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Method and system for obtaining positioning data

US8546706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2003
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S901/09
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A position detection system for use in association with computing applications, the system comprising: a positional element for attaining a position and comprising a first emitter for emitting a substantially continuous ultrasonic waveform decodable to fix said position, and a detector arrangement for detecting said waveform in a manner permitting fixing of said position and outputting said waveform for computation, in a manner retentive of said position fixing ability.

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