Systems, apparatuses and methods for unmanned aerial vehicle
US10370102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The UAV may include a camera device configured to capture at least video data; a receiver configured to receive wireless communications; a transmitter configured to transmit wireless communications; storage linked with the camera device, the receiver, and the transmitter and configured to store data captured by the camera device and wireless communications received by the receiver; and a processor linked with and configured to exercise control over the camera device, the receiver, the transmitter, and the storage. The UAV is configured to dock with a docking station mounted on a vehicle. The UAV may have other components such as a microphone and sensors, and may perform various functions such as surveillance, tracking, warning, and data storage, transmission and relay. Associated methods and docking stations are also disclosed.
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