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Non-visual navigation feedback system and method

US9691237B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2014
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2360/166
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for generating a non-visual notification of a machine condition includes a machine condition sensor configured to sense a machine condition. A notification generation controller is in communication with the machine condition sensor. The notification generation controller generates a notification according to the sensed machine condition. In a feedback configuration the notification generation controller compares an integral of a rate of change of the sensed machine condition with a threshold to trigger the generation of a notification. In a guidance configuration the notification generation controller uses the deviation of the machine condition from a guidance direction determined with a steering algorithm to control the generation of a notification. A non-visual notification generator is in communication with the notification generation controller and generates a non-visual notification based on the notification.

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