Abstract: A method of and apparatus for generating an alternate route for a system to travel to a predetermined destination are described. The method comprises determining a velocity of a system traveling along a primary route; and generating an alternate route to the primary route if the system velocity is below a predetermined motion threshold. A navigation system for generating an alternate route to a destination includes a motion sensor for detecting the navigation system velocity along a primary route and a controller coupled with the motion sensor. The controller receives a motion signal indicating navigation system motion and generates an alternate route to the primary route responsive to the motion signal indicating navigation system motion different from a predetermined motion threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting apparatus for electronic device which is conformable to a surface contour of a support surface. The invention is directed to a mounting apparatus having a base with a deformable gel including weights and a support structure.

Abstract: Working with the grid mapping utility of the present invention is an easy way to log GPS positions and GIS data at waypoints arranged in an evenly spaced grid. This allows a field user to gather measurements made by field sensors such as depth sounders, chemical detectors and magnetometers. The field user can then create contour maps with the necessary density of data while avoiding any gaps that might force the field user to return to the field.

Abstract: A method of and computer system for assisting GPS position determination is described. Ephemeris and updated almanac information for a GPS satellite is received over a datalink. Based on the received updated almanac information and GPS parity algorithms, data bits of the GPS signal are reconstructed. Based on the current time, the reconstructed data bits are synchronized with the time of reception of a GPS signal from a satellite currently in view. The reconstructed data bits are subtracted from the received GPS signal at the synchronized time. A coherent integration of the received GPS signal over the time period corresponding to the reconstructed data bits is performed to obtain a GPS pseudo-range measurement. The GPS receiver position is determined using the generated, synchronized pseudo-range measurement and the ephemeris information received over the datalink.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for reducing interference in a positioning system. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the receiver in a conventional positioning system is configured to communicate with a terrestrial broadcast station. The terrestrial broadcast station transmits assistance signals to the receiver and may be another receiver. The assistance signals enable the receiver to locate very weak signals being transmitted from the satellites in the positioning system. In one embodiment, the assistance signals include Doppler frequencies for the satellites. In another embodiment, the assistance signals include Ephemeris data. In another embodiment, the assistance signals include almanac data. In other embodiments of the present invention, the assistance signal includes navigation bits demodulated from the carrier phase inversion signal of the satellite, time synchronization signals, and pseudo range differential corrections.