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Systems and methods for defining and implementing rules for three dimensional geofences

US9986378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2016
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W80/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to methods and systems for enforcing at least one rule within a geofence. The rule is enforced by a fencing agent on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The geofence is defined by a plurality of geographic designators, with the plurality of geographic designators each being associated with an Internet Protocol (IP) address, preferably an IPv6 address.

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