Nec corporation (20240126295). POSITION DETERMINATION APPARATUS, POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract
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 How does this technology handle obstacles in the flying body's path?
- 1.11 What is the range of the sensors used in the surrounding information acquisition unit?
- 1.12 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 20240126295 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 reference map and surrounding information.
- Reference information acquisition unit acquires three-dimensional map information of the area where the flying body will be flown.
- Surrounding information acquisition unit acquires three-dimensional shape information around the flying body, generated by sensors on the flying body.
- Position determination unit determines the three-dimensional position of the flying body in the reference map information using the acquired reference map and surrounding information.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in autonomous drones for accurate navigation and positioning in various environments.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately determining the position of a flying body in a three-dimensional space, which is crucial for safe and efficient flight.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved navigation accuracy, enhanced safety during flight, and increased efficiency in controlling flying bodies.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications of this technology could include drone delivery services, aerial photography, surveillance, and search and rescue operations.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing drone navigation systems that use GPS and other sensors to determine position and navigate in space.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology handle obstacles in the flying body's path?
The abstract does not mention how the control unit deals with obstacles or changes in the environment that may affect the flying body's flight path.
What is the range of the sensors used in the surrounding information acquisition unit?
The abstract does not provide information on the range or capabilities 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.
