Method and system for locating a light source
US12299925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N5/77
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for locating a high-intensity target light source (26) from an elevated observation location (Po), for instance in an aircraft. The target light source is located at/near an earth surface portion (30) and amongst reference light sources (16, 24, 25) arranged along the surface portion. This target light source emits light (28) with a peak radiant intensity that exceeds the intensity of the reference light sources by at least one order of magnitude. The method includes:
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