Enhancing reception of signals in global positioning system (GPS) receiver module
AssigneeCrossbow Technology, Inc.
InventorsRalph M. Kling, Darren S. Liccardo, Michael J. Grimmer
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AssigneeCrossbow Technology, Inc.
InventorsRalph M. Kling, Darren S. Liccardo, Michael J. Grimmer
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An antenna assembly for receiving the GPS signals in a global positioning system (GPS) receiver module automatically orients the antenna to better receive the GPS signals. The antenna is oriented by a positioner (e.g., a counterweight) that automatically rotates a frame on which the antenna is mounted. The GPS receiver module may also include multiple antennas oriented in different directions to maintain good reception of the GPS signals in any position. The multiple antennas are oriented in a manner so that the poor reception range an antenna is covered by other antennas. Signals from multiple antennas may be combined or chosen for processing by a GPS processor. Also, multiple GPS receiver modules may be deployed in close proximity so that wireless communication between the GPS receiver modules may be established.
A method of determining a location of a first global positioning system (GPS) receiver module, comprising;
A global positioning system (GPS) receiver module comprising:
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