Light Guided autopilot
US6456910B1 · kind B1 · utility
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5References
14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H25/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An autopilot system for a vehicle capable of steering the vehicle on a predetermined course by use of laser beams. The invention is comprised of: an off-board mounted laser transmitter, which describes the intended course of the vehicle, a vehicle mounted laser sensor array, a logic control unit, one or more actuators to control vehicle's heading and a user interface.
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