Removable Mobile Computing Device for UAV Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robotic systems require significant training and sophisticated computing devices for operation, making them inaccessible to novice users and inefficient in performing complex or labor-intensive tasks.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an aerial vehicle with a command and control system and a removable mobile computing device that allows novice users to control UAVs or robots to perform tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously, using attachments and sensors for precise operation, and a method that involves identifying objects, specifying application areas, developing flight paths or application blueprints, and executing tasks with the aerial vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If sophisticated ground control computers and powerful onboard guidance navigation and control systems are used, then operational capability and task performance are improved, but device complexity and training requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the ground control computer functionality with the onboard guidance navigation and control systems into an integrated system. The mobile computing device serves as both a ground control interface and an onboard computer, eliminating the need for separate sophisticated ground control systems while maintaining full operational capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile computing device is designed to perform multiple functions: it acts as a remote control interface, an onboard computer, a guidance system, and a task management system. This multi-functional approach replaces traditional specialized equipment with a universal device that novices already possess and know how to use.
2Manufacturing precision
If autonomous or semi-autonomous operation is implemented, then task performance and precision are improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complex control systems
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables autonomous and semi-autonomous operation where the UAV performs complex tasks automatically based on simple user inputs. The onboard computer handles navigation, obstacle avoidance, and task execution autonomously, while the novice user only needs to provide high-level commands through the mobile device interface, making precise operation accessible to non-experts.
3Reliability
If multiple computing devices are used for control, then operational reliability is improved, but device complexity and redundancy increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the ground control computer and onboard computer into a single integrated computing system. The mobile computing device communicates with the UAV's onboard computer, which handles autonomous functions, creating a unified control architecture that maintains reliability without requiring multiple separate computing devices.
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AI summary
A system is disclosed including an aerial vehicle to perform a task to an object, while in an aerial mode that includes at least one of a hover mode or a slow movement mode during a predominant phase of the task being performed, the aerial vehicle has a command and control system, a removable mobile computing device that when attached to the aerial vehicle assists in control of the aerial vehicle and when detached assists in control of the aerial vehicle with user intervention through the mobile device, wherein assist in control is further performed through the command and control system and at least one attachment attachable to the aerial vehicle for facilitating the task performed to the object by the aerial vehicle while the aerial vehicle is in the aerial mode, the at least one attachment is controlled by the removable mobile computing device. Methods are also disclosed.