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GPS Patents and Their Effects on Our Future and Rights

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  • Chloe S. Margulis

    (University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN, USA)

  • Brian J. Galli

    (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)

Abstract

The interest in GPS technology has led to the filing of many GPS patents. Although not all the filed patents result in the production of final products, there has been a rise in the question of GPS Technology and its ethical values in relation to privacy, rights, and government surveillance. Aside from covering the above issue, this paper will also discuss the branching of from GPS technology, development, and ethical implications to GIS mapping and RFID tagging in modern society. The main dilemma addressed will focus on the legality of taking people's locations in patented applications, devices, and programs, and using them for various needs, whether the user is aware or unaware of this. Will this be considered an infringement on personal rights and liberties, specifically pertaining to the Fourth Amendment?

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  • Chloe S. Margulis & Brian J. Galli, 2018. "GPS Patents and Their Effects on Our Future and Rights," International Journal of Service Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology (IJSSMET), IGI Global, vol. 9(1), pages 55-67, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jssmet:v:9:y:2018:i:1:p:55-67
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