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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2006
James J. Troy, Issaquah, WA (US);
Charles A. Erignac, Seattle, WA (US);
Paul Murray, Woodinville, WA (US);
James J. Troy, Issaquah, WA (US);
Charles A. Erignac, Seattle, WA (US);
Paul Murray, Woodinville, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for closed-loop feedback control of controllable devices using motion capture systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a motion capture system configured to measure one or more motion characteristics of one or more controllable devices as the one or more controllable devices are operating within a control volume. A processor receives the measured motion characteristics from the motion capture system and determines a control signal based on the measured motion characteristics. A position control system receives the control signal and continuously adjusts at least one motion characteristic of the one or more controllable devices in order to maintain or achieve a desired motion state. The controllable device may be equipped with passive retro-reflective markers. The motion capture system, the processor, and the position control system comprise a complete closed-loop feedback control system.