Magnetic field position and orientation measurement system with dynamic eddy current rejection

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PATENT NO 5767669
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08663774

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The position and orientation of remote sensors is determined using pulsed magnetic fields generated from a fixed location. Pulsed magnetic fields are sequentially generated from a plurality of spatially independent components defining a source coordinate frame. The pulsed magnetic fields are sensed by a remote sensor having a plurality of passive field sensing elements. Eddy current distortions are sensed separately and subtracted by the system. The system measures the effect of metallic objects present in the environment and dynamically adjusts the measured values accordingly. The sensed magnetic fields, free of eddy current distortion, are used in order to calculate the position and orientation of the remote object. The system shortens the duration of pulsed magnetic fields and operates correctly at much further distances for the same energy output as compared to known systems.

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ASCENSION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION6901 PROFESSIONAL PARKWAY EAST SUITE 200 SARASOTA FL 34240-8457

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Ashe, Westley S Burlington, VT 14 656
Hansen, Per Krogh Burlington, VT 6 1519

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