Unified Flight Hand Controller With Obstacle Feedback Cues
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current control systems for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and piloted aircraft lack a unified, efficient method to control motion in multiple degrees of freedom and provide effective feedback for obstacle detection, leading to potential collisions and complex control interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A unified hand controller system that allows control of motion in multiple degrees of freedom, including rotational and translational movements, with integrated feedback mechanisms using vibration and visual cues to alert pilots of obstacles, enabling safer and more intuitive flight control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a unified hand controller system is implemented to control motion in multiple degrees of freedom, then control precision and ease of operation are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple control functions (rotational control, translational control, obstacle detection feedback) into a single unified hand controller interface. This merging of previously separate control systems into one integrated device simplifies the operator interface while managing the inherent complexity through unified design architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The hand controller is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: controlling rotational motion, controlling translational motion, and receiving obstacle detection feedback. This multi-functional design allows a single device to replace multiple specialized controls, improving ease of operation while the internal architecture manages the complexity through functional integration.
2Reliability
If integrated feedback mechanisms are added to alert pilots of obstacles, then safety and reliability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates obstacle detection sensors that provide real-time feedback to the pilot through the hand controller interface. This feedback mechanism alerts pilots of obstacles in the flight path, enabling timely corrective actions. The feedback loop integrates sensing, processing, and notification functions that improve reliability while the integrated architecture manages complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The hand controller serves as an intermediary device that not only transmits pilot commands to the aircraft but also relays obstacle detection information back to the pilot. This dual-function intermediary role consolidates control and feedback pathways through a single interface, improving safety while managing system complexity through centralized communication.
3Reliability
If real-time obstacle detection and feedback are implemented, then safety is improved, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The obstacle detection system operates by periodically scanning the environment and providing feedback to the pilot. Rather than continuous monitoring at maximum intensity, the system uses periodic detection cycles that maintain safety while reducing overall energy consumption compared to constant high-power operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enhances control precision and safety by allowing seamless control of UAS and piloted aircraft in complex environments while providing real-time obstacle detection and feedback, reducing the risk of collisions and improving pilot experience.
Implementation Method 1
The controller may include one or more vibration haptic motors configured to vibrate in response to the signal
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates generally to control systems, and in particular apparatus, methods, and systems for controlling flights remotely or onboard the vehicle. More specifically, the present disclosure describes embodiments of a control system that allows a user to control the motion of a control target in or along one or more degrees of freedom using a single controller.