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Monitoring system, base station and control method thereof

US11814191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2020
Grant dateNov 14, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U80/25
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A monitoring system, a base station, and a control method thereof are provided. The monitoring system includes a drone and a base station. The drone includes a main body and at least two leg holders extending from the main body. The base station includes a platform and a positioning mechanism. The platform has a horizontal plate, and the drone is placed on the platform. The positioning mechanism includes at least two movement members. The movement members are movably disposed on the platform and movable between a first position and a second position. When the movement members are located at the second position, the movement members hold and fix the leg holders of the drone, each of the leg holders forms an inclined angle with respect to the horizontal plate, and the inclined angle is less than 90 degrees.

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