Remote Device Self-Positioning Using Emitter Signal Detection
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing position tracking systems for remotely controlled devices require precise ambient lighting, are costly, and have high computational demands, leading to limited real-time navigational information and latency issues.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising sensors and emitters where the remotely controlled device detects signals from emitter units to determine its own position and orientation using passive or active emitters, allowing for real-time self-positioning without the need for external cameras or extensive processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering 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 requires significant expense in equipment and extensive processing capacity
Solution Approach 1:
Each remotely controlled device determines its own position and orientation independently using its onboard sensor to detect emitter signals. The device self-calibrates and self-positions without requiring external cameras or central processing, eliminating the need for expensive field-level tracking infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/optical system of overhead cameras and image processing with an electromagnetic field-based system using emitters and sensor detection. This substitution dramatically reduces equipment complexity and processing requirements while maintaining position tracking capability.
2Measurement precision
If extensive processing power is used to track each device, then position data can be determined, but latency in delivering real-time navigational information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor on each device independently determines position and orientation in real-time by detecting emitter signals and processing the data locally. This eliminates the time delay associated with central processing and data transmission, providing immediate navigational information to the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously tracks emitter signals and maintains ready-to-use position data through the sensor's ongoing detection process. When the device needs navigational information, the data is already determined and available, eliminating processing latency.
3Measurement precision
If overhead cameras and algorithms are used for position tracking, then device location can be determined, but the system requires precise ambient lighting conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the optical camera-based system that depends on ambient lighting with an electromagnetic field-based detection system using emitters and sensors. This substitution eliminates the harmful dependency on lighting conditions, allowing position tracking to function reliably in any ambient environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces emitter units that generate electromagnetic signals as an intermediary between the tracking infrastructure and the remotely controlled devices. These emitters provide the necessary signaling independent of ambient lighting, mediating the position determination process without being affected by lighting conditions.
4Measurement precision
If laser range finders and ultrasound systems are used for position tracking, then location can be determined, but the systems are costly and require extensive processing power
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs inexpensive emitter units and simple sensor components on each device, replacing costly laser range finders and ultrasound systems. These low-cost components perform the necessary position determination functions without requiring extensive processing power or expensive hardware infrastructure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables reliable, dynamic, and cost-effective real-time positioning and orientation of remotely controlled devices, reducing latency and computational requirements while improving navigational accuracy and autonomy.
Implementation Method 1
the at least one sensor is configured to receive the signal from the at least one emitter
Data Source
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.