Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication – Automatic route guidance vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-11
2008-03-11
Jeanglaude, Gertude A. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
Automatic route guidance vehicle
C701S011000, C701S036000, C701S013000, C244S075100, C244S07600R
Reexamination Certificate
active
10871612
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments are disclosed for a vehicle control system and related sub-components that together provide an operator with a plurality of specific modes of operation, wherein various modes of operation incorporate different levels of autonomous control. Through a control user interface, an operator can move between certain modes of control even after vehicle deployment. Specialized autopilot system components and methods are employed to ensure smooth transitions between control modes. Empowered by the multi-modal control system, an operator can even manage multiple vehicles simultaneously.
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Duggan David S.
Felio David A.
Longhi Vince R.
Pate Billy B.
Geneva Aerospace
Jeanglaude Gertude A.
Westerman, Champlin & Kelly, P.A.
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