Air transportation systems and methods
US10860115B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/57
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for transporting people by providing a vehicle with a cab having a moveable actuator coupled to the propulsion unit to move the propulsion unit between a first position above the cab during lift-off and a second position during lateral flight; determining a hand control gesture as captured by a plurality of cameras or sensors in the vehicle, wherein a sequence of finger, palm or hand movements represents a vehicle control request; and determining vehicle control options based on the model, a current state of the vehicle and the environment of the vehicle.
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