Communication link accessibility aware navigation
US10289122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2101/20
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of communication link accessibility aware navigation is provided that includes querying a communication link accessibility map based on a location of interest provided by a path planner for a communication node. A communication link accessibility indicator is received representing a communication link characteristic associated with the location of interest in response to querying the communication link accessibility map. A communication link accessibility weight is determined based on a mission priority of maintaining a communication link of the communication node. The communication link accessibility weight is applied to the communication link accessibility indicator.
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