Method and apparatus for operator supervision and direction of highly autonomous vehicles
US9529357B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0044
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for automating the control of a Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) includes a computer having a processor and a memory, a display operatively coupled to the computer and configured to display a future operating condition of the RPV and an input device operatively coupled to the computer. A predicted noodle tool is executed by the processor and configured to indicate a predicted future path of the RPV by generating a predicted noodle segment on the display. A directed noodle tool is executed by the processor to indicate a pilot-adjustable proposed future flight path of the RPV by generating a directed noodle segment on the display. Further, an input device mode selector is operatively coupled to the processor and configured to selectively map the input device to either manipulate a control surface of the RPV, or to manipulate the directed noodle segment.
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