18522625. NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD simplified abstract (The Boeing Company)
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
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Inventor(s)
Ralph R. Galetti of Albuquerque NM (US)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18522625 titled 'NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a navigation system for vehicles using multiple cameras and reference points to determine the spatial position of the vehicles.
- The system includes a first camera observing the vehicles and reference points in one field of view, producing an output signal.
- A second camera observes the vehicles and reference points in another field of view, producing a separate output signal.
- A processor analyzes the output signals and known camera positions to determine the spatial position of the vehicles.
- Potential Applications of this Technology**
- Autonomous driving systems - Fleet management for logistics companies - Traffic monitoring and control systems
- Problems Solved by this Technology**
- Accurate tracking and positioning of vehicles - Improved navigation and route optimization - Enhanced safety and collision avoidance
- Benefits of this Technology**
- Increased efficiency in transportation systems - Reduced risk of accidents and traffic congestion - Enhanced overall driving experience for users
- Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology**
- Automotive industry for self-driving cars - Transportation and logistics companies for fleet management - Traffic management authorities for urban planning and control
- Possible Prior Art**
There are existing navigation systems that use cameras and reference points for vehicle tracking and positioning. However, the specific combination of multiple cameras and reference points as described in this patent application may be novel and innovative.
- Unanswered Questions**
1. How does the system handle occlusions or obstructions in the field of view that may affect the accuracy of vehicle positioning? 2. What is the range and accuracy of the cameras in determining the spatial position of the vehicles in real-time scenarios?
Original Abstract Submitted
A navigation system for one or more vehicles includes: a first camera configured to observe the vehicle(s) and first and second reference points within a first field of view, wherein the first and second reference points have first and second known spatial positions, respectively, the first camera being further configured to produce a first output signal from observation of the observed vehicle(s) and reference points; a second camera configured to observe the vehicle(s) and reference points within a second field of view, the second camera being further configured to produce a second output signal from observation of the observed vehicle(s) and reference points; and a processor operatively connected with the first and second cameras and configured to determine a respective spatial position for each vehicle(s) from the first and second output signals and from known first and second camera spatial positions of the first and second cameras.
