System and method for selecting a location for marking placement
US7840373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and associated method for selecting or creating an area which meets meet a set of marking criteria, for example, corresponding to a minimum surface area; a maximum slope angle; and a minimum deviation from a specified height. A marking station is directed to mark the selected area that meets the marking criteria.
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