Patents Represented by Attorney Samuel M. Korte
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Portable navigational device with a remote control, an internal memory, and internal heating element
Patent number: 7667641Abstract: A navigation system (10) comprising a portable navigational device (12) and a remote control for remotely controlling the navigational device (12) is provided in a first preferred embodiment. The navigational device (12) is sized and configured to mount on a dashboard or in an overhead console of a vehicle. A second preferred embodiment provides a navigational device (212) substantially similar to the navigational device (12) of the first preferred embodiment and further including an internal hard drive (84) and a heating element (86) associated with the hard drive (84) and operable to warm the hard drive (84) for facilitating operating performance of the hard drive (84) in cold temperatures. A third preferred embodiment provides a navigation system (310) including a navigational device (312) substantially similar to the navigational device (212) of the second preferred embodiment and a remote control (314) substantially similar to the remote control (14) of the first preferred embodiment.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Brian N. Poindexter, Scott J. Brunk, Seth A. Forshee -
Patent number: 7662064Abstract: A personal training device (10) adapted to assist a user in reaching performance goals, navigating, and accumulating performance statistics. In a preferred embodiment, the device broadly comprises a housing (10); an attachment mechanism (30); a GPS component (40); a user interface (50), including an input portion (52) and an output portion (54); a processor (60), including a timer (62) and a memory element (64); a data interface (70), including an input portion (72) and an output portion (74); an audio component (80); and a power supply (90). The device (10) is adapted to store goal information, monitor performance using GPS-derived data, and communicate performance information.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Garmin LtdInventors: Wai C. Lee, Tracy L. Oliver, Ryan T. Moore, Claudette D. Fisher, David J. Downey, John H. Lovitt, Scott J. Brunk
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Patent number: 7650230Abstract: A navigation assembly (177k) for mounting a conventional, portable navigational device (10k) in a vehicle not originally equipped with navigational capabilities is provided. The navigation assembly (177k) comprises the navigational device (10k) and a mounting assembly (194k). Trim (196k) covering a support pillar (98k) of the vehicle and installed during manufacture of the vehicle is replaced with substantially similar trim (196k) having the mounting assembly (194k) mounted thereto or integrally formed therewith. The mounting assembly (194k) comprises a base (198k), a docking station (200k), and a retractable face plate (202k). The base (198k) of the mounting assembly (194k) is secured to the trim (196k) and includes a cut-out (204k) in which the docking station (200k) may be mounted. The docking station (200k) also includes a cut-out (208k) sized and configured to receive the navigational device (10k).Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David J. Laverick, Brian G. Schoenfish
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Patent number: 7626515Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for integrated control, access, and customizable presentation of navigation related, flight information data on a multifunction display (MFD) within a cockpit. The MFD includes a bezel having controls located thereon which are adapted for controlling display formats, communication devices, navigational devices, and equipment sensors. A display is located adjacent to the bezel. The display is adapted to include at least one display region having navigation related data. At least one of the controls is operable to variably select a display format for the at least one display region.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Dale R. Langner, Philip I. Straub
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Patent number: 7623962Abstract: A navigation device with improved detour routing is disclosed. The navigation device is generally operable to calculate a first route to a destination utilizing a current location of the navigation device, receive a detour request from a user provided by the user functioning a single detour input once, and calculate a second detour route to the destination in response to the detour request. Such a configuration enables the user to easily and safely request additional route calculations to provide a detour around undesirable travel conditions without requiring extensive user input.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Scott T. Moore, Ryan T. Moore, Thomas I. Loschen
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Patent number: 7623958Abstract: A navigation assembly (177i) comprising a carrying case (178i), a cradle (179i), a navigational device (10i), and a speaker (57i) is provided. The carrying case (178i) is sized and configured to fit within a tray (14i) of a vehicle, wherein the tray (14i) was formed during manufacture of the vehicle and designed to hold miscellaneous articles. The cradle (179i) is pivotably mounted within the case (178i) and is sized and configured to receive the navigational device (10i). The cradle (179i) and navigational device (10i) are operable to pivot from a flat, nested position within the case (178i) upwards to a viewing position approximately perpendicular to the flat, nested position. A navigation assembly (177j) comprising a cradle (179j), a navigational device (10j), and a lid (184j) is also provided. The cradle (179j) is pivotably mounted within a tray (14j) of a vehicle, where the tray (14j) was formed during manufacture of the vehicle and designed to hold miscellaneous articles.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2003Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David J. Laverick, Brian G. Schoenfish
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Patent number: 7613566Abstract: A navigation device with improved zoom functions is disclosed. The navigation device is generally operable to display a map with varying magnifications and perspectives to enable a user to increase or decrease magnification and perspective without creating a substantial and immediate change in perspective. Such a configuration reduces user confusion due to the elimination of substantial changes in perspective during magnification and demagnification.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventor: Kenneth A. Bolton
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Patent number: 7610148Abstract: Methods and Systems are provided for interfacing to navigation operations. An application programming interface (API) library is provided having navigation modules, guidance modules, routing modules, and mapping modules. The API is accessible to customized modules operating on a portable electronic device. The customized modules are operable to selectively access and process a number of the modules using the API library while the customized modules are processing on the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Walters, Cliff A. Pemble
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Patent number: 7609172Abstract: A device and method for filtering traffic information. In one embodiment, the device comprises a traffic component, a computing device coupled with the traffic component, and a display coupled with the computing device. The traffic component is operable to receive traffic data corresponding to a plurality of traffic events. The computing device is operable to filter the received traffic data based on the severity of the traffic events to form filtered traffic data and the display is operable to present an indication of the filtered data.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Timothy C. Rozum, Scott J. Brunk
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Patent number: 7602302Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a tracking apparatus (100) and method that are operable to efficiently track an animal. The tracking apparatus (100) is operable to be worn by an animal, determine its current geographic location, and transmit information relating to its current geographic location to an external device such as a portable navigation unit (200). The navigation unit (200) is operable to display a representation of the geographic location of the tracking apparatus (100) for consideration by a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Bronson D. Hokuf, Henry J. Straub, James R. Kummer
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Patent number: 7601098Abstract: A personal training device (10) adapted to assist a user in reaching performance goals, navigating, and accumulating performance statistics. In a preferred embodiment, the device broadly comprises a housing (10); an attachment mechanism (30); a GPS component (40); a user interface (50), including an input portion (52) and an output portion (54); a processor (60), including a timer (62) and a memory element (64); a data interface (70), including an input portion (72) and an output portion (74); an audio component (80); and a power supply (90). The device (10) is adapted to store goal information, monitor performance using GPS-derived data, and communicate performance information.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Wai C. Lee, Tracy L. Olivier, Ryan T. Moore, Claudette D. Fisher, David J. Downey, John H. Lovitt, Scott J. Brunk
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Patent number: 7576686Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a method is provided for calibrating an aircraft surveillance system for a protected aircraft. The system has a phased antenna array comprising antenna elements. The method comprises transmitting a first signal from a first antenna element in the array, and receiving the first signal at a third antenna element. The first signal may represent an interrogation signal transmitted in connection with a surveillance transmit sequence to locate potential intruding aircraft into a range of the protected aircraft. The method further includes transmitting a second signal from a second antenna element and receiving the second signal at the third antenna element. The method also includes calculating calibration information for the antenna array based on the first and second signals received at the third antenna element. During each transmit operation only a single antenna element transmits at one point in time.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Edward W. Needham, John C. Blessing
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Patent number: 7566290Abstract: A personal training device (10) adapted to assist a user in reaching performance goals, navigating, and accumulating performance statistics. In a preferred embodiment, the device broadly comprises a housing (10); an attachment mechanism (30); a GPS component (40); a user interface (50), including an input portion (52) and an output portion (54); a processor (60), including a timer (62) and a memory element (64); a data interface (70), including an input portion (72) and an output portion (74); an audio component (80); and a power supply (90). The device (10) is adapted to store goal information, monitor performance using GPS-derived data, and communicate performance information.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Wai C. Lee, Tracy L. Olivier, Ryan T. Moore, Claudette D. Fisher, David J. Downey, John H. Lovitt, Scott J. Brunk
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Patent number: 7559127Abstract: A shoe clip (100) includes two members (10, 12) that attach together in positions above and beneath shoe laces (20), to grip the shoe laces (20) between them and position the clip (100) on the shoe (22). A first member (10) is shaped and sized to slide under one or more laces (10) of the shoe, without requiring unlacing thereof. A second member (12) rotatably attaches at one end to the first member and, after insertion of the first member (10) beneath the laces (10), rotates to overlie the first member (10). The members then fasten to one another at their free ends (15, 17), such that the members grip the laces (20) between them. The second member supports or is integral with a component that is to be attached to the shoe.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: James Rooney, Kipling Fyfe, Ken Fyte, Wade Bortz
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Patent number: 7558975Abstract: A method and apparatus for remotely controlling a power state of devices comprises interconnecting, with an Ethernet cable, a first multi-function display (MFD) and at least one device for communicating with the first MFD. The first MFD comprises a switch for changing a power state. A power source provides power for the first MFD and the at least one device. The first MFD remotely controls the power state of the at least one device through a control signal output to the Ethernet cable. The at least one device receives the control signal and changes the power state of the at least one device in response to the control signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventor: Craig L. Mehan
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Patent number: 7543241Abstract: A navigational device (10) having a display screen (14) that simultaneously displays two different sets of information and that permits an operator to selectively and smoothly adjust the portion of the display screen (14) that is devoted to each of the sets of information.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Garmin CorporationInventor: Scott Brunk
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Patent number: D595598Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Warren R. Stevens, Gregory W. Johnson, Juhee Lee
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Patent number: D596510Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Todd P. Register, Peter J. Henne, Thomas A. Bondurant
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Patent number: D596513Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David F. Lammers-Meis, Peter J. Henne, Robert M. Kalis, Paul E. Skelton
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Patent number: D608669Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Warren R. Stevens, Gregory W. Johnson, Juhee Lee, Joshua C. Reeson