Class 33/320 - Geographic position indication (i.e., latitude or longitude)

Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Device wherein the gyroscopic means is used to indicate
No. of patents: 23
Last issue date: 06/09/2009

Number	Title	Issue Date
7543392	Motion estimation method and system for mobile body A motion estimation method and system for a mobile body are provided. The method includes: obtaining magnetic field information from compass information of the mobile body; comparing the magnetic field of the mobile body with a predetermined value and determining wh...	06/09/2009
7331115	Vehicle compass compensation A compass compensation system is provided for automatically and continuously calibrating an electronic compass for a vehicle, without requiring an initial manual calibration or preset of the vehicle magnetic signature. The system initially adjusts a two axis sensor ...	02/19/2008
7272497	Vehicle navigation system with multi-use display A vehicle navigation system (e.g., GPS) with multi-use display generator that provides for the switching of a displayed image from a navigational based image to a non-navigational image such as a favorite photo. This versatility allows for the user of a vehicle navi...	09/18/2007
7155833	Viewing and display apparatus position determination algorithms Celestial object location devices with sensor arrays of having less that one sensor for each of three orthogonal components of gravity and magnetic field vectors. The accuracy of position sensing is enhanced by estimating “missing” sensor input based on input fr...	01/02/2007
7068180	Celestial object location device A hand-held electronic celestial object-locating device assists in identifying a celestial object or directing a user to a desired celestial object. The device is useful for locating or identifying any celestial object including stars, constellations, planets, comet...	06/27/2006
6965397	Measuring camera attitude A system is disclosed for using camera attitude sensors with a camera. A camera assembly includes a tripod base, a tripod head interface mounted on the tripod base, a tripod head mounted on the tripod head interface and a camera mounted on the tripod head. The tripo...	11/15/2005
6725553	Contour measuring device and method The disclosed invention is an improvement on the traditional Measuring Wheel. When the odometry information is combined with two direction sensors and an on-board computer, the instrument is able to perform useful measurements to allow the calculation of an area or ...	04/27/2004
6594911	Long-term navigation method and device Using an inertial master box mounted on a carrier for measuring its movements with respect to a geographic frame of reference of fixed directions along three axes Xg, Yg, Zg, a measuring method provides for continuously measuring an orientation of a frame...	07/22/2003
6588117	Apparatus with gyroscopes and accelerometers for determining the attitudes of an aerodyne The invention relates to an apparatus for determining postures, in particular the attitude (θ) and the inclination ($c;) of an aerodyne, comprising: a strap-down gyrometer device providing the components of the vector (Ω) of instantaneous rotation of...	07/08/2003
6571841	Unit and method for bending wood Wood is bent using a unit and a method in which a continuous and uninterrupted curved path is defined over a workpiece-supporting surface and form and clamp blocks are electromagnetically attached to the workpiece-supporting surface adjacent to the path. ...	06/03/2003
6550151	Contour measuring device and method The disclosed invention is an improvement on the traditional measuring wheel. When the odometry information is combined with two robust attitude sensors and an on-board computer, the instrument is able to perform useful measurements such as the calculatio...	04/22/2003
6370476	Interpolation of survey coordinate differences A system for improving the accuracy of location coordinate determined in a survey of a chosen region. A grid of spaced apart points is imposed on the region, and a set of survey control points is provided. A "near set" of nearest survey control points is ...	04/09/2002
6018302	Mechanical pointer drive for avionics display An avionics display (10) for use in an aircraft navigation system including a navigation receiver. The avionics display (10) includes a needle (12) for indicating the position, heading, glide slope or other navigational parameter of the aircraft and a ste...	01/25/2000
5978744	Interpolation of survey coordinate differences A system for improving the accuracy of location coordinate determined in a survey of a chosen region, using a computer. A grid of spaced apart points is imposed on the region, and a set of survey control points is provided. A "near set" of nearest survey ...	11/02/1999
5697162	Arrangement serving to indicate the direction of a given geographic location The arrangement (42) according to the invention is formed by a watch comprising a dial (8) on which is shown a map (14) centered on a given geographic location, Mecca in particular. The arrangement (42) comprises a device (48) for indicating the direction...	12/16/1997
4890233	Vehicle bearing detection and data processing methods applicable to vehicle navigation system The invention provides various methods for detecting the bearing of a moving vehicle and of processing data in a vehicular navigation system. Provided there is carried out a process of recognizing the present position of the vehicle while the vehicle is m...	12/26/1989
4800501	Vehicle land navigating device A device is provided for enabling inertial land navigation of a vehicle, for measuring and updating vehicle heading by North-seeking and navigating. A single dual-axis gyroscope is sequenced through North-seeking, parameter calibration, and navigating by ...	01/24/1989
4693114	Gyrocompass navigation system for land vehicles A gyrocompass navigation system for land vehicles is disclosed which includes self-contained heading and navigation means. The system determines the orientation of the vehicle with respect to grid north; provides land navigation information in universal t...	09/15/1987
4688092	Satellite camera image navigation Pixels within a satellite camera (1, 2) image are precisely located in terms of latitude and longitude on a celestial body, such as the earth, being imaged. A computer (60) on the earth generates models (40, 50) of the satellite's orbit and attitude, resp...	08/18/1987
4622750	Universal measuring gauge for geological structures A universal measuring gauge for geological structures is disclosed, having an application part including an arm and a gib, which is normally attached to it on one side, the arm being, on the other side, shaped into a universal bearing journal (pin), which...	11/18/1986
4414752	Device for the correction of an error in the electric transmission of an indication To correct latitude-related errors in the delivery of data from a gyrocompass to an indicator through a synchro transmitter with three-phase Y-connected primary and secondary windings, the synchro transmitter is energized from a single-phase a-c source ha...	11/15/1983
4321678	Apparatus for the automatic determination of a vehicle position The position of a vehicle is derived from vehicle speed and heading. A two-axis electrically restrained gyro, the spin axis of which is parallel to the vehicle vertical axis, serves at first to determine the north direction with stationary vehicle. The at...	03/23/1982
4123849	Miniature north reference unit The gyroscope operated in a strapdown mode and mounted on a float assembly with its spin axis extending in a vertical direction. The float assembly is free to rotate about any horizontal axis but is constrained from rotating about the vertical to assure a...	11/07/1978

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Class 33/320 - Geographic position indication (i.e., latitude or longitude)