SYSTEM FOR LOCATING A SOURCE OF BURSTY TRANSMISSIONS

摘要

A system for determining the location of a mobile transmitter is disclosed. The mobile transmitter receives a message signal and responds to the message signal by transmitting a responsive signal, wherein the responsive signal is indicative of the identity of the mobile transmitter. One preferred embodiment comprises at least three antenna site systems (10), a central site system (12), a database processor for use in connection with various applications, and a map system (16). The system may be employed to locate cellular telephones and/or like devices emitting bursty transmissions, e.g., over messaging or control channels.