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System for and method of determining angular position of a vehicle

US9791279B1 · kind B1 · utility

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34Claims

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Assignee

u-blox AG · CH

Inventor

Alexander Somieski · Thalwil, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 30, 2016
Grant date	Oct 17, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 30, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60W2552/15
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for and method of determining angular position (e.g. pitch) of a vehicle. In accordance with an embodiment, a first angular rate of rotation of the vehicle about a first axis of rotation is detected using a first angular rate sensor mounted to the vehicle. A second angular rate of rotation of the vehicle about a second axis of rotation is detected using a second angular rate sensor mounted to the vehicle. The second axis of rotation is substantially orthogonal to the first axis of rotation. The angular position of the vehicle is determined based on a ratio of the first angular rate of rotation of the vehicle and the second angular rate of rotation of the vehicle.

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