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Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2014

Filed:

Feb. 13, 2013
Applicant:

Earthsweep, Llc, Cincinnati, OH (US);

Inventors:

Brian C. Poe, Lexington, KY (US);

Michael P. Miller, Lexington, KY (US);

Bryon Sturgill, Lexington, KY (US);

Assignee:

Earthsweep LLC, Cincinnati, OH (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04W 24/00 (2009.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

GPS data can be transmitted from a portable electronic device to a central database using either a cellular network or a satellite RF network. Multiple embodiments are capable of executing tools and techniques that automatically determine the network appropriate for given conditions, maximize GPS data transmission coverage, and minimize cost. Using the described technology, it is possible to detect, differentiate between, and utilize networks according to circumstance.


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