UAV Projection Display With Observation Coordinates for Calibration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) face challenges in intuitively determining the deviation between actual and target projection points during projectile launch, making calibration of the launching apparatus difficult and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A display method is implemented in the UAV system that includes displaying an observation coordinate system in the image, obtaining GPS coordinates of an origin and scale points, and calculating deviation information to enhance intuitive understanding and accuracy of the actual projection point relative to the target.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If only the image containing projection points is displayed without coordinate system, then the display content is simple, but the user cannot intuitively understand the deviation between actual and target projection points

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeviation informationVSAvoiddisplay content complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

An observation coordinate system is introduced as an intermediary element between the image content and the user. This coordinate system serves as a mediator that translates the spatial relationship between actual and target projection points into an intuitive visual framework, allowing users to directly perceive deviation information without complex calculations or interpretations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The solution transforms the two-dimensional image display by overlaying a coordinate system that adds dimensional context. The observation coordinate system introduces reference axes and scale markers that provide additional spatial dimensions, enabling users to comprehend deviation in both position and orientation across multiple dimensions simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If the user visually observes the deviation between actual projection point and target projection point without coordinate system, then no additional equipment is needed, but the calibration difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecalibration easeVSAvoiddeviation detection difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The observation coordinate system employs distinct visual markers and color-coded elements to differentiate between the actual projection point, target projection point, and reference axes. This visual differentiation through color and symbolic representation makes it easier for users to identify and measure deviations accurately during calibration operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

3Measurement precision

If the image displays only projection points without scale reference, then the display is clear and simple, but the user cannot determine the actual deviation distance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeviation measurement precisionVSAvoidcoordinate system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The observation coordinate system is pre-configured with scale markers and reference distances before the calibration process begins. These pre-established reference elements provide an immediate measurement framework that allows users to directly read and interpret deviation distances without performing complex calculations or requiring additional measurement equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4579368A1Display method, remote control apparatus, and unmanned aerial vehicle system
Publication Date: 2025.07.02 AUTEL ROBOTICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of this application provide a display method, a remote control apparatus, and an unmanned aerial vehicle system. The display method includes: obtaining Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates of an origin in an observation coordinate system to be displayed in a display screen; obtaining GPS coordinates of a plurality of scale points in at least one physical direction based on the GPS coordinates of the origin; obtaining image coordinates of the plurality of scale points in the display screen based on the GPS coordinates of the plurality of scale points; and displaying the observation coordinate system and a target projection point in the display screen based on the image coordinates of the plurality of scale points and the origin. In this method, an observation coordinate system is displayed in an image, so that intuitiveness of an actual deviation between an actual projection point and a target projection point can be improved, the actual deviation can be calculated subsequently, and difficulty in calibrating a launching apparatus by a subsequent user can be reduced.