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Automated method and apparatus for distance measurement

US7127821B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2005
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C15/002
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for measuring physical characteristics includes a beam generator selectively generating a target beam. The device further includes two angle detectors that measure the respective angles between the beams and, respectively a vertical and a horizontal axis. The device further includes a calculator that calculates the distances to said points as well as the distance between the two points.

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