Waymo llc (20240219211). DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ROTARY ENCODER CALIBRATION simplified abstract
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DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ROTARY ENCODER CALIBRATION
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Inventor(s)
Craig Robinson of Mountain View CA (US)
Alec Berg of Mountain View CA (US)
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ROTARY ENCODER CALIBRATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240219211 titled 'DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ROTARY ENCODER CALIBRATION
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for calibrating a platform by rotating it and collecting data from encoders and sensors to map the platform's angular positions accurately.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Generation of a calibration control signal to rotate the platform for data collection.
- Reception of encoder output signals to determine angular positions.
- Collection of sensor output signals from an orientation sensor to measure changes in orientation.
- Calibration data generation based on sensor output signals for accurate mapping of angular positions.
- Mapping encoder output signals to calibrated measurements for precise positioning.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:
- Robotics for accurate positioning.
- Aerospace for navigation systems.
- Automotive industry for vehicle stabilization.
- Virtual reality for motion tracking.
- Industrial automation for precise control.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures accurate calibration of platforms.
- Provides precise mapping of angular positions.
- Improves overall system accuracy and performance.
- Reduces errors in positioning and orientation measurements.
- Enhances the reliability of data collected from encoders and sensors.
Benefits:
- Increased accuracy in platform positioning.
- Improved performance of systems relying on angular data.
- Enhanced reliability of orientation measurements.
- Reduced errors in mapping angular positions.
- Overall improvement in system calibration and control.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include:
- Manufacturing of robotic systems.
- Development of navigation devices.
- Integration into automotive stabilization systems.
- Implementation in virtual reality technologies.
- Use in industrial automation for precise control.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to calibration methods for platforms, encoder data mapping, and sensor-based orientation measurements in the fields of robotics, aerospace, automotive, virtual reality, and industrial automation.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on research related to platform calibration methods, encoder data processing, sensor technology advancements, and applications in robotics, aerospace, automotive, virtual reality, and industrial automation.
Questions about platform calibration technology: 1. What are the key components involved in platform calibration using this method? 2. How does this technology improve the accuracy of angular measurements in various industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
one example method involves generating a calibration control signal that causes an actuator to rotate a first platform at least one complete rotation about an axis. the method also involves receiving encoder output signals. the encoder output signals are indicative of angular positions of the first platform about the axis. the method also involves receiving sensor output signals from an orientation sensor mounted on the first platform. the sensor output signals are indicative of a rate of change to an orientation of the orientation sensor. the method also involves determining calibration data based on given sensor output signals received from the orientation sensor during the at least one complete rotation. the calibration data is for mapping the encoder output signals to calibrated measurements of the angular positions of the first platform about the axis.
