Navigation based on downward facing sensors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9911189
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15198275

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A new area to search in a ground feature database is determined based on a last detected position. Information from a downward facing sensor coupled to an aircraft is obtained. The information from the downward facing sensor is compared with information associated with the new area in order to find a new position.

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KITTY HAWK CORPORATION2639 TERMINAL BLVD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cutler, Mark Johnson Sunnyvale, US 47 219
Vawter, Zachais Sunnyvale, US 9 20

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