Handheld Device UAV Identification via Camera and RF Receiver
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for monitoring and controlling unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) lack efficient and portable solutions for real-time identification and tracking, particularly in restricted areas, as existing systems are often cumbersome and not designed for flexible deployment.
Innovation Solution
A computing device with a camera and transceiver that captures image data of a UAV and receives identification data wirelessly, associating the two to provide real-time or recorded evidence of the UAV's presence and attributes, using standardized wireless technologies like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and allowing for flexible deployment, including with mobile devices or UAVs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing monitoring systems are used for UAV tracking, then identification and tracking capability is provided, but the systems are cumbersome and lack flexibility for deployment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling standard mobile computing devices (smartphones, tablets) to perform UAV monitoring functions. The computing device uses existing camera, processor, and display components to capture images, receive identification data, and display combined information, making the system adaptable to various deployment scenarios without requiring specialized hardware
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple functions into a single integrated system: the camera captures visual data, the transceiver receives identification data wirelessly, and the processor combines both data types for display. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate monitoring equipment and simplifies deployment
2Measurement precision
If real-time UAV identification is implemented, then tracking accuracy is improved, but additional specialized hardware is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by utilizing the computing device's own existing hardware components (camera, processor, display, wireless transceiver) to perform identification and tracking functions. The device serves itself by processing and combining data from its built-in sensors rather than requiring external specialized equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes standard computing devices universal by enabling them to perform specialized UAV identification tasks. The camera captures images, the wireless interface receives identification signals, and the processor correlates both data streams, allowing consumer devices to function as monitoring systems
3Reliability
If visual evidence of UAV presence is captured, then monitoring reliability is improved, but the system becomes less portable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical/electronic specialized monitoring equipment with a software-based solution running on a standard mobile computing device. The camera, processor, and display work together as an integrated system that maintains reliability while preserving the portability inherent in consumer electronics
Data Source
AI summary
A handheld computing device comprises: a display; a camera operable to capture image data representing a scene, the scene comprising a UAV; an RF receiver configured to receive identification data wirelessly from the UAV as a result of the UAV having broadcast the identification data; and a controller configured to cause the received identification data and/or data based on the received identification data to be displayed on the display at the same time as a representation of the UAV.