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Perimeter monitoring using autonomous drones

US9734684B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2016
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/18
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Aspects include a method, system and computer program product for monitoring a fence about an ad-hoc perimeter. The method includes defining an ad-hoc perimeter to be monitored. A number of autonomous drones are determined for creating a monitoring fence arrangement of the ad-hoc perimeter, each of the autonomous drones including a movement detection mechanism. A position is determined for each of the determined number of autonomous drones. The position is transmitted to each of the autonomous drones. A status of the autonomous drones is monitored. A signal is transmitted in response to at least one of the autonomous drones detecting a breach of the ad-hoc perimeter with the movement detection mechanism.

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