Dead reckoning navigational system using accelerometer to measure foot impacts

摘要

A microcomputer-assisted position finding system that integrates GPS data, dead reckoning sensors, and digital maps into a low-cost, self-contained navigation instrument is disclosed. A built-in radio frequency transponder allows individual positions to be monitored by a central coordinating facility. Unique dead reckoning sensors and features are disclosed for ground speed/distance measurement and computer-aided position fixes.