Lawrence W Beason

US Patent:

6373430, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

May 7, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/306938

Inventors:

Lawrence W. Beason - Olathe KS
Thomas H. Walters - Gardner KS
Ronald B. Kabler - Olathe KS

Assignee:

Gamin Corporation

International Classification:

H04B 7185

US Classification:

34235709, 34235706, 342419

Abstract:

A portable GPS/radio unit communicates over a wireless radio network with at least one other unit which is transmitting radio signals over the network indicative of that units location. The GPS/radio unit comprises a GPS receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites, a radio receiver for receiving the radio signals transmitted by the other unit, a processor for calculating the units location as a function of the received satellite signals and for identifying the location of the other unit based on the received radio signals, and a display for indicating the location of the other unit. The display may indicate the respective locations of multiple units and may also display unique identifiers for each of the units. A system and method for indicating the location of one portable GPS/radio unit on the display of another portable GPS/radio unit involves at least two such units communicating with one another over a wireless radio network.

US Patent:

6381540, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

Sep 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/952783

Inventors:

Lawrence W. Beason - Olathe KS
David J. Laverick - Overland Park KS
Tracy Olivier - Olathe KS
Scott Burgett - Overland Park KS

Assignee:

Garmin Corporation

International Classification:

G01C 2100

US Classification:

701213, 701 4, 701 8, 342120, 73384

Abstract:

A portable, handheld electronic navigation device includes an altimeter, a compass, and a GPS unit. An internal memory stores cartographic data, for displaying the cartographic data on a display of the navigation device. Accordingly, the device is capable of displaying cartographic data surrounding a location of the unit as determined by GPS, heading information as determined by the compass, and altitude information as determined by the altimeter. Additionally, through operation of an input, a user can cause the display to move, and thus display additional cartographic information, in the direction of the compass heading even when the user of the device is standing still. Furthermore, through utilization of a clock, such as the GPS clock, a user can determine altitude changes over time. Also, the altimeter of the navigation may be calibrated with altitude information entered by a user, with altitude information obtained from the cartographic or with altitude information derived from GPS.

US Patent:

6434485, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Sep 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/952601

Inventors:

Lawrence W. Beason - Olathe KS
David J. Laverick - Overland Park KS
Tracy Olivier - Olathe KS
Scott Burgett - Overland Park KS

Assignee:

Garmin Corporation

International Classification:

G01C 2100

US Classification:

701213, 701224, 342120, 73384

Abstract:

A portable, handheld electronic navigation device includes an altimeter, a compass, and a GPS unit. An internal memory stores cartographic data, for displaying the cartographic data on a display of the navigation device. Accordingly, the device is capable of displaying cartographic data surrounding a location of the unit as determined by GPS, heading information as determined by the compass, and altitude information as determined by the altimeter. Additionally, through operation of an input, a user can cause the display to move, and thus display additional cartographic information, in the direction of the compass heading even when the user of the device is standing still. Furthermore, through utilization of a clock, such as the GPS clock, a user can determine altitude changes over time. Also, the altimeter of the navigation may be calibrated with altitude information entered by a user, with altitude information obtained from the cartographic or with altitude information derived from GPS.

US Patent:

6492941, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Jan 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/043033

Inventors:

Lawrence W. Beason - Olathe KS
Thomas H. Walters - Gardner KS
Ronald B. Kabler - Olathe KS

Assignee:

Garmin Corporation

International Classification:

H04B 7185

US Classification:

3423571, 34235709, 342419

Abstract:

A portable GPS/radio unit communicates over a wireless radio network with at least one other unit which is transmitting radio signals over the network indicative of that units location. The GPS/radio unit comprises a GPS receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites, a radio receiver for receiving the radio signals transmitted by the other unit, a processor for calculating the units location as a function of the received satellite signals and for identifying the location of the other unit based on the received radio signals, and a display for indicating the location of the other unit. The display may indicate the respective locations of multiple units and may also display unique identifiers for each of the units. A system and method for indicating the location of one portable GPS/radio unit on the display of another portable GPS/radio unit involves at least two such units communicating with one another over a wireless radio network.

US Patent:

6845323, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

Feb 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/361531

Inventors:

Lawrence W. Beason - Olathe KS, US
David J. Laverick - Overland Park KS, US
Tracy Olivier - Olathe KS, US
Scott Burgett - Overland Park KS, US

Assignee:

Garmin Corporation

International Classification:

G01C 2100

US Classification:

701213, 701 4, 701214, 73178 R

Abstract:

A portable, handheld electronic navigation device includes an altimeter, a compass, and a GPS unit. An internal memory stores cartographic data, for displaying the cartographic data on a display of the navigation device. Accordingly, the device is capable of displaying cartographic data surrounding a location of the unit as determined by GPS, heading information as determined by the compass, and altitude information as determined by the altimeter. Additionally, through operation of an input, a user can cause the display to move, and thus display additional cartographic information, in the direction of the compass heading even when the user of the device is standing still. Furthermore, through utilization of a clock, such as the GPS clock, a user can determine altitude changes over time. Also, the altimeter of the navigation may be calibrated with altitude information entered by a user, with altitude information obtained from the cartographic or with altitude information derived from GPS.

US Patent:

6862525, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

Mar 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/812755

Inventors:

Lawrence W. Beason - Olathe KS, US
David J. Laverick - Overland Park KS, US
Tracy Olivier - Olathe KS, US
Scott Burgett - Overland Park KS, US

Assignee:

Garmin Corporation

International Classification:

G01C021/00

US Classification:

701213

Abstract:

A portable, handheld electronic navigation device includes an altimeter, a compass, and a GPS unit. An internal memory stores cartographic data, for displaying the cartographic data on a display of the navigation device. Accordingly, the device is capable of displaying cartographic data surrounding a location of the unit as determined by the altimeter. Additionally, through operation of an input, a user can cause the display to move, and thus display additional cartographic information, in the direction of the compass heading even when the user of the device is standing still. Furthermore, through utilization of a clock, such as the GPS clock, a user can determine altitude changes over time. Also, the altimeter of the navigation may be calibrated with altitude information entered by a user, with altitude information obtained from the cartographic or with altitude information derived from GPS.

US Patent:

7196659, Mar 27, 2007

Filed:

Nov 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/299339

Inventors:

Lawrence W. Beason - Olathe KS, US
Thomas H. Walters - Gardner KS, US
Ronald B. Kabler - Olathe KS, US

Assignee:

Garmin Corporation - Shijr

International Classification:

H04B 7/185

US Classification:

3423571, 34235709, 342419, 34235706

Abstract:

A portable GPS/radio unit communicates over a wireless radio network with at least one other unit which is transmitting radio signals over the network indicative of that unit's location. The GPS/radio unit comprises a GPS receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites, a radio receiver for receiving the radio signals transmitted by the other unit, a processor for calculating the unit's location as a function of the received satellite signals and for identifying the location of the other unit based on the received radio signals, and a display for indicating the location of the other unit. The display may indicate the respective locations of multiple units and may also display unique identifiers for each of the units. A system and method for indicating the location of one portable GPS/radio unit on the display of another portable GPS/radio unit involves at least two such units communicating with one another over a wireless radio network.

US Patent:

7330150, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

Jun 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/425961

Inventors:

Lawrence W. Beason - Olathe KS, US
Thomas H. Walters - Gardner KS, US
Ronald B. Kabler - Olathe KS, US

Assignee:

Garmin Corporation

International Classification:

H04B 7/185
G01S 5/02

US Classification:

34235709, 34235706, 342419

Abstract:

A portable GPS/radio unit communicates over a wireless radio network with at least one other unit which is transmitting radio signals over the network indicative of that unit's location. The GPS/radio unit comprises a GPS receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites, a radio receiver for receiving the radio signals transmitted by the other unit, a processor for calculating the unit's location as a function of the received satellite signals and for identifying the location of the other unit based on the received radio signals, and a display for indicating the location of the other unit. The display may indicate the respective locations of multiple units and may also display unique identifiers for each of the units. A system and method for indicating the location of one portable GPS/radio unit on the display of another portable GPS/radio unit involves at least two such units communicating with one another over a wireless radio network.