18048229. SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUGMENTED REALITY ASSISTANCE TO WAYFINDING AND PRECISION LANDING CONTROLS OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TO DIFFERENTLY ORIENTED INSPECTION TARGETS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
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- 1 SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUGMENTED REALITY ASSISTANCE TO WAYFINDING AND PRECISION LANDING CONTROLS OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TO DIFFERENTLY ORIENTED INSPECTION TARGETS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUGMENTED REALITY ASSISTANCE TO WAYFINDING AND PRECISION LANDING CONTROLS OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TO DIFFERENTLY ORIENTED INSPECTION TARGETS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUGMENTED REALITY ASSISTANCE TO WAYFINDING AND PRECISION LANDING CONTROLS OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TO DIFFERENTLY ORIENTED INSPECTION TARGETS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Abdulrahman Althobaiti of Thuwal (SA)
Fadl Abdellatif of Thuwal (SA)
SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUGMENTED REALITY ASSISTANCE TO WAYFINDING AND PRECISION LANDING CONTROLS OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TO DIFFERENTLY ORIENTED INSPECTION TARGETS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18048229 titled 'SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUGMENTED REALITY ASSISTANCE TO WAYFINDING AND PRECISION LANDING CONTROLS OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TO DIFFERENTLY ORIENTED INSPECTION TARGETS
The patent application describes a method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using a control apparatus.
- Obtaining a live video moving image from a navigation camera device of the UAV.
- Generating a navigation display interface for display on a display device of the control apparatus, with navigation augmented reality display elements related to a determined waypoint superimposed over the live video moving image.
- Executing a precision landing process when the UAV reaches the determined waypoint.
- Generating a precision landing display interface for display on the display device, with precision landing AR display elements related to a landing target associated with the determined waypoint superimposed over the live video moving image obtained from a precision landing camera device of the UAV.
Potential Applications: - UAV navigation and precision landing in various industries such as agriculture, surveillance, and search and rescue operations.
Problems Solved: - Enhances the control and accuracy of UAV navigation and landing processes. - Provides a user-friendly interface for controlling UAVs.
Benefits: - Improved navigation efficiency and precision. - Enhanced user experience for UAV operators. - Increased safety and reliability in UAV operations.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in industries such as agriculture for crop monitoring, surveillance for security purposes, and search and rescue operations for locating individuals in remote areas.
Prior Art: - No specific information on prior art related to this technology is provided in the abstract.
Frequently Updated Research: - Any advancements or updates in UAV control systems and navigation technologies could be relevant to this method.
Questions about UAV Control Method: 1. How does this method improve the overall efficiency of UAV navigation and landing processes? 2. What are the key differences between traditional UAV control methods and the method described in this patent application?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle using a control apparatus, comprises: executing a navigation process by: obtaining a live video moving image from a navigation camera device of the UAV; and generating a navigation display interface for display on a display device of the control apparatus, the navigation display interface comprising a plurality of navigation augmented reality display elements related to a determined waypoint superimposed over the live video moving image; and when the UAV reaches the determined waypoint, executing a precision landing process by: generating a precision landing display interface for display on the display device, the precision landing display interface comprising a plurality of precision landing AR display elements related to a landing target associated with the determined waypoint superimposed over the live video moving image obtained from a precision landing camera device of the UAV.
