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Mixed-criticality network for common unmanned system architecture

US11354202B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

Insitu, Inc., a subsidiary of The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Douglas Allyn Miller · Sisters, US
David B. Rathbun · White Salmon, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 12, 2018
Grant date	Jun 7, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 20, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F2201/815
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for controlling unmanned systems (UMSs), such as unmanned aircraft, are provided. A UMS can be provided that includes a network, auxiliary systems, and a payload, where the network can connect the auxiliary systems and the payload. A network switch of the network can logically separate the network into at least a second tier of communications and a third tier of communications. The network can be used to control the UMS by at least: controlling the auxiliary systems using messages communicated by the second tier of communications, and communicating with the payload using messages communicated by the third tier of communications.

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