Imaging and sensing assembly, system and method
US9204104B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2101/31
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided in one embodiment an imaging and sensing assembly. The imaging and sensing assembly has a disc shaped aerodynamic member configured to spin and self-position in flight, a plurality of pulsed thrusters positioned on the member, and a plurality of imaging and sensing devices positioned along a perimeter of the member. The imaging and sensing assembly further has one or more antenna devices positioned on the member and in communication with a first processor device on the member. The first processor device receives data obtained by the plurality of imaging and sensing devices and wirelessly transmits the data to a second processor device not positioned on the member. The imaging and sensing assembly further has a power supply powering the imaging and sensing assembly.
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