Docking system including first and second optical transceivers for docking and related methods
US11683096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/27
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A docking system may include a first device and a second device moveable relative to the first device. The first device may include a docking station, a first optical transceiver, and a first controller configured to operate the first optical transceiver to receive an optical beacon signal, and generate and transmit an optical guidance data signal based on the optical beacon signal. The second device may also include a propulsion system, and a second optical transceiver configured to transmit the optical beacon signal toward the first optical transceiver and receive the optical guidance data signal from the first optical transceiver. The second device may also include a second controller configured to operate the propulsion system based upon the optical guidance data signal to dock the second device to the docking station of the first device.
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