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Absolute distance meter that measures a moving retroreflector

US7701559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2007
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S17/66
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laser device and method capable of one or more dimensional absolute distance measurements and/or surface scanning and/or coordinate measurements of a moving external retroreflector or other moving target surfaces without using an incremental interferometer.

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