Position tracking system
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Nov 10, 1992
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Jan 11, 1991
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Abstract
The present invention is an improved position tracking system utilizing at least three cw transmitting stations generally symmetrically disposed about an area of interest, and also including a mobile receiving station receiving the transmitted signals, converting the received signals to a common frequency, and comparing the phase difference between the converted signals to produce and output signal indicating the location of the mobile station relative to any desired point or points in the area of interest.
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GPS INDUSTRIES LLC | C/O FALCONHEAD CAPITAL LLC 450 PARK AVENUE 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10022 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Rentz, Mark L | Torrance, CA | 8 | 139 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 139 |
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