Systems and Methods for Position Tracking Using Magnetoquasistatic Fields
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1. A system comprising:
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a receiving module configured to receive one or more inputs derived from an emitter configured to emit quasistatic magnetic fields; and
a program storage device tangibly storing a program of instructions executable by the one or more processors, the program of instructions comprising;
computer readable program code configured to utilize the one or more inputs to determine an above ground position of said emitter utilizing complex image theory.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention broadly contemplate systems, methods, apparatuses and program products that provide position tracking using a simple, low frequency oscillator that is attached to an object to be tracked, and one or more receiving stations that are placed around the area in which the object moves. Embodiments of the invention enable position tracking of the object using light weight equipment which minimally impacts the object'"'"'s natural state.
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21 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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one or more processors; a receiving module configured to receive one or more inputs derived from an emitter configured to emit quasistatic magnetic fields; and a program storage device tangibly storing a program of instructions executable by the one or more processors, the program of instructions comprising; computer readable program code configured to utilize the one or more inputs to determine an above ground position of said emitter utilizing complex image theory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus comprising:
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an emitter configured to emit quasistatic magnetic fields suitable for position location and tracking; said emitter being configured to weigh approximately 10 oz or less. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method comprising:
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receiving one or more inputs derived from an emitter configured to emit quasistatic magnetic fields; and utilizing the one or more inputs to determine an above ground position of said emitter utilizing complex image theory.
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21. A computer program product comprising:
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a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied therewith, the computer readable program code comprising; computer readable program code configured to receive one or more inputs derived from quasistatic magnetic field data emitted from an emitter; and computer readable program code configured to utilize the one or more inputs to determine an above ground position of said emitter utilizing complex image theory.
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