18186393. VEHICLE HAVING DRONE DOCKING STATION simplified abstract (FCA US LLC)
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VEHICLE HAVING DRONE DOCKING STATION
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Inventor(s)
Adam Goodes of Rochester Hills MI (US)
David W Smith of Shelby Township MI (US)
VEHICLE HAVING DRONE DOCKING STATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18186393 titled 'VEHICLE HAVING DRONE DOCKING STATION
The abstract describes a vehicle with a docking station inside and a drone that can connect to it. The vehicle's electronic control unit can send instructions to the docking station controller to release the drone for flight operations or to return and reconnect with the docking station.
- Vehicle with a docking station and a drone for flight operations
- Electronic control unit communicates instructions to the docking station controller
- Drone can disengage from the docking station and perform flight operations
- Drone can return to and mate with the docking station as instructed
- Enhances the functionality and versatility of the vehicle
Potential Applications: - Surveillance and reconnaissance missions - Delivery services - Search and rescue operations - Aerial photography and videography - Monitoring and inspection tasks
Problems Solved: - Efficient deployment and retrieval of drones - Enhanced capabilities for various operations - Streamlined communication between the vehicle and the drone
Benefits: - Increased efficiency and effectiveness in tasks - Versatile applications in different industries - Improved safety and control over drone operations - Enhanced overall functionality of the vehicle
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Vehicle with Integrated Drone Technology" This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Transportation and logistics - Security and surveillance - Film and media production - Agriculture and forestry - Emergency response and disaster management
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of a drone with a vehicle benefit various industries? 2. What are the safety measures in place for the drone operations within the vehicle?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle that includes a docking station positioned within the interior of the vehicle, and a drone that is configured to mate with the docking station. The vehicle includes an electronic control unit (ECU) that is located within the interior of the vehicle and is configured to communicate instructions to a docking station controller to instruct the drone to disengage from the docking station and perform flight operations. Additionally, the vehicle ECU is configured to communicate instructions to the docking station controller to instruct the drone to cease flight operations and return to and mate with the docking station.
