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G05D 1/02 (2006.01)

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CA 1236899

Abstract Navigation means are provided for a guided vehicle system which includes a vehicle freely maneuverable along a variable, pre-determined path by means operatively associated with and controlling said vehicle by computing the position of said vehicle relative to at least one fixed point having a known position relative to the path. The navigation means comprise a light-receiving lens mounted on one of said vehicle or said fixed point; a light source mounted on the other of said vehicle or said fixed point for sending light energy through the lens; computing means operatively associated with said lens for calcula- ting the position of the vehicle relative to said fixed point and generating a vehicle control output signal responsive thereto; and, vehicle maneuvering apparatus for receiving and responding to the vehicle control output signal.

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