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Navigation of mobile devices

US8807428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2011
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0234
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is provided for navigation of a mobile device. Spatial information of at least one beacon detected in an image relative to the image is determined. The image includes an image of the at least one beacon within at least part of an environment surrounding the mobile device. A position of the mobile device based on said spatial information is determined using encoded visual information of the at least one beacon.

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