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Stereo display for position sensing systems
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 2005-04-05
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Granted: 2007-11-27
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Expires: 2025-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A method for display of radar data includes performing a first radar scan to obtain, for at least one object ( 24 ), a first range reading, a first azimuth reading, and a first altitude reading. A second radar scan is then performed to obtain, for the at least one object ( 24 ), a second range reading, a second azimuth reading, and a second altitude reading. Position and travel direction of the at least one object ( 24 ) are computed within a predetermined cylindrical volume ( 20 ), according to readings from the first and second radar scans. An icon ( 34 ) is assigned to the at least one object ( 24 ). A reference point (R) is determined for the predetermined cylindrical volume. The icon ( 34 ) is then displayed within the predetermined cylindrical volume ( 20 ) in stereoscopic form.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Roddy
- 👤 William M. Barnick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:41
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S7/00; G01S7/02; G01S7/04; G01S7/06; G01S7/20; G01S13/00; G01S13/87
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for display of radar data comprising: (a) performing a first radar scan to obtain, for at least one object, a first range reading, a first azimuth reading, and a first altitude reading; (b) performing a second radar scan to obtain, for the at least one object, a second range reading, a second azimuth reading, and a second altitude reading; (c) computing a position and travel direction of the at least one object within a predetermined cylindrical volume, according to readings from the first and second radar scans; (d) assigning an icon to the at least one object; (e) determining at least a first reference point for display of the predetermined cylindrical volume; and (f) displaying the icon, within the predetermined cylindrical volume, in stereoscopic form.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for display of radar data comprising: (a) performing a first radar scan to obtain, for at least one object, a first range reading, a first azimuth reading, and a first altitude reading; (b) performing a second radar scan to obtain, for the at least one object, a second range reading, a second azimuth reading, and a second altitude reading; (c) computing a position and travel direction of the at least one object within a predetermined cylindrical volume, according to readings from the first and second radar scans; (d) assigning an icon to the at least one object; (e) determining at least a first reference point for display of the predetermined cylindrical volume; and (f) displaying the icon, within the predetermined cylindrical volume, in stereoscopic form.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 1 further comprising: (g) displaying at least one reference marking for the altitude of the at least one object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 1 further comprising: (g) displaying a tracking pattern to trace a previous travel path of the at least one object within the volume.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 1 further comprising: (g) displaying a tracking pattern to predict an anticipated travel path of the at least one object within the volume.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein the step of displaying at least one reference marking comprises displaying an altitude marking in stereoscopic image form.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the step of displaying the icon comprises the step of displaying the icon in a predetermined color.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the step of displaying the icon in stereoscopic form comprises: projecting the icon onto a first plane on which the first reference point lies; forming a first image according to the projection onto the first plane; projecting the icon onto a second plane on which a second reference point lies; forming a second image according to the projection onto the second plane; whereby the first image and second images form a first stereoscopic pair of images; and wherein the first stereoscopic pair is displayed in stereoscopic format.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
95 words
A method according to claim 7 further comprising: projecting the icon onto a third plane on which a third reference point lies; forming a third image according to the projection onto the third plane; projecting the icon onto a fourth plane on which a fourth reference point lies; forming a fourth image according to the projection onto the fourth plane; whereby the third image and fourth images form a second stereoscopic pair of images, thereby rotating the display of the at least one object; and wherein the second stereoscopic pair is displayed in stereoscopic format.
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