Beam directed motion control system
US8874371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/47
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus comprising an energy source, a position system, and a movement system. The energy source is configured to generate a beam of energy directed at an area on a target for a vehicle. The position system is configured to identify a first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed. The movement system is configured to move the vehicle in a manner that reduces a difference between the first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed and a reference position on the target.
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