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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2005
Thomas Dejanovic, Croydon, AU;
John S. Gloekler, Oakland, CA (US);
Geoffrey J. Smith, Brisbane, AU;
Philip J. Ryan, Stanmore, AU;
John O'sullivan, Hunters Hill, AU;
Thomas Dejanovic, Croydon, AU;
John S. Gloekler, Oakland, CA (US);
Geoffrey J. Smith, Brisbane, AU;
Philip J. Ryan, Stanmore, AU;
John O'Sullivan, Hunters Hill, AU;
G2 Microsystems Pty. Ltd., Haymarket, AU;
Abstract
A method of determining a geographical location of an asset tracking device, includes searching, by the asset tracking device, for available location determination schemes at the geographical location, selecting one of the available location determination schemes, and determining coordinates of the geographical location using the selected location determination scheme. Some embodiments also include making a decision based, at least in part, upon the geographical location coordinates determined by using the selected location determination scheme. Some embodiments include transmitting a location message, the location message including the coordinates of the geographical location and an indication as to the selected location determination scheme.