SG181197A1

SG181197A1 - Global positioning system (gps) feet

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Publication number: SG181197A1
Application number: SG2010088540A
Authority: SG
Inventors: Ng Bernette
Original assignee: Ng Bernette
Priority date: 2010-12-01
Filing date: 2010-12-01
Publication date: 2012-06-28

Abstract

Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet AbstractThe inventive step converts any of the feet under a system unit such as a laptop into Global Positioning System (GPS). The feet of a system unit is a key contributing component vital to the support and protection of the System Unit. They feet protects the underneath of the System Unit and support the structure of the System Unit it to function usefully as a fully and wholly functional stand alone complete System Unit.With a Global Positioning System (GPS) feet attached under a laptop and equipped with the necessary streets and tips software, the laptop can find its location by receiving signals from four or more satellites and computing out the distance to each to deduce its own location.The user of the laptop can eliminate the need to carry an additional stand-alone standard global positioning device (GPS) receiver as a separate peripheral accessory on a road trip. The user's laptop with the GPS Feet attached has now become an integrated part of the wholly functional stand alone and complete System Unit. As an integrated part of the laptop, the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (as in any of the feet) travels where the laptop goes: into the car, into the train, and everywhere on the road trip etcCurrently there is no such a product available. Figure 1

Description

Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet

Descriptions

The inventive step converts any of the feet under the System Unit into useful electronic gadget(s) such as peripheral devices of different expanded function and capabilities.

The useful electronic gadget(s) also known as electronic feet device(s) are integral part of the System Unit because of its key contributing component vital to the support and protection of the System Unit.

They feet protects the underneath of the System Unit and support the structure of the

System Unit for it to function usefully as a fully and wholly functional stand alone complete System Unit. A System Unit is any electronic and electrical device and equipment such as a laptop, printers, computer towers, iPad, eBook Reader, Scanners,

Graphic Tablet. A laptop is use to illustrate the use of the invention.

The System Unit becomes a host controller to the electronic feet device when they are interconnected by a data interface such as Wireless Personal Networks (WPANSs) or data and power interface such as Universal Serial Bus (USB). One such host controller is a laptop.

One useful application of the inventive step is to convert any of the feet under the

System Unit into a Global Positioning System (GPS) Foot. The term Global Positioning

System (GPS) Foot and Global Positioning (GPS) Feet can be used interchangeably.

With a Global Positioning System (GPS) feet attached under a laptop and equipped with the necessary streets and tips software, the laptop user can find its location by receiving signals from four or more surrounding satellites and computing out the distance to each to calculate its own location.

The user of the laptop can eliminate the need to carry an additional stand-alone standard global positioning device (GPS) receiver as a separate peripheral accessory on a road trip. The user's laptop with the GPS Feet attached has now become an integrated part of the wholly functional stand alone and complete System Unit. As an integrated part of the laptop, the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet goes where the laptop goes: into the car, into the train, and everywhere on the road trip etc

Being attached underneath the System Unit the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet is always within very close range whether using the wireless Bluetooth interface or

Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable interface; the bi-directional data signal between the global positioning system(( GPS) receiver feet and the host controller always remains strong and connected

Current standard Global Positioning System (GPS) operates independently. It does not form an attached and integrated part of the System Unit to form a functional stand-alone and complete System Unit which needs to be carried separately and apart from the

System Unit risk being removed or stolen by authorized means.

The invention creates the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet by incorporating a

Microcontroller Chip in a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) module with a Global

Positioning System (GPS) Tracking Microcontroller chip or chipset and all the necessary electrical and electronic components encompass inside any one of the feet to create a

Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet.

A preferred but not the only means of wireless data interface between the System Unit and the Global Positional System (GPS) Feet is the Wireless Personal Networks (WPANSs), also known as Bluetooth. Another preferred but not the only means of wire data interface between the System Unit and the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet is through Universal Serial Bus (USB). Other optional cable interface between the

System Unit and the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet is through Firewire.

The preferred hemisphere embodiment of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet is a five piece assembly: a top cap, a Global Positioning System (GPS) Foot printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) housing cover, the Global Positioning System (GPS) Foot printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), the Global Positioning System (GPS) Foot printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) housing, and a protective bottom layer.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet can be created in various shape and size to complement the System Unit form and appearance to fit its shape, size, and weight. An example would be to create longer and wider Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet for larger and wider Laptop. A preferred embodiment, but not the only embodiment, is the shape of a hemisphere.

Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet

Brief Description of the drawings

Fig 1. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet

Fig 2. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable

Fig 3. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet exploded isometric drawing

Fig 4. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet exploded cross sectional drawing

Fig 5. A rectangular Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable

Fig 6. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet rectangular housing front view

Fig 7. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet rectangular housing top view

Fig 8. An eBook Reader using Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet

Fig 9. A Laptop using Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet

Fig10. A Printer using Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet

Claims

1. The inventive step converts any or all of the feet (fig8a, fig9a, fig9b, fig10a, fig10c, fig10e) under the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) into useful electronic gadget(s) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c).

2. The System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) is any electronic and electrical device and equipment such as a Laptop (fig9), Printers (fig10), Computer Towers, Apple iPad (fig8), eBook Reader (fig8), Scanners, Graphic Tablet (fig8).

3. One example of a useful electronic gadget(s) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c) is to convert any of the feet (fig8a, fig9a, fig9b, fig10a, fig10c, fig10e) under the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) into peripheral devices (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c) of different expanded functions and capabilities.

4. The purpose of incorporating the useful electronic gadget(s) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c¢) into peripheral device(s) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, figb, fig10c) of different expanded functions and capabilities is to support the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) that they are attached to.

5. Any of the feet (fig8a, fig9a, fig9b, fig10a, fig10c, fig10e) under the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) can be converted into useful electronic gadget(s) (fig1, fig, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c) peripheral device (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c) of different expanded function and capabilities are known also known as Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e).

6. Each the feet (fig8a, fig9a, fig9b, fig10a, fig10c, fig10e) under the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) can be converted to peripheral device(s) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c) of different inter-complementing expanded functions and capabilities to each other to support the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10).

7. The inter-complementing expanded functions and capabilities is to give a full and complete set of expanded complementing peripheral functions and capabilities to the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) they are attached to.

8. The full and complete set of expanded complementing peripheral functions and capabilities can be a set of two or more inter-complementing Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e).

9. The Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) is an integrated part of the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) that goes together with the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) as a single piece equipment and stays underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) as a permanent fixture.

10. The Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) can be also attached to the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) as a semi-permanent fixture.

11. The Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) is an integral part of the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) because it is a key contributing component with the vital value to protecting the underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) of the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) and to provide the support structure to the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) for the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) to function usefully as a fully and wholly functional stand alone and complete System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10).

12. The Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) protects the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) by its taller (fig1g, fig6f) and bigger (fig1e, fig7c, fig7d) size embodiment and its hardened tough housing.

13.0ne of the Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) function is to operate as a peripheral device (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c) with the expanded function and capability to support the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10).

14. Another function of the Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) is to operate as a vital foot support structure between the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) and the base platform of which the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) is resting on.

15. The Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) protects the underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) of the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) by acting as a protection piece between the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) and the platform it is resting on for support.

16. The System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) becomes a host controller to the Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, figob, fig10e) when they are interconnected by a data interface such as Universal Serial Bus (USB) (fig2e, fig2f, fig3k, fig3m, figbc, fighd, fig10f) or wireless data interface such as Wireless Personal Networks (WPANS).

17.0ne useful application of the inventive step is to convert any of the feet (fig8a, fig9a, fig9b, fig10a, fig10c, fig10e) under the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) into an Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) with the expanded peripheral function and capability of a Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver.

18. The term Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver can be referred to as Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) or GPS Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e).

19. The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) is a generic name to mean: any one foot under the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) that is converted to become a peripheral with the tracking function and capability as a Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver.

20.0ne of the feet (fig8a, fig9a, figb, fig10a, fig10c, fig10e) under the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) now becomes a useful and integral peripheral device (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c) that extends the host controller with the expanded function and capability of a Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver .

21. A preferred but not the only host controller is a Laptop (fig9).

22.Generally, a Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) is a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking unit device that uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine the precise location of a vehicle, person, or an asset to which it is attached, so as to record the position of the asset at regular intervals. The recorded location data can be stored within the tracking unit, or it may be transmitted to a central data base location, or internet-connected computer, using a cellular (GPRS or SMS), radio, or satellite modem embedded in the unit. This allows the asset's location to be displayed against a map backdrop either in real time or when analysing the track later, using Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking software.

23. The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, figob, fig10e) can be configured to function as a Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver is any device that receives Global Positioning System (GPS) signals for the purpose of determining the device's current location on Earth. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver provides latitude and longitude information to determine the device location on earth for use together with Global Positioning System (GPS) software on a laptop (fig9) for use on a road trip.

24. The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) can be configured to become a Global Positioning System (GPS) Data Logger. A data logger is usually utilized for hobby and sports. A GPS logger merely uses its internal memory to log the position of the gadget at regular intervals. It has a memory card slot and internal flash memory. Some Global Positioning System (GPS) logger functions as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) (fig2e, fig2f, fig3k, fig8m, fighc, fighd, fig10f) flash drive for downloading the track log data into your computer.

25. The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) can be configured to become a Global Positioning System (GPS) Data Pusher. A data pusher transmits data from the device to a central database at the exact direction, distance, speed, location at regular intervals. A data pusher can be used for security purposes. The typical data pusher is often used in some companies that employ a mobile workforce such as taxi companies. Once a taxi company puts a Global Positioning System (GPS) pusher in each taxi, it will enable the staff to know if a taxi is doing its route, or is on time or late. You can also activate it by using SMS to function as a fleet control device. Private investigators use this device to track a suspected person to know his or her where about and activities.

26. The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) can be configured to become a Global Positioning System (GPS) Data Puller. Contrasted with data pusher, which transmit their position at regular intervals, data puller stay on at all times. An example of Global Positioning System (GPS) unit using data puller is a computer that is connected to the Internet and GPSD. (GPS) Data puller can contain a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver connected via a cell phone. When an SMS message is sent to the Global Positioning System (GPS) Data puller unit, it will reply with the current location of the unit.

a. A GPSD is a daemon that receives data from a GPS receiver, and provides the data back to multiple applications such as Kismet. It is commonly used on Linux and FreeBSD systems. GPSD provides a TCP/IP service by binding to port 2947. It accepts commands from that socket, and returns results back to it. These commands use a JSON-based syntax and return JSON responses. Concurrent operation is supported. Most GPS receivers are supported, whether Serial Universal Bus (USB) (fig2e, fig2f, fig3k, fig3m, figsc, fig5d, fig10f), or Bluetooth (fig1, fig8a, fig9b). Recent versions of GPSD support AIS receivers as well.

27.The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) fastens itself to the laptop (fig9) by securing itself to the bottom of the host controller, no standard Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver does this

28.As an integral part of the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) , the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) travels with the host controller everywhere to and from office to home and on business travels.

29.Because it is a peripheral device (fig1, fig, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10c) that is attached to the underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) of the laptop (fig9) all the time, the laptop (fig9) user will have no problem remembering to bring the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) along on a road trip.

30. With the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) firmly fastened underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) the laptop (fig9), laptop (fig) user do not have to carry an extra electronic device everywhere in additional to his laptop (fig9).

31.As an integral part of the laptop (fig9), the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) goes where the laptop (fig9) goes: into the car, into the train, and everywhere on a business road trip etc.

32.The laptop (fig9) user enjoys easy and quick access to the Global Positioning System (GPS) information any time by having the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) all the time.

33.Being attached underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10), the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) is always within very close range whether by wireless Bluetooth (fig1, fig8a, fig9b) interface or Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable interface (fig2e, fig2f, fig3k, fig3m, fighe, fighd, fig10f) , the bi-directional data signal between the Global Positioning

System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) and the host controller always remains strong and connected.

34. Laptop (fig9) user that uses the standard Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver and not the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) has to carry the standard Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver separately on a road trip and risk losing the standard Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver to theft and forgetfulness on a road trip.

35. Laptop (fig9) users not using the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) attached underneath (fig8b, figb, fig10b) their laptop (fig9) on a road trip have to deal with the inconveniences of the extra wiring cable and the standard Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver during a road trip.

36. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) module (fig2a, fig3f, figbb) is build by populating a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, fighb) with a Global Positioning System (GPS) Microcontroller Chip or chip set, a flash memory, and all the necessary electrical and electronic components to fully function as an expanded Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver.

37.The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) module (fig2a, fig3f, figbb) is then placed inside anyone of the feet (fig8a, fig9a, fig9b, fig10a, fig10c, fig10e) of a System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10).

38.The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Microcontroller module (fig2a, fig3f, fig5b) inside the feet (fig8a, fig9a, fig9b, fig10a, fig10c, fig10e) of a System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) is then connected to the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) to create a Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, figb, fig10e).

39.A preferred but not the only microcontroller chip to be build inside the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) module (fig2a, fig3f, fighb) is the SIRF3 chipset a. SiRFstar3 (SiRFstarlll) is a range of high sensitivity Global Positioning System (GPS) microcontroller chips manufactured by SiRF Technology. GPS microcontroller chips interpret signals from GPS satellites and determine the position of the Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. A 20-channel receiver, which can process the signals of all visible Global Positioning System (GPS) and WAAS satellites simultaneously. Power consumption of 62 mW during continuous operation. Assisted Global Positioning System (GPS) can reduce TTFF to less than one second. Receiver sensitivity of - 159 dBm while tracking and support SBAS (WAAS, MSAS, EGNOS).

40. Another preferred but not the only microcontroller chip to build inside the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) module (fig2a, fig3f, figbb) is the single chip Cartesio ST2062 a. The Cartesio (STA2062) integrates a powerful 32-bit ARM CPU core with a high-sensitivity 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS) subsystem and a large set of connectivity peripherals, including CAN, USB, UARTSs, and SPI. It also provides on-chip high-speed RAM and real-time clock functionality manufacturer by ST Microelectronics

41. Another preferred but not the only microcontroller chip to build inside the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) module (fig2a, fig3f, figbb) is the Texas Instrument WiLink

7.0 Solution WL1281WL1283.

a. Texas Instruments mobile processor called the WiLink 7.0 packs four different technologies -- Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS, and an FM transmitter and receiver -- onto a single chip. Gearing the chip toward handset markers, mobile Internet devices and personal navigation systems.

42. A preferred but not the only wireless data interface between the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) and the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) is to use the Wireless Personal Networks (WPANSs) also known as Bluetooth (fig1, fig8a, fig9b).

a. Bluetooth is a Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANSs) that interconnect devices within a relatively small area, generally within reach of a person. In this case interconnecting a Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) to the Laptop (fig9) by using the IEEE 802.11 protocol standards.

b. Bluetooth uses a radio technology called frequency-hopping spread spectrum, which chops up the data being sent and transmits chunks of it on up to 79 bands of 1 MHz width in the range 2402-2480 MHz.

c. The 802.11 protocol network standards includes 802.11-1997, 802.11a,

802.11b, 802.11¢g, 802.11-2007, 208.11n d. Applicable for the following Bluetooth v4.0, v3.0+HS, v2.1 +EDR, v2.0+EDR,

vi.2, vi.1,v1.0B, v1.0

43. Another preferred but not the only wired data interface between the host controller and the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, figab, fig10e) is to use a Universal Serial Bus (USB) (fig2e, fig2f, fig3k, fig3m, fig5c, figsd, fig10f).

44. Other optional cable interface between System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) and the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) are Firewire, HDMI, and eSata.

a. Firewire is a Institute of electrical and electronics engineers (IEEE) 1394 interface and is a serial bus interface standard for high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data transfer. FireWire is also available in wireless, fiber optic, and coaxial versions using the isochronous protocols b. External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (eSATA) is an external interface for Serial Advance Technology Attachment (SATA) technologies with its own power connector and power supply. The SATA interface is more streamlined than ATA and provides serial architecture for greater speed than the older parallel technology.

c. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. HDMI supports, on a single cable, any uncompressed TV or PC video format, including standard, enhanced, and high-definition video; up to 8 channels of compressed or uncompressed digital audio; and a Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) connection.

45. The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) draws its electrical power from the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) power source it is attached to via Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable interface connection (fig2e, fig2f, fig3k, fig3m, fig5c, fighd, fig10f).

46. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) using Bluetooth IEEE 802.11 standard configuration will need to draw its electrical power from an electrical Direct Current (DC) battery source located inside the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) housing or from an external source such as an electrical Alternate Current (AC). A Direct Current (DC) electrical battery is a combination of one or more electrochemical cells, used to convert stored chemical energy into electrical energy.

47. The embodiment of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) can be created in various shapes and sizes to complement the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) physical appearance to fit its shape, size, and weight.

48. An example would be to create a longer and wider (fig6, fig7) Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) to fit a larger and wider Laptop (fig9).

49. A preferred Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) housing embodiment, but not the only embodiment, is the shape of a hemisphere (fig1f, fig3u, fig4p).

50. The preferred hemisphere embodiment of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) housing is a five piece assembly:

a. a Top Cap (fig3a, fig4a),

b. a Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, figob, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, figaf, figbb) Housing Cover (fig3c, fig4c),

c. the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, figb, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, fig4f, figSb),

d. the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, figaf, fighb) Housing (fig3n, fig4h),

e. and a Bottom Protective Layer (fig3s, fig4k)

51.The top (fig4b) of the Top Cap (fig3a, figda) attaches to the underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) of the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) and the bottom (fig3b) of the Top Cap (fig3a, fig4a) attaches to the top (fig3e,fig4d) of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, fighb) Housing Cover (fig3c, fig4c).

52.The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, fighb) is placed inside (fig3g, fig4j) the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, figbb) Housing (fig3n, figéh).

53.The Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, figbb) Housing Cover (fig3c, figdc) covers the top of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, fig5b) Housing (fig3n, fig4h).

54. The top (fig3t, figdm) of the Bottom Protective Layer (fig3s, fig4k) is attached to the bottom of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, fighb) housing (fig3n, figdh).

55.Each Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Housing (fig3n, figdh) can house one or more Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) (fig2a, fig3f, fighb) with more than one expanded peripheral functions and capabilities.

56.The Top Cap (fig3a, figda) is attached permanently to the underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) of the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) by using either double sided adhesive, a screw fastener, or a bolt fastener.

57. Another preferred Top Cap attachment to the underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) of the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) is to use a Strong Post-On and Strong Peel-Off adhesive.

58. The Strong Post-on and Strong Peel-Off adhesive does not stick permanently under the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) and can be peeled off easily but still strong enough to stay under (fig8b, fig9c, fig10b) the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) without falling off. The Peel-Off adhesive can Post-On again on the same or another surface underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10).

59.0ne side of the Strong Post-On and Strong Peel-Off adhesive does stays semi- permanently stuck to the underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) of the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) and the other side of the Strong Post-On and Strong Peel-Off adhesive sticks permanently to the top of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, figs, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e).

60. The advantage of using Strong Post-On and Strong Peel-Off adhesive is that it allows for easy and fast swapping between one Electronic Foot Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) of one expanded peripheral function to another Electronic Feet Device(s) (EFD) (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) of a different peripheral expanded function.

61. The attachment between the five assemblies to make the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) can be by the means of using internal and external thread method or tight fit snap join method

62. The inventive step of a larger form factor: taller (fig1g, figéf) and bigger (figie, fig7c, fig7d) shape and size of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) adds various ergonomic advantages.

63. The taller (fig1g, fig6f) and bigger (figle, fig7c, fig7d) shape and size of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) creates a larger air gap that allows sufficient natural air from its surrounding environment to circulate underneath (fig8b, fig9b, fig10b) the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10), reducing heat build-up during operation.

64. With the larger air gap (fig10d), the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) can be easily lifted up and carried about with a better grip by inserting ones fingers comfortably underneath (fig10d) into the larger air gap between the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) and the platform the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e). The larger air gap provides better ease of handling the system unit.

65.An added inventive step to change the coating layer on the bottom surface (figif, fig3u, figdp, figbe) of the Bottom Protective Layer of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) adds further ergonomic advantages.

66. The preferred coating on the bottom surface (fig1f, fig3u, figdp, figée) of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Bottom Protective Layer is a smooth layer of coating to facilitate the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) to slide about easily on a table top or floor for improved handling.

67.An optional coating on the bottom surface (fig1f, fig3u, figdp, figée) of a Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) Bottom

Protective is a high friction layer of coat to prevent the System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) from moving. Useful for System Unit (fig 8, fig9, fig10) that is placed in high and tight shelving that need to stay rigid in its position.

68. The preferred material of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Feet (fig1, fig6, fig7, fig8a, fig9b, fig10e) embodiment is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS plastic. Other type of material includes rubber with ABS and metal combination.