RFID TAG DISTANCE MEASURER
Granted: November 27, 2014
Application Number:
20140347168
A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag distance measuring system and method is disclosed. One example includes a first replica path that receives a signal that is simultaneously transmitted to an RFID tag. The first replica path includes a plurality of taps at known distances along the first replica path. Each of the plurality of taps has a first tap input coupled with the first replica path. In addition, an RFID signal receiver receives a return signal from the RFID tag and…
SMART STORAGE SYSTEM
Granted: October 9, 2014
Application Number:
20140299663
A system for identifying different types of products on a display hanger and determining a quantity of each of the different types of products includes a plurality of electrically conductive segments coupled to the display hanger, an electrically conductive rail coupled to the display hanger, and a sensor device electrically coupled to each of the plurality of electrically conductive segments and to the electrically conductive rail. The sensor device is configured to identify the…
METHODS FOR GENERATING ACCURACY INFORMATION ON AN IONOSPHERE MODEL FOR SATELLITE NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS
Granted: October 2, 2014
Application Number:
20140292573
Accuracy information for an ionosphere model is generated. Phase residual information of a parameter estimation procedure is obtained and coordinates of pierce points are computed on a sphere around the earth. The coordinates indicate where signals pierce the sphere. Phase residual information is mapped for each pierce point. A grid of equidistant points is put on the sphere and the pierce points are identified. For each selected grid point, vertical accuracy information is computed…
Indoor navigation via multi-beam laser projection
Granted: September 25, 2014
Application Number:
20140285631
An indoor navigation system is based on a multi-beam laser projector, a set of calibrated cameras, and a processor that uses knowledge of the projector design and data on laser spot locations observed by the cameras to solve the space resection problem to find the location and orientation of the projector.
Indoor navigation via multi beam laser projection
Granted: September 25, 2014
Application Number:
20140285630
An indoor navigation system is based on a multi-beam laser projector, a set of calibrated cameras, and a processor that uses knowledge of the projector design and data on laser spot locations observed by the cameras to solve the space resection problem to find the location and orientation of the projector.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A TOOL IN A WORK SPACE
Granted: September 18, 2014
Application Number:
20140267685
A system for assisting an operator in positioning an operating element of any of a plurality of tools at a desired location at a worksite, includes a plurality of fixed position video imaging devices located at known positions at the worksite. Each of the imaging devices has a known field of view. A memory stores a digital image and dimensions of each of the tools, as well as the desired locations at the worksite for operating the tools. A processor is responsive to the video devices for…
METHOD OF DETERMINING THE ORIENTATION OF A MACHINE
Granted: September 18, 2014
Application Number:
20140277728
A method of determining the orientation of a robotic machine at a worksite contemplates providing a target on the machine, moving the target to a first position on said machine, determining the location of the first position in the worksite, moving the target to a second position on said machine, and determining location of the second position in the worksite. The first and second positions are known with respect to the machine. Finally, a vector between the first and second locations…
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROJECTION OF BIM INFORMATION
Granted: September 18, 2014
Application Number:
20140268064
A system for projecting an image, including layout information, on a surface in a building under construction has a projector mounted on a moveable support for supporting a worker at a work position in the building. The projector projects an image on a surface above the moveable support in response to an image signal defining the image to be projected. The image indicates the location of connectors, anchors, and holes to be affixed to, or cut through, the surface. A system determines the…
METHOD FOR PROJECTING AN IMAGE
Granted: September 18, 2014
Application Number:
20140267936
A method of projecting an image onto a viewing surface uses scanning projector, such as a laser-beam-steering pico projector, which scans a laser beam across the viewing surface. Each pixel area on the viewing surface which is included within images defined by a high intensity display digital video data, and each pixel area on the viewing surface which is included within images defined by a low intensity display digital video data are scanned. The projector beam illuminates each pixel…
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE-BASED POSITIONING
Granted: September 18, 2014
Application Number:
20140267700
Method and apparatus are provided for image based positioning comprising capturing a first image with an image capturing device. Wherein said first image includes at least one object. Moving the platform and capturing a second image with the image capturing device. The second image including the at least one object. Capturing in the first image an image of a surface; capturing in the second image a second image of the surface. Processing the plurality of images of the object and the…
CRANE BOOM POINTING ANGLE DETERMINATION
Granted: September 18, 2014
Application Number:
20140266875
Methods and systems are disclosed for determining a working arm point angle of the crane. A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver antenna is disposed on a point along a boom assembly of the crane configured to pivot about a pivot point. A location of the pivot point is received. A working arm of the crane is rotated about the pivot point to point in a current direction. A current location of the GNSS receiver antenna is determined. A current working arm pointing angle…
UTILITY METER REPORTING NETWORK
Granted: September 18, 2014
Application Number:
20140266778
A utility meter reporting network is disclosed. In one embodiment, an end-point reporting device is configured to collect utility usage data and to convey the utility usage data to a gateway device via a first Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) radio communication link using a first ISM transceiver operable in the 902 MHz to 928 MHz range. The network further comprises a gateway device comprising a second ISM transceiver for receiving the utility usage data from the end point and…
Workflow Management Method and System
Granted: September 11, 2014
Application Number:
20140257906
Novel tools and techniques are described for managing workflow for projects, including, without limitation, cadastral survey projects. In one aspect, a method might comprise providing a workflow management schedule to a user over a network from a remote computer system. The remote computer system might compare one or more workflow items—including one or more of a task, a meeting, a project, a deadline, a time, a date, one or locations, or required data—on the workflow management…
Image Identification Method and System
Granted: September 11, 2014
Application Number:
20140254865
Novel tools and techniques are described for identifying objects and/or persons. In one aspect, a method might comprise obtaining a digital image of an object(s) with a digital image recording device. The digital image may be transmitted to a remote computer system, and compared to multiple preexisting digital images using an image comparison software application running thereon. A set of preexisting digital images matching the digital image of the object(s) may be identified, and a…
STUD MAPPING AND LAYOUT METHOD
Granted: September 11, 2014
Application Number:
20140253903
A method of establishing the location of a pair construction points for a stud in a building interior at a construction site and for determining the length of the stud needed to extend between the pair of construction points uses a robotic total station. The points are defined by x and y coordinates and anticipated z coordinates on upper and lower surfaces. The robotic total station establishes the points by directing a beam of laser light toward anticipated points and, through an…
VERIFIABLE AUTHENTICATION SERVICES BASED ON GALILEIO SIGNALS AND PERSONAL OR COMPUTER DATA
Granted: September 11, 2014
Application Number:
20140253376
A method for providing verified authentication services is presented. The method utilizes a verified authentication apparatus comprising a radio navigation receiver, a navigation processor, and a verification device. The method comprises: (A) receiving an authenticated navigation signal transmitted from a radio positioning system by using the radio navigation receiver, (B) obtaining the position coordinates, velocity and timing coordinates of the radio-navigation receiver by using the…
OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS BASED ON PROXIMITY
Granted: September 11, 2014
Application Number:
20140253294
A method is disclosed for controlling operational parameters of a wireless reader device and/or one or more other devices based on proximity of the wireless reader device to a wireless electronic circuit. At a first location, the wireless reader device and/or the one or more other devices are controlled based on a first operational parameter. At a second location, interrogation signals are transmitted from the wireless reader device, and response signals are received at the wireless…
MOISTURE SENSING WATERING SYSTEM
Granted: August 21, 2014
Application Number:
20140230917
A moisture sensing water system comprising at least one moisture sensor coupled with at least one wheel coupled with a water conveyance system, the at least one moisture sensor pierces the ground during each rotation of the at least one wheel and performs a moisture sensing. A moisture information converter receives the moisture sensing information and converts the moisture sensing information into a signal indicative of the moisture content of the ground. A moisture content provider…
Indoor navigation with low energy location beacons
Granted: August 14, 2014
Application Number:
20140228044
Low energy location beacons provide a robust indoor navigation solution that is potentially accessible to anyone with a cell phone.
Sugar cane yield mapping
Granted: July 31, 2014
Application Number:
20140208870
Sugar cane yield mapping improves the efficiency of sugar cane farming with benefits to both sugar producers and consumers.
