Systems and methods for locating and prioritizing cargo

US9183516B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Thomas DUBOIS · Val-de-Reuil, FR
• William Brendan Blanton · Wilmington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 25, 2013
• Grant date: Nov 10, 2015
• Expiry date: Feb 3, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/08
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for use in locating and prioritizing cargo are provided. The system includes a communications unit configured to receive location information and content information for each of a plurality of pieces of cargo from a cargo location and classification sensor (CLCS). The system also includes a cargo pickup planner module configured to determine a priority listing of pieces of cargo based on mission information, the location information, and the content information. The system also includes a cargo approach planner module configured to transmit a set of waypoints for specified pieces of cargo selected from the priority listing to a control system (FCS) configured to maneuver a vehicle to a position above a specified piece of cargo. The system further includes a cargo pickup overlay generator module configured to generate an overlay for a pilotage system (PS) display to assist a user in maneuvering the vehicle above each piece of cargo for pickup.