Graphics-aided remote position measurement with handheld geodesic device
US9250328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T7/97
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A graphics-aided geodesic device is provided. The device may include a display, camera, distance meter, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System, including GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo) receiver and antenna, and horizon sensors. Data from the camera and horizon sensors may be displayed to assist the user in positioning the device over a point of interest. In one example, the distance meter may be used to determine the position of the point of interest. In another example, images of the point of interest taken from multiple locations may be used to determine the position of the point of interest.
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