Laser ranging, tracking and designation using 3-D focal planes
US8130367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N13/254
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
By using 3-D focal plane arrays, the present invention tracks or locates small moving objects, or generates a 3-D frame of data with minimum laser energy and a minimum of mechanically moving parts. In another embodiment the invention is used to determine the direction of a laser designating a target with a minimum of moving parts. In another embodiment the invention is used as a 3-D movie/video camera. In yet another embodiment the device is used to provide data for autonomous navigation.
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