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Remote mobile data suite and method
Assignee: Mobile Information Systems Inc
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Filing: 1998-03-06
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Granted: 2000-07-11
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Expires: 2018-03-06
Abstract
Abstract According to the present invention, a technique for processing data is provided. The invention provides a flexible way to process data such that a user may conveniently enter and transfer data. Also, the user may have ready access to powerful data processing. In an embodiment of the present invention, a novel system (110) for mobile data processing is provided. The system includes an interface unit (116) that includes a processor (122). A positioning system (120) couples to a first antenna (126) and to the processor. A remote data terminal (118) electrically couples to the interface unit during at least a first time period. The remote data terminal is capable of data transfers with the interface unit during the first time period and with a user.
Inventors
- 👤 Sanjiv Prabhakaran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:19
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1628; G06F1/1626; G07; G07C; G07C5/00; G07C5/008; G07C5/08; G07C5/0841; G07C5/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An apparatus for carrying equipment by a user, comprising: a container; a removable part removably coupled to the container, configured to provide access to contents of the container; a removing mechanism connected to the removable part to permit the user to remove the removable part; a carrying strap removably connected to the container; a connection plug, electrically coupled to the equipment; a connector coupled to the container and configured to secure the container; and packing material disposed amongst the equipment, configured to isolate the equipment from hazards, wherein the equipment includes a mobile data suite, including: a mobile control unit; a mobile data terminal; and a power supply coupled to one of the mobile data terminal and mobile control unit.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
An apparatus for carrying equipment by a user, comprising: a container; a removable part removably coupled to the container, configured to provide access to contents of the container; a removing mechanism connected to the removable part to permit the user to remove the removable part; a carrying strap removably connected to the container; a connection plug, electrically coupled to the equipment; a connector coupled to the container and configured to secure the container; and packing material disposed amongst the equipment, configured to isolate the equipment from hazards, wherein the equipment includes a mobile data suite, including: a mobile control unit; a mobile data terminal; and a power supply coupled to one of the mobile data terminal and mobile control unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the removing mechanism is selected from a group comprising a zipper and Velcro™.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the connector is selected from a group comprising a tie-down, elastic hook, screw, strap, loop for passing a rope through, bungy cable, spring, clamp, and Velcro™.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the packing material is selected from a group comprising Poly Vinyl Alcohol, foam, rubber, poly urethane, webbed Poly Vinyl Alcohol, webbed foam, webbed rubber, and webbed poly urethane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the equipment further includes items selected from a group comprising of a battery, an antenna, a data port, a printer, and a display.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including a plurality of connectors coupled to the container to substantially secure the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the hazards is selected from a group comprising environmental, mechanical, and electrical hazards.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
A method for utilizing the apparatus of claim 1, comprising the steps of: providing a vehicle; securing the container to the vehicle by utilizing the connector; plugging the connection plug into a receptacle; operating the mobile data suite; unplugging the connection plug from the receptacle; detaching the container from the vehicle by disconnecting the connectors; and removing the container from the vehicle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the vehicle is selected from a group comprising public transportation, a bus, an airplane, a train, an automobiles, a van, a minivan, a bicycle, a motorcycle, subway, and Bay Area Rapid Transit.
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