Mcdonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
Devices and methods for a rotary joint with multiple wireless links
A device is provided that includes a first platform having a first side, and a second platform having a second side positioned within a predetermined distance to the first side. The device also includes an actuator configured to cause a relative rotation between the first platform and the second platform such that the first side of the first platform remains within the predetermined distance to the second side of the second platform. The device also includes a probe mounted to the first platform, and a plurality of probes mounted to the second platform. The device also includes a signal conditioner coupled to the plurality of probes. The signal conditioner may select one of the plurality of probes based on an orientation of the first platform relative to the second platform. The signal conditioner may then to use the selected probe for wireless communication with the probe on the first platform.
Waymo LLC
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Min Pierre-Yves Daniel L. Samuel William Etai Adam
Wang Droz Rosenband Lenius Bruhis Brown