Positioning guidance system and method based on guide rails
US10513276B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A positioning guidance system and method based on guide rails, comprising: a host computer; a guide rail band; a plurality of beacons arranged along the guide rail band; and a receiver array fixedly mounted on a target to be positioned and guided, wherein: the host computer is connected to the guide rail band and the beacons; the beacons are connected to the receiver array; the host computer transmits movement requirements and a list and sequence of beacons to be passed to the receiver array through the beacons; the guide rail band transmits a positioning guidance signal to the receiver array; and the receiver array determines a relative position of the target to be positioned and guided by taking the guide rail band as reference, according to a projection of the guide rail band on the receiver array.
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