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Method and apparatus for directing energy based range detection sensors

US7365891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2005
Grant dateApr 29, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2025

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  • 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 apparatus includes a mechanism for steering energy from the producing mechanism while the producing mechanism is stationary. The steering mechanism is in communication with the producing mechanism. The steering mechanism includes a scanning mechanism which continuously in a first direction scans the volume of a surrounding vertically and horizontally. A directing method.

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