CLASS 701, DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION |
1 | VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the electrical data processing system
or calculating computer functions to indicate a condition or position
of a vehicle, to regulate
the movement of a vehicle, to
monitor the operation of a vehicle, or
to solve a diagnostic problem with the vehicle.
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2 | . Remote control system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication wherein regulation of the vehicle is based on a signal transmitted from a location not physically connected to, but received by, the system or computer. | |
3 | . Aeronautical vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer is designed to control, guide, or operate
an airborne or space vehicle (e.g., helicopter, airplane, spacecraft, blimp, etc.).
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4 | .. Altitude or attitude control or indication: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Aeronautical vehicle control or indication wherein the data processing system or calculating computer functions to control or maintain the orientation of an airborne or space vehicle with respect to a reference plane. | |
5 | ... Rate of change (e.g., ascent, descent): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Altitude or attitude control
or indication wherein the data processing system
or calculating computer is designed to control or indicate change
in the orientation of an aeronautical vehicle as
a function of time.
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6 | .... Angle of attack: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Rate of change control or indication wherein the data processing system or calculating computer isdesigned to control or indicate a specified angular relationship defined as the acute angle between the chord of an airfoil and the line of relative air flow or horizontal. | |
7 | ... Air speed or velocity measurement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Altitude or attitude control
or indication further comprising ameans
to determine vehicle airspeed.
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8 | ... Threshold or reference value: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Altitude or attitude control or indication further comprising a predetermined or operator determined altitude or attitude setting. | |
9 | .... Warning signal or alarm: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Altitude or attitude control or indication further comprising a means to alert the aeronautical vehicle operator of a condition relative to the predetermined or operator determined altitude or attitude setting. | |
10 | ... Compensation for environmental conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Altitude or attitude control or indication further comprising meteorological correction means. | |
11 | ... Auto pilot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Altitude or attitude control or indication further comprising an automatic flight control system. | |
12 | .... Inner/outer loop: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Automatic flight control system further comprising a stability control loop (i.e., inner loop) which controls the attitude, or altitude of the aeronautical vehicle, with respect to attitude or altitude reference signals provided by a full pilot authority control loop (i.e., outer loop). | |
13 | ... Spacecraft or satellite: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Altitude or attitude control
or indication specific to an aeronautical vehicle adapted
to be placed in an orbit or which substantially operates outside
the earth’s atmosphere.
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14 | .. Flight condition indicating system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Aeronautical vehicle wherein
a condition significantly affecting aircraft flight is indicated.
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15 | .. With indication or control of take-off: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the data processing system or calculating computer
controls, indicates, or monitors the vehicle or
its functions as it performs the intended act of disengaging from
the ground.
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16 | .. With indication or control of landing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the data processing system or calculating computer
controls, indicates, or monitors the vehicle or
its functions as it performs the intended act of engaging the ground.
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17 | ... I.L.S. or radar guidance: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Indication or control of landing wherein an instrument landing
system or radio detecting and ranging equipment are employed.
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18 | ... Profile of descent: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Indication or control of landing wherein the characteristic of the vehicle’s ground approach, such as a glide slope, is employed. | |
19 | . Railway vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer is designed to control, guide, or operate
a vehicle, or its components, confined to a predetermined
path defined by a track or rail.
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20 | .. Railway vehicle speed control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Railway vehicle wherein
the electrical data processing system
or calculating computer functions to regulate the velocity of a vehicle confined to a track or rail.
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21 | . Marine vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer is designed to control, guide, or operate
a vehicle designed for water traffic.
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22 | . Electric vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer is designed to control, guide, or operate
a vehicle wherein the prime mover is powered by an electrical current.
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23 | . Automatic route guidance vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer is designed to control, guide, or operate
an autonomous or unmanned vehicle (e.g., AGV).
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24 | .. On-board computer interact with a host computer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Automatic route guidance vehicle having two processing units, one of which is the primary controller communicating with a second controller physically mounted to the vehicle. | |
25 | .. Storage or planning of route information: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Automatic route guidance vehicle wherein
the electrical data processing system
or calculating computer is also capable of retaining in a memory
device a path of travel or developing a path of travel.
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26 | ... Modification or correction of route information: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Planned or stored route information wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is further capable of manipulating data associated with a traveled path to alter the vehicle’s route. | |
27 | .. Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Automatic route guidance vehicle wherein
the electrical data processing system
or calculating computer is designed to control, guide, or
operate the vehicle by the logical
manipulation of a value of a predetermined function of antecedent
and consequent operations corresponding to the coordinate location
of the vehicle.
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28 | .. Having image processing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Automatic route guidance vehicle wherein
the electrical data processing system
or calculating computer is designed to control, guide, or
operate the vehicle by information
received as an optical signal.
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36 | . Vehicle subsystem or accessory control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer is designed to control, guide, or operate
a secondary vehicle structure.
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37 | .. Suspension control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Vehicle subsystem or accessory control wherein the electrical
data processing system or calculating computer is designed to control the
resilient mechanism, used primarily for ride stability, located
between the ground engaging means and the vehicle frame.
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38 | ... Attitude change suppressive control (e.g., antiroll or antipitch): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Suspension control the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed to
control a vehicle with respect to
movement about a lateral axis or movement with respect to a lateral
axis.
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39 | ... Fail-safe system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Suspension control wherein the electrical data processing system
or calculating computer is designed to detect an abnormality in
operating conditions and carry out the appropriate sequence of instructions
to stabilize the system.
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40 | ... Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Suspension control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to control, guide, or operate the vehicle by the manipulation of a value of a predetermined function of antecedent and consequent operations corresponding to the state of the suspension system. | |
41 | .. Steering control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Vehicle subsystem or accessory control wherein the electrical
data processing system or calculating computer is designed to control or
monitor either (a) a direction of travel, (b) the
yaw of a vehicle, or (c) a force applied
to or exerted by a vehicle navigational system.
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42 | ... Feedback, transfer function or proportional and derivative (P&D) control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Steering control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer utilizes a response signal corresponding to the status of the steering system, to regulate or monitor the steering operation or where the system shifts from proportional control to a combination of proportional and derivative control. | |
43 | ... Fail-safe system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Steering control wherein the electrical data processing system
or calculating computer is designed to detect an abnormality in
operating conditions and carry out the appropriate sequence of instructions
to stabilize the steering system.
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44 | ... Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Steering control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to control, guide, or operate the vehicle by the manipulation of a value of a predetermined function of antecedent and consequent operations corresponding to the state of the steering system or by inexact reasoning implemented using set membership functions. | |
45 | .. Control of vehicle safety devices (e.g., airbag, seat-belt, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Vehicle subsystem or accessory wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed to control
or monitor a system dedicated for the protection or security of
a vehicle, its passengers, or cargo.
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46 | ... By integrating the amplitude of the input signal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Vehicle safety device control further comprising activation of the safety device responsive to an input integrated signal exceeding a predetermined system condition threshold value. | |
47 | ... By frequency or waveform analysis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Vehicle safety device control further comprising activation of the safety device responsive to a vibratory electric signal, having various frequency components, indicating an unsafe vehicle condition. | |
48 | .. Cooperative or multiple control (e.g., suspension and braking): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Vehicle subsystem or accessory wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to control or monitor more than one subsystem or accessory, each being in direct or indirect communication with the other. | |
49 | .. Vehicle equipment position control (e.g., seat, mirror, door, window, headrest or headlamp): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Vehicle subsystem or accessory wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to control or monitor the location, orientation, or movement of an apparatus. | |
50 | . Construction or agricultural vehicle type (e.g., crane, forklift): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter providing control of a vehicle used
in construction or farming and particularly the control of a special
purpose implement associated with such a vehicle.
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51 | . Transmission control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer functions to regulate or monitor the operation of the transmission.
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52 | .. Semiautomatic control (e.g., switchable between automatic and manual): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Transmission control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer functions in concert with a selectable mode transmission (e.g., gear ratio selected manually by the vehicle operator or automatically according to operating conditions of the transmission system). | |
53 | .. And other vehicle control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Transmission control wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed
to integrally control the transmission in conjunction with another vehicle control system.
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54 | ... Engine output control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Integrated control system wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer further comprises a means to regulate the output torque, power, or speed of the vehicle power plant. | |
55 | .. By changing shift map, schedule, or pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Transmission control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer regulates the gear selection of the transmission by selecting or modifying a stored set of schemes used for proper gear selection. | |
56 | ... Having a plurality of preset maps, schedules, or patterns: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Transmission control having multiple stored gear selection schemes. | |
57 | .. Fuzzy logic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Transmission control wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed
to control or regulate the transmission by inexact reasoning implemented
using set membership functions.
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58 | .. Adaptive control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Transmission control wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed
to compensate, in the course of its operation, for
variations in operating characteristics of the vehicle.
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59 | ... Model or learning means (e.g., neural network): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Adaptive control wherein stored historical data, or
data relating to present operating conditions, is used
to modify the operating parameters of the transmission.
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60 | ... Feedback control (e.g., closed loop): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Adaptive control wherein input for the compensation means is a response signal corresponding to the status of the transmission system. | |
61 | .... Using a transmission ratio as feedback control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Feedback control wherein the response signal is determine to be the ratio between the transmission input and output shaft speeds. | |
62 | .. Fail-safe control (e.g., preventing a gear shift): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Transmission control wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed
to detect an abnormality in operating conditions and carry out or
modify the appropriate sequence of instructions to stabilize operation
of the transmission.
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63 | ... Responsive to faulty sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Fail safe control wherein the abnormal condition exist in a device for detecting an operating characteristic of the vehicle. | |
64 | .. Indicating a completion of a shift or a shift to be completed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Transmission control further comprising a means to exhibit the completion of a particular shift or to alert the operator of the proper timing to optimize shift execution. | |
65 | .. Responsive to road, external, or ambient condition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Transmission control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to compensate, in the course of its operation, for variations in conditions external to the vehicle. | |
66 | .. Time regulated operations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Transmission control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to either receive or deliver instructional signals at a particular point in time, or within a set time period, for synchronizing the operation of a transmission with the operation of a secondary mechanism. | |
67 | . Clutch control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer functions to control or monitor the operation of the device which
enables the coupling of two working parts in such a way as to permit
connection or disconnection at will, without the necessity
of bringing both parts to rest.
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68 | .. Adaptive control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Clutch control wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed
to compensate in the course of its operation for variations in operating
characteristics.
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69 | . Control of power distribution between vehicle axis or wheels (e.g., four wheel drive vehicle): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer functions to regulate vehicle movement by the connection, disconnection, or transfer of power from a vehicle propelling means to a mechanism having separate outputs driven simultaneously by a member of a planetary gear transmission. | |
70 | . Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer functions to regulate the increase or decrease in speed
of a vehicle.
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71 | .. Antiskid, antilock, or brake-slip control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Braking, acceleration, or deceleration
control wherein the electrical data processing system or
calculating computer utilizes information received concerning vehicle speed, wheel speed, or
any derivatives thereof in determining activation of the appropriate
speed altering action to control an undesired sliding, binding, or
engagement of a vehicle, or
its wheel, due to wheel deceleration.
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72 | ... During cornering or turning of vehicle: |
Antiskid or antilock control under 71 wherein the electrical
data processing system or calculating computer regulates the speed
of a vehicle when a lateral acceleration or yaw condition is detected
or sensed.
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73 | ... On split coefficient surface (m): |
Antiskid or antilock control under 71 wherein the electrical
data processing system or calculating computer regulates the brake
pressure of a vehicle when it is sensed to experience a varying
degree of adhesion along the traveled surface.
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74 | ... Having particular means to determine a reference value for wheel slippage or pseudo-vehicle speed: |
Antiskid or antilock control under 71 wherein the electrical
data processing system or calculating computer employs a technique
to calculate a value associated with a velocity or velocity variation
gradient for use in determining a skidding or locking condition.
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75 | .... Correction or modification: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Determining means further comprising a substitution means or compensation means for changing the reference value or pseudo vehicle speed. | |
76 | ... Fail-safe system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Antiskid or antilock control wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed to detect
an abnormality in operating conditions and carry out the appropriate
sequence of instructions to stabilize vehicle braking, acceleration, or
deceleration.
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77 | ... Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Antiskid or antilock control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to indicate information or control the vehicle by the manipulation of a value of a predetermined function of antecedent and consequent operations corresponding to the state of the braking, acceleration, or deceleration of the vehicle. | |
78 | ... Control of brake pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Antiskid or antilock control wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed to control
the braking, acceleration, or deceleration of
a vehicle by regulation of a fluid pressure exerted by the braking
system.
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79 | .... Having speed variation responsive means (e.g., acceleration, deceleration): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Brake pressure control wherein the control of the brake pressure is regulated by the change in velocity or a change in the sensed velocity of the vehicle. | |
80 | .... Having coefficient of friction or road condition determining means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Brake pressure control wherein the control of the brake pressure is regulated by variations in the gradient or texture of the traveling surface. | |
81 | .... Four wheel drive, electric, or heavy vehicles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Brake pressure control wherein the control of the brake pressure is specifically designed for vehicles characterized as one of either (a) having driving means in direct connection with four wheels of the vehicle, (b) having an electrical prime mover, or (c) vehicles catagorize as large machinery (i.e. heavy duty). | |
82 | .. Antispin, traction control, or drive slip control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Braking, acceleration or deceleration control wherein
the electrical data processing system or
calculating computer utilizes information received concerning vehicle speed, wheel speed, or
any derivative thereof in determining activation of the appropriate
speed altering action to control an undesired rotation of a vehicle’s wheel due to wheel
acceleration.
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83 | ... Control of brake pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. antispin, traction control or drive slip control wherein
the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is
designed to control the braking, acceleration, or
deceleration of a vehicle by regulation of a fluid pressure exerted
by the braking system.
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84 | ... Control of engine torque: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. antispin, traction control, or drive slip
control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer is designed to control the braking, acceleration, or
deceleration of a vehicle by regulation of the engine output power.
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85 | .... Having throttle valve positioning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Engine torque control wherein the engine torque control is implemented by varying the cross-sectional area of fuel flow by partially closing or opening a damper, gate, or other flow regulator. | |
86 | .... Having fuel cutting or ignition timing retarding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Engine torque control wherein the engine torque control
is implemented by the regulation of fuel supply to the engine or
by the adjustment of the ignition timing.
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87 | ... Control of transmission torque: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Antispin, traction control, or drive slip
control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer is designed to control the braking, acceleration, or
deceleration of a vehicle by regulation of power transfer to a driving
mechanism.
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88 | ... Restricting differential operation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Antispin, traction control, or drive slip control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to control the braking, acceleration, or deceleration of a vehicle by independently regulating the output torque to the wheels of the vehicle. | |
89 | ... Four wheel drive vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Antispin, traction control, or drive slip control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to control the braking, acceleration, or deceleration of a four wheel drive vehicle. | |
90 | ... Having particular slip threshold, target slip ratio, or target engine torque determining means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Antispin, traction control, or drive slip control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer further is capable of determining a reference parameter and utilizing said parameter to determine the undesired condition of excessive wheel spinning due to vehicle acceleration. | |
91 | ... Integrated with antiskid or other vehicle control system (e.g., cruise control, suspension): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Antispin, traction control, or drive slip control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer operates in conjunction with another vehicle control system to effectively control the undesired condition of excessive wheel spinning due to vehicle acceleration. | |
92 | ... Fail-safe system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Antispin, traction control, or drive slip
control wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating
computer is designed to detect an abnormality in operating conditions
and carry out the appropriate sequence of instructions to stabilize
traction control.
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93 | .. Vehicle speed control (e.g., cruise control): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Braking, acceleration, or deceleration
control wherein the electrical data processing system or
calculating computer is designed to maintain vehicle velocity
at a specified value.
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94 | ... Having gradient responsive control to suppress hunting, overshooting, or undershooting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Vehicle speed control further comprising a means to regulate the shift in response to an impulsive momentary change in vehicle speed caused by the slope, or change in the slope, of a traveling surface. | |
95 | .... By transmission shifting control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Gradient response wherein the means to regulate the impulsive momentary change in vehicle speed is executed by varying the gear ratio as a means to transfer power to a driving mechanism. | |
96 | ... Having inter-vehicle distance or speed control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Vehicle speed control wherein vehicle velocity is regulated
in response to a detected velocity or a measured separation of a
second vehicle relative to a first vehicle.
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97 | ... Fail-safe system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Vehicle speed control wherein the electrical data processing
system or calculating computer is designed to detect an abnormality
in operating conditions and carry out the appropriate sequence of
instructions to stabilize vehicle speed.
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98 | ... Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Vehicle speed control wherein the electrical data processing
system or calculating computer is designed to indicate information
or control the vehicle by the manipulation of a value of a predetermined
function of antecedent and consequent operations corresponding to
vehicle speed.
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99 | . With indication or control of power plant (e.g., performance): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the data processing system or calculating computer
controls, indicates, or monitors the prime mover
of the vehicle.
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100 | .. Gas turbine, compressor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Indication or control of power plant wherein the power plant
is a gas turbine which may include a compressor.
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101 | .. Internal-combustion engine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Indication or control of power plant wherein the power plant
is an internal-combustion engine.
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102 | ... Digital or programmed data processor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Internal-combustion engine controlled digitally or
by a programmed data processor.
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103 | .... Control of air/fuel ratio or fuel injection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Control system wherein the digital or programmed data processing system is designed to control
the air/fuel ratio or the injection of fuel based on engine
operating conditions or environmental conditions.
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104 | ..... Controlling fuel quantity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Control system wherein the air/fuel ratio or fuel
injection is controlled by modifying the supply of fuel to the combustion
engine.
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105 | ..... Controlling timing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Control system wherein the air/fuel ratio or fuel
injection is controlled in response to the synchronization operation
associated with the combustion or the ignition.
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106 | ..... Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Control system wherein the digital or programmed data processing system is designed to indicate
information or control the air/fuel ratio or fuel injection
by the manipulation of a value of a predetermined function of antecedent
and consequent operations corresponding to the operating conditions
of the combustion engine.
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107 | ..... Fail-safe system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Control system wherein the digital or programmed data processing system is designed to detect
an abnormality in operating conditions and carry out the appropriate
sequence of instructions to stabilize the air/fuel ratio
or fuel injection operation.
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108 | ..... Exhaust gas circulation (EGC): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Control system wherein the air/fuel ratio or fuel
injection is controlled in response to a change in the exhaust gas
system.
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109 | ..... Detection of O2 concentration: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Control system wherein the exhaust gas circulation is controlled
or modified in response to a sensed oxygen content in the exhaust
gas.
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110 | .... Speed, acceleration, deceleration: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Internal-combustion engine control or indication
wherein the digital or programmed data processing system
is designed to include the regulation of the vehicle speed, acceleration, or deceleration.
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111 | .... Vibration, roughness, knock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Internal-combustion engine control or indication
wherein the digital or programmed data processing system
is designed to control or sense vibration, roughness, or
knocking condition of the engine.
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112 | .... Engine stop, fuel shutoff: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Internal-combustion engine control or indication
wherein the digital or programmed data processing system
is designed to restrict fuel flow in response to a sense a stop
condition or an emergency condition of the engine.
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113 | .... Starting, warmup: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Internal-combustion engine control or indication
wherein the digital or programmed data processing system
is designed to sense or control the starting condition or warmup
condition of the engine.
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114 | .... Backup, interrupt, reset, or test: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Internal-combustion engine control or indication
wherein the digital or programmed data processing system
includes specific structure to function as either a backup, interruption, reset, or
test circuit.
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115 | .... Specific memory or interfacing device: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Internal-combustion engine control or indication
wherein the digital or programmed data processing system
includes specific structure to function either as data storage or
as an information interconnecting device.
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116 | . With indication or control to maintain fixed position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication wherein the data processing system or calculating computer controls or indicates a particular fixed position of a vehicle with respect to a particular reference. | |
117 | . Traffic analysis or control of surface vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the data processing system or calculating computer
controls or indicates the organized movement of surface vehicles.
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118 | .. With determination of traffic density: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Traffic analysis or control of surface vehicle which includes a determination of the number of vehicles per unit of time that pass a particular point. | |
119 | .. With determination of traffic speed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Traffic analysis or control of surface vehicle which includes a determination of a distance traveled per unit time for the traffic. | |
120 | . Traffic analysis or control of aircraft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the data processing system or calculating computer
controls or indicates the organized movement of aircraft along particular
routes.
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121 | .. With speed control or order: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Traffic analysis or control of aircraft wherein the data processing system or calculating computer controls or indicates the velocity of the aircraft. | |
122 | .. With course diversion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Traffic analysis or control of aircraft wherein the data processing system or calculating computer controls or indicates departure from prior course of flight. | |
123 | . With indication of fuel consumption rate or economy of usage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication wherein the data processing system or calculating computer controls or indicates the amount of fuel consumed per unit time or most economical fuel consumption rate or distance available for a given amount of fuel. | |
124 | . Determining balance or center of gravity (e.g., load distribution of vehicle): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or
indication wherein the data processing
system or calculating computer functions to determine the weight
distribution of a vehicle.
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29.1 | . Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance determination: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer is designed
to evaluate, monitor, or indicate the performance, operating
condition or servicing need of a vehicle.
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29.2 | .. Failure detection initiates subsequent vehicle control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer produces a subsequent change in vehicle operation following a failure occurrence. | |
29.3 | .. For multiple vehicles (e.g., fleet, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
analyzes a group of plural vehicles.
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29.4 | .. Indication of maintenance interval: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer determines a need for vehicle servicing based on a constraint parameter (e.g., time, operating condition or vehicle mileage). | |
29.5 | ... Caused by oil condition degradation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.4. Subject matter wherein the constraint parameter is the state of vehicle lubricating fluid. | |
29.6 | .. Vehicle or device identification: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
generates a signal identifying the vehicle (e.g., make, model, year
of manufacture, etc.) or vehicle component
to be diagnosed.
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29.7 | .. Detection of faulty sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer functions to identify a malfunction of a vehicle sensing device. | |
29.8 | ... By applying signal to test sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.7. Subject matter wherein an artificially produced stimulus
is applied to determine sensor condition.
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29.9 | ... Fault prediction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.7. Subject matter wherein a forecast of future sensor failure is produced. | |
30.1 | ... Inhibiting fault indication: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.7. Subject matter wherein a preliminary showing of a failure is suppressed from further processing or display. | |
30.2 | ... Using mathematical model: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.7. Subject matter wherein a theoretical numeric representation
of a system or element is used in the identification of the malfunctioning vehicle sensor.
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30.3 | ... Plausibility, verification or confirmation of sensor output: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.7. Subject matter wherein the output of the sensor is checked
for reasonableness, substantiation, or authentication.
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30.4 | ... Utilizing time related property of sensor output (e.g., period or frequency, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.7. Subject matter wherein some time-based characteristic
of the sensor output (such as period or frequency) is
utilized.
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30.5 | ... By specific comparison with sensor output: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.7. Subject matter wherein a match operation is performed with
the actual sensor output.
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30.6 | .... Mutual comparison of plural identical sensors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30.5. Subject matter wherein the outputs of multiple sensors of the same type are matched. | |
30.7 | .... Comparison of sensor with output of different type sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30.5. Subject matter wherein the output of a sensor is matched with that of a diverse variety of sensor. | |
30.8 | .... Comparing current sensor output with previously stored value thereof: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30.5. Subject matter wherein the output of a sensor is matched with past samples of the same sensor. | |
30.9 | .... Sensor output compared to range of values: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30.5. Subject matter wherein the output of a sensor is matched to a respective band of values. | |
31.1 | .... Sensor output compared to threshold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30.5. Subject matter wherein the output of a sensor is compared to a discrete value. | |
31.2 | ..... Variable or dynamic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.1. Subject matter wherein the discrete value can change periodically or continually. | |
31.3 | ... Including event counter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.7. Subject matter wherein an element which enumerates occurrences is utilized. | |
31.4 | .. Diagnosis or maintenance need determined externally to vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer produces the diagnosis or maintenance need determination at a location remote from the vehicle. | |
31.5 | ... Having particular communication link (e.g., Internet, satellite, etc.) with external site: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.4. Subject matter wherein a specified communication system
or method conveys diagnostic or maintenance information between
a vehicle and a remote site which
produces the diagnosis or maintenance need determination.
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31.6 | .. Determining repair needed to correct fault: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer can establish the specific corrective action which is needed to eliminate the fault condition. | |
31.7 | .. Validation or confirmation of fault: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
checks a detected failure for reasonableness or authentication.
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31.8 | .. Determining likely cause of fault: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer provides a most probable cause of an observed failure. | |
31.9 | .. Failure prediction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer produces a forecast of future vehicle fault. | |
32.1 | .. Trend analysis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer determines a generally linear movement with time of a diagnostic or maintenance need variable. | |
32.2 | .. Data recording following vehicle collision: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
stores specific vehicle data for
future analysis in the event of a vehicle making
unintentional contact with another object.
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32.3 | .. Including vehicle location determination: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
obtains and utilizes data providing vehicular position in space.
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32.4 | ... By satellite positioning system (e.g., GPS, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32.3. Subject matter wherein vehicular location is determined
by communication with satellites dedicated to a world wide navigational tracking system.
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32.5 | .. Including vehicle distance travelled determination: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer calculates the total path length traversed by a vehicle during a period of interest. | |
32.6 | .. Including data security (e.g., encryption, password, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
provides some measure to protect the access to or ability to modify
data used therein.
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32.7 | .. Having internal vehicle network to distribute diagnosis or maintenance data therein: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein a local network (e.g., a Vehicle Area Network) within a vehicle facilitates the relay of diagnosis or maintenance data therein. | |
32.8 | .. Active testing (i.e., providing input to system): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
applies an artificially produced stimulus to the system to facilitate
diagnosis or maintenance need determination.
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32.9 | .. Using mathematical model: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
uses a theoretical numeric representation of a system or element
to determine the diagnosis or maintenance need.
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33.1 | .. Calibration: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer compares a system or component to a standard and determining the deviation from the standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors. | |
33.2 | .. Including portable or handheld element (e.g., linked to an On Board Diagnostic system, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintence data processing system or calculating computer
incorporates an element which is readily moved between locations
by a user or which can be readily held by a user.
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33.3 | ... Having removable data recording device: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.2. Subject matter wherein the portable or handheld element is one in which desired data has been stored and which is readily extractable. | |
33.4 | .. Storing operational history (e.g., data logging, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
records information regarding past diagnostic or maintenance data.
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33.5 | .. Pass, fail or inconclusive status: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer produces either an acceptable, unacceptable or indeterminate indication. | |
33.6 | .. Utilizing time related property of fault signal (e.g., duration, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
uses a time related characteristic of an error signal.
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33.7 | .. Including signal comparison: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer
performs a matching operation with a particular system signal.
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33.8 | ... To range of values: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.7. Subject matter wherein the particular signal is matched to a respective band of values. | |
33.9 | ... To threshold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.7. Subject matter wherein the particular signal is matched to a discrete value. | |
34.1 | .... Variable or dynamic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.9. Subject matter wherein the discrete value can change periodically or continually. | |
34.2 | .. Customized for particular vehicle type or model: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer can be adapted to a particular variety of vehicle. | |
34.3 | .. Having plural diagnostic processors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer includes at least two circuits which are dedicated to determining diagnosis or maintenance need. | |
34.4 | .. Diagnosis or maintenance of specific vehicle subsystem: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter wherein a particular element of a vehicular system is analyzed by the diagnostic or maintenance data processing system or calculating computer. | |
400 | NAVIGATION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer functions to
determine a course, position, or distance traveled.
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408 | . Employing position determining equipment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer functions to
compute, establish, or indicate location based
on the information provided by a position determining device.
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409 | .. For use in a map database system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein position information is utilized
in conjunction with a map information processing data system.
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410 | ... Including route searching or determining: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter further capable of processing stored electrical
data corresponding to locations within a given geographical area
to determine a path of travel between a point of origin and a destination
point.
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411 | .... Route correction, modification or verification: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to either, (a) alter the path of travel, or determine a supplemental path of travel, (b) provide instructions to resume to the original path of travel, or (c) validate position or course. | |
412 | ..... Including satellite positioning system (e.g., GPS, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Subject matter wherein the route correction, modification, or
verification utilizes positional data via communication with satellites
dedicated to a world wide navigational tracking system.
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413 | ..... Cancellation of newly corrected or modified route: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Subject matter wherein a recently corrected or changed route is removed. | |
414 | ..... Based on traffic condition (e.g., congestion, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Subject matter wherein a factor related to the state of vehicles around a given vehicle in
a particular area is utilized.
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415 | ..... Based on weather condition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Subject matter wherein a meteorological factor is utilized.
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416 | ..... Regenerating entirely new route from current position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Subject matter wherein a complete different route from a
current location to a destination is determined.
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417 | ..... Having particular off-route detection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Subject matter wherein a detail of determining a condition of no longer following a determined route is provided. | |
418 | ..... User interface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Subject matter wherein an intermediate device is provided
which allows communication between an individual and a route correction, modification
or verification system.
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419 | ...... Audio: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Subject matter wherein the interface involves sound.
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420 | .... Remote route searching or determining: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein route searching or determining takes place at a location distant from a user. | |
421 | ..... Route information sent to user in successive portions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Subject matter wherein remotely determined route information is transmitted to the user one segment at a time. | |
422 | .... For plural moving bodies: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein route searching or determining is performed for multiple objects in motion. | |
423 | .... Based on real time condition (e.g., traffic, weather, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein the current state of the environment
in the vicinity of a user is used in route searching or determining.
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424 | .... Based on user driving history: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein stored data related to previous driver habit or performance is utilized. | |
425 | .... Based on user input preference: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein specific user choices are included in the route searching or determining. | |
426 | ..... Point of interest (POI) or landmark: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 425. Subject matter wherein specific objects or locations that a user would like to visit are input. | |
427 | ..... Using speech recognition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 425. Subject matter wherein words spoken by a user are understood by a route searching or determining system. | |
428 | .... Having audio or visual route guidance: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter further comprising audio or visual information
providing directional instructions in map database route searching.
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429 | ..... Using color to differentiate route portion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter wherein a particular hue is used to designate a particular segment of a route. | |
430 | .... Having particular storage or retrieval of data: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein specific manipulation of information
to or from a holding device is utilized.
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431 | ... Having audio or visual route guidance: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter further comprising use of hearing or eyesight
information providing directional instructions to follow a chosen
path.
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432 | .... Plural mode display: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein selection among multiple presentation
scenarios is performed.
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433 | .... Pedestrian guidance: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein assistance is provided to an individual walking to a destination. | |
434 | ..... Within building: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 433. Subject matter wherein navigational guidance is
provided to an individual seeking a particular destination in a
self-contained structure.
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435 | .... Prohibitive indication (e.g., do not enter, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein a message is provided to a user to inhibit them from performing some navigational action. | |
436 | .... Visual guidance having enhanced realism (e.g., 3 dimensional, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein the visual guidance is more lifelike than a traditional 2-dimensional view. | |
437 | .... Detailed route intersection guidance: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein particular guidance at a location where two or more roads meet is provided. | |
438 | .... Including point of interest (POI) or landmark: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter which includes a representation of a fixed location facility potentially attractive to a traveler or which is historically or geographically significant. | |
439 | .... Providing supplemental information (e.g., environmental condition, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein audio or visual output unrelated
to route guidance is provided in addition to that necessary to guide
a user along a particular route.
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440 | .... Guidance by text: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein the visual route guidance is written. | |
441 | .... Audio guidance other than speech: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein sounds for route guidance is provided.
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442 | .... Providing indication of off-route condition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein an audio or visual signal conveys a condition of not following a desired path. | |
443 | .... Using speech recognition or synthesis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein vocal language is artificially understood
or generated.
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444 | .... Having particular mounting of guidance device to vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Subject matter wherein detail of a structure attaching a vehicle guidance device thereto is provided. | |
445 | ... Having location correction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein an initial position determination is made more accurate. | |
446 | .... By map matching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter wherein an initial position determination is adjusted to coincide with a previously stored geographic region representation. | |
447 | ..... Of multiple locations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Subject matter wherein map matching is performed at plural positions along a path. | |
448 | ..... Using terrain recognition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Subject matter wherein map matching includes comparing currently observed ground characteristics with previously stored ground characteristics of the same area. | |
449 | .... Correcting for terrestrial magnetic field |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter wherein the correction negates the influence of the attraction/repulsion force of the earth on position determination. | |
450 | ... Updating existing user map database: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein an organized collection of personal geographic data is made current. | |
451 | .... Data sent to user from remote location: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein update data is transmitted to a user from a distant position. | |
452 | ..... Data sent in increments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 451. Subject matter wherein remote data is sent out in consecutive segments. | |
453 | ..... Per user request: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 451. Subject matter wherein the remote data is sent out in response to a person specifically asking for such data. | |
454 | ... Having particular presentation of location along with data from map database: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein details of current location in addition to geographic region representation database data are presented to a user. | |
455 | .... Having variable map scale: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Subject matter which permits adjustment of the graphical representation of a particular geographic region to an appropriate level of detail. | |
456 | .... Inhibiting presentation change: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Subject matter wherein modification of the data presentation is prevented. | |
457 | .... Conditionally changed presentation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Subject matter wherein the display is modified based on a particular state of a user or vehicle. | |
458 | .... Bird’s eye view: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Subject matter wherein the presentation represents that of an observer elevated above the ground. | |
459 | .... Field within field: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Subject matter wherein a relatively small presentation is embedded within a larger presentation. | |
460 | .... Vehicle having fixed position within the presentation along with navigational map moving relative thereto: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Subject matter wherein a symbolic vehicle representation is shown in an unchanging position in the presentation while a navigational geographic region representation is moved appropriately past it. | |
461 | ... Including map data storage or retrieval: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein transfer of data to or from a geographic
region representation database is specified.
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462 | .... Selecting from plural storage devices to obtain map data: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Subject matter wherein one of multiple geographic region representation data storage devices is chosen to supply map data. | |
463 | .... Using hard drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Subject matter wherein data is transferred to or from a
device having a permanently mounted inflexible magnetic disk.
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464 | .... Using cassette tape: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Subject matter wherein data is transferred to or from a
device which includes a long narrow flexible spooled strip having
a magnetic coating.
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465 | .. Determination of estimated time of arrival (ETA): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein location determining is utilized to find approximate the hours, minutes, seconds of reaching a destination point. | |
466 | .. Determination of along-track or cross-track deviation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein the data processing system or calculating computer functions to determine the off track of a present position from a desired position in a direction parallel to or perpendicular to a course. | |
467 | .. Including way point navigation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein a position relative to an intermediate point between an origin and a destination is determined. | |
468 | .. Using satellite positioning system (e.g., Global Positioning System (GPS), etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer receives positional
data via communication with artificial Earth orbiting device dedicated to
a world wide navigational tracking
system.
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469 | ... Having accuracy improvement of position or location: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Subject matter wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer utilizes a
secondary or supplemental method or structure to more exactly indicate
locale.
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470 | .... Having multiple antennas or receivers (e.g., differential GPS, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter having a plurality of devices to collect information from satellites associated with a world wide navigational system. | |
471 | ..... Including plural widely separated fixed GPS stations (e.g., Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter wherein multiple unmoving GPS stations distributed over a wide area are utilized. | |
472 | .... Having a self-contained position computing mechanism (e.g., dead-reckoning, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter having a secondary system for independently
calculating or indicating location for the substitution, modification, or
verification of the satellite position data such as determination
without the aid of celestial observation of the vehicle positions
from the record of the course, distance made, and
known drift.
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473 | .... Correcting multiple diverse errors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter wherein plural mistakes of differing type which produce positional or location inaccuracy are compensated. | |
474 | .... Anti-jamming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter wherein compensation for an intentionally
generated interference signal is provided.
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475 | .... Dilution of precision compensating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter wherein accuracy is improved by taking into account geometric configuration of positioning satellites. | |
476 | .... Isolating data from error producing satellite: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter wherein information derived from a satellite determined to be defective is blocked from subsequent processing. | |
477 | .... Integer ambiguity resolution: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter wherein inaccuracy resulting from an unknown number of whole carrier wavelengths occurring between positioning satellite and positioning receiver is compensated. | |
478 | .... Correcting clock signal error: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter wherein timer imprecision of a positioning satellite or a positioning receiver is compensated. | |
478.5 | .... Multipath distortion reduction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter wherein interference resulting from portions of a transmitted signal being received at differing times at a positional receiver due to intervening physical obstacles is compensated. | |
479 | .... Using filter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter wherein positional or location inaccuracy
is reduced by the use of a device which removes or diminishes an
undesired signal frequency component.
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480 | ..... Kalman: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 479. Subject matter wherein the filtering is provided by a recursive
filter which acts on a series of imprecise or noisy data values
and which can provide an accurate estimate of the state of the respective
linear system.
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481 | .... Using artificial intelligence (e.g., neural network, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Subject matter wherein processing elements which are designed
to mimic human thought processes are utilized.
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482 | ... Plural object location determination (e.g., fleet, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Subject matter wherein the position of multiple objects
is calculated.
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483 | ... Multi-mode (e.g., stand-alone/network assisted, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Subject matter wherein one of plural operating scenarios for a positioning receiver can be selected such as an independent or separate system aided. | |
484 | ... Having communication link to external ground site: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Subject matter wherein a communication path between a positioning
receiver and a remote ground location is utilized.
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485 | .... Location or position determined at external ground site: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 484. Subject matter wherein specific locale of the positioning receiver is calculated at the remote Earth location. | |
486 | ... Having security processing (e.g., password, encryption, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Subject matter wherein positioning data is protected.
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487 | ... User interface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Subject matter wherein an intermediate device is provided
which allows communication between an individual and a positioning
system.
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488 | .... Speech recognition or speech synthesized output: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 487. Subject matter wherein the user interface understands conversational
sounds spoken by the user or artificially generates conversational sounds
providing information to the user.
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489 | ... Using vector processing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Subject matter wherein a data structure representing a magnitude
and direction of a quantity is utilized.
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490 | ... Having power conservation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Subject matter wherein the utilization of a quantity reflecting the magnitude of electrical current multiplied by the magnitude of electrical voltage is minimized | |
491 | ... Portable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Subject matter wherein a positioning receiver is readily
hand-held and transportable by a user.
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492 | .. Using VHF omnidirectional radio range/distance measuring equipment (VOR/DME) (e.g., Tacan, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter providing aircraft positioning wherein a
ground station transmits a station identifier and other data to
allow an aircraft to derive a bearing from the station and where
the aircraft determines distance to the ground station by sending/receiving
a pulse pair thereto.
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493 | .. Using hyperbolic lines of position (e.g., Loran, Decca, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter using multiple hyperbola shaped curves to
find position wherein each point on a given curve has the same constant time
difference between the receipt of signals from two separate transmitters.
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494 | .. Using non-inertial dead-reckoning apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein position is determined from a last
known position along with subsequent displacement without using
an inertial detecting device.
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495 | ... Having accuracy improvement of position or location: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 494. Subject matter wherein the electrical data
processing system or calculating computer utilizes a
secondary or supplemental method or structure to more exactly indicate
locale.
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496 | .... Correction for ellipticity of earth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 495. Subject matter wherein an adjustment is made for the fact that the earth is not perfectly spherical (i.e., the polar circumference is smaller than the equatorial circumference). | |
497 | .... Wind speed correction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 495. Subject matter wherein an adjustment is made for the impact of the velocity of wind on positional determination. | |
498 | ... Wheel sensor provides distance or heading information: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 494. Subject matter wherein a detector associated with a vehicle wheel provides data indicative of vehicle distance or direction. | |
499 | ... Including integrator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 494. Subject matter wherein a device providing a mathematical
the operation of finding a function whose differential is known
function is utilized.
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500 | .. Using inertial sensing (e.g., Inertial Navigation System (INS), etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein a navigation
system utilizes a detector directly responsive to acceleration.
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501 | ... Having correction by non-inertial sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter wherein correction is provided by a detector of other than an inertial property. | |
502 | ... Using four or more accelerometers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter wherein more than three acceleration sensors are utilized. | |
503 | ... Including Doppler effect in inertial sensing signal processing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter wherein the observed frequency shift of an electromagnetic wave due to relative motion between two objects is used. | |
504 | ... Including gravitational effect in inertial sensing signal processing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter wherein the attraction between objects based on their mass is used. | |
505 | ... Having error correction of inputs to or outputs from an inertial sensing device: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter wherein an inaccurate input to or output from an acceleration detecting device is compensated. | |
506 | .... Plural diverse signals: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Subject matter wherein multiple different pulse or digital communication types are compensated. | |
507 | .... Velocity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Subject matter wherein a signal representative of speed is compensated. | |
508 | .... Azimuth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Subject matter wherein correction is made to a signal representing the angle measured clockwise from true north to a point on the horizon directly beneath an elevated object. | |
509 | .... By filtering: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Subject matter wherein an undesired signal frequency component
is removed or diminished.
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510 | ..... Kalman: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 509. Subject matter wherein the filtering is provided by a recursive
filter which acts on a series of imprecise or noisy data values
and which can provide an accurate estimate of the state of the respective
linear system.
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511 | ... Including matrix processing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter wherein data represented by an m x n element mathematical structure is manipulated. | |
512 | ... Including vector processing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter wherein a data structure representing a magnitude
and direction of a quantity is utilized.
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513 | .. Using star tracker: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter further comprising a mechanism to determine
the position of the stars.
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514 | .. Including radar or optical ground scanner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter further comprising a mechanism to scan the
ground by radar or by light.
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515 | .. Emergency use: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein the position determining is used in a crisis situation requiring an immediate response. | |
516 | .. Location dependent distribution of information to a user: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein data is automatically sent to a person upon reaching the vicinity of a geographic location. | |
517 | .. Transmission of location information to remote site: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein determined location information is
conveyed to a point distant from a user.
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518 | .. Error correction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein a modification is made to a determined location to enhance its accuracy. | |
519 | .. Object tracking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein the location of an object is continuously determined. | |
520 | .. Conversion of location coordinates: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein numbers representing a location in one geometric system are translated into an equivalent representation in a differing geometric system. | |
521 | .. Including history log: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein a record of location data is maintained. | |
522 | .. Using computer network (e.g., Internet, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein location determination utilizes a
system of plural interconnected data processing units.
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523 | .. Using imaging device: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein location determining utilizes a device which is optically responsive and which produces a representation of a view. | |
524 | .. Using neural network: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein the location determining utilizes
elements having weighted outputs which are subsequently summed and
which mimic the interconnection of biological neurons.
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525 | .. Using magnetometer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter location determining uses a detector of a
attraction/repulsion force.
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526 | .. Portable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein a location determining device is
readily held and movable between locations by a user.
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527 | . Determination of travel data based on distance measured from a starting point: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer functions to compute, establish, or indicate travel information associated with a distance measured from an initial position. | |
528 | . Aircraft preflight route search: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein a predetermined flight path is established for an aeronautical vehicle prior to take-off. | |
529 | . Great circle route search: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein a course is determined along the shortest line between two points on the surface of a sphere. | |
530 | . Including compensated direction finder (e.g., for compass deviation, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter including adjustment for an abnormal condition
at a bearing finding device.
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531 | . Space orbit or path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein the course, path, or position
is outside the atmosphere of a planet.
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532 | . Employing map database system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein a navigation system utilizes
a geographic region representation information processing data system.
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533 | .. Including route searching or determining: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 532. Subject matter wherein the map database system is further
capable of processing stored electrical data corresponding to locations within
a given geographical area to determine a path of travel between
a point of origin and a destination point.
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534 | . Having error or fault correction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter providing enhanced navigational accuracy. | |
535 | .. Using filter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 534. Subject matter wherein unwanted frequency components of
a signal are eliminated or reduced.
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536 | ... Kalman: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 535. Subject matter wherein the filtering is provided by a recursive
filter which acts on a series of imprecise or noisy data values
and which can provide an accurate estimate of the state of the respective
linear system.
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537 | . Using computer network (e.g., Internet, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein a system of plural interconnected
data processing units is utilized.
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538 | . Having user interface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter including a device which permits interaction
between an individual and a navigation system.
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539 | .. Speech recognition or synthesis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 538. Subject matter wherein the user interface understands conversational
sounds spoken by a user or artificially generates conversational sounds
providing information to a user.
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540 | . Having particular data storage or retrieval: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein specific manipulation of information
to or from a holding device is utilized.
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541 | . Portable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein a navigation device
is readily held and movable between locations by a user.
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300 | RELATIVE LOCATION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the data processing system or calculating computer functions to determine the location of one object with respect to a secondary object or point. | |
301 | . Collision avoidance: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Relative location wherein the data processing system or calculating computer functions to determine the relative movement between points for collision avoidance. | |
302 | . Course to intercept: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Relative location wherein the data processing system or calculating computer functions to determine an indication or control action to bring the two points together. | |
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This subclass has no definition. | |
This subclass has no definition. | |
FOR 100 | . Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication (701/29): |
This foreign art collection is indented under the class definition. Foreign art collection for vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to evaluate, monitor, or indicate the performance, operating condition, or servicing need of a vehicle. | |
FOR 101 | .. Indication of maintenance interval (701/30): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 100. Foreign art collection for vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer determines and communicates to an interested party, a need for vehicle servicing based on a constraint parameter (e.g., time, operating condition or vehicle millage). | |
FOR 102 | .. Self-test (701/31): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 100. Foreign art collection for vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer functions to check the diagnostic equipment or elements within said system, absent any external device. | |
FOR 103 | .. Vehicle or device ID (701/32): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 100. Foreign art collection for vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer generates a signal identifying the vehicle (i.e., make, model, year of manufacture, etc.) or vehicular component to be diagnosed. | |
FOR 104 | .. Plural processors or external processor (701/33): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 100. Foreign art collection for vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication wherein the diagnosis or indication process is facilitated by multiple processors or a remote processor. | |
FOR 105 | .. Detection of faulty sensor (701/34): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 100. Foreign art collection for vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer functions to identify a malfunction of a vehicle sensor. | |
FOR 106 | .. With data recording device (701/35): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 100. Foreign art collection in which the sensed vehicular condition parameter or diagnostic result is stored in a recording medium. | |
FOR 107 | NAVIGATION (701/200): |
This foreign art collection is indented under the class definition. Foreign art collection wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer functions to determine a course, position, or distance traveled. (1) Note. In Class 116, Signals and Indicators, Digest 43, there exists an unofficial collection of art relating to navigation devices. | |
FOR 108 | . Determination of travel data based on the start point and destination point (701/201): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 107. Foreign art collection for navigation system wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer functions to compute, establish, or indicate travel information associated with the distance measured from a present position to a terminating position. | |
FOR 109 | .. Route pre-planning (701/202): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 108. Foreign art collection for determination of travel data further comprising a static means to determine a travel course prior to the departure of the vehicle. | |
FOR 110 | .. Great circle route (701/203): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 108. Foreign art collection for determination of travel data wherein the course lies along the shortest line between two points on the surface of a sphere. | |
FOR 111 | . Determination of E.T.A. (701/204): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 107. Foreign art collection for navigation system wherein the data processing system or calculating computer functions to determine the time of arrival at a destination. | |
FOR 112 | . Determination of a long-track or cross-track deviations (701/205): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 107. Foreign art collection for navigation system wherein the data processing system or calculating computer functions to determine the deviation of a present position from a desired position in a direction parallel to or perpendicular to the course. | |
FOR 113 | . Employing way point navigation (701/206): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 107. Foreign art collection for navigation system wherein the data processing system or calculating computer functions to determine the position relative to an intermediate point between origin and destination. | |
FOR 114 | . Employing position determining equipment (701/207): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 107. Foreign art collection for navigation system wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer functions to compute, establish, or indicate the location of a vehicle based on the information provided by the position determining device. | |
FOR 115 | .. For use in a map data base system (701/208): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 114. Foreign art collection for positioning determining equipment wherein the vehicle position information is utilized in conjunction with a map information processing data system. | |
FOR 116 | ... route searching or determining device (701/209): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 115. Foreign art collection for map data base system further capable of processing stored electrical data corresponding to locations within a given geographical area to determine a path of travel between a point of origin and a destination point. | |
FOR 117 | .... Route correction, modification, or verification (701/210): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 116. Foreign art collection for searching system wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer is designed to either (a) alter the path of travel, (b) determine a supplemental path of travel, (c) provide instructions to resume to the original path of travel, or (d) validate vehicle position or course. | |
FOR 118 | ... Having audio or visual route guidance (701/211): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 115. Foreign art collection for map data base system further comprising audio or visual information providing directional instructions to follow a chosen path. | |
FOR 119 | ... Having variable map scale (701/212): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 115. Foreign art collection for map data base system further capable of being responsive to a predetermined condition to adjust either (a) the graphical representation of a particular geographic region to an appropriate level of detail or (b) the graphical representation of the vehicle to a specified orientation. | |
FOR 120 | .. Using Global Positioning System (GPS) (701/213): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 114. Foreign art collection for position determining equipment wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer receives positional data via communication with satellites dedicated to a world wide navigational tracking system. | |
FOR 121 | ... Means to improve accuracy of position or location (701/214): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 120. Foreign art collection for global positioning system wherein the electrical data processing system or calculating computer utilizes a secondary or supplemental means to more exactly indicate a vehicle’s locale. | |
FOR 122 | .... Having multiple GPS antennas or receivers (e.g., differential GPS) (701/215): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 121. Foreign art collection for method of correcting position data having a plurality of devices to collect information from satellites associated with a world wide navigational system. | |
FOR 123 | .... Having a self-contained position computing means (e.g., dead reckoning) (701/216): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 121. Foreign art collection for method of correcting position data having a secondary system for independently calculating or indicating vehicle location for the substitution, modification, or verification of the GPS position data. | |
FOR 124 | .. Using dead-reckoning apparatus (701/217): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 114. Foreign art collection for navigation system wherein position is determined from course and distance made from the last known position and known or estimated drift. | |
FOR 125 | .. With R-O (D.M.E. and path) or Tacan equipment (701/218): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 114. Foreign art collection for navigation system having either Tacan or distance and bearing measuring equipment. | |
FOR 126 | .. With Loran or Shoran or Decca equipment (701/219): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 114. Foreign art collection for navigation system wherein a position is determined from hyperbolic lines of position. | |
FOR 127 | .. With inertial sensor (701/220): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 114. Foreign art collection for navigation system having a means to sense a force caused by acceleration. | |
FOR 128 | ... With correction by noninertial sensor (701/221): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 127. Foreign art collection for inertial sensor having a means for correction by sensing a noninertial property. | |
FOR 129 | .. With star tracker (701/222): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 114. Foreign art collection for navigation system further comprising a means to determine the position of the stars. | |
FOR 130 | .. With radar or optical ground scanner (223): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 114. Foreign art collection for navigation system further comprising a means to scan the ground by radar or optically. | |
FOR 131 | . With indicated course correction (compass deviation) (701/ 224): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 107. Foreign art collection for navigation system further comprising a means of notification for modified or corrected course. | |
FOR 132 | . Determining range without range measurement (701/225): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 107. Foreign art collection for navigation system wherein the data processing system or calculating computer functions to determine a travel distance indirectly. | |
FOR 133 | . Space orbits or paths (701/226): |
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR 107. Foreign art collection for navigation system wherein the course, path, or position is outside the atmosphere of a planet. | |