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Legacy cellular device with upgraded GIS functionality

  • US 8,081,989 B2
  • Filed: 08/22/2007
  • Issued: 12/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/19/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data collection utilizing a legacy electronic device, said method comprising:

  • installing a GIS data collector application upon a legacy electronic device which is not originally intended to be used as a GIS data recording device;

    selecting a data dictionary comprising at least one desired GIS feature type which was not originally intended for use by said legacy electronic device based upon an assigned membership of said legacy electronic device to a workgroup;

    sending said data dictionary to said legacy electronic device via a wireless communication network,determining that said data dictionary is not vet resident upon said legacy electronic device using said GIS data collector application; and

    automatically sending said data dictionary to said legacy electronic device.

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