Remote Device Self-Positioning Using Emitter Signal Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing position tracking systems for remotely controlled devices require precise ambient lighting, are costly, and have significant computational demands, leading to less than real-time dynamic navigational information and latency issues.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a sensor and emitter module on the remotely controlled device that detects and processes signals from emitter units to determine its own position and orientation, allowing for real-time self-positioning without the need for external cameras or extensive processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If field level sensing devices such as overhead cameras are used to track position, then position tracking capability is achieved, but the system becomes costly and requires extensive processing capacity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposition tracking capabilityVSAvoidsystem cost and processing capacity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The remotely controlled device autonomously determines its own position and orientation by processing signals from emitters using onboard sensors and processors, eliminating the need for expensive overhead cameras and centralised processing infrastructure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/optical overhead camera system with an electronic signal-based system using emitters and sensors, substituting complex image processing with simpler signal processing to determine position and orientation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If extensive processing capacity is used to track each device, then position data can be determined, but latency increases and real-time performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposition data accuracyVSAvoidlatency in delivering navigational information

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Each remotely controlled device independently calculates its own position and orientation in real-time using onboard processing, eliminating the time delay associated with centralized processing and data transmission

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The device continuously processes emitter signals and updates position/orientation data proactively, ensuring real-time navigational information is always current without waiting for external processing cycles

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If overhead cameras are used for position tracking, then position information can be obtained, but precise ambient lighting conditions are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposition information accuracyVSAvoidambient lighting requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the optical camera-based system with an electromagnetic signal-based system using emitters and sensors, eliminating dependency on visible light and ambient lighting conditions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the operational parameter from optical detection (requiring light) to electromagnetic signal detection (using radio frequency or other non-visible signals), allowing operation in various lighting environments including darkness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20240353520A1Systems and methods for remotely controlled device position and orientation determination

Publication Date: 2024.10.24 FOR INSPIRATION & RECOGNITION OF SCI & TECH (FIRST)

AI summary

A system for a remotely controlled device to determine its location and orientation is disclosed. The system includes a remotely controlled device, at least one sensor connected to the remotely controlled device, the at least one sensor comprising a processor, and at least one emitter, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to receive the signal from the at least one emitter and the processor is configured to determine the location and orientation of the remotely controlled device.