Method for terrain mapping and personal navigation using mobile gait analysis

US10018469B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. · US

Inventors

• Leonid Naimark · Brookline, US
• Yunbin Deng · Westford, US
• Geoffrey S. Meltzner · Natick, US
• Yu Zhong · Nanhu, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 21, 2016
• Grant date: Jul 10, 2018
• Expiry date: Jun 21, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2562/0219
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method of using signal processing representations from IMU/INS devices to identify terrain types. Using orientation and pace invariant gait dynamics images (GDIs) to identify terrain types. Utilizing signal processing representations from IMU/INS devices to determine relative position in GPS-denied areas. Using orientation and pace invariant gait dynamics images (GDIs) to determine relative position in GPS-denied areas. A method of using signal processing representations from IMU/INS devices to determine absolute position using GDI terrain IDs. A method of using signal processing representations from IMU/INS devices to identity position relative to land classes. Using orientation and pace in variant gait dynamics images (GDIs) to identity position relative to land classes.