DETERMINATION OF A VIRTUAL REPRESENTATION OF AT LEAST PART OF AN ENVIRONMENT
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602019068386
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2018-04-20
- Filing Date
- 2019-04-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2039-04-16
AI Technical Summary
Marine vessels, especially large ones, often have blind spots that hinder navigation, and the need for a skilled pilot to board the vessel in challenging weather conditions or to provide real-time navigation expertise is risky and inefficient.
A system comprising remote beacons equipped with sensors and transmitters, and a control centre that receives and processes surroundings information to create a dynamic virtual representation of the navigable environment, allowing for navigation assistance without the pilot needing to board the ship.
This solution enhances navigation safety and efficiency by providing the captain with real-time situational awareness of the environment, reducing the risk of accidents and waiting times for pilots, and allowing for precise navigation without the need for on-board sensors.