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Sensor unit system

US8768609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2011
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C15/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sensor unit system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the sensor unit comprises a sensor unit comprising a first global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver which is configured for determining a position of the sensor unit in three dimensions. The sensor unit system further comprises a display unit comprising a second GNSS receiver. The display unit is communicatively coupled with the sensor unit via a wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connection. The display unit and the sensor unit are physically separate entities.

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