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Boring tool control using remote locator

  • US 9,810,053 B2
  • Filed: 06/21/2016
  • Issued: 11/07/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a system for performing underground boring including a handheld portable device, said system also including a drill rig and a boring tool which is configured for moving through the ground to form an underground bore, an apparatus at the drill rig, said apparatus comprising:

  • a receiver for receiving a signal that is indicative of a current roll orientation of the boring tool which current roll orientation is related to steering the boring tool;

    a processor configured to generate a display output at least including the current roll orientation and a desired roll orientation that is indicative of a steering command; and

    a display for presenting the display output to an operator.

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