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Monitoring system, base station and control method of a drone

US11524596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2019
Grant dateDec 13, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S30/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure provides a monitoring system, a base station, and a control method of drones. The drone includes a battery that supplies electric power for the drone and that connects with a charging connector. The base station includes a charging device, and the charging device includes a power supply connector, a power supply, and a power controller. The power supply connector is used for connecting to the charging connector. The power supply provides electric power. The power controller is coupled to the power supply and the power supply connector. The power controller is used to determine the battery specification of the battery and charge the battery from the power supply according to the battery specification. Thereby, the charging efficiency can be improved and the charging abnormality can be avoided.

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