Range-finding based image processing rail way servicing apparatus and method
US6647891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01B31/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for identifying a feature of a railway and deploying equipment for servicing same by image processing range data pertaining to the railway feature. The method includes identifying a feature of a railway, wherein the identifying involves processing an image corresponding to ranges to the feature. The apparatus includes a vision system for determining a range to a feature of the railway and means for positioning equipment relative to, for servicing, the feature, based on the range.
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