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System for controlling marine vessel using single command operator

US11679853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2019
Grant dateJun 20, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H2025/026
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for controlling a marine vessel comprises an input device for inputting an operator command, a sensor which senses and signals an engine function variable or a vessel dynamic variable, and a first structural element and a second structural element. The first structural element and the second structural element each control speed or direction of motion of the marine vessel, and the first structural element and the second structural element each affect the marine vessel dynamic variable. There is a controller which receives the operator command and the engine function variable or the vessel dynamic variable. The controller moves the first structural element and the second structural element based on the engine function variable or the vessel dynamic variable, after receiving the single operator command.

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