Method and apparatus for directing energy based range detection sensors
US6906837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S359/90
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A directing apparatus includes a mechanism for producing steerable energy. The directing apparatus also includes a mechanism for scanning steerable energy from the producing mechanism. The scanning mechanism is in communication with the producing mechanism and performing a line scan at a given adjustable angle. A directing apparatus includes a mechanism for producing steerable energy. The directing apparatus also includes a mechanism for scanning steerable energy from the producing mechanism. The scanning mechanism is in communication with the producing mechanism and able to be stopped at a first location and at least a second location so the energy can be secured in a constant direction at each location for as long as desired. A directing apparatus includes a mechanism for producing steerable energy. The directing apparatus also includes a mechanism for scanning steerable energy from the producing mechanism. The scanning mechanism is in communication with the producing mechanism and having an adjustable nod angle between a first predetermined angle and a second predetermined angle. A directing method.
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