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Beam directed motion control system

US9195235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2014
Grant dateNov 24, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2034

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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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