Abstract: Mobile localization of an object having an object positional frame of reference using sparse time-of-flight data and dead reckoning can be accomplished by creating a dead reckoning local frame of reference, including an estimation of object position with respect to known locations from one or more Ultra Wide Band transceivers. As the object moves along its path, a determination is made using the dead-reckoning local frame of reference. When the object is within a predetermine range of one or more of the Ultra Wide Band transceivers, a “conversation” is initiated, and range data between the object and the UWB transceiver(s) is collected. Using multiple conversations to establish accurate range and bearing information, the system updates the object's position based on the collected data.

Abstract: A unified collaboration environment is formed by establishing a local workspace positional frame of reference using a plurality of UWB transceivers. With a frame of reference established a communication link is established between each of the workspaces, and a collaboration module to establish a peer-to-peer network. Data is received from each of the workspaces including the local workspace frame of reference, the set of available assets and workspace behavior (tasks). The collaboration module crafts a unified collaboration environment by transforming the local workspace into a collaborative positional frame of reference. A user, through a user interface, can offer real-time input to a virtualized version of the workspace to augment actions within the workspace environment.

Abstract: Recursive constellations of Ultra-Wide Band (“UWB”) transceivers are optimized based on a desired functionality or objective. By structuring transceivers of an UWB network into a plurality of subsets or constellations of UWB nodes each constellation can be optimized for a particular purpose while maintaining connectivity and cohesiveness within the overarching network. Implementations of specific functionality can be applied to Intra-Vehicle, Inter-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure constellations resulting in localized optimizations while maintaining a cohesive and coherent UWB network.

Abstract: An Adaptive Positioning System provides a method for directing and tracking position, motion and orientation of mobile vehicles, people and other entities using multiple complementary positioning components to provide seamless positioning and behavior across a spectrum of indoor and outdoor environments. The Adaptive Positioning System (APS) provides for complementary use of peer to peer ranging together with map matching to alleviate the need for active tags throughout an environment. Moreover, the APS evaluates the validity and improves the effective accuracy of each sensor by comparing each sensor to a collaborative model of the positional environment. The APS is applicable for use with multiple sensors on a single entity (i.e. a single robot) or across multiple entities (i.e. multiple robots) and even types of entities (i.e. robots, humans, cell phones, cars, trucks, drones, etc.).

Abstract: A mobile positional constellation system determines a mobile device's relative position using a plurality of UWB transceivers affixed to a platform. The platform, which itself can be mobile, includes a plurality of UWB transceivers and a trilateration module. The mobile device, which can also have one or more UWB transceivers, exchanges one or more signals with the platform to determine a relative position with respect to the platform through trilateration. With an established relative position established behavior of the mobile device can be augmented. The synchronous capability of UWB signals provides a user with direct control of a mobile device in austere conditions including those in which GPS is denied.

Abstract: Mobile localization of an object having an object positional frame of reference using sparse time-of-flight data and dead reckoning can be accomplished by creating a dead reckoning local frame of reference, including an estimation of object position with respect to known locations from one or more Ultra Wide Band transceivers. As the object moves along its path, a determination is made using the dead-reckoning local frame of reference. When the object is within a predetermine range of one or more of the Ultra Wide Band transceivers, a “conversation” is initiated, and range data between the object and the UWB transceiver(s) is collected. Using multiple conversations to establish accurate range and bearing information, the system updates the object's position based on the collected data.