Methods and systems for area search using a plurality of unmanned vehicles
US8086351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/104
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and systems that include a method for controlling movement of a first unmanned vehicle (UV) to search an area, where the method includes generating a first trace associated with prior positions in which the first UV has been located, determining a direction in which the first UV is to move using the first generated trace, and causing the first UV to move in the determined direction. The trace may be a numerical value that decreases as a function of the time that has elapsed since the first trace was generated. The methods and systems may also include receiving data relating to a second trace, and using that second trace to determine the direction. The second trace may be generated by a second UV. The second trace may be associated with a position within a predetermined radius from a position associated with the first UV.
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