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Sensor unit system

US8682541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2012
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16Z99/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mobile construction device sensor unit system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a point-to-point radio ranging system coupled with a mobile construction device. A position determining component coupled with the point-to-point radio ranging system is configured for determining a position of the sensor unit in at least two dimensions based on communications between the point-to-point radio ranging system and a plurality of tags respectively located at a plurality of knowable locations within an operating environment of the mobile construction device. A communications link controller communicatively coupled with the position determining component is configured for wirelessly providing information, including the sensor unit position, to a receiving unit located apart from the sensor unit.

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