Trimble Navigation Ltd. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150181174 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A SURVEYING DEVICE - A system and methods are provided for controlling a surveying device. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a control screen including image data captured by a surveying device, detecting an input associated with the control screen, and determining a control command for the surveying device based on the input associated with the control screen. The method may further include controlling operation of the surveying device based on the control command, wherein the surveying device is configured to rotate in one more of a horizontal and vertical direction based on the control command. The device and methods may advantageously allow for precise pointing of a surveying device and translation of input position to surveying device commands. | 06-25-2015 |
20150036888 | SEQUENTIAL ROLLING BUNDLE ADJUSTMENT - A method for estimating position and orientation of an image-capturing device is proposed. The method comprises the step of obtaining a preceding set of frames by using the image-capturing device. Each frame includes a set of image data. The method of the present technology further comprises the step of estimating a previous position and orientation of the image-capturing device by using the set of image data included in at least one preceding frame, and the step of estimating a current position and orientation of the image-capturing device by replacing a set of image data included in at least one preceding frame by a set of image data included in at least one subsequent frame. At least one subsequent frame is obtained by using the image-capturing device. | 02-05-2015 |
20140253376 | VERIFIABLE AUTHENTICATION SERVICES BASED ON GALILEIO SIGNALS AND PERSONAL OR COMPUTER DATA - 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 navigation processor, and (C) verifying reliability of the obtained position coordinates, velocity and timing coordinates of the radio navigation receiver by using a verification device; wherein a verified authentication service is provided. | 09-11-2014 |
20140168009 | Multi-IMU INS for vehicle control - Multi-IMU INS for vehicle control allows GNSS-derived position and velocity to be measured at an antenna and applied to the estimation of position, velocity and attitude at a separate control point even when the spatial relationship between antenna and control point is not constant. | 06-19-2014 |
20130311519 | OBJECT RECOGNITION AND LOCALIZATION SERVICE USING RFID - A method of creating and managing a database of meta_data sets for a plurality of objects is provided. The meta-data set is configured to characterize an object. The meta_data set for a “j”-object is selected from the group consisting of: a first item; a second item; an “i”-th item; and ID-j tag; wherein “i” and “j” being integers. The method comprises: (A) identifying a meta_data set for at least one object; (B) collecting a meta_data set for at least one object; (C) creating the database of meta_data sets for the plurality of objects; (D) storing the database of meta_data sets for the plurality of objects; and (E) accessing the database of meta_data sets for the plurality of objects. | 11-21-2013 |
20130304300 | Path planning autopilot - A path planning autopilot guides vehicles efficiently even when they are far from a desired path. | 11-14-2013 |
20130289833 | Agricultural Autopilot Path Adjustment - Predictive tractor path adjustments improve implement tracking performance by enabling agricultural autopilots to anticipate the effect of curves, slopes, changing soil conditions and other influences. | 10-31-2013 |
20130241698 | APPLICATION OF LOW POWER RFID TAGS TO DATA COLLECTION DEVICES AND RECEIVERS/INSTRUMENTS TO SPEED SETUP - A method for improving a data collection process is provided. The method comprises: (A) providing at least one Data Generation device, whereas each Data Generation device is configured to obtain a set of data; (B) attaching an ID tag to at least one Data Generation device; whereas each ID tag includes an externally readable code; and (C) employing a Data Collection device having an ID tag reader configured to identify at least one Data Generation device by reading the externally readable code corresponding to its ID tag; whereas the Data Collection device is located within the pre-determined range from the Data Generation device; and whereas the Data Generation device is configured to transmit a set of data to the Data Collection device. | 09-19-2013 |
20130176169 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE NAVIGATION USING SMART PHONE - A method for mobile navigation by using a smart phone is provided. The smart phone comprises: a GNSS navigation processor, a motion detector, a correlation processor, a triangulation processor, and a verified location display. The method of the present technology comprises: (A) obtaining a set of GNSS processor position fixes by using the GNSS navigation processor; (B) obtaining a set of motion-related data of the smart phone by using the motion detector; and (C) correlating the set of GNSS processor position fixes associated with the smart phone and the set of motion-related data associated with the smart phone and obtaining a set of GNSS correlation data. If the set of GNSS processor position fixes based on the set of GNSS correlation data is verified, the GNSS navigation processor is used for navigation; whereas if the set of GNSS processor position fixes based on the set of GNSS correlation data is not verified, the motion detector aided by triangulation processor is used for navigation. | 07-11-2013 |
20130100279 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A SURVEYING DEVICE - A system and methods are provided for controlling a surveying device. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a control screen including image data captured by a surveying device, detecting an input associated with the control screen, and determining a control command for the surveying device based on the input associated with the control screen. The method may further include controlling operation of the surveying device based on the control command, wherein the surveying device is configured to rotate in one more of a horizontal and vertical direction based on the control command. The device and methods may advantageously allow for precise pointing of a surveying device and translation of input position to surveying device commands. | 04-25-2013 |
20120296529 | Agricultural Autopilot Path Adjustment - Predictive tractor path adjustments improve implement tracking performance by enabling agricultural autopilots to anticipate the effect of curves, slopes, changing soil conditions and other influences. | 11-22-2012 |
20120199648 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING OBJECTS - A system, device and methods are provided for tracking objects, such as shipping containers and other movable items. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting an object based on detection of an object identification tag and detecting a marker during transport of the object, wherein detection of the marker includes determining location data of the marker. The method may further include storing position data for the object based on the location data of the marker, and outputting the position data for the object. | 08-09-2012 |
20100324772 | Automatic Control of Passive, Towed Implements - An automatic control system for passive, towed implements is described. The system provides a strategy for optimal control of a towed implement using a nudge input to an autopilot-controlled tractor. Implement path-tracking error, as measured by a GNSS receiver, is consistently corrected to zero. | 12-23-2010 |
20100084147 | Automatic Control of Passive, Towed Implements - An automatic control system for passive, towed implements is described. The system provides a strategy for optimal control of a towed implement using a nudge input to an autopilot-controlled tractor. Implement path-tracking error, as measured by a GNSS receiver, is consistently corrected to zero. | 04-08-2010 |