Drone Operating Mode Control for Airspace-Based Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication techniques for aerial vehicles lack effective control over operating modes when multiple drones collect and transmit data, particularly in varying airspace attributes, affecting data processing efficiency and communication distribution.
Innovation Solution
A control device and method that sets aerial vehicles to either a first or second operating mode based on airspace attributes, using wireless communication units with and without a communication network, to optimize data transmission and processing among drones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a main unit is selected to collect and transmit data from other aerial vehicles, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but the system cannot adapt to different airspace attributes and conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic operating mode switching for aerial vehicles, allowing each vehicle to transition between first operating mode (collecting and transmitting data) and second operating mode (generating and transmitting only own data) based on real-time airspace attributes and conditions. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by enabling the system to maintain high data transmission efficiency while simultaneously adapting to varying airspace characteristics through automated mode selection.
2Productivity
If aerial vehicles use wireless communication via communication network, then data can be transmitted to ground processing device, but communication reliability deteriorates in certain airspace conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the communication parameter by switching between two distinct operating modes: first operating mode uses wireless communication via communication network for ground transmission, while second operating mode uses direct wireless communication between aerial vehicles. This parameter change allows the system to maintain data transmission capability while adapting communication reliability to specific airspace conditions by selecting the appropriate transmission mode.
3Device complexity
If operating mode is fixed for aerial vehicles, then system control is simplified, but data processing efficiency deteriorates in varying airspace conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the attribute acquisition unit automatically acquires airspace attributes and the setting unit autonomously determines and switches operating modes based on pre-defined setting methods. This self-service approach maintains relatively simple system control structure while significantly improving data processing efficiency, as the system automatically adapts to varying airspace conditions without requiring complex manual control or intervention.
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AI summary
A setting unit sets the operating mode of an aerial vehicle to a first operating mode that transmits, data generated by a host aerial vehicle and data received from another aerial vehicle to a processing device, or a second operating mode that transmits data generated by a host aerial vehicle to another aerial vehicle. At this time, setting unit sets the operating modes of each of a plurality of aerial vehicles using a setting method corresponding to the attributes of an airspace in which aerial vehicle flies, from among a plurality of setting methods that set the operating mode of aerial vehicle. The attributes of an airspace include attributes determined in accordance with a degree of importance pertaining to the process of transmitting data from aerial vehicle to a server device and/or attributes determined in accordance with the extent to which processes are distributed among a plurality of aerial vehicles.