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Short-distance navigation provision

US10247567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2017
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/80
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One embodiment provides a method, including: utilizing at least one processor to execute computer code that performs the steps of: capturing a wireless signal of a target entity, wherein the wireless signal provides the direction of the target entity with respect to a traveling entity; generating a location profile for the traveling entity, wherein the generating comprises: capturing, using an image capture device, at least one image of the environment surrounding the traveling entity; and determining movement information of the traveling entity, wherein the movement information comprises directional information and speed information; determining the location of the target entity, in view of the environment surrounding the traveling entity; and providing navigation details based upon the location profile, wherein the navigation details comprise instructions for navigating from the location of the traveling entity to the location of the target entity. Other aspects are described and claimed.

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