Apparatus system and method for adapting a scaled vehicle remote controller for use with an enhanced controller
First Claim
1. A method for adapting a remote controller of a scaled vehicle for use with an enhanced controller, the method comprising:
- providing a remote controller for remotely controlling the scaled vehicle, the remote controller comprising a transducer and a transmitter;
connecting an enhanced controller to the remote controller transmitter; and
transmitting a control signal to the scaled vehicle.
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Abstract
A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for adapting an existing scaled vehicle remote controller for use with an enhanced controller. An enhanced controller modifies control signals to conform to the response features of an existing controller. The modified control signal is transmitted to an original remote controller and broadcast to a scaled vehicle. The enhanced control system can control the scaled vehicle with no changes to the vehicle and only modest changes to the original vehicle controller. The present invention allows existing remote control vehicles to be used in more sophisticated competitions and driven using enhanced operational environments.
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26 Claims
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1. A method for adapting a remote controller of a scaled vehicle for use with an enhanced controller, the method comprising:
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providing a remote controller for remotely controlling the scaled vehicle, the remote controller comprising a transducer and a transmitter;
connecting an enhanced controller to the remote controller transmitter; and
transmitting a control signal to the scaled vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for adapting a remote controller of a scaled vehicle for use with an enhanced controller, the method comprising:
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providing a remote controller for remotely controlling the scaled vehicle, the remote controller comprising a transducer and a transmitter;
connecting an enhanced controller to the remote controller transmitter;
transmitting a control signal to the scaled vehicle;
modifying a control signal of the enhanced controller to conform to an operating parameter of the remote controller; and
modifying a control signal of the enhanced controller to change a maneuvering characteristic of the scaled vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. An apparatus for adapting a remote controller of a scaled vehicle for use with an enhanced controller, the apparatus comprising:
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a connection circuit connected to the remote controller;
the connection circuit configured to receive a control signal from the enhanced controller; and
a transmitter configured to transmit the control signal to the scaled vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A system for adapting a remote controller of a scaled vehicle for use with an enhanced controller, the system comprising:
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the remote controller configured to receive a control signal from the enhanced controller and transmit the control signal to the scaled vehicle; and
the enhanced controller configured to receive a a maneuvering feedback response from the scaled vehicle and communicate the maneuvering feedback response to a user. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus for adapting a remote controller of a scaled vehicle for use with an enhanced controller, the apparatus comprising:
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means for generating a control signal with the enhanced controller;
means for communicating the control signal to the remote controller; and
means for transmitting the control signal to the scaled vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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24. A computer readable storage medium comprising computer readable program code configured to carry out a method for adapting a remote controller of a scaled vehicle for use with an enhanced controller, the method comprising:
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receiving a control signal from the enhanced controller;
modifying the control signal to conform to an operational parameter of the remote controller; and
transmitting the control signal to the scaled vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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