17956831. AUTONOMOUS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VESSEL simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
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AUTONOMOUS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VESSEL
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Takashi Hashizume of Saitama (JP)
AUTONOMOUS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VESSEL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17956831 titled 'AUTONOMOUS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VESSEL
Simplified Explanation
The autonomous control system described in the patent application is designed to control a vessel by setting a route to a destination, acquiring disturbance data from external sources, and adjusting the vessel's control based on the route and disturbance data.
- Route setting unit: Sets a route to a destination.
- Disturbance data acquisition unit: Acquires disturbance data from sources other than the vessel.
- Autonomous control unit: Controls the vessel based on the route set and corrects the control based on the disturbance data acquired.
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- Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous ships, unmanned underwater vehicles, and other autonomous marine vehicles.
- Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of navigating vessels autonomously while accounting for external disturbances that may affect their trajectory.
- Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved safety, efficiency, and accuracy in vessel navigation, as well as reduced reliance on human operators.
- Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include autonomous shipping, offshore exploration, marine research, and underwater inspections.
- Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be autonomous drone control systems that use external data sources to adjust their flight paths.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does the autonomous control system handle unexpected disturbances?
The patent application does not specify how the system reacts to disturbances that were not accounted for in the initial route setting.
- What types of external sources can the disturbance data acquisition unit gather information from?
The patent application does not detail the specific sources from which the disturbance data can be acquired.
Original Abstract Submitted
An autonomous control system and method for a vessel are provided. The autonomous control system includes a route setting unit, setting a route to a destination; a disturbance data acquisition unit, acquiring disturbance data from sources other than the vessel; an autonomous control unit, performing a control of the vessel based on the route set by the route setting unit and corrects the control of the vessel based on the disturbance data acquired by the disturbance data acquisition unit.
