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Position estimation system

US8724090B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2010
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0428
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A position estimation system comprising a plurality of ‘shaped for depth sensing’ lenses comprising a lens profile directly based on distance estimation propagation of errors; a plurality of light sensing devices associated with the plurality of ‘shaped for depth sensing’ lenses; and a position estimator for estimating a position of at least a first object with respect to a second object based on the plurality of ‘shaped for depth sensing’ lenses and the plurality of light sensing devices.

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