Object location system and method thereof
US9069057B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S5/14
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for locating an object is provided. A locating circuit substantially secured to the object. A plurality of monitoring units are positioned remotely from the locating circuit, each positioned in a different location. An omnidirectional signal is intermittently communicated between the locating circuit and the plurality of monitoring units. A calculator is in communication with each of the plurality of monitoring units. The calculator determines a duration of transmission time of the omnidirectional signal for each of the plurality of monitoring units, and the locating circuit. The calculator calculates a location of the locating circuit using the determined duration of transmission time for each of the plurality of monitoring units and the locating circuit.
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