Satellite signal multipath mitigation in GNSS devices
    1.
    发明授权
    Satellite signal multipath mitigation in GNSS devices 有权
    GNSS设备中的卫星信号多路径减轻

    公开(公告)号:US08717233B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US13301633

    申请日:2011-11-21

    CPC classification number: G01S19/22 G01S19/28 G01S19/35

    Abstract: A method for mitigating the effects of multipath errors in GNSS devices is provided. Signals from GNSS satellites are received. Image data from an image sensor is received. Orientation data from an orientation sensor is received. The orientation data describes the orientation of the image sensor. Obstruction data is determined based on the image data. The obstruction data includes an obstruction region that indicates the sky in that region is obstructed by a structure. Based on the orientation data, obstruction data, and GNSS satellite location data, the position of GNSS satellites with respect to the obstruction region is determined. The location of the GNSS device is determined based on signals from some of the GNSS satellites and the position of GNSS satellites with respect to the obstruction region.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种减轻GNSS设备中多路径错误影响的方法。 接收来自GNSS卫星的信号。 接收来自图像传感器的图像数据。 接收来自定位传感器的定向数据。 方向数据描述图像传感器的方向。 根据图像数据确定障碍物数据。 障碍物数据包括指示在该区域被结构阻挡的天空的阻塞区域。 基于取向数据,障碍物数据和GNSS卫星定位数据,确定GNSS卫星相对于阻塞区域的位置。 基于来自一些GNSS卫星的信号和GNSS卫星相对于阻塞区域的位置来确定GNSS设备的位置。

    Handheld global positioning system device
    2.
    发明授权
    Handheld global positioning system device 有权
    手持式全球定位系统设备

    公开(公告)号:US08717232B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US13353220

    申请日:2012-01-18

    CPC classification number: G01S19/43 G01C11/00 G01S5/16 G01S19/47

    Abstract: A handheld GNSS device includes a housing, handgrips integral to the housing for enabling a user to hold the device, and a display screen integral with the housing. The device has a GNSS antenna and a communication antenna, both integral with the housing. The GNSS antenna receives position data from GNSS satellites. The communication antenna receives positioning assistance data from a base station. The GNSS antenna has a first antenna pattern, and the communication antenna has a second antenna pattern. The first and second antenna patterns are substantially separated. Coupled to the GNSS antenna, within the housing, is at least one receiver. Further, the device includes, within the housing, orientation circuitry for generating orientation data, imaging circuitry for obtaining image data, and positioning circuitry for determining a position for the point of interest based on the position data, the positioning assistance data, the orientation data, and the image data.

    Abstract translation: 手持GNSS装置包括壳体,与壳体一体的手柄,用于使用户能够握持装置,以及与壳体一体的显示屏。 该设备具有GNSS天线和与壳体一体的通信天线。 GNSS天线从GNSS卫星接收位置数据。 通信天线从基站接收定位辅助数据。 GNSS天线具有第一天线方向图,并且通信天线具有第二天线方向图。 第一和第二天线图案基本分离。 耦合到GNSS天线,在壳体内,是至少一个接收器。 此外,该设备在壳体内包括用于产生取向数据的定向电路,用于获得图像数据的成像电路和用于基于位置数据,定位辅助数据,定位数据确定兴趣点的位置的定位电路 ,和图像数据。

    SATELLITE SIGNAL MULTIPATH MITIGATION IN GNSS DEVICES
    3.
    发明申请
    SATELLITE SIGNAL MULTIPATH MITIGATION IN GNSS DEVICES 有权
    GNSS设备中的卫星信号多路减速

    公开(公告)号:US20120293365A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-22

    申请号:US13301633

    申请日:2011-11-21

    CPC classification number: G01S19/22 G01S19/28 G01S19/35

    Abstract: A method for mitigating the effects of multipath errors in GNSS devices is provided. Signals from GNSS satellites are received. Image data from an image sensor is received. Orientation data from an orientation sensor is received. The orientation data describes the orientation of the image sensor. Obstruction data is determined based on the image data. The obstruction data includes an obstruction region that indicates the sky in that region is obstructed by a structure. Based on the orientation data, obstruction data, and GNSS satellite location data, the position of GNSS satellites with respect to the obstruction region is determined. The location of the GNSS device is determined based on signals from some of the GNSS satellites and the position of GNSS satellites with respect to the obstruction region.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种减轻GNSS设备中多路径错误影响的方法。 接收来自GNSS卫星的信号。 接收来自图像传感器的图像数据。 接收来自定位传感器的定向数据。 方向数据描述图像传感器的方向。 根据图像数据确定障碍物数据。 障碍物数据包括指示在该区域被结构阻挡的天空的阻塞区域。 基于取向数据,障碍物数据和GNSS卫星定位数据,确定GNSS卫星相对于阻塞区域的位置。 基于来自一些GNSS卫星的信号和GNSS卫星相对于阻塞区域的位置来确定GNSS设备的位置。

    HANDHELD GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM DEVICE
    4.
    发明申请
    HANDHELD GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM DEVICE 有权
    手持式全球定位系统装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120188122A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-26

    申请号:US13353220

    申请日:2012-01-18

    CPC classification number: G01S19/43 G01C11/00 G01S5/16 G01S19/47

    Abstract: A handheld GNSS device includes a housing, handgrips integral to the housing for enabling a user to hold the device, and a display screen integral with the housing. The device has a GNSS antenna and a communication antenna, both integral with the housing. The GNSS antenna receives position data from GNSS satellites. The communication antenna receives positioning assistance data from a base station. The GNSS antenna has a first antenna pattern, and the communication antenna has a second antenna pattern. The first and second antenna patterns are substantially separated. Coupled to the GNSS antenna, within the housing, is at least one receiver. Further, the device includes, within the housing, orientation circuitry for generating orientation data, imaging circuitry for obtaining image data, and positioning circuitry for determining a position for the point of interest based on the position data, the positioning assistance data, the orientation data, and the image data.

    Abstract translation: 手持GNSS装置包括壳体,与壳体一体的手柄,用于使用户能够握持装置,以及与壳体一体的显示屏。 该设备具有GNSS天线和与壳体一体的通信天线。 GNSS天线从GNSS卫星接收位置数据。 通信天线从基站接收定位辅助数据。 GNSS天线具有第一天线方向图,并且通信天线具有第二天线方向图。 第一和第二天线图案基本分离。 耦合到GNSS天线,在壳体内,是至少一个接收器。 此外,该设备在壳体内包括用于产生取向数据的定向电路,用于获得图像数据的成像电路和用于基于位置数据,定位辅助数据,定位数据确定兴趣点的位置的定位电路 ,和图像数据。

    GRAPHICS-AIDED REMOTE POSITION MEASUREMENT WITH HANDHELD GEODESIC DEVICE
    6.
    发明申请
    GRAPHICS-AIDED REMOTE POSITION MEASUREMENT WITH HANDHELD GEODESIC DEVICE 审中-公开
    图形辅助远程位置测量与手持式地球仪器

    公开(公告)号:US20120299936A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-29

    申请号:US13301669

    申请日:2011-11-21

    CPC classification number: G01C21/00 G01C15/00 G01C15/008 G01C21/005 G01S19/14

    Abstract: A graphics-aided geodesic device is provided. The device includes an antenna for receiving position data from a plurality of satellites and a receiver coupled to the antenna. The device further includes orientation circuitry for obtaining orientation data. The orientation data represents an orientation of the apparatus with respect to a plane parallel with a horizon. The device further includes positioning circuitry for determining the position of the point of interest based at least on the position data and the orientation data.

    Abstract translation: 提供了图形辅助测地装置。 该装置包括用于从多个卫星接收位置数据的天线和耦合到天线的接收机。 该装置还包括用于获得取向数据的定向电路。 取向数据表示装置相对于与水平线平行的平面的取向。 该装置还包括至少基于位置数据和取向数据来确定兴趣点的位置的定位电路。

    Handheld global positioning system device
    7.
    发明授权
    Handheld global positioning system device 有权
    手持式全球定位系统设备

    公开(公告)号:US08125376B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-28

    申请号:US12871705

    申请日:2010-08-30

    CPC classification number: G01S19/43 G01C11/00 G01S5/16 G01S19/47

    Abstract: A handheld GNSS device for determining position data for a point of interest is provided. The device includes a housing, handgrips integral to the housing for enabling a user to hold the device, and a display screen integral with the housing for displaying image data and orientation data to assist a user in positioning the device. The device further includes a GNSS antenna and at least one communication antenna, both integral with the housing. The GNSS antenna receives position data from a plurality of satellites. One or more communication antennas receive positioning assistance data related to the position data from a base station. The GNSS antenna has a first antenna pattern, and the at least one communication antenna has a second antenna pattern. The GNSS antenna and the communication antenna(s) are configured such that the first and second antenna patterns are substantially separated. Coupled to the GNSS antenna, within the housing, is at least one receiver. Further, the device includes, within the housing, orientation circuitry for generating orientation data of the housing based upon a position of the housing related to the horizon, imaging circuitry for obtaining image data concerning the point of interest for display on the display screen, and positioning circuitry, coupled to the at least one receiver, the imaging circuitry, and the orientation circuitry, for determining a position for the point of interest based on at least the position data, the positioning assistance data, the orientation data, and the image data.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于确定兴趣点的位置数据的手持式GNSS装置。 该装置包括壳体,与壳体一体的手柄,用于使用户能够握持装置,以及与壳体一体的显示屏幕,用于显示图像数据和取向数据,以帮助用户定位装置。 该装置还包括GNSS天线和至少一个与壳体一体的通信天线。 GNSS天线从多个卫星接收位置数据。 一个或多个通信天线从基站接收与位置数据相关的定位辅助数据。 GNSS天线具有第一天线方向图,并且所述至少一个通信天线具有第二天线方向图。 GNSS天线和通信天线被配置为使得第一和第二天线图案基本上分离。 耦合到GNSS天线,在壳体内,是至少一个接收器。 此外,该装置在壳体内包括用于基于与水平线相关的壳体的位置产生壳体的取向数据的定向电路,用于获得关于用于在显示屏上显示的兴趣点的图像数据的成像电路,以及 至少一个接收器,成像电路和取向电路的定位电路,至少基于位置数据,定位辅助数据,取向数据和图像数据来确定兴趣点的位置 。

    Methods and systems for improvement of measurement efficiency in surveying
    9.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for improvement of measurement efficiency in surveying 有权
    测量测量效率提高的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US06633256B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-14

    申请号:US09938781

    申请日:2001-08-24

    CPC classification number: G01S19/22 G01C15/00 G01S19/44

    Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring coordinates of a target, particularly under strong multipath conditions, are described. A satellite navigation system antenna and a tilt sensor are mounted on a range pole, with the sensor at the pole's bottom tip. Signals from the antenna and tilt sensor are provided to a receiver, which computes the antenna's coordinates from the antenna signals, and the pole tips position from the computed coordinates and the tilt data. The operator places the pole tip on the target and swings the pole by hand over an angle sector of 15 degrees while keeping the tip on the target. Height of the target can be computed with a single measurement set, and X-Y coordinates with just three measurement sets. The use of additional measurements reduces errors in the target's coordinates since multipath errors are uncorrelated during movement of the antenna. Vertical alignment of the pole is unnecessary.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于测量目标的坐标的方法和系统,特别是在强多径条件下。 卫星导航系统天线和倾斜传感器安装在距离极上,传感器位于极底部。 来自天线和倾斜传感器的信号被提供给接收机,其从天线信号计算天线的坐标,并从所计算的坐标和倾斜数据计算极点位置。 操作者将极尖放置在目标上,并用手将杆倾斜15度的角度,同时将尖端保持在目标上。 目标的高度可以用单个测量集来计算,而X-Y坐标只有三个测量集。 使用额外的测量可减少目标坐标系中的误差,因为天线移动期间多径误差不相关。 杆的垂直对齐是不必要的。

    Spread spectrum receiver using a pseudo-random noise code for ranging applications in a way that reduces errors when a multipath signal is present
    10.
    发明授权
    Spread spectrum receiver using a pseudo-random noise code for ranging applications in a way that reduces errors when a multipath signal is present 有权
    使用用于测距应用的伪随机噪声码的扩频接收机,以减少多径信号存在时的误差

    公开(公告)号:US06463091B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-08

    申请号:US09577023

    申请日:2000-05-23

    Abstract: A receiver of a radio frequency signal having a pseudo-random noise (PRN) code, and techniques of processing such a signal that are especially adapted for ranging applications. A signal corresponding to the PRN code is locally generated and used for decoding the received signal in a manner to reduce ranging errors that can result when multipath (delayed) versions of the radio frequency signal are also present. A significant application of the receiver and signal processing techniques of the present invention is in a Global Positioning System (GPS), wherein a number of such signals from several satellites are simultaneously received and processed in order to obtain information of the position, movement, or the like, of the receiver. A delay locked loop (DLL) correlator, provided in each of the receiver's multiple processing channels, locks onto a line of sight signal from one of the satellites with the effect of any multipath signal(s) being significantly reduced.

    Abstract translation: 具有伪随机噪声(PRN)码的射频信号的接收机,以及处理特别适用于测距应用的信号的技术。 对应于PRN码的信号被本地生成,并用于以减少在射频信号的多径(延迟)版本也可能导致的测距误差的方式对接收信号进行解码。 本发明的接收机和信号处理技术的显着应用在全球定位系统(GPS)中,其中来自几个卫星的多个这样的信号被同时接收和处理,以获得位置,运动或 接收器的类似物。 在每个接收机的多个处理通道中提供的延迟锁定环(DLL)相关器锁定来自卫星之一的视线信号,其中任何多径信号的作用被显着地减小。

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