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Intelligent selectively-targeted communications systems and methods
Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 2003-03-05
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Granted: 2006-09-26
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Expires: 2023-03-05
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a system and method wherein precise geographical location information such as Global Positioning System coordinate data is utilized as a principal criterion for implementing other wireless transmitted instructions and communications advising vehicles, and others, of an approaching emergency vehicle, the proximity of a hazardous condition, or virtually any other situation which is relevant to the intended recipient because of their location. The system and method further can involve intervention and control of a vehicle, such as an aircraft or automobile, which comes into a predetermined location or area, or under other circumstances. The system and method use transmitting units and receiving units, both of which can receive geographical positioning information and which may sound or otherwise output an appropriate advisory, warning or other communication selected based on their positions, heading, and/or speed.
Inventors
- 👤 Lance G. Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:45
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/09; G08G1/0962; G08G1/0965
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 64
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A system wherein geographical location information is utilized to manipulate output of advisory information, comprising: a transmitting unit for receiving geographical location information from a source of such information, and for transmitting advisory information, the transmitting unit including: a receiver for receiving the geographical information; a transmitter for transmitting advisory data to at least a geographical target footprint of interest, the target footprint being, a geographical area that is smaller than a broadcasting range of the transmitter; and a processor for controlling accessing of the geographical information and transmission of the advisory data; and a plurality of receiving units, each of the receiving units including: a receiver for receiving geographical location information for determining the geographical location of the receiving unit; a second receiver for receiving the advisory data from the transmitting unit; and an output device for selectively outputting advisory information based on the advisory data if the receiving unit is in the target footprint, no advisory information being output by the output device if the receiving unit is not in the target footprint.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
175 words
A system wherein geographical location information is utilized to manipulate output of advisory information, comprising: a transmitting unit for receiving geographical location information from a source of such information, and for transmitting advisory information, the transmitting unit including: a receiver for receiving the geographical information; a transmitter for transmitting advisory data to at least a geographical target footprint of interest, the target footprint being, a geographical area that is smaller than a broadcasting range of the transmitter; and a processor for controlling accessing of the geographical information and transmission of the advisory data; and a plurality of receiving units, each of the receiving units including: a receiver for receiving geographical location information for determining the geographical location of the receiving unit; a second receiver for receiving the advisory data from the transmitting unit; and an output device for selectively outputting advisory information based on the advisory data if the receiving unit is in the target footprint, no advisory information being output by the output device if the receiving unit is not in the target footprint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein a receiving unit in the target footprint determines whether to output the advisory information based in part on a heading and speed of at least one of the transmitting unit and the receiving unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the transmitting unit determines which of the receiving units in the target footprint output the advisory information based in part on a heading and speed of at least one of the transmitting unit and the receiving unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A system as recited in claim 3 , wherein the transmitting unit is at a stationary location, wherein the transmitting unit transmits advisory information to receiving units coming into the target footprint.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the transmitting unit calculates the target footprint, wherein receiving units within the target footprint output the advisory information.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the target footprint is periodically determined as a function of the heading, speed, and position of the transmitting unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system as recited in claim 1 wherein the target footprint is periodically determined by a user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the receiving units determines whether it is in the target footprint based in part on its location and based in part on a heading and speed of at least one of the receiving unit and the transmitting unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein one of the receiving units outputs a cancellation notice after outputting the advisory data.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the receiving units includes a storage medium for storing output data, the advisory information received from the transmitting unit being used to select output data from the storage medium.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the controller of each receiving unit calculates the target footprint, the output device of the receiving unit outputting information if the receiving unit is in the target footprint.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the receiving unit further includes logic for receiving and outputting voice data.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the advisory information relates to at least one of: movement of a vehicle; a heading of the vehicle; a condition on a roadway; road construction: roadway intersection signaling; a weather condition; and a railroad crossing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the advisory information relates to an uncontrolled railroad crossing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the advisory information relates to roadway intersection signaling, wherein the advisory information, is output if it is determined that a vehicle housing the receiving unit will violate an intersection signal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the advisory information includes a live-voice transmission.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the advisory information is repeatedly output at predetermined intervals.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the advisory information includes tactile output.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for transmitting data to a receiving unit, comprising: reading positioning data using a positioning system; determining at least one of a location, heading, and speed of the positioning system using the positioning data; determining a target footprint using the at least one of the location, heading, and speed of the positioning system; and transmitting data about the target footprint to at least one receiving unit in a broadcast area, wherein at least some of the receiving units in the target footprint output information based in part on a heading and speed of at least one of the transmitting unit and the receiving unit, wherein the target footprint is smaller than the broadcast area.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for transmitting data to a receiving unit, comprising: reading positioning data using a positioning system; determining at least one of a location, heading, and speed of the positioning system using the positioning data; determining a target footprint using the at least one of the location, heading, and speed of the positioning system; and transmitting data about the target footprint to at least one receiving unit in a broadcast area, wherein at least some of the receiving units in the target footprint output information based in part on a heading and speed of at least one of the transmitting unit and the receiving unit, wherein the target footprint is smaller than the broadcast area.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , wherein each receiving unit in the target footprint determines whether to output the advisory information based in part on the heading and speed of at least one of the transmitting unit and the receiving unit.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , wherein each receiving unit determines whether it is in the target footprint.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , wherein the target footprint is periodically determined as a function of the heading, speed, and position of the transmitting unit.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , further comprising determining whether a turn is anticipated, wherein the target footprint is modified if a turn is anticipated.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , further comprising transmitting voice data.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as recited in claim 24 , wherein the voice data is directed to selected receiving units only.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , wherein the positioning data is Global Positioning System positioning data, and further comprising reading an inertial positioning device if current Global Positioning System positioning data is unavailable.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , further comprising enabling a stationary mode if the positioning system has not geographically moved for a predetermined amount of time.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , wherein the information relates to at least one of: movement of a vehicle; a heading of the vehicle; a condition on a roadway road construction; roadway intersection signaling; a weather condition; and a railroad crossing.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , wherein the information includes a live-voice transmission.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , wherein the information is repeatedly output at predetermined intervals.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , wherein the information is tactile.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method as recited in claim 19 , wherein the advisory information relates to roadway intersection signaling, wherein the advisory information is output if it is determined that a vehicle housing the receiving unit will violate an intersection signal.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for transmitting data to a receiving unit, comprising: a positioning system for reading positioning data and determining at least one of a location, heading, and speed of the positioning system using the positioning data; a processor for determining a target footprint using the at least one of the location, heading, and speed of the positioning system; and a transmitter for transmitting data, about the target footprint to at least one receiving unit, wherein at least some of the receiving units in the target footprint output information. wherein the target footprint is smaller than a broadcasting range of the transmitter.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for transmitting data to a receiving unit, comprising: a positioning system for reading positioning data and determining at least one of a location, heading, and speed of the positioning system using the positioning data; a processor for determining a target footprint using the at least one of the location, heading, and speed of the positioning system; and a transmitter for transmitting data, about the target footprint to at least one receiving unit, wherein at least some of the receiving units in the target footprint output information. wherein the target footprint is smaller than a broadcasting range of the transmitter.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
43 words
A system as recited in claim 33 , wherein the information relates to at least one of: movement of a vehicle; a heading of the vehicle; a condition on a roadway; roadway construction; roadway intersection signaling; a weather condition; and a railroad crossing.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for outputting advisory information, comprising: reading positioning data using a positioning system; determining at least one of a location heading, and speed of the positioning system using the positioning data; receiving information about a target footprint; determining whether the positioning system is in the target footprint, the target footprint having geographic boundaries, and if the postioning system is in the target footprint, determining whether to output advisory information based on the at least one of the location, heading, and speed of the positioning system; wherein no warning is output if the positioning system is not in the target footprint.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for outputting advisory information, comprising: reading positioning data using a positioning system; determining at least one of a location heading, and speed of the positioning system using the positioning data; receiving information about a target footprint; determining whether the positioning system is in the target footprint, the target footprint having geographic boundaries, and if the postioning system is in the target footprint, determining whether to output advisory information based on the at least one of the location, heading, and speed of the positioning system; wherein no warning is output if the positioning system is not in the target footprint.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , wherein geographical boundaries of the target footprint are based in part on a heading and speed of a transmitting unit located remotely from the positioning system.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , wherein updated information about the target footprints periodically received.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , further comprising receiving voice data from a remote transmitter, and outputting the voice data.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , further comprising reducing a volume of an audio system prior to outputting the advisory information.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , further comprising reading an inertial positioning device if current positioning data is unavailable.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , wherein the information relates to at least one of: movement of a vehicle; a heading of the vehicle; a condition on a roadway; road construction; roadway intersection signaling; a weather condition; and a railroad crossing.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , wherein the advisory information includes a live-voice transmission.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , wherein the advisory information is repeatedly output at predetermined intervals.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , wherein the advisory information is at least one of audible, visual, and tactile.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , wherein the determination of whether the receiving unit is in the target footprint is based in part on a heading and speed of the transmitting unit.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method as recited in claim 35 , wherein the advisory information relates to roadway intersection signaling, wherein the advisory information is output if it is determined that a vehicle housing the receiving unit will violate an intersection signal.
Claim 51
Independent Claim
80 words
A system for outputting advisory information, comprising: a positioning system for reading positioning data and determining at least one of a location, heading, and speed of the positioning system using the positioning data; a receiver for receiving at least approximate geographical boundaries of a target footprint from a remote transmitter; a processor for determining whether the positioning system is in the target footprint; and an output device for outputting advisory information if the positioning system is in the target footprint.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
80 words
A system for outputting advisory information, comprising: a positioning system for reading positioning data and determining at least one of a location, heading, and speed of the positioning system using the positioning data; a receiver for receiving at least approximate geographical boundaries of a target footprint from a remote transmitter; a processor for determining whether the positioning system is in the target footprint; and an output device for outputting advisory information if the positioning system is in the target footprint.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system as recited in claim 47 , wherein updated information about the target footprint is periodically received.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
44 words
A system as recited in claim 47 , wherein the advisory information relates to at least one of: movement of a vehicle; a heading of the vehicle; a condition on a roadway; road construction; roadway intersection signaling; a weather condition; and a railroad crossing.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for selectively distributing information based on positional factors, comprising: receiving geographical locations of a plurality of receiving units, the geographical locations having been determined using a global positioning system; determining at least one of a speed and heading of each receiving unit; selecting the receiving units that should output information based on the geographical locations of the receiving units and the at least one of the speed and heading of each of the receiving units; transmitting the information to the receiving units using a transmitting unit, the information including an indicator of which receiving units are selected receiving units, the selected receiving units outputting the information, all of the selected receiving units being positioned in a target footprint that is smaller than a broadcasting range of the transmitting unit.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for selectively distributing information based on positional factors, comprising: receiving geographical locations of a plurality of receiving units, the geographical locations having been determined using a global positioning system; determining at least one of a speed and heading of each receiving unit; selecting the receiving units that should output information based on the geographical locations of the receiving units and the at least one of the speed and heading of each of the receiving units; transmitting the information to the receiving units using a transmitting unit, the information including an indicator of which receiving units are selected receiving units, the selected receiving units outputting the information, all of the selected receiving units being positioned in a target footprint that is smaller than a broadcasting range of the transmitting unit.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as recited in claim 50 , further comprising requesting the geographic information from the receiving units.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
83 words
A method as recited in claim 50 , further comprising determining at least one of a speed and heading of the transmitting unit, wherein the selection of the receiving units that should output information is based in part on the geographical locations of the transmitting unit and the at least one of the speed and heading of the transmitting unit, wherein the target footprint is modifed if a turn is anticipated based on a user-activated control, wherein the information includes a live-voice transmission.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method as recited in claim 50 , wherein the information relates to at least one of movement of a vehicle; a heading of the vehicle; a condition on a roadway; road construction; roadway intersection signaling; a weather condition; and a railroad crossing.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
112 words
A method for selectively distributing information based on positional factors, comprising: receiving geographical locations of a plurality of receiving units, the geographical locations having been determined using a global positioning system; determining at least one of a speed and heading of each receiving unit; selecting the receiving units that should output information based on the geographical locations of the receiving units and the at least one of the speed and heading of each of the receiving units; transmitting the information to the selected receiving units using a transmitting unit, all of the selected receiving units being positioned in a target footprint that is smaller than a broadcasting rate of the transmitting unit.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
112 words
A method for selectively distributing information based on positional factors, comprising: receiving geographical locations of a plurality of receiving units, the geographical locations having been determined using a global positioning system; determining at least one of a speed and heading of each receiving unit; selecting the receiving units that should output information based on the geographical locations of the receiving units and the at least one of the speed and heading of each of the receiving units; transmitting the information to the selected receiving units using a transmitting unit, all of the selected receiving units being positioned in a target footprint that is smaller than a broadcasting rate of the transmitting unit.
Claim 62
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for selectively outputting informaton based on positional factors, comprising: receiving a geographic location of a transmitting unit; receiving at least one of a speed and heading of the transmitting unit determining at least one of a current position, speed and headine of travel of a recieving unit; generating approximate geographical boundaries of a target footprint based on the geographical location of the transmitting unit and the at least one of the speed and heading of the recieving unit; determining whether the receiving unit is in the target footprint based on the current location position of the receiving unit; and determining whether the output information based on at least one of the current speed and headine of the receiving unit.
Claim 63
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for selectively outputting informaton based on positional factors, comprising: receiving a geographic location of a transmitting unit; receiving at least one of a speed and heading of the transmitting unit determining at least one of a current position, speed and headine of travel of a recieving unit; generating approximate geographical boundaries of a target footprint based on the geographical location of the transmitting unit and the at least one of the speed and heading of the recieving unit; determining whether the receiving unit is in the target footprint based on the current location position of the receiving unit; and determining whether the output information based on at least one of the current speed and headine of the receiving unit.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as recited in claim 55 , wherein information is only output if the receiving unit is likely to encounter the transmitting unit.
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