Laser alignment and calibration system for scanning lasers
US9588252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S7/4972
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A two dimensional scanning laser system may automatically detect a laser, then align and calibrate itself to scan over the sensor area. The system may have a laser with a controller that may cause the laser to be directed over two dimensions, as well as a sensor apparatus. The laser may be controlled with a mirror system that may pivot in two directions, thus allowing the laser to be scanned over a two dimensional area. The sensor may be a point sensor, where the laser may be positioned in a constant direction, as well as a larger area sensor where the laser may be moved across the sensor area to detect objects in a two or three dimensional space. An alignment and calibration sequence may cause the laser to scan across its operational area and detect the location of one or more sensors.
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