公开(公告)号：US5654718A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-05

申请号：US751385

申请日：1996-11-19

Applicant: Lawrence W. Beason ,  Ronald T. Chinnery ,  Stephen Davis ,  Jay Dee Krull

Inventor： Lawrence W. Beason ,  Ronald T. Chinnery ,  Stephen Davis ,  Jay Dee Krull

IPC: G01S1/00 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G01S19/19 ,  G01S19/23 ,  H03L1/02 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01S19/235 ,  H03L1/026 ,  H03L1/028

Abstract: A device and method for compensating a crystal oscillator that is not electrically compensated over its operable temperature range. A GPS receiver device stores in memory data indicative of the actual offset frequency of oscillation of the crystal over its operable temperature range. The first time the device is activated, the temperature at the crystal is sensed and data, stored in memory, indicative of the specified frequency offset of the crystal at the sensed temperature is retrieved, and used to control the receiver.backslash.decoder. When the receiver locks onto a sufficient number of satellites to calculate its two-dimensional location, the actual frequency offset of the crystal is calculated and stored in memory. Repeated use of the receiver device permits a database of actual frequency offset data of the crystal, over its operable temperature range to be stored. Subsequent uses of the device permit retrieval of this data for use in locking the receiver onto satellite signals. If such data is not available, the device uses the average offset data at the given temperature. The device further adjusts the offset data originally retrieved or computed until the receiver locks onto the desired signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于补偿在其可操作温度范围内未被电补偿的晶体振荡器的装置和方法。 GPS接收机设备存储指示晶体在其可操作温度范围内的振荡的实际偏移频率的存储器数据。 首次启动设备时，会检测到晶体的温度，并检索存储在存储器中的数据，表示在感测温度下晶体的指定频率偏移，并用于控制接收器+ 544解码器。 当接收机锁定足够数量的卫星以计算其二维位置时，晶体的实际频率偏移被计算并存储在存储器中。 重复使用接收机设备允许存储晶体的实际频率偏移数据的数据库，超过其可操作的温度范围。 设备的后续使用允许检索该数据以用于将接收机锁定在卫星信号上。 如果此类数据不可用，则设备将在给定温度下使用平均偏移数据。 设备进一步调整原始检索或计算的偏移数据，直到接收器锁定到所需信号为止。

公开(公告)号：US20090189803A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12019221

申请日：2008-01-24

Applicant: Lawrence W. Beason

Inventor： Lawrence W. Beason

IPC: G01S5/00

CPC classification number: G01S19/35 ,  H01Q1/3233 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a location determining component such as a GPS receiver, or the like, which employs multiple antennas configured for use when the device is in various orientations.

Abstract translation: 电子设备包括诸如GPS接收器等的位置确定部件，其使用被配置为在设备处于各种取向时使用的多个天线。

公开(公告)号：US07456784B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US11955603

申请日：2007-12-13

Applicant: Lawrence W. Beason ,  Thomas H. Walters ,  Ronald B. Kabler

Inventor： Lawrence W. Beason ,  Thomas H. Walters ,  Ronald B. Kabler

IPC: H04B7/185

CPC classification number: G01S19/51 ,  G01S5/0072 ,  G01S5/0284 ,  G01S19/14

Abstract: A portable GPS/radio unit communicates over a wireless radio network with at least one other unit which is transmitting radio signals over the network indicative of that unit's location. The GPS/radio unit comprises a GPS receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites, a radio receiver for receiving the radio signals transmitted by the other unit, a processor for calculating the unit's location as a function of the received satellite signals and for identifying the location of the other unit based on the received radio signals, and a display for indicating the location of the other unit. The display may indicate the respective locations of multiple units and may also display unique identifiers for each of the units. A system and method for indicating the location of one portable GPS/radio unit on the display of another portable GPS/radio unit involves at least two such units communicating with one another over a wireless radio network.

公开(公告)号：US07330150B1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-12

申请号：US11425961

申请日：2006-06-22

Applicant: Lawrence W. Beason ,  Thomas H. Walters ,  Ronald B. Kabler

Inventor： Lawrence W. Beason ,  Thomas H. Walters ,  Ronald B. Kabler

IPC: H04B7/185 ,  G01S5/02

CPC classification number: G01S19/51 ,  G01S5/0072 ,  G01S5/0284 ,  G01S19/14

Abstract: A portable GPS/radio unit communicates over a wireless radio network with at least one other unit which is transmitting radio signals over the network indicative of that unit's location. The GPS/radio unit comprises a GPS receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites, a radio receiver for receiving the radio signals transmitted by the other unit, a processor for calculating the unit's location as a function of the received satellite signals and for identifying the location of the other unit based on the received radio signals, and a display for indicating the location of the other unit. The display may indicate the respective locations of multiple units and may also display unique identifiers for each of the units. A system and method for indicating the location of one portable GPS/radio unit on the display of another portable GPS/radio unit involves at least two such units communicating with one another over a wireless radio network.

Abstract translation: 便携式GPS /无线电单元通过无线无线电网络与至少一个其他单元进行通信，所述至少一个其它单元通过网络发送指示该单元的位置的无线电信号。 GPS /无线电单元包括用于从多个卫星接收卫星信号的GPS接收机，用于接收由另一单元发送的无线电信号的无线电接收机，用于根据接收到的卫星信号计算单元的位置的处理器， 基于接收的无线电信号识别另一个单元的位置，以及用于指示另一个单元的位置的显示。 显示器可以指示多个单元的相应位置，并且还可以为每个单元显示唯一的标识符。 在另一便携式GPS /无线电单元的显示器上指示一个便携式GPS /无线电单元的位置的系统和方法涉及至少两个这样的单元通过无线无线电网络彼此通信。

公开(公告)号：US06529827B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-04

申请号：US09431735

申请日：1999-11-01

Applicant: Lawrence W. Beason ,  David J. Laverick ,  Tracy Olivier ,  Scott Burgett

Inventor： Lawrence W. Beason ,  David J. Laverick ,  Tracy Olivier ,  Scott Burgett

IPC: G01C2100

CPC classification number: G01C5/06 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C25/00 ,  G01S19/45

Abstract: A portable, handheld electronic navigation device includes an altimeter, a compass, and a GPS unit. An internal memory stores cartographic data, for displaying the cartographic data on a display of the navigation device. Accordingly, the device is capable of displaying cartographic data surrounding a location of the unit as determined by GPS, heading information as determined by the compass, and altitude information as determined by the altimeter. Additionally, through operation of an input, a user can cause the display to move, and thus display additional cartographic information, in the direction of the compass heading even when the user of the device is standing still. Furthermore, through utilization of a clock, such as the GPS clock, a user can determine altitude changes over time. Also, the altimeter of the navigation may be calibrated with altitude information entered by a user, with altitude information obtained from the cartographic or with altitude information derived from GPS.

公开(公告)号：US06492941B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US10043033

申请日：2002-01-09

Applicant: Lawrence W. Beason ,  Thomas H. Walters ,  Ronald B. Kabler

Inventor： Lawrence W. Beason ,  Thomas H. Walters ,  Ronald B. Kabler

IPC: H04B7185

CPC classification number: H04B7/18554 ,  G01S5/0072 ,  G01S19/42 ,  H04B1/3805 ,  H04B7/18563

Abstract: A portable GPS/radio unit communicates over a wireless radio network with at least one other unit which is transmitting radio signals over the network indicative of that unit's location. The GPS/radio unit comprises a GPS receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites, a radio receiver for receiving the radio signals transmitted by the other unit, a processor for calculating the unit's location as a function of the received satellite signals and for identifying the location of the other unit based on the received radio signals, and a display for indicating the location of the other unit. The display may indicate the respective locations of multiple units and may also display unique identifiers for each of the units. A system and method for indicating the location of one portable GPS/radio unit on the display of another portable GPS/radio unit involves at least two such units communicating with one another over a wireless radio network.

公开(公告)号：US20090191854A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12019291

申请日：2008-01-24

Applicant: Lawrence W. Beason

Inventor： Lawrence W. Beason

IPC: H04M3/00 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/04 ,  G01C21/265 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M2250/10 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: Techniques are described for automatic device mode switching. In an implementation an electronic device provides a variety of functionality through multiple modes of the electronic device. The electronic device may be configured to toggle between modes when inserted into or removed from a corresponding mounting device. In an implementation, one operational mode may be automatically activated upon insertion of the electronic device into the mounting device. Another operational mode may be automatically activated when the electronic device is removed from the mounting device. In another implementation, multiple modes of an electronic device may be associated with multiple orientations of the device. An orientation detector may provide signals indicative of orientation, which when detected causes automatic activation of an associated operational mode.

Abstract translation: 描述了自动设备模式切换的技术。 在实现中，电子设备通过电子设备的多种模式提供各种功能。 电子设备可以被配置为当插入或从相应的安装设备移除时在模式之间切换。 在一个实现中，一个操作模式可以在将电子设备插入到安装装置中时自动启动。 当电子设备从安装设备移除时，可以自动启动另一操作模式。 在另一实现中，电子设备的多种模式可以与设备的多个取向相关联。 定向检测器可以提供指示取向的信号，其在被检测时引起相关操作模式的自动激活。

公开(公告)号：US06381540B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09952783

申请日：2001-09-14

Applicant: Lawrence W. Beason ,  David J. Laverick ,  Tracy Olivier ,  Scott Burgett

Inventor： Lawrence W. Beason ,  David J. Laverick ,  Tracy Olivier ,  Scott Burgett

IPC: G01C2100

CPC classification number: G01C5/06 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C25/00 ,  G01S19/45

Abstract: A portable, handheld electronic navigation device includes an altimeter, a compass, and a GPS unit. An internal memory stores cartographic data, for displaying the cartographic data on a display of the navigation device. Accordingly, the device is capable of displaying cartographic data surrounding a location of the unit as determined by GPS, heading information as determined by the compass, and altitude information as determined by the altimeter. Additionally, through operation of an input, a user can cause the display to move, and thus display additional cartographic information, in the direction of the compass heading even when the user of the device is standing still. Furthermore, through utilization of a clock, such as the GPS clock, a user can determine altitude changes over time. Also, the altimeter of the navigation may be calibrated with altitude information entered by a user, with altitude information obtained from the cartographic or with altitude information derived from GPS.

公开(公告)号：USD384661S

公开(公告)日：1997-10-07

申请号：US58918

申请日：1996-08-28

Applicant: Jonathan C. Burrell ,  Lawrence W. Beason ,  Gary L. Burrell ,  David J. Laverick

Designer： Jonathan C. Burrell ,  Lawrence W. Beason ,  Gary L. Burrell ,  David J. Laverick

公开(公告)号：US5526235A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-11

申请号：US265006

申请日：1994-06-23

Applicant: Lawrence W. Beason ,  Sheldon T. Wheaton ,  Christopher J. Hanshew

Inventor： Lawrence W. Beason ,  Sheldon T. Wheaton ,  Christopher J. Hanshew

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K9/00 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H05K9/0067 ,  G06K13/085 ,  H04B1/3816 ,  H05K5/0286 ,  H04B2001/3894

Abstract: An electronic storage device having IC chips mounted upon a board, with the board surrounded by a card housing. A portion of the card housing is formed of conductive material and is electrically connected to the board to allow the board to be easily grounded to reduce damage due to static electricity. The card is operatively received in a receptacle having a bay sized to receive the card. Upon insertion of the card into the bay, a grounding contact grounded to the receptacle may engage the conductive portion of the card housing to ground the card prior to the card contacts being operatively connected. The card preferably has a shape such that it may only be inserted into the bay in the proper orientation. The receptacle may have a power switch located to provide full access to the bay in the power-off position, but blocking bay access in the power-on position. This ensures that the card is not inserted while the receptacle is activated, and that the receptacle is deactivated prior to removing the card.

Abstract translation: 一种具有安装在板上的IC芯片的电子存储装置，其中所述板被卡壳体包围。 卡壳的一部分由导电材料形成并且电连接到板，以允许板容易接地以减少由于静电导致的损坏。 该卡可操作地接收在具有尺寸适于接收卡的间隔的容器中。 在将卡插入托架中时，接地到接收器的接地触头可以在卡触点可操作地连接之前接合卡外壳的导电部分以将卡接地。 该卡优选地具有这样的形状，使得其可以仅以适当取向插入到托架中。 插座可以具有电源开关，以便在断电位置提供对隔间的完全访问，但是阻断在通电位置的隔间接入。 这确保了在插座被激活时插卡不被插入，并且插座在取出卡之前被停用。