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LG, Samsung, Qualcomm Rush for GPS Patent

Wednesday, 05 October 2005

http://www.telecomskorea.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=2793&Itemid=2

With growing outdoor activities encouraged by the advent of ubiquitous era and penetration of mobile communications, mobile handset makers and technology developers form home and abroad are increasingly applying for GPS-related patent.



After temporary fall from 40 in 2000 to 37 in 2002, the number of GPS-related patent filed in Korea soared to 79 in 2004.



LG accounts for 17% of the accumulated number of GPS-related patents filed for the last five years, Samsung 11% and Hyundai Motor Company 7%. Among foreign companies, Qualcomm applied for 13% of overall patents filed in Korea, Fujitsu 7% and Siemens and Lockheed ranked third and fourth.



GPS technology is used for LBS in cell phones, GIS, chase of moving objects and telematics. The volume of telematics market, the biggest portion of overall GPS market, surged from $ 1 billion in 2001 to $ 5 billion in 2004 and the figure is expected to reach $ 9 billion in 2006. .



By TelecomsKorea.com