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Navigation based on downward facing sensors

US9911189B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2016
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/17
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A new area to search in a ground feature database is determined based on a last detected position. Information from a downward facing sensor coupled to an aircraft is obtained. The information from the downward facing sensor is compared with information associated with the new area in order to find a new position.

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