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Space scanner for autonomous mobile device

US8054520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2009
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B7/1821
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A space scanner for an autonomous mobile device can obtain spatial data by scanning not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction of the mobile device using a mirror configured to rotate as well as to tilt and thereby can ensure autonomous driving.

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