Trimble Navigation Limited

Trimble Inc.

Timble Inc.

James C Reynolds

Gary Dennis

Prakash Iyer

James M Janky

Charles Vlcek

Gary J Dennis

A method for integrating assets is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving, by a kinematic asset management platform, an indication of an attribute needed to perform a task. The method further comprises generating, by the kinematic asset management platform, a request to a plurality of reader nodes disposed at a respective plurality of locations for an inventor of assets at each of said respective plurality of locations. The method further comprises receiving, by the kinematic asset management platform, said inventory of assets from said respective plurality of locations. The method further comprises determining, by the kinematic asset management platform, and based on the attribute, that the attribute needed to perform the task is assigned to an asset present at a first location.

Kinematic asset management

A system for managing kinematic assets is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises an electronic identification device associated with an asset. The system further comprises a container comprising a reader disposed within the container for receiving a unique identification of the identification device. The container further comprises a reader node for maintaining an inventory record comprising the asset and for generating a report when the asset is not detected by said reader. The report further comprises a location of the container when said report is generated. The system further comprises a kinematic asset management platform comprising an asset registry for storing data conveyed by the report and a reports engine for generating a second report conveying the location of said container when the report is generated.

A method for detecting a lane change by a moving vehicle is disclosed. In one embodiment, it is detected that a first heading of a moving vehicle has met a parameter defining a stable heading. It is then detected that a second heading of the moving vehicle has subsequently met a parameter defining an unstable heading. It is then detected that a third heading of the moving vehicle has subsequently met a parameter defining a stable heading within a pre-determined time parameter and that the third heading equals the first heading within a pre-defined margin. An indication is then generated that the moving vehicle has performed a lane change.

Lane change monitoring

A method of object association is disclosed. The method includes receiving object location information for a first object, receiving object location information for a second object, determining an existence of a correlation between a varying position of the first object and a varying position of the second object over for a predetermined amount of time and dynamically associating the first object with the second object based on the correlation.

Object association using dynamic object location correlation

A system for visually representing the location of an item on a television. In one embodiment, a user of the present system telephonically requests that a visual representation of the location of an item be transmitted from a telephone company and displayed on the user's television. In the present embodiment, the user's television is connected with the telephone company by a telephone line and a modem. Once the request is received at the telephone company, position information indicative of the location of the item is transmitted from the item to a receiver. The position information is then transmitted from the receiver to the telephone company. The acquired position information is then transmitted from the telephone company to the user's television. A visual representation of the position of the item is then displayed on the user's television.

System for automatic vehicle location viewing via television

A system for visually representing the location of an item on a television. In one embodiment, a user of the present system telephonically requests that a visual representation of the location of an item be transmitted from a cable television company and displayed on the user's television. In the present embodiment, the user's television is connected with the cable television company by cable. Once the request is received at the cable television company, position information indicative of the location of the item is transmitted from the item to a receiver. The position information is then transmitted from the receiver to the cable television company. The acquired position information is then transmitted from the cable television company to the user's television. A visual representation of the position of the item is then displayed on the user's television.

System for automatic vehicle location via cable TV

A method and system for determining the location of a mobile position determining system with respect to a destination. In one embodiment, a mobile position determining system has a communication device coupled thereto. Position information of the mobile position determining system is transmitted, via the communication device, to a destination position information database. The destination position information database contains position information of at least one destination. A position comparator then generates range and bearing information indicative of the relative position of the mobile position determining system with respect to the at least one destination. An output device then reports the relative position of the mobile position determining system with respect to the at least one destination to a user of the mobile position determining system.

Dial a destination system

A method for directing a vehicle from a fleet of N vehicles, numbered n=1, 2, . . . , N(N.gtoreq.2), to respond to a call for assistance received at a central processing station that communicates with a communications unit on each of these vehicles. The central station receives information by radio wave signals on the present location and present status of each vehicle on patrol at a sequence of times. Optionally, the vehicles may be divided into mutually exclusive groups, with each group reporting its location and status at separate times with different frequencies of reporting. An information response interval for a group includes a number of time slots, with each time slot allocated to a vehicle in the group so that no slot is empty. When the central station receives a call for assistance, an assistance message is transmitted to the fleet, specifying the site at which assistance is needed and any available information on the nature of the assistance required. Each available vehicle receives the assistance message and determines its distance d(n) from the assistance site. Each available vehicle whose distance d(n) is no greater than a selected distance D replies to the assistance message by transmitting its status and distance d(n) to the central station with a time delay that is proportional to d(n). Vehicle selection may be based upon first-to-reply and/or upon any specialized equipment or personnel training needed to respond. Vehicle location may be determined by GPS, GLONASS, Loran, or any other suitable location determination system.

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San Jose, CA, United States of America

James C Reynolds