System and method for reconstruction of the position of objects utilizing a signal transmitting and receiving distance determining device
US5696705A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/89
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for data entry and retroactive reconstruction of the relative position of features and objects, in particular with respect to scenes such as transitory occurrences, utilizing a signal transmitting and receiving distance determining device. In a particular embodiment, the system and method disclosed has especial applicability to the on-scene recordation and subsequent ex post facto reconstruction of traffic accident scenes by law enforcement officers and may be readily and efficiently implemented in conjunction with a commercially available laser-based speed and distance determining device otherwise usable for vehicle speed traffic monitoring functions utilizing either triangulation or baseline/offset mensuration techniques.
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