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Method and system for tracking moving objects

US6965827B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2004
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99933
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A database receives location information about a moving object. Using the destination of the object and an electronic map, the database finds a projected path for the moving object. From the projected path, the database computes a trajectory. The trajectory may be used to estimate past and future positions of the moving object. The moving object may send location updates to the database when its actual location differs from its anticipated location by more than an uncertainty threshold.

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