US3735335A
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Electronic fence vehicle locater transmitter and system using same
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-20
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle location system in which two different messages are sent in opposite directions from a common vehicle locator transmitter. Vehicle location and direction is determined by the vehicle storing the different messages and, when interrogated, replying with a message that indicates on which side of the vehicle locator transmitter the vehicle is located.
Inventors
- 👤 G Kaplan
- 👤 J Shefer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:52
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/20; G08G1/123; G08G1/127
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In a vehicle location system of the type wherein a plurality of vehicle locator transmitters are distributed about a given area so that a central station having a transceiver can determine the location of vehicles which contain mobile transceivers and vehicle location receivers, said vehicle location transmitter transmitting coded messages, said vehicle receiver responsive to said coded messages for storing said message, said mobile transceiver coupled to said vehicle receiver and being responsive to an interrogation message from said central station for transmitting said coded message in said vehicle receiver to said central station indicating vehicle location, an improvement in the vehicle location transmitter of the system comprising: means for generating a plurality of messages with each message identifying different subareas or zones in said given area, means responsive to said generating means for transmitting from a common location each of said plurality of messages with a different messages sent to each zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a vehicle location system of the type wherein a plurality of vehicle locator transmitters are distributed about a given area so that a central station having a transceiver can determine the location of vehicles which contain mobile transceivers and vehicle location receivers, said vehicle location transmitter transmitting coded messages, said vehicle receiver responsive to said coded messages for storing said message, said mobile transceiver coupled to said vehicle receiver and being responsive to an interrogation message from said central station for transmitting said coded message in said vehicle receiver to said central station indicating vehicle location, an improvement in the vehicle location transmitter of the system comprising: means for generating a plurality of messages with each message identifying different subareas or zones in said given area, means responsive to said generating means for transmitting from a common location each of said plurality of messages with a different messages sent to each zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 including means coupled between said generating means and said transmitting means for transmitting said messages sequentially.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein said plurality of messages is two and said messages are transmitted in opposite directions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination claimed in claim 3 wherein said transmitting means further includes a pair of horn antennas with their output ends facing in opposite directions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein said transmitting means includes a single microwave generator.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |