Method and apparatus for controlling the use of airspace and assessment of use fees and penalties
First Claim
1. A data processing system for controlling the use of an air space over a specified area and assessing fees related to the type of use of said controlled air space comprising:
- (a) receiver means for capturing a periodic signal generated by an aircraft, said signal including a unique identifying number for said aircraft and the location of said aircraft, (b) means for identifying locations within said controlled air space above said specified area, (c) means for comparing said location of said aircraft with said locations within said controlled air space, and (d) means for generating a fee assessment if said aircraft has entered said controlled airspace.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring and controlling the use of airspace over a specified area and assessing fees (24) and issuing citations related to the type of use of the controlled air space. A receiver (14) means is provided for capturing a periodic signal generated by an aircraft (16). The signal includes a unique identifying number for the aircraft (16) and the location of the aircraft. Means are provided for identifying locations within the volume of airspace above the specified area. Means are provided for comparing the location of the aircraft (16) with volume of controlled air space above the specified area. Means are provided for generating a fee assessment for billing (24) if the aircraft (16) has entered the controlled airspace. Means are provided for determining whether the aircraft (16) has violated rules or regulations applied to the controlled air space and for issuing citations for violations.
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12 Claims
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1. A data processing system for controlling the use of an air space over a specified area and assessing fees related to the type of use of said controlled air space comprising:
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(a) receiver means for capturing a periodic signal generated by an aircraft, said signal including a unique identifying number for said aircraft and the location of said aircraft, (b) means for identifying locations within said controlled air space above said specified area, (c) means for comparing said location of said aircraft with said locations within said controlled air space, and (d) means for generating a fee assessment if said aircraft has entered said controlled airspace. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for controlling the use of an airspace over a specified area and assessing fees related to the use of said controlled air space comprising:
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(a) capturing a signal generated by an aircraft, said signal including a unique number identifying said aircraft and the location of said aircraft, (b) comparing said location of said aircraft to said controlled airspace, and (c) assessing a fee if said aircraft has entered said controlled air space. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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