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System and method for determining location of a device using opposing cameras

US9986208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2012
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/02
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

System and method for determining location of a device using opposing cameras are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes activating a front-facing camera and a back-facing camera of the device, capturing a first pair of images from a first orientation using the front-facing camera and the back-facing camera, where the first pair of images includes a first front image and a first back image, monitoring the device being rotated to a second orientation, capturing a second pair of images from the second orientation using the front-facing camera and the back-facing camera, where the second pair of images includes a second front image and a second back image, and determining a location of the device using the first pair of images and the second pair of images.

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