Patent ID: 7853374
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: G01S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a vehicle turning system comprising a vehicle support rail configured to support a vehicle, and a vehicle turning unit configured to rotate the vehicle; a vehicle moving system comprising a support frame, a guide rail connected to the support frame, and a mover configured to move the vehicle support rail and the vehicle along the guide rail; a signal transmitting system comprising first and second transmitters that measure locations of first and second portions of the vehicle, respectively, and generate signals corresponding to the positions, and an interval-regulating rail configured to regulate a distance between the first and second transmitters; a signal receiving system comprising a central receiver mounted on the support frame and first and second receivers mounted on the support frame at first and second sides of the central receiver, respectively; and a control system that estimates an orientation of the vehicle based on the signals and controls the vehicle moving system and vehicle turning system to move the vehicle on the basis of the orientation.