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Tracking system and method

US9144470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2009
Grant dateSep 29, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2034/2048
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tracking system is provided for tracking an objects. A first and a second trackable member each have an inertial sensor unit producing at least orientation-based data. A processing unit receives the orientation-based data from the trackable members. The processing unit has an orientation calculator calculating an orientation of the second trackable member with respect to the first trackable member from the orientation-based data of both said trackable members, whereby the processing unit calculates an orientation of the objects. A method is also provided.

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