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Global positioning system synchronized active light autonomous docking system

  • US 5,490,075 A
  • Filed: 08/01/1994
  • Issued: 02/06/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A synchronized target subsystem for use in automated docking systems wherein a chase vehicle is docked with a target vehicle, said synchronized target subsystem comprising:

  • (a) an active target operatively attached to said target vehicle, said target comprising an optical docking aid having light emission means mounted thereon for radiating light therefrom;

    (b) a tracking sensor operatively attached to said chase vehicle for acquiring and tracking said active target throughout the docking of said chase vehicle with said target vehicle; and

    (c) synchronization means operatively connected to both said active target and said tracking sensor for synchronizing said optical docking aid with said tracking sensor.

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