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Hybrid position locating system in a manufacturing environment

US10823815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2018
Grant dateNov 3, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2201/03
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tool within a manufacturing environment is located using a macro position locator to form an approximate location. A refined location is identified using the approximate location, a retro reflective target attached to the tool, and a laser tracking system.

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