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Method and apparatus for vehicle control, navigation and positioning

  • US 6,732,024 B2
  • Filed: 05/07/2001
  • Issued: 05/04/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for providing navigation for at least a first slave vehicle, wherein the first slave vehicle navigates based on a location of a master vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a first slave vehicle;

    receiving a location of a master vehicle;

    receiving a location of the first slave vehicle;

    determining a desired position of the first slave vehicle based on the master vehicle location including determining a first destination point relative to the location of the master vehicle;

    determining a first optimal course needed to position the first slave vehicle at the first destination point; and

    determining adjustments including determining the adjustments to implement the first optimal course determining if adjustments are needed to position the first slave vehicle at the desired position; and

    implementing the adjustments if adjustments are needed.

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