Patents by Inventor John Palomo

John Palomo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6405126
    Abstract: A system and method for finding an intended destination using an in-vehicle navigation system. Intended destinations are received and are coupled to an in-vehicle navigation system using various methods. In one embodiment, the intended destinations are stored on a magnetic strip that is disposed on the back of a plastic card. The plastic card is inserted into the in-vehicle navigation system where the data on the magnetic strip is read. Alternatively, a transmitter/receiver system is used to transmit the intended destinations to the in-vehicle navigation system. Once the intended destinations are coupled to the in-vehicle navigation system, the user is able to find an intended destination by selecting the desired intended destination from a list displayed by the in-vehicle navigation system. The in-vehicle navigation system then determines the current location of the vehicle and indicates how to find the intended destination using a moving map display and/or verbal instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: John Palomo, James M. Janky