U.S. GPS technology market research: opened GPS technology patents and the veil

Manufacturers used to decrypt and copy the design of the technology or process is not always a tricky thing. Figure 3 shows a more detailed dismantling of the device map.

Figure 3: Nokia GPS device subdivision map.

In addition to the Nokia GPS device outside, TAEUS has also studied several other similar devices. This figure shows the Nokia GPS device out of a few years ago, the current use of technology is much less integrated circuits, the product volume is also much smaller. Even so, the technology can be used for equipment inspection, to determine whether they have a legitimate license.

Figure 4 shows the Nokia GPS device's basic material list (BOM), which shows the GPS device for the manufacture of a number of manufacturers involved. Without a careful physical examination, this information alone can understand the intellectual property rights infringement.

Figure 4: Nokia GPS equipment, basic materials list.

GPS Technology

In TAEUS 18-year history, we have the opportunity to study a variety of GPS products. Our understanding of the industry, so that we can uniquely perspicacious use of these products are patented technologies. We have been using this knowledge to determine the key business areas GPS patent holders, and identify those who seek to expand market share in system-level GPS manufacturers, it may be helpful and interesting for its patented technology.

Let us first study the GPS technology. Using our proprietary software, GPS technology is analyzed. To grasp a decade ago, GPS industry related activities early, using key words "global positioning system" or "GPS" or "navigation" to create the following chart.

In general, when said global GPS market, people will think of Garmin, TomTom, Nokia, Magellan, Trimble, SiRF (has merged with the CSR) and other companies. Figure 5 is the G