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Method and apparatus for operator supervision and direction of highly autonomous vehicles

  • US 9,529,357 B1
  • Filed: 06/09/2014
  • Issued: 12/27/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for automating the control of a Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV), the system comprising:

  • a computer having a processor and a memory;

    a display operatively coupled to the computer and configured to display a future operating condition of the RPV;

    an input device operatively coupled to the computer;

    a predicted noodle tool executed by the processor and configured to indicate a predicted future path of the RPV by generating a predicted noodle segment on the display;

    a directed noodle tool executed by the processor to indicate a pilot-adjustable proposed future flight path of the RPV by generating a directed noodle segment on the display; and

    an input device mode selector operatively coupled to the processor and configured to selectively map the input device to either manipulate a control surface of the RPV, or to manipulate the directed noodle segment,wherein each of the display, input device, predicted noodle tool, directed noodle tool, and input mode selector is configured to interface with a second RPV,wherein the input device is configured to manipulate the directed noodle segment corresponding to the second RPV concurrently with the execution of the predicted noodle tool corresponding to the RPV.

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