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Mapping Techniques Using Probe Vehicles

  • US 20090140887A1
  • Filed: 12/01/2008
  • Published: 06/04/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for mapping terrain including one or more roads, comprising:

  • equipping a probe vehicle with cameras, DGPS and appropriate illumination including at least one laser pointer;

    obtaining images using the cameras when illuminating an area being imaged using the at least one laser pointer;

    obtaining position information using the DGPS while the camera is obtaining images; and

    converting the images to a map at a remote location apart from the vehicle using the position information.

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