A device for indicating orientation of an object

Abstract

Present disclosure discloses a device (100) for indicating orientation of an object (101). The device (100) includes a housing (1) configured to contain a fluid (2), which may be homogenously distributed along and / or across an internal volume of the housing (1). Further, the device (100) includes a source (3) configured to generate an electron beam to travel along and / or across a portion of the fluid (2) in the housing (1). The device (100) includes a control unit (5) coupled to the receiver (4) and one or more networking devices, to determine deflection of the electron beam from a normal condition to a deflected condition under presence of a magnetic field, and to hence determine displacement of the object (101) about the pitch / roll / yaw axes based on the deflected condition. With such configuration, the device (100) aids to reduce or eliminate complex techniques for determining orientation of object (101) at low cost.

Description

[0001] A DEVICE FOR INDICATING ORIENTATION OF AN OBJECT

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] Present disclosure relates in general to the field of measuring and processing devices. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a device for indicating orientation of an object.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0005] Orientation measurements of an object are important to comprehend and achieve stabilization of the object which is subjected to or under motion. Conventionally, an array of stabilization systems are used in order to provide stability to a moving object. One such conventional stabilization means may include use of counterweights or counter forces to balance out unbalanced forces. However, such conventional means are futile, as large number of weights are to be used to balance the counter forces, thereby limiting the usage to only small-scale applications. With advancements in technology, devices such as, but not limited to, gyroscopes, gimbal etc., are used in applications such as vehicles, ships, submarines, aircrafts, and the like, to determine the pitch, roll and yaw axes. Such devices play a role in orienting and positioning the vehicle / aircraft and also aids in maneuverability.

[0006] The conventional orientation measuring devices have their own limitations, where one such disadvantage of the gyroscope is its pan and tilt rotation speed, due to which measurements by the gyroscope which is beyond a prescribed limit may be inaccurate. Also, some of the conventional orientation measuring device may require frequent calibration due to their mechanical components / elements being susceptible to variation in movement or degree of movement under magnetic field and / or influence. On the other hand, such components in the conventional orientation measuring devices, may deviate from intended operation over period of time due to magnetization under magnetic or electromagnetic field of the object. Secondly, the conventional orientation measuring devices may require complex result obtaining techniques, and are very expensive to mass manufacture, in view of tedious manual assembling. The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the conventional mechanisms.

[0007] The drawbacks / difficulties / disadvantages / limitations of the conventional techniques explained in the background section are just for exemplary purpose and the disclosure would never limit its scope only such limitations. A person skilled in the art would understand that this disclosure and below mentioned description may also solve other problems or overcome the other drawbacks / disadvantages of the conventional arts which are not explicitly captured above.

[0008] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0009] One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by a device as claimed and additional advantages are provided through the device as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

[0010] In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for indicating orientation of an object is disclosed. The device includes a housing being mountable on a surface of the object. The housing defines a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end and the second end are configured to define an internal volume of the housing to contain a fluid and / or vacuum permeable to an external magnetic field. The device includes a source coupled to the first end of the housing. The source is configured to generate and transmit an electron beam toward the second end of the housing. The device includes a receiver coupled to the second end of the housing. The receiver is configured to receive and sense the electron beam generated by the source. The receiver is defined with a reference point. The device includes a control unit communicatively coupled to the receiver and one or more networking devices. The control unit is configured to receive, one or more first signals from the receiver corresponding to at least one of a direction, and position of the electron beam. The control unit is configured to receive, a second signal from the one or more networking devices (magnetometer) corresponding to the external magnetic field being induced by at least one external magnetic source surrounding the device. The control unit is configured to compare, the one or more first signals with a pre-defined deflection / deviation data (of the electron beam) and compare the second signal with a pre-stored data of strength and orientation of the magnetic field. The control unit is configured to determine change in orientation of the object based on comparison of the one or more first signals with the pre-defined deflection / deviation data of the electron beam and based on the comparison of the second signal with the pre-stored data of the magnetic field; and combinations thereof, relative to preset values of said combinations, wherein each combination corresponds to a predefined value of orientation of the object relative to pitch, roll and yaw axes of the object.

[0011] In an embodiment, the control unit determines the orientation of the object by combining both comparisons as different combinations and comparing the same with preset data of various combinations of the various parameters involved; the parameters being the displacement of the object (101) about the pitch, roll and yaw axes from the one or more first signals and the strength / orientation of the magnetic field, from the one or more second signals.

[0012] In an embodiment, the control unit is configured to compare combinations of the comparisons of, the determined deflection / deviation of the electron beam, with the pre-defined deflection / deviation data (of the electron beam), from the first signals and the comparison of the strength / orientation of the magnetic field, from the second signal, with the pre-stored data of the magnetic field; with various preset combinations of the two comparisons each combination corresponding to a predefined value of orientation of the object relative to pitch, roll and yaw axes of the object.

[0013] In an embodiment, the control unit is configured to determine change in orientation of the object based on comparing combinations of the comparisons of the deflection / deviation of the electron beam, from the first signals, with the predefined deflection / deviation data (of the electron beam), and the comparison of the strength / orientation of the magnetic field, from the second signal, with the prestored data of the magnetic field; with various preset combinations of the two comparisons each combination corresponding to predefined value of orientation of the object relative to pitch, roll and yaw axes of the object.

[0014] In an embodiment, the control unit is configured to compare, the determined deflection / deviation with the pre-defined deflection / deviation data and the second signal with the pre-stored data of at least one of strength and orientation of the magnetic field and combinations thereof, relative to preset values of said combinations, wherein each combination corresponds to a predefined value of orientation of the object relative to pitch, roll and yaw axes of the object.

[0015] In an embodiment, the control unit is configured to determine change in position of the object based on comparison of the second signal with the pre-stored data of the strength / orientation of the magnetic field, and comparison of the determined deflection / deviation of the electron beam (EB) with the pre-defined deflection / deviation data, and combinations thereof, relative to preset values of said combinations.

[0016] In an embodiment, the the receiver comprises one or more sensors disposed in a spaced apart configuration along the surface of the receiver.

[0017] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors are communicatively coupled to the control unit and are configured to receive the electron beam from the source and transmit the one or more first signals corresponding to the deflection / deviation of the electron beam.

[0018] In an embodiment, the control unit is configured to determine the electron beam being incident at the reference point on the receiver of the device corresponding to a normal condition, wherein the electron beam travels linearly from the source and along the length of the housing to towards the receiver. In an embodiment, the pre-defined deflection / deviation data of the electron beam corresponds to pre-defined values of deflection / deviation data of the electron beam when subject to magnetic fields of different strengths and orientations.

[0019] In an embodiment, the housing is subjected to variable external magnetic field corresponding to movement of the object relative to the at least one external magnetic source.

[0020] In an embodiment, the fluid includes at least one of a gas, or a liquid for transmission of the electron beam from the source to the receiver.

[0021] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

[0022] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0023] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

[0024] Fig. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a device for indicating orientation of an object, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Fig. 2 illustrates a sectional view of the device along a vertical plane depicting an electron beam in a normal condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 3 illustrates another sectional view of the device along the vertical plane in the device depicting an electron beam being deflected from the normal condition to a deflected condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Fig. 4 illustrates a block diagram depicting a method for indicating orientation of the object, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the system and method illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

[0028] DESCRIPTION

[0029] The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which forms the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that, the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying other brackets, devices, system, methods and processes for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that, such equivalent construction and method do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristics of the disclosure, to its construction and features, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.

[0030] In the present document, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.

[0031] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.

[0032] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a device or a system or a method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such device, system or method. In other words, one or more elements in a device or a system or a method preceded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the device or system or method.

[0033] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals have been used to refer to the same or like parts. The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figs. 1 to 4.

[0034] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit application and uses. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any theory presented in the preceding background or summary or the following detailed description. It is to be understood that the disclosure may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices or components illustrated in the attached drawings and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions or other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments that may be disclosed are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described referring to the accompanying drawings. While some specific terms directed to a specific direction will be used, the purpose of usage of these terms or words is merely to facilitate understanding of the present invention referring to the drawings. Accordingly, it should be noted that the meaning of these terms or words should not improperly limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0035] Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for description and should not be regarded as limiting. Unless specified or limited otherwise, the terms “accommodated,” “mounted,” “connected,” “supported,” and “coupled” and variations thereof are used broadly and encompass both direct and indirect mountings, connections, supports, and couplings. Further, “connected” and “coupled” are not restricted to physical or mechanical connections or couplings. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, methods, applications, conditions, or parameters described and / or shown herein and that the terminology used herein is to describe particular embodiments by way of example and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed invention. Hereinafter in the following description, various embodiments will be described. For purposes of explanation, specific configurations and details are outlined to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without the specific details. Furthermore, well-known features may be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the embodiment being described. Henceforth, the device will be elucidated in detail making reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 in conjunction.

[0036] Fig. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a device (100) for indicating orientation of an object (101). Fig. 2 illustrates a sectional view of the device (100) along a vertical plane depicting an electron beam in a normal condition. Referring now to Figures 1 and 2, the device (100) for indicating orientation of the object (101) is disclosed. In an embodiment, the object (101) may include any component of a device (100), any apparatus, and the like, where orientation of the object (101) is required to be determined. The object (101) may include, but not limited to, an aerial vehicle, a satellite, vehicle components, robotic arms, CNC machines, and the like. The device (100) includes a housing (1) positioned on the object (101). The housing (1) is mountable on a surface of the object (101). In another implementation, the housing (1) is accommodated or embedded within the object (101) such that change in orientation of the object (101) is equivalently transmitted to the housing (1) and in-tum the device (100) as well. In an embodiment, the housing (1) is mountable on the surface of the device (100) by means including fastening, clamping, welding, adhesive bonding, and among other means of fastening which rigidly secure the housing (1) on the object (101). The housing (1) is defined by one of a tubular profile, prismatic profile and the like. For sake of explanation, the housing (1) is depicted as a cuboidal member defining an internal volume and the same shall not be construed as a limitation.

[0037] Further, the housing (1) is defined by a first end (la) and a second end (lb) opposite to the first end (la). The first end (la) and the second end (lb) are configured to define the internal volume of the housing (1) to contain a fluid (2) and / or vacuum which is permeable to an external magnetic field. The device (100) includes a source (3) coupled to the first end (la) of the housing (1). In one implementation the source (3) is coupled on an outer surface of the housing (1) at the first end (la) as can be seen in Figure 2. In another implementation, the source (3) is disposed on an inner surface of the housing (1) within the internal volume at the first end (la). The source (3) is configured to generate and transmit the electron beam (EB) toward the second end (lb) of the housing (1). The source (3) is configured to generate an electron beam, which is adapted to travel along and / or across a portion of the a fluid

[0038] (2) and / or vacuum in the housing (1). The device (100) includes a receiver (4) coupled to the second end (lb) of the housing (1). The receiver (4) is configured to receive and sense the electron beam (EB) generated by the source (3). The source

[0039] (3) and the receiver (4) are positioned relative to each other in the housing (1), for transmission of the electron beam from the first end (la) to the second end (lb) of the housing (1) along a predefined path. In one implementation, the source (3) and the receiver (4) are positioned on opposing walls of the housing (1) at the first end (la) and the second end (lb) to transmit the electron beam along length of the housing (1) as can be seen in Figure 2. In such configuration, the predefined path corresponds to a straight line connecting the source (3) and the receiver (4) and the same may be varied based on positions of the source (3) and the receiver (4) relative to each other. In an embodiment, the source (3) is positioned relative to the housing (1) in such a way that the electron beam may adaptably be incident at a predefined position on a receiver (4) of the device (100). Such predefined position on the receiver (4) of the device (100) may be construed as a preset position or normal condition (NC), which may be indicative of the original orientation of the object (101).

[0040] For example, the normal condition (NC) of the electron beam on the receiver (4) maybe due to either the object (101) being in a stationary condition with substantially minimal or no inclination, or that the object (101) being in rest position or that the object (101) being horizontal as can be seen in Figure 2. Alternatively, the normal condition (NC) may be reset to a desired value, while any deviation from such desired value maybe considered as a deflected condition of the object (101). In an embodiment, the receiver (4) includes one or more sensors (41) disposed in a spaced apart configuration along a surface of the receiver (4) as can be seen in Figure 1. In an embodiment, the one or more sensors (41) are disposed in the spaced apart configuration along the inner surface (4a) of the receiver (4) facing the source (3) and spaced apart perpendicular to the electron beam in Normal condition (NC). The one or more sensors (41) may be disposed in, including but not limited to, a linearly spaced apart configuration, matrix configuration and the like, where one sensor of the one or more sensors (41) is positioned at a reference position. In one embodiment, the one or more sensors (41) include Monolithic Active Pixel Sensors (MAPS) to receive and sense the electron beam (EB). In an embodiment, spacing between individual sensors (41) is configured based on the resolution requirements of the device (100). Specifically, a higher resolution necessitates a denser arrangement of sensors (41) with minimal spacing, while a lower resolution may allow for greater spacing between sensors (41).The reference position corresponds to the position on the receiver (4) where the electron beam is incident in the normal condition of the object (101) and / or the device (100). For sake of explanation, the reference point is depicted to be at a central portion of the receiver (4) as can be seen in Figure 2 and the same shall not be construed as a limitation, as the reference position may be varied based on design requirements or positioning of the device (100) relative to the object (101). In an embodiment, the one or more sensors (41) are configured to receive the electron beam (EB) from the source (3) and transmit the one or more first signals corresponding to the deflection / deviation of the electron beam (EB).

[0041] Further, the fluid (2) includes at least one of a gas, or a liquid for transmission of the electron beam (EB) from the source (3) to the receiver (4). In an embodiment, the housing (1) is configured to contain vacuum or fluid (2), where such fluid (2) maybe selected such that, there is minimal to no interference for travel path of the electron beam (EB). For example, the fluid (2) may not cause any diffusion, diffraction, reflection, scattering, and among other phenomena for the travel of the electron beam (EB) from one portion of the housing ( 1 ) to another. In the illustrative embodiment, the housing (1) is configured to contain vacuum for propagation of the electron beam (EB) through the fluid (2) with reduced or minimal electron collisions and with minimal scattering of the electron beam (EB). In an embodiment, the fluid (2) is homogenously distributed along and / or across an internal volume of the housing (1). The housing (1) is configured to be structured such that, the housing (1) is capable of withstanding high temperature, high pressure, impact resistant, and in consideration of other dynamic properties which may enable the device (100) to suitably be in motion with the object (101) for subsequently determining orientation of the object (101). In an embodiment, the housing (1) may be made from a material which is permeable to the magnetic field being induced from the surrounding of the housing (1) or at least one external magnetic source (3) [not shown explicitly in figures]. Such material may be resistant to damage by accidental incidence of the electron beam. The housing (1) may be made of Ferromagnetic materials including, but not limited to, iron, nickel, and cobalt that exhibit the highest permeability and are strongly attracted to magnets. The housing (1) may be made of Paramagnetic materials including, but not limited to, aluminum, platinum and the like, that have a slightly higher permeability than air and are weakly attracted. The housing (1) may be made of Diamagnetic materials including, but not limited to, silver, copper, gold and the like, that have a slightly lower permeability than air and are weakly repelled.

[0042] In an embodiment, the at least one external magnetic source (3) may include a planet, a satellite, a permanent magnet, an electromagnet and the like. The magnetic field may be induced based on movement of the object (101) in the atmosphere of the earth and / or movement relative to the at least one external magnetic source (3). In an embodiment, the housing (1) may be subjected to variable magnetic field corresponding to movement of the object (101) relative to the at least one external magnetic source (3).

[0043] In an embodiment, the fluid (2) is selected such that, there is minimal to no interference of the fluid (2) for the travel path of the electron beam. For example, the fluid (2) is configured to not cause any diffusion, diffraction, reflection, scattering, and among other phenomena for the travel of the electron beam from one portion of the housing (1) to another. For instance, the source (3) may be positioned at one end of the housing (1), which aids the electron beam to travel along and / or across the housing (1), via the fluid (2), in order to be incident on a receiver (4) being provided at the opposite end of the housing (1).

[0044] As can be seen from Fig. 3, the electron beam may be adapted to deflect from the normal condition (NC) to a deflected condition (DC) under presence of a magnetic field (MF) and / or a variation in magnetic field. Such deflection of the electron beam is configured to be incidentally indicated in the receiver (4) of the housing (1). For instance, the deflected condition (DC) of the electron beam maybe indicative by way of change in position of incidence on the receiver (4), change in travel path or travel pattern of the electron beam along the fluid (2), and a combination thereof. In an embodiment, the magnetic field induced on the housing (1), and in turn the device (100), may be construed as the magnetic field in the atmosphere surrounding the earth, about which the object (101) may be construed to be in motion. Further, the device (100) is subjected to variation in magnetic field during movement of the object (101) in the atmosphere. That is, the magnetic field in the atmosphere of the earth varies from one point to another point, where such variation in the magnetic field may induce or influence the travel path of the electron beam in the device (100) to deflect from the normal condition (NC) to the deflected condition (DC), which may be indicated by the receiver (4) of the device (100). Referring again to Fig. 2, the receiver (4) may be associated with the housing (1) or may be externally coupled to the housing (1) such that, the electron beam being transmitted by the source (3) may be incident on the receiver (4). In an embodiment, the receiver (4) includes a screen capable of indicating change in position of the electron beam, a sensor module capable of sensing change in characteristics (such as position, travel pattern, direction, and combination thereof) of the electron beam, and a combination thereof.

[0045] Fig. 4 illustrates a block diagram depicting a method for indicating orientation of the object (101). Referring now to Figures 1 to 3 in conjunction with Fig. 4, the device (100) includes a control unit (5). In an embodiment, the control unit (5) may be disposed on the device (100) as an integral part of the device (100) or maybe disposed away from the device (100) and communicatively interfaced with the device (100). The control unit (5) is communicatively coupled to the receiver (4) and one or more networking devices (200). The one or more networking devices (200) may include, but not limited to, one or more artificial satellites, a magnetometer and the like, communicatively coupled to the control unit (5) and capable of determining magnetic strength of the at least one external magnetic source (3) surrounding at least one of the one or more networking devices (200) and the object (101). In an embodiment, the one or more networking devices (200) are communicatively coupled to the control unit (5) by electrical connection. The control unit (5) is configured to receive, one or more first signals from the receiver (4) corresponding to at least one of a direction, and position of the electron beam (EB) as step 301. The first signals may correspond to path of the electron beam under the external magnetic field as can be seen in Figure 3. At step 302, the control unit (5) is configured to receive, a second signal from the one or more networking devices (200) corresponding to the external magnetic field being induced by at least one external magnetic source (3) at surrounding of the device (100).

[0046] At step 303, the control unit (5) is configured to compare, the one or more first signals with a pre-defined deviation data indicative of deflection / deviation of the electron beam. Such comparison aids to determine deflection / deviation in at least one of a direction, and position of the electron beam (EB) relative to the reference point (RP). The pre-defined deviation data corresponds to different deflections / deviations of the electron beam at different strengths and orientations of the magnetic fields. For example, the pre-defined deviation data may include alignment of the electron beam relative to three dimensional axes of the object (101) and / or the device (100), where such deflection / deviation is indicative of displacement of the object (101) along the pitch, yaw and roll axes of the object (101). The control unit (5) is configured to compare the second signal with a prestored data. The control unit (5) is configured to determine, change in orientation of the object (101) based on various combinations of the two comparisons i.e. Comparison of the one or more first signals with the pre-defined deflection / deviation data of the electron beam and the comparison of the second signal with the pre-stored data of the strength and orientation of the magnetic field; the control unit (5) is configured to compare the combinations of both comparisons of the one or more first signals and the one or more second signals relative to preset values of said combinations in the control unit (5). Each combination corresponds to a predefined value of orientation of the object (101) about the pitch, roll and yaw axes of the object (101). Such preset data includes multiple combinations, each combination representing the predefined value of specific orientation of the object (lOl)Zdevice (100) about the pitch, roll and yaw axes to thereby determine the orientation of the object (101) about the pitch, roll and yaw axes.

[0047] In an embodiment, deflection and / or direction of travel path of the electron beam from the normal condition (NC) to the deflected condition (DC) may vary based on a number of parameters such as strength and / or orientation of the magnetic field, to which the device (100) and in-tum the electron beam in the housing (1) may be subjected to. Further, extent of deflection or change in direction of the electron beam in the device (100) [as depicted in Fig. 2] may be predetermined and for different combinations of strength and orientation of magnetic field. Such predetermined combinations of strength and orientation of magnetic field may be preset as memory data in the control unit (5), i.e., when the device (100) is subject to a magnetic field resulting in a certain deflection / deviation of the electron beam. The deflection / deviation and corresponding strength / orientation of the magnetic field is compared to these various preset combinations of values of the deflection of electron beam (eb) and the corresponding strength / orientation of the magnetic field; and hence the corresponding orientations of the object (lOl)Zdevice (100) about the pitch / roll / yaw axes unique to each combination. Such corresponding orientations of the object (lOl)Zdevice (100) about the pitch / roll / yaw axes is further transmitted or displayed in either analog or digital formats.

[0048] In an embodiment, when the object (101) may be displaced along one or more of pitch, roll and yaw axes of the object (101), in addition to variation in position / location in the atmosphere of the earth, the control unit (5) is configured to analyze and determine orientation of the object (101) at step 304. The control unit (5) is configured to determine the orientation of the object (101) by combining both comparisons i.e., comparison of the one or more first signals with the predefined deflection / deviation data of the electron beam and comparison of the one or more second signals with the pre-stored data of the strength / orientation of the magnetic field, as different combinations; preset in the control unit. Such each combination corresponds to a predefined value of orientation of the object (101) relative to pitch, roll and yaw axes of the object (101). For instance, the control unit (5) may be configured to consider five parameters such as, but not limited to, strength of magnetic field, orientation of magnetic field, displacement of the object (101) in the pitch, roll and yaw axes; for each combination of such parameters, the device (100) may record a unique deflection of the electron beam. Such unique deflection may be stored in the memory data of the control unit (5) as corresponding to such unique combination of the five parameters. When the object (101) is subject to a magnetic field the electron beam is subject to a unique deflection which is compared to the unique combination of strength / orientation of the magnetic field and the displacements about the pitch, roll and yaw axes associated with such unique deflection, Such combination is stored in the memory data of the control unit (5) to determine combinations of values of the five parameters; and hence the orientation of the object (101).

[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, the pre-defined deflection / deviation data may include deflection / deviation of the electron beam in at least one of direction, and position for every unique combination of the magnetic field strength, where the electron beam gets deflected by a unique angular value for each value of strength / orientation of the external magnetic field.

[0050] In an embodiment, all the unique values of angular deflection for all permutations and combinations of the magnetic field strength and the electron beam are mapped and recorded along with the corresponding values / orientations of the magnetic strength and electron beams. In an embodiment, whenever the electron beam is deflected by a certain angular value, that angular value and the strength / direction of the corresponding magnetic field as detected by the one or more networking devices (200) is transmitted to the control unit (5) to determine corresponding direction and position of the electron beam from the preloaded values; Such unique direction and position of the electron beam are correlated to the pitch, roll and yaw axes to give the displacements about the same axes. In an embodiment, the device (100) is simple to construct and mass manufacture. Additionally, the device (100) facilitates easy and simple determination or indication of the orientation of the object (101).

[0051] It should be noted that in an exemplary embodiment, as seen in Figs. 1 and 2 the features, construction, position and connections should not be construed as a limitation as the device (100) may include any other type of features, construction, position, and connections which may work with other combinations for indicating orientation of the object (101). Also, the device (100) may extend to underwater and may not be limited to motion of the object (101) in the atmosphere of the earth. In an embodiment, the device (100) may be considered as a magnetometer.

[0052] In an embodiment, the control unit (5) is configured to determine deflection / deviation of the EB, the orientation of the device (100) about the pitch, roll and yaw axes from comparison of the one or more first signals with the predefined deviation data. The control unit (5) is configured to determine strength and direction of the magnetic field by comparison of the one or more second signals with the prestored data. Further, the device (100) may determine the orientation of the object (101) about the pitch, roll and yaw axes by combination of the deflection / deviation of the EB and the determined strength and direction of the magnetic field. The device may determine the orientation of the object (101) based on combinations of comparison of the one or more first signals with the pre-defined deflection / deviation data and comparison of the second signal with the pre-stored data, relative to preset values of said combinations. Such each combination corresponds to a predefined value of orientation of the object (101) relative to pitch, roll and yaw axes of the object (101).

[0053] It should be imperative that the device (100) and any other elements described in the above detailed description should not be considered as a limitation with respect to the figures. Rather, variation to such system and method should be considered within the scope of the detailed description. Equivalents:

[0054] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and / or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and / or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and / or application. The various singular / plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

[0055] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and / or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at leastthe recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and / or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”

[0056] In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.

[0057] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope.

[0058] Referral Numerals:

[0059]

Claims

We Claim:

1. A device (100) for indicating orientation of an object (101), the device (100) comprises: a housing (1) being mountable on a surface of the object (101), wherein the housing being defining a first end (la) and a second end (lb) opposite to the first end (la), the first end (la) and the second end (lb) being configured to define an internal volume of the housing (1) to contain a fluid and / or vacuum permeable to an external magnetic field; a source (3) coupled to the first end (la) of the housing (1), the source (3) configured to generate and transmit an electron beam (EB) toward the second end (lb) of the housing; a receiver (4) coupled to the second end (lb) of the housing (1), the receiver (4) configured to receive and sense the electron beam (EB) generated by the source (3), the receiver (4) being defined with a reference point (RP); and a control unit (5) communicatively coupled to the receiver (4) and one or more networking devices (200), the control unit (5) being configured to: receive, one or more first signals from the receiver (4) corresponding to at least one of a direction, and position of the electron beam (EB); receive, a second signal from the one or more networking devices (200) corresponding to at least one of strength and orientation of the external magnetic field being induced by at least one external magnetic source at surrounding of the device (100); compare, the one or more first signals with a pre-defined deviation data to determine deviation in at least one of a direction, and position of the electron beam (EB) relative to the reference point (RP) and compare the second signal with a pre-stored data of the at least one of strength and orientation of the magnetic field, and determine, change in orientation of the object (101) based on comparison of the one or more first signals with the pre-defined deflection / deviation data and comparison of the second signal with the prestored data and combinations thereof, relative to preset values of saidcombinations, wherein each combination corresponds to a predefined value of orientation of the object (101) relative to pitch, roll and yaw axes of the object (101).

2. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (5) is configured to compare, the determined deflection / deviation with the predefined deflection / deviation data and the second signal with the pre-stored data of at least one of strength and orientation of the magnetic field.

3. The device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the control unit (5) is configured to determine change in position of the object (101) based on the comparison of the second signal with the pre-stored data of the strength / orientation of the magnetic field, and comparison of the determined deflection / deviation of the electron beam (EB) with the pre-defined deflection / deviation data and combinations thereof, relative to preset values of said combinations.

4. The device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the receiver (4) comprises one or more sensors (41) disposed in a spaced apart configuration along a surface (4a) of the receiver (4).

5. The device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more sensors (41) are communicatively coupled to the control unit (5) and are configured to receive the electron beam (EB) from the source (3) and transmit the one or more first signals corresponding to the deviation of the electron beam (EB).

6. The device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the control unit (5) is configured to determine the electron beam (EB) being incident at the reference point (RP) on the receiver (4) of the device (100) corresponding to a normal condition (NC), wherein the electron beam (EB) travels linearly from the source and along the length of the housing to towards the receiver (4).

7. The device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the pre-defined deflection / deviation data corresponds to preset values of deflection / deviation of the electron beam subject to magnetic fields of different strength and orientation.

8. The device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the housing (1) is subjected to variable external magnetic field corresponding to movement ofthe object (101) relative to the at least one external magnetic source.

9. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fluid (2) includes at least one of a gas, or a liquid for transmission of the electron beam (EB) from the source (3) to the receiver (4).

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