Three-dimensional pathway tracking system
US10737781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0038
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are described for tracking and determining a three dimensional path travelled by controlled unmanned aircraft (i.e. drones) or other moving objects. By monitoring the strength of communication signals transmitted by an object, the strength of control signals received by the object, and altitude data generated by the object, its three dimensional path is determined. For example, these techniques can be applied to racing drones to determine their positions on a course. An end gate structure for such a course that can automatically transmit disable signals to the drones upon completing the course is also described.
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