Laser communication system for spatial referencing
US8648914B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G3/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A laser communication and spatial referencing system and related methods provides effective and secure non-line-of-sight communications. A laser communication and spatial referencing system includes a laser transmitter transmitting a pulsed laser beam encoded with binary communications data, and an imaging data receiver for receiving the pulsed laser beam reflecting off a reflective target. The imaging receiver decodes the binary communications data and determines the position of the laser beam. The laser communication and spatial referencing system may operate synchronously and/or asynchronously, and may include a display displaying a video image of area surrounding the target with the reflecting location superimposed on the image to provide visual identification of the target.
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