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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 06, 2023
Navico, Inc., Tulsa, OK (US);
Gustav Sohtell, Gothenburg, SE;
Navico, Inc., Tulsa, OK (US);
Abstract
A method for forming updated map data and for using the updated map data to assist in docking the watercraft is provided. The method includes receiving first radar data from radar. First radar data is associated with a first coverage area. The method includes generating initial map data regarding features of the environment around the watercraft based on the first radar data. The method includes receiving second radar data associated with a location within the first coverage area from the radar. The first and second radar data are different. The method includes updating initial map data based on the second radar data to form updated map data and generating a docking operation using updated map data. The docking operation comprises causing presentation of a docking view illustrating a watercraft representation and a desired docking position and/or generating navigation instruction(s) for causing the watercraft to be repositioned.