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Control of an unmanned aerial vehicle through multi-touch interactive visualization

US9891621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2017
Grant dateFeb 13, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2201/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are described for new paradigms for user interaction with an unmanned aerial vehicle (referred to as a flying digital assistant or FDA) using a portable multifunction device (PMD) such as smart phone. In some embodiments, a magic wand user interaction paradigm is described for intuitive control of an FDA using a PMD. In other embodiments, methods for scripting a shot are described.

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