Patent ID: 7483705
Filing Date: 2009-01-27
Classification: G01S

Abstract:
1. A method for deploying at least one fixed reference device in a wireless network, the method comprising: specifying a geographic location for deployment of the at least one fixed reference device by defining at least one location within a geographic information system (GIS) image for placement of a representation image of the at least one fixed reference device, wherein the GIS image comprises a plurality of pixels each having an absolute geographic location value associated therewith, such that the geographic location information pertaining to the at least one fixed reference device is defined with respect to at least one said absolute geographic location value associated with at least one pixel that is proximate to the representation image of the at least one fixed reference device within the GIS image; deploying the at least one fixed reference device to the specified geographic location; and providing the geographic location information pertaining to the at least one deployed fixed reference device to the at least one deployed fixed reference device.