Saudi Arabian Oil Company (20240231371). 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

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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

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

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 20240231371 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 with augmented reality elements related to a determined waypoint superimposed over the live video moving image
  • Executing a precision landing process by generating a precision landing display interface with AR 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 control systems - Precision landing technology for UAVs - Augmented reality applications in UAV operations

Problems Solved: - Enhancing navigation and control of UAVs - Improving precision landing capabilities - Providing real-time visual feedback for UAV operators

Benefits: - Increased accuracy in UAV navigation - Enhanced safety during precision landing maneuvers - Improved user experience for UAV operators

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced UAV Control System for Precision Landing" This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Aerial photography and videography - Surveillance and security - Search and rescue operations

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on UAV navigation systems, precision landing technologies, and augmented reality applications in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in UAV control systems, precision landing techniques, and augmented reality integration in UAV operations.

Questions about UAV Control Systems: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of UAV operations? 2. What are the key advantages of using augmented reality in UAV navigation and precision landing processes?


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.