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To: pheilman_ who wrote (145394)	10/2/2006 5:22:59 PM
From: manalagi	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Remember that joint project between Ford and Q regarding GPS type system was abandoned several years ago? Ford was trying to compete with GM's OnStar system. I don't have any more info regarding this. I wonder what system does Garmin uses for its navigation products.

To: pheilman_ who wrote (145394)	10/2/2006 6:05:54 PM
From: GPS Info	Respond to of 152472

Pheilman_ Yes, both Global Locate and SiRF have GPS receivers that have tens of thousands of correlators. These paralleled correlators allow the receivers to pick up signals that traditional receivers could not; for example, under a thick canopy of trees, deep between tall buildings, or in parking garages. This is one part of the picture. These two are legitimately creating GPS systems to be used indoors, and I would image that they have some useful IP. Narrowly, A-GPS is meant for mobile phones that can accept satellite data and search windows to help the correlators narrow their search areas. This is what Qualcomm got from SnapTrack – as far as I can tell. Without a server’s assistance, the “A-GPS” receiver from Global Locate or SiRF would likely not find the satellites’ signal when they are powered up indoors from a “cold” start. This is a major feature of the A-GPS server. I’ll explain this, if needed. If either of these companies want to place their chips into a mobile phone and accept the A-GPS from a server, they would need to license Qualcomm’s patents. This is my understanding - and the basis of all my earlier comments. If their chips go into a CDMA phone, maybe the OEM would pickup the tab… The context for my remarks related to Trimble Navigation. If anyone finds lots of correlators in their chips, I would like to know. Best Both Verizon and Sprint have mapping applications and turn-by-turn applications. I think those in the CDMA world are happy campers with respect to A-GPS.