公开(公告)号：US20130099964A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13707939

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Toshio HANABUSA

IPC: G01S19/50

CPC classification number: G01S19/50 ,  G01S19/258 ,  G01S19/27

Abstract: A reception unit receives global positioning system signals transmitted by a plurality of satellites to obtain satellite information. A determination unit determines whether or not a state in which the reception unit receives the global positioning system signals is a predetermined reception state. A positional calculation unit calculates a current position based on ephemeris information and almanac information when the reception state is the predetermined reception state, the ephemeris information including at least six orbital elements and being obtained from satellite information of first and second satellites among satellite information of three satellites, and the almanac information including at least six orbital elements on a general orbit of a third satellite of the three satellites.

Abstract translation: 接收单元接收由多个卫星发送的全球定位系统信号，以获得卫星信息。 确定单元确定接收单元接收全球定位系统信号的状态是否是预定的接收状态。 当接收状态为预定接收状态时，位置计算单元基于星历信息和历书信息计算当前位置，该星历信息包括至少六个轨道要素，并且从三维卫星信息中的第一和第二卫星的卫星信息获得 卫星和包括在三颗卫星的第三颗卫星的一般轨道上的至少六个轨道元素的年历信息。

公开(公告)号：US08396484B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US12192975

申请日：2008-08-15

Applicant: Roderick Michael Johnson ,  Brad Scheurman ,  Dane Blackwell ,  Ryan Scott Jones

Inventor： Roderick Michael Johnson ,  Brad Scheurman ,  Dane Blackwell ,  Ryan Scott Jones

IPC: H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  G01S19/05 ,  G01S19/258 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for determining a location of a device based on location information are described. In some implementations, location assist information may be requested so as to determine a location of sufficient quality to satisfy a requesting application. Upon receiving the location assist information, empherides from one or more visible sources may be requested. The location assist information may be used to determine the location of the device until the device has received and decoded the empherides.

Abstract translation: 描述了基于位置信息来确定设备的位置的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 在一些实现中，可以请求位置辅助信息，以便确定满足请求应用程序的足够质量的位置。 在接收到位置辅助信息之后，可以请求来自一个或多个可见光源的星历。 位置辅助信息可以用于确定设备的位置，直到设备已经接收并解码星历。

公开(公告)号：US08354957B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-15

申请号：US13357601

申请日：2012-01-24

Applicant: Eric Derbez ,  Guylain Roy-Machabee ,  Dave Cayer

Inventor： Eric Derbez ,  Guylain Roy-Machabee ,  Dave Cayer

IPC: G01S19/27 ,  G01S19/25

CPC classification number: G01S19/05 ,  G01S19/258 ,  G01S19/27

Abstract: A method of predicting a location of a satellite is provided wherein the GPS device, based on previously received information about the position of a satellite, such as an ephemeris, generates a correction acceleration of the satellite that can be used to predict the position of the satellite outside of the time frame in which the previously received information was valid. The calculations can be performed entirely on the GPS device, and do not require assistance from a server. However, if assistance from a server is available to the GPS device, the assistance information can be used to increase the accuracy of the predicted position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种预测卫星位置的方法，其中GPS设备基于先前接收的关于卫星（例如星历）的位置的信息，生成可用于预测卫星的位置的卫星的校正加速度 在之前收到的信息有效的时间范围之外的卫星。 计算可以完全在GPS设备上进行，不需要服务器的帮助。 然而，如果服务器的帮助可用于GPS设备，则可以使用辅助信息来提高预测位置的准确性。

公开(公告)号：US20130009815A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13634542

申请日：2011-02-03

Applicant: Michel Monnerat

Inventor： Michel Monnerat

IPC: G01S19/11

CPC classification number: G01S19/11 ,  G01S19/258

Abstract: A system for positioning an object provided with a receiver, which includes a set of pseudolites transmitting positioning signals and distributed in a constrained area, assistance means capable of communicating with said receiver and calculating a position of the object, and a server capable of dynamically configuring the set of pseudolites, the pseudolites each further having a spreading code corresponding to that of a satellite belonging to a satellite constellation in a satellite navigation system, the dynamic configuration of the pseudolites by the server is such that the spreading codes of said pseudolites correspond to spreading codes of satellites of the satellite constellation not visible to the receiver of the object, wherein the assistance means is configured to communicate to said receiver a list of spreading codes meant to be those of the satellites visible to said receiver but actually corresponds to the spreading codes of the set of pseudolites so as to deceive the receiver that can acquire the positioning signals transmitted by the pseudolites and communicate with the assistance means so that the assistance means calculates the position of the object.

Abstract translation: 一种用于定位设置有接收器的物体的系统，包括一组发射定位信号的伪卫星并分布在约束区域中的辅助装置，能够与所述接收器进行通信并计算物体的位置，以及能够动态配置的服务器 伪卫星组，伪卫星每个还具有与属于卫星导航系统中的卫星星座的卫星的扩展码相对应的伪卫星，所述伪卫星的扩展码对应于 所述卫星星座的卫星的扩展码对对象的接收机是不可见的，其中所述辅助装置被配置为向所述接收机传达旨在被所述接收机可见的卫星的扩展码的列表，但实际上对应于所述扩展 代码伪装伪造，以欺骗接收 er，其可以获取由伪卫星传输的定位信号并与辅助装置通信，使得辅助装置计算物体的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08301375B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US10523669

申请日：2003-08-15

Applicant: Steve Chang Chiayee ,  Ashutosh Pande ,  Lionel Jacques Garin ,  Gengsheng Zhang

Inventor： Steve Chang Chiayee ,  Ashutosh Pande ,  Lionel Jacques Garin ,  Gengsheng Zhang

IPC: G01C21/28 ,  G01S1/00

CPC classification number: G01S19/05 ,  G01S5/0236 ,  G01S19/258 ,  G01S19/37

Abstract: A protocol independent interface for processing, within a mobile device, protocol aiding data received at a call processor with a Global Positioning System (“GPS”) interface, where the protocol aiding data is produced according to a Geolocation Server Station protocol is disclosed. The protocol independent interface may include a means for receiving, at the GPS interface, the protocol aiding data received at the call processor, means for converting the received protocol aiding data to interface data that is transparent to the Geolocation Server Station protocol, and means for passing the interface data to a GPS module.

Abstract translation: 一种协议无关接口，用于在移动设备内处理协议，协助在呼叫处理器处接收的数据，其中全球定位系统（GPS）接口根据地理位置服务器站协议产生协议辅助数据。 独立于协议的接口可以包括用于在GPS接口处接收协助在呼叫处理器处接收的数据的装置，用于将接收到的协议辅助数据转换为对于地理位置服务器站协议是透明的接口数据的装置， 将接口数据传送到GPS模块。

公开(公告)号：US20120229335A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13418060

申请日：2012-03-12

Applicant: Frank Van Diggelen ,  Sergei Podshivalov ,  Charles Abraham

Inventor： Frank Van Diggelen ,  Sergei Podshivalov ,  Charles Abraham

IPC: G01S19/05

CPC classification number: G01S19/05 ,  G01S19/06 ,  G01S19/252 ,  G01S19/254 ,  G01S19/256 ,  G01S19/258 ,  G01S19/27 ,  G01S19/42

Abstract: Method and apparatus for locating position of a remote receiver is described. In one example, long term satellite tracking data is obtained at a remote receiver. Satellite positioning system (SPS) satellites are detected. Pseudoranges are determined from the remote receiver to the detected SPS satellites. Position of the remote receiver is computed using the pseudoranges and the long term satellite tracking data. SPS satellites may be detected using at least one of acquisition assistance data computed using a previously computed position and a blind search. Use of long term satellite tracking data obviates the need for the remote receiver to decode ephemeris from the satellites. In addition, position of the remote receiver is computed without obtaining an initial position estimate from a server or network.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于定位远程接收机的位置的方法和装置。 在一个示例中，在远程接收器处获得长期卫星跟踪数据。 卫星定位系统（SPS）卫星被检测到。 从远程接收机到检测到的SPS卫星确定伪距。 使用伪距和长期卫星跟踪数据计算远程接收机的位置。 可以使用使用先前计算的位置和盲搜索计算的获取辅助数据中的至少一个来检测SPS卫星。 使用长期卫星跟踪数据避免了远程接收机从卫星解码星历的需要。 此外，在不从服务器或网络获得初始位置估计的情况下，计算远程接收机的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120163419A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13392878

申请日：2010-09-19

Applicant: Stephan Seeger

Inventor： Stephan Seeger

IPC: H04B1/707

CPC classification number: G01S19/04 ,  G01S19/20 ,  G01S19/258 ,  G01S19/37 ,  G01S19/43

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for processing a set of GNSS signal data derived from code observations and carrier-phase observations at multiple receivers of GNSS signals of multiple satellites over multiple epochs, the GNSS signals having at least two carrier frequencies, comprising: forming an MW (Melbourne-Wübbena) combination per receiver-satellite pairing at each epoch to obtain a MW data set per epoch, and estimating from the MW data set per epoch an MW bias per satellite which may vary from epoch to epoch, and a set of WL (widelane) ambiguities, each WL ambiguity corresponding to one of a receiver-satellite link and a satellite-receiver-satellite link, wherein the MW bias per satellite is modeled as one of (i) a single estimation parameter and (ii) an estimated offset plus harmonic variations with estimated amplitudes.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于处理从多个卫星的GNSS信号的多个接收机处的代码观测和载波相位观测导出的一组GNSS信号数据的方法和装置，GNSS信号具有至少两个载波频率，包括：形成MW （Melbourne-Wübbena）组合，每个时代的每个接收机 - 卫星配对，以获得每个时期的MW数据集，并且从每个时期的MW数据集估计每个卫星的MW偏差，其可以从时代到时期变化，以及一组WL （宽带）歧义，每个WL模糊度对应于卫星接收卫星链路和卫星接收机卫星链路之一，其中每个卫星的MW偏差被建模为（i）单个估计参数之一，（ii）估计的 偏移加上具有估计幅度的谐波变化。

公开(公告)号：US08207890B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US12247817

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Sai Venkatraman ,  Janne Jarpenvaa ,  Qinfang Sun

Inventor： Sai Venkatraman ,  Janne Jarpenvaa ,  Qinfang Sun

IPC: G01S19/25

CPC classification number: G01S19/05 ,  G01S19/256 ,  G01S19/258 ,  G01S19/27

Abstract: A device can access scaled values and scaling factors, which are used to convert the scaled values into coefficients and residuals. The coefficients and residuals can in turn be used with time-dependent functions to reconstruct predicted ephemeris data, including clock correction data, for satellite navigation system satellites. Ephemeris data that is broadcast from any of the satellites can be used to update the calculated ephemeris data.

Abstract translation: 设备可以访问缩放的值和缩放因子，用于将缩放的值转换为系数和残差。 系数和残差又可以与时间相关函数一起使用，以重建卫星导航系统卫星的预测星历数据，包括时钟校正数据。 可以使用从任何卫星广播的星历数据来更新计算出的星历数据。

公开(公告)号：US20120105281A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13094984

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: Sergei Podshivalov ,  Charles Abraham

Inventor： Sergei Podshivalov ,  Charles Abraham

IPC: G01S19/42

CPC classification number: G01S19/258 ,  G01S19/05

Abstract: A method and apparatus for distributing satellite navigation data is described. In one example, satellite signals are processed at each of a plurality of reference stations to receive a respective plurality of satellite navigation data streams. Packets are formed in response to said plurality of satellite navigation data streams to generate a plurality of packetized satellite navigation data streams. The packetized satellite navigation data streams are sent to a processing system. The processing system removes duplicate packets within said plurality of packetized satellite navigation data streams to generate a combined packet stream. The combined packet stream is then sent into a communication network.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于分发卫星导航数据的方法和装置。 在一个示例中，卫星信号在多个参考站中的每一个处被处理以接收相应的多个卫星导航数据流。 响应于所述多个卫星导航数据流形成分组，以产生多个分组化的卫星导航数据流。 打包的卫星导航数据流被发送到处理系统。 处理系统去除所述多个分组化卫星导航数据流内的重复分组，以产生组合分组流。 然后将组合的分组流发送到通信网络。

公开(公告)号：US08144055B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12914189

申请日：2010-10-28

Applicant: Piotr Konrad Tysowski ,  Ngoc Bich Ngo ,  David Noel Vanden Heuvel

Inventor： Piotr Konrad Tysowski ,  Ngoc Bich Ngo ,  David Noel Vanden Heuvel

IPC: G01S19/24

CPC classification number: G01S19/14 ,  G01S19/258 ,  G01S19/42 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00323 ,  H04N5/23229 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3253 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A handheld electronic device, such as a GPS-enabled wireless communications device with an embedded camera, a GPS-enabled camera-phone or a GPS-enabled digital camera, determines whether ephemeris data needs to be obtained for geotagging digital photos taken with the device. By monitoring user activity with respect to the camera, such as activation of the camera, the device can begin pre-acquisition of a GPS position fix by obtaining needed ephemeris data before the photograph is actually taken. This GPS pre-acquisition improves the likelihood that a position fix (GPS lock) is achieved by the time the photo is taken (to enable immediate geotagging). Alternatively, the photo can be geotagged retroactively by appending the current location to the metadata tag associated with the digital photo. An optional acquisition status indicator can be displayed on a user interface of the device to indicate that a position fix is being obtained.

Abstract translation: 诸如具有嵌入式相机的具有GPS功能的无线通信设备，支持GPS的相机电话或支持GPS的数码相机的手持电子设备确定是否需要获取星历数据以便将设备拍摄的数字照片进行地理标记 。 通过监视摄像机的用户活动，例如相机的启动，设备可以在实际拍摄照片之前获取所需的星历数据，开始预先获取GPS定位。 这种GPS预采集可以提高在拍摄照片时实现位置锁定（GPS锁定）（实现立即地理标记）的可能性。 或者，可以通过将当前位置附加到与数字照片相关联的元数据标签来追溯地进行地理标记。 可以在设备的用户界面上显示可选的采集状态指示符，以指示正在获得定位。