UAV Positional Anchors for Virtual Environment Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for improved systems and methods to track and integrate virtual or augmented objects within real-world environments for enhanced recreational and competitive UAV activities, as existing systems struggle to effectively manage the interaction between real-world and virtual elements.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of positional anchors that broadcast signals within a defined space, allowing for the generation of a virtual environment corresponding to the real space, with visual indications generated when a UAV approaches or interacts with these anchors, enabling dynamic tracking and interaction within both environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If signals are broadcast via anchors in defined space to generate virtual environment, then tracking precision of UAV is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces anchors as intermediary objects that broadcast signals to enable precise tracking of UAVs. These anchors serve as mediators between the physical space and the virtual environment, providing reference points for accurate position determination without requiring complex direct tracking systems between UAVs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a virtual environment that copies and corresponds to the defined physical space. By broadcasting signals from anchors at specific locations, the system generates virtual representations of physical anchors, allowing the UAV to be tracked and interact with both real and virtual elements simultaneously.
2Manufacturing precision
If visual indications are generated when UAV approaches anchor, then interaction accuracy is improved, but information processing load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent generates visual indications that change based on the UAV's proximity to anchors. These visual elements provide immediate feedback to the operator about the UAV's position relative to targets, improving interaction accuracy through intuitive visual cues without requiring complex data processing.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) positional anchors. Signals may be broadcast via a signal interface of an anchor in a defined space which also includes a UAV. The UAV is at one location within the defined space, and the anchor is at another location within the defined space. A virtual environment may be generated that corresponds to the defined space. The virtual environment may include at least one virtual element, and a location of the virtual element within the virtual environment may be based on the location of the anchor within the defined space. A visual indication may be generated when the UAV is detected within a predetermined distance from the location of the anchor. In some embodiments, a visual element may be generated to augment the anchor where a location of the visual element is based on a location of the anchor within the defined space. The visual element may be changed when the UAV is flown to the location of the anchor within the defined space.