17961562. NAVIGATION OF BOAT USING DRONE SUPPORT simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 NAVIGATION OF BOAT USING DRONE SUPPORT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 NAVIGATION OF BOAT USING DRONE SUPPORT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
NAVIGATION OF BOAT USING DRONE SUPPORT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Takashi Hashizume of Saitama (JP)
NAVIGATION OF BOAT USING DRONE SUPPORT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17961562 titled 'NAVIGATION OF BOAT USING DRONE SUPPORT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a terminal device that controls a drone to support navigation of a boat. The device includes a control unit with a processor to obtain the boat's speed and receive images from the drone, and a display unit to show the drone's images. The device adjusts the drone's altitude based on the boat's speed.
- Control unit with a processor to obtain boat speed and receive drone images
- Display unit to show drone images
- Adjust drone altitude based on boat speed
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various maritime applications such as:
- Monitoring and surveillance of marine environments
- Assisting in search and rescue operations
- Enhancing navigation and safety for boats and ships
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the following issues:
- Limited visibility in maritime environments
- Difficulty in monitoring large areas of water
- Lack of real-time aerial support for boats
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved situational awareness for boat operators
- Enhanced safety and security for maritime activities
- Efficient monitoring and surveillance capabilities
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be applied in commercial sectors such as:
- Maritime transportation and logistics companies
- Coast guard and naval operations
- Marine research and exploration industries
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of drones for aerial surveillance in various industries, including maritime applications. However, the specific integration with boat navigation and control based on boat speed may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device communicate with the drone to adjust its altitude based on the boat's speed?
The patent application does not provide details on the communication protocol or technology used to control the drone's altitude in relation to the boat's speed. Further information on this aspect would be helpful to understand the technical implementation of the innovation.
The patent application does not mention any specific safety features or collision avoidance mechanisms incorporated into the device. It would be important to know how the technology ensures safe operation and navigation in potentially hazardous maritime environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
A terminal device, adapted to control a drone to support navigation of a boat, the terminal device including a control unit and a display unit. The control unit including a processor, configured to obtain a speed of the boat, and receive an image that is imaged by the drone. The display unit including a display for displaying the image that is imaged by the drone, wherein the terminal device is configured to control an altitude of the drone based on the speed of the boat.
