Method and apparatus to control one or more drones based on real-time or predictive position information
US11694563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and system are provided for operating one or more drones in a building. In the context of a method, information is determined that includes at least one of real time information or predictive information. The real time information is indicative of a position of at least one individual in the building, while the predictive information is indicative of a predicted location of the at least one individual in the building at a certain time. The method also includes controlling the one or more drones in the building according to the at least one of the real time information or the predictive information to avoid the at least one individual while the drone is performing a task.
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