Optical navigation system
US10436574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S1/70
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Technology for facilitating position determination is disclosed. A satellite with a known location can activate a light source on the satellite operable to emit light. The satellite can emit the light for a defined period of time to enable a receiver to detect the light and determine a geographical location using the light emitted from the satellite.
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