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System and method for reducing operational power and weight of an unmanned aerial device's payload

US8938202B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2009
Grant dateJan 20, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for reducing operational power and weight of an unmanned aerial device's payload may include a frequency detection sensor for detecting a radio frequency signal within a first frequency range. A modulation detection and waveform classification module may be coupled to the frequency detection sensor for detecting a communication type associated with the first frequency range upon the frequency detection sensor detecting the radio frequency signal within the first frequency range. A radio may be coupled to the modulation detection and waveform classification module for transmitting the radio frequency signal, the radio frequency signal may include the communication type. The radio may be inactive until detection of the radio frequency signal, and the radio may be activated upon detection of the radio frequency signal.

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