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Optical navigation system

US10436574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2015
Grant dateOct 8, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2038

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  • 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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