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Magnetic synchronization for a positioning system

US9897682B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2014
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0433
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A synchronization system for an acoustic signal-based positioning system is provided that generates a magnetic field as a synchronization signal. The magnetic synchronization signal is transmitted by a transmitter of the positioning system and received by the receiver of the positioning system. The receiver may include a magnetic synchronization signal receiver that may receive the magnetic synchronization signal on a same acoustic channel as an acoustic positioning signal. Moreover, the magnetic synchronization signal receiver may be a component already present in the receiver and capable of receiving a magnetic synchronization signal.

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