US6542820B2
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Method and apparatus for generating and distributing satellite tracking information
Assignee: Avago Technologies International Sales Pte Ltd
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Filing: 2001-06-06
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Granted: 2003-04-01
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Expires: 2021-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for providing a satellite tracking data that is valid for an extended period of time into the future. At least a portion of the satellite tracking data is formatted into a format prescribed by a remote receiver. The formatted data is transmitted to the remote receiver via a distribution network. As such, a remote receiver may accurately operate for days without receiving an update of the satellite tracking data.
Inventors
- 👤 James W. LaMance
- 👤 Charles Abraham
- 👤 Frank van Diggelen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:29
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C21/00; G01C21/26; G01S; G01S19/00; G01S19/01; G01S19/13; G01S19/24; G01S19/27; G01S19/03; G01S19/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A method for providing long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver comprising: receiving satellite signals from at least one satellite at at least one receiving station; producing long term satellite tracking data from information derived from said satellite signals; and transmitting at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
58 words
A method for providing long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver comprising: receiving satellite signals from at least one satellite at at least one receiving station; producing long term satellite tracking data from information derived from said satellite signals; and transmitting at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said information comprises: at least one of the following: code phase measurements, carrier phase measurements, Doppler measurements, and ephemeris data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said long term satellite tracking data comprises: at least one of: a plurality of satellite positions with respect to time for a period of time into the future and a plurality of satellite clock offsets with respect to time for a period of time into the future.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said long term satellite tracking data comprises: at least one of: data representative of satellite positions, velocities or acceleration, data representative of satellite clock offsets, drift, or drift rates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said producing step further comprises: generating satellite orbit trajectory data for a past period of time; and extending the satellite orbit trajectory data into the future.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said producing step further comprises: generating satellite clock offset data for a past period of time; and extending the satellite clock offset data into the future.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the said long term satellite tracking data is valid for greater than four hours.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the said at least one satellite is a global positioning system (GPS) satellite.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the said at least one satellite is a satellite used in a satellite positioning system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the said remote receiver is a global positioning system (GPS) receiver.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the said remote receiver is a satellite positioning system receiver.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said transmitting step comprises: transmitting using a wireless communications link.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said transmitting step further comprises: broadcasting the at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said transmitting step comprises: transmitting using a computer network.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 14 wherein said transmitting step further comprises: broadcasting the at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said transmitting step comprises: transmitting using the Internet.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 16 wherein said transmitting step further comprises: broadcasting the at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
84 words
A method for providing long term satellite tracking data to a remote global positioning system (GPS) receiver comprising: receiving satellite signals from at least one satellite at a plurality of receiving stations; processing the satellite signals to produce satellite trajectory data and clock data; producing long term satellite tracking data from the satellite trajectory data and clock data; generating an orbit model comprising at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data; and transmitting the orbit model to a remote GPS receiver.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
84 words
A method for providing long term satellite tracking data to a remote global positioning system (GPS) receiver comprising: receiving satellite signals from at least one satellite at a plurality of receiving stations; processing the satellite signals to produce satellite trajectory data and clock data; producing long term satellite tracking data from the satellite trajectory data and clock data; generating an orbit model comprising at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data; and transmitting the orbit model to a remote GPS receiver.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 18 wherein said satellite trajectory data comprises past positions of the at least one satellite and said clock data comprises past clock offsets.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 19 wherein said long term satellite tracking data comprises a plurality of satellite positions with respect to time for a period of time into the future, and a plurality of satellite clock offsets with respect to time for a period of time into the future.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
63 words
Apparatus for providing long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver comprising: means for receiving satellite signals from at least one satellite at at least one receiving station; means for producing long term satellite tracking data from information derived from said satellite signals; and means for transmitting at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
63 words
Apparatus for providing long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver comprising: means for receiving satellite signals from at least one satellite at at least one receiving station; means for producing long term satellite tracking data from information derived from said satellite signals; and means for transmitting at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said information comprises: at least one of the following: code phase measurements, carrier phase measurements, Doppler measurements, and ephemeris data.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said long term satellite tracking data comprises: at least one of: a plurality of satellite positions with respect to time for a period of time into the future and a plurality of satellite clock offsets with respect to time for a period of time into the future.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said long term satellite tracking data comprises: at least one of: data representative of satellite positions, velocities or acceleration, data representative of satellite clock offsets, drift, or drift rates.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said means for producing further comprises: means for generating satellite orbit trajectory data for a past period of time; and means for extending the satellite orbit trajectory data into the future.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said producing means further comprises: means for generating satellite clock offset data for a past period of time; and means for extending the satellite clock offset data into the future.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said transmitting means comprises: a wireless communications link.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said transmitting means comprises: a computer network.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus for providing long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver comprising: a receiver for receiving satellite signals from at least one satellite at at least one receiving station; a computer for producing long term satellite tracking data from information derived from said satellite signals; and a distribution network for distributing at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus for providing long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver comprising: a receiver for receiving satellite signals from at least one satellite at at least one receiving station; a computer for producing long term satellite tracking data from information derived from said satellite signals; and a distribution network for distributing at least a portion of the long term satellite tracking data to a remote receiver.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 29 wherein said information is satellite trajectory data and satellite clock offset.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 29 wherein said at least one receiving station is a network of receiving stations for receiving global positioning system (GPS) satellite signals.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 29 wherein the computer comprises a memory for storing the long term satellite tracking data in a database.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 29 wherein the distribution network is a wireless network.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 29 wherein the distribution network is a computer network.
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