Our Technology: Point-to-Point Distance Measuring

In mid-2002, the founder of Munro Ranging invented a new method for non-contact distance measurement using laser (i.e., laser rangefinding) or microwave (i.e., radar) emissions.  This new disruptive technology has several distinct and important characteristics, including:

· Low cost, uses readily available low-bandwidth electronics

· High accuracy, theoretically on the order of 0.001”, unaffected by target velocity

· Quick

· Compact

· Inches to Mile Measuring, depending on emission power and type of carrier

· Microwave, ultrasonic, or optical (eye safe visible laser) carriers

· Digital data, received and transmitted during measurement

 

An extraordinarily simple proof-of-concept model has been constructed to demonstrate this technology, and it has been able to measure distances in excess of 120 feet, with better than 1mm (1/25^th inch) accuracy.  View Prototype

 

Applications for the Point to Point Technology include

Ø Automotive (adaptive cruise control, Inter-vehicle communications),

Ø Radar and Rangefinding

Ø Industrial Automation and Robotics

Ø Vehicular Law Enforcement and Velocimetry

Ø Skilled trades and DIY Hand tools

Ø Docking

Ø Cryptology

Ø Sports (Golf, Archery, Hunting)

Ø Autofocus for Cameras and Camcorders

 

Patent and Paper Information

A paper that describes the theory behind this technology has been published in the February 2005 edition of SPIE’s Journal of Optical Engineering. The paper is titled Low Cost Laser Rangefinder With Crystal-Controlled Accuracy

A reprint is available by clicking the link below. The copyright of this paper is held by SPIE, but is available for use by parties interested in furthering the business of Munro Ranging, LLC. By clicking below you agree to NOT make additional copies of this paper and agree to abide by the limitations of copyright law.                     

 

 

A US patent, number 7,202,941, has recently been issued.

To view, click the link to the right.                               

 

 

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Phone: 585-503-5180

E-mail: munro@munroranging.com

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