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Apparatus, system and method for using vehicle markers for controlling devices

US11372422B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2019
Grant dateJun 28, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2101/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Technologies and techniques for determining locations of a plurality of markers on a vehicle in three-dimensional space. The markers may be configured as optical or radio markers, where a sensor determines the locations of each of the plurality of markers, or a shape formed by the markers collectively. The locations of each of the plurality of markers or shape is then compared to a template to determine a match. The match identifies a vehicle having vehicle data that includes locations of vehicle components and/or vehicle performance characteristics. The vehicle data is then used to generate control signals for controlling a control device that may be associated with a robotic apparatus, a vehicle computer system and/or drone operating system.

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