18278095. POSITION DETERMINATION APPARATUS, POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 POSITION DETERMINATION APPARATUS, POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 POSITION DETERMINATION APPARATUS, POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
POSITION DETERMINATION APPARATUS, POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
POSITION DETERMINATION APPARATUS, POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18278095 titled 'POSITION DETERMINATION APPARATUS, POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The control unit of a flying body includes a reference information acquisition unit, a surrounding information acquisition unit, and a position determination unit. The reference information acquisition unit acquires three-dimensional map information of the area where the flying body will be flown. The surrounding information acquisition unit acquires three-dimensional shape information around the flying body, generated by sensors on the flying body. The position determination unit determines the three-dimensional position of the flying body in the reference map information using the acquired data.
- Reference information acquisition unit acquires three-dimensional map information of the flying area.
- Surrounding information acquisition unit gathers three-dimensional shape information around the flying body.
- Position determination unit calculates the three-dimensional position of the flying body in the reference map.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous drones, aerial surveillance systems, and navigation systems for flying vehicles.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately determining the position of a flying body in a three-dimensional space, improving navigation and control capabilities.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced safety, improved accuracy in navigation, and increased efficiency in controlling flying bodies.
Potential Commercial Applications
- Autonomous drone technology for various industries
- Aerial mapping and surveying systems for environmental monitoring
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of GPS technology in drones for navigation and positioning.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle real-time updates of the reference map information?
The abstract does not mention how the control unit deals with changes in the reference map information during flight.
What is the range of the surrounding information acquisition unit?
The abstract does not specify the distance or coverage area of the sensors used to acquire surrounding information around the flying body.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control unit () of a flying body includes a reference information acquisition unit (), a surrounding information acquisition unit (), and a position determination unit (). The reference information acquisition unit () acquires reference map information being three-dimensional map information of an area in which a flying body is to be flown. The surrounding information acquisition unit () acquires surrounding information indicating a three-dimensional shape around the flying body. The surrounding information is generated by, for example, a sensor mounted on the flying body. The position determination unit () determines a three-dimensional position of the flying body in the reference map information by using the reference map information and the surrounding information.
