; a clock and internal timer linked to the processor; a user interface linked to the processor; a programmable battery power source linked to the processor; and an information receiver module linked to the processor, the information receiver module adapted to receive information when programmed to power up into a standby mode by the programmable battery power source;
wherein the information receiver module is powered down after a set period of time while in standby mode. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method comprising:
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inputting a wake up time to a programmable a Global Position System (GPS) navigational device; powering up the GPS navigational device to a standby mode in response to the wake up time; and receiving information through an information receiver module in the GPS navigational device while powered in standby mode; and powering down the information receiver module after a set period of time while in standby mode. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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