Method and apparatus for initializing an approximate position in a GPS receiver

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7463979
APP PUB NO 20050055160A1
SERIAL NO

10651192

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A method (200, 600) and an apparatus (700) for a wireless portable communication device (102) for determining coarse position information are provided. The wireless portable communication device (102) receives information about a plurality of visible satellites (106, 108, 110), and determines a coarse position of the wireless portable communication device (102) and uncertainty parameters expected at the coarse position, using the determined coarse position and uncertainties to acquire satellites.

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GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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King, Thomas M Tempe, AZ 41 2123

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