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Systems and methods for variable collision avoidance

US8576065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2010
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/0283
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for collision avoidance. As an example, a system for collision avoidance is disclosed that includes: a first monitoring device, a second monitoring device, and a monitoring system. The monitoring system is operable to: receive information from the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device, identify a first zone around the first monitoring device and a second zone around the second monitoring device, and identify an intersection of the first zone and the second zone.

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