Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Orientation or position
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Bui, Bryan (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Orientation or position
Reexamination Certificate
active
07099796
ABSTRACT:
The invention is a method and system for aggregating quantitative data and qualitative information from a plurality of sensors, each sensor having a plurality of associated sensor uncertainties, to determine the most likely position of an object and an associated probability distribution for the most likely position of the object. Statistical analysis and probability theory is preferably used to more accurately locate the object and to minimize the range of the associated probability distribution. The method and system are applicable for locating and tracking a plurality of objects.
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Bhat Aditya
Bui Bryan
Fredrick Kris T.
Honeywell International , Inc.
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