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7154589 Rangefinder apparatus  
In a rangefinder, if sensor data initially received by a sensor data storage part from an A/D converter includes data with low contrast, the sensor data storage part receives the sensor data at...
7095487 Systems and methods for determining depth using shuttered light pulses  
Systems and methods are presented that use light sensors and computing devices to compute the depth of an object using shuttered light pulses. In one embodiment, depth is determined as follows: A...
7042491 Image signal output method, image signal output device, rangefinder, and imaging device  
An image signal output device for use in a passive range finder. The device can correct the sensitivities of sensor arrays according to the amount of incident light. The output device has line...
6937321 Distance measuring method and image input device with distance measuring function  
A distance measuring technology capable of stably and accurately performing distance measurement of an object without any highly accurate focus control mechanism is provided. A distance measuring...
6583860 Range finder  
A range finder includes a light source for emitting a light beam to an object to be measured, a detector for detecting a reflected light from the object, a measuring part for calculating the...
6583433 Range finder structure allowing easier filling of the transparent filler  
A range finder includes an improved module structure, that facilitates injecting a transparent filler uniformly into the entire light guide spaces neither leaving any unfilled region nor impairing...
6549874 Distance measuring device  
A distance measuring device is provided with regulating circuit for removing offset voltages. Before conducting distance measurement, the regulating circuit outputs a reference voltage on the basis...
6466306 Night convoy maneuver adapter  
A reticle adapter ( 100 ) for judging distance from an object ( 12 ) is used with a viewing apparatus (A) to detect relative positions of signals from at least two spaced apart marker devices ( 10...
6327028 Night convoy maneuver system  
A distance judging system (S) includes at least two spaced apart marker devices (10) formed on a first object (12) and providing a signal (14). A viewer (A) is adapted to detect relative position...
5914775 Triangulation rangefinder and sight positioning system  
A rangefinder includes an angle sensitive transducer and a programmed data processor to calculate the distance to a target. In one embodiment, the rangefinder also includes a point-to-point...
5900927 Variable target autofocusing and range finder for measuring distance to a subject  
An image pickup frame is divided into a plurality of areas. A contrast at each area is measured. An area where a main subject is located is detected by comparing contrasts at areas. A distance to a...
5877849 Object detection system  
The present invention provides for a detection system for detecting an object, comprising optical elements including a radiation source of an electromagnetic nature and at least one detector...
5548392 Optical position detector having scale pattern spot-illuminated to increase resolution  
An optical position detector is provided with an image forming member 1, a scale plate 2, and an image pickup 3, which are disposed sequentially along an optical axis in the order mentioned, and a...
5165064 Mobile robot guidance and navigation system  
A mobile robot which has a guidance and navigation system (sometimes called a "vision" system) employing one or more arrays of ultrasonic transducers and, preferably, one or more infrared...
5042942 Laser location apparatus for underwater bodies  
A laser beam is projected from either an underwater body or an overhead support platform, with the laser energy being detected by the other piece of apparatus using a photo detector. Either the...
4948258 Structured illumination surface profiling and ranging systems and methods  
Range and/or profile of a test surface, particularly a submarine surface, are determined by passing a laser beam through a holographic grating structured to emit a divergent light beam defining a...
4922281 Distance measuring device for automatic focusing camera  
A distance measuring device of a triangulation system type for an automatic focusing camera having a photographing optical system. The device comprises a distance measuring unit for measuring a...
4896962 System for measuring the angular displacement of an object  
An improved helmet line of sight measuring system for determining the spatial location of a helmet and the line of sight of an observer wearing the helmet, both relative to a coordinate reference...
4867556 Apparatus for determining the path of a pulsed light beam  
Apparatus measures the scattered radiation received by a detector device in a measuring station (F) situated on the side of the beam path (O). The detector device has a sensitivity lobe which has a...
4815840 Position locating system for a vehicle  
A position locating system for a vehicle such as a mobile robot which includes a multisector sensor for sensing the coded signal emitted by a beacon. There are means responsive to the sensor for...
4710020 Beacon proximity detection system for a vehicle  
A proximity detection system for determining the distance between a vehicle and a navigation beacon by resolving the altitude angle between the beacon and the vehicle and determining the distance...
4614426 Passive target detector  
Passive target detectors which employ infra-red sensors may have difficulty in distinguishing between a cool target near the detector and a warmer one further away. A detector detects a source of...
4582430 Position determination  
A method and apparatus for determining the relative positions of a first object (1) and a second object (3). The method comprises illuminating the first object (1) so as to produce a shadow (17) of...
4483598 Gun sight  
This invention provides an optical sight comprising a first telescope having a fixed increasing magnification whose image is combined and overlayed with the image of a second telescope having a...
4368978 Image scanning system  
This specification discloses an image scanning system in which an object image formed by an optical system is electrically scanned by utilization of a photosensor array device and the image...
3653769 STADIAMETRIC RANGING SYSTEM  
Subject disclosure relates to a novel and improved system for determining e range and aspect of an aircraft or any other vehicle moving in three dimensions in relation to a fixed point. The system...
3536924 TRACKING DEVICE FOR MOVING WAVE ENERGY SOURCE TO OPTICAL DETECTORS UTILIZED TO DETERMINE RANGE AND VECTOR VELOCITY OF A MOVING WAVE ENERGY SOURCE  
3393321 Visual range measuring system including a plurality of spaced lamps  
3147335 Optical miss-distance indicator  
3076095 Method and apparatus for determining altitude  
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