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System and method for calculating the orientation of a device

  • US 9,851,721 B2
  • Filed: 06/06/2016
  • Issued: 12/26/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2013
  • Status: Expired
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1. A method for determining orientation of a vehicle relative to a surface having defined geometric data that represents a curvature of the surface, the method comprising the steps of:

  • measuring an angle of rotation about a hinge joint that is part of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle is configured to travel along the surface;

    determining the orientation of the vehicle relative to the surface based on vehicle geometric data, the surface geometric data and the measured angle of rotation; and

    controlling operation of the vehicle in view of the determined orientation.

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