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Systems and methods for determining best path for avoidance of terrain, obstacles, or protected airspace

US7589646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2006
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/80
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating navigation signals for a vehicle in an auto-avoidance situation. In one embodiment the method includes analyzing two or more paths with respect to information about obstructions stored in a database. The method disclosed then selects a path and generates navigation signals, if an auto avoidance situation exists.

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