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Method of recognizing selected objects

US5008836A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 1989
Grant dateApr 16, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/64
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of recognizing a selected object during a fly-over including periodically making range measurements to the ground at a predetermined angle, noting range rate of change from adjacent range measurements, determining the presence of an object, its height and width from the range rate changes and comparing the measured figures to stored figures to recognize a selected object.

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