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WO2004041381A3 - Control systems for use with flying craft and other remote elements - Google Patents

Control systems for use with flying craft and other remote elements Download PDF

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WO2004041381A3
WO2004041381A3 PCT/GB2003/004742 GB0304742W WO2004041381A3 WO 2004041381 A3 WO2004041381 A3 WO 2004041381A3 GB 0304742 W GB0304742 W GB 0304742W WO 2004041381 A3 WO2004041381 A3 WO 2004041381A3
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craft
control systems
flying craft
remote elements
attitude
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Phil Jermyn
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LEVITATION TECHNOLOGIES Ltd
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LEVITATION TECHNOLOGIES Ltd
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Publication of WO2004041381A3 publication Critical patent/WO2004041381A3/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C27/00—Rotorcraft; Rotors peculiar thereto
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H27/00—Toy aircraft; Other flying toys
    • A63H27/04—Captive toy aircraft
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C13/00—Control systems or transmitting systems for actuating flying-control surfaces, lift-increasing flaps, air brakes, or spoilers
    • B64C13/02—Initiating means
    • B64C13/16—Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors
    • B64C13/20—Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using radiated signals
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B11/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
    • G01B11/26—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes
    • G01B11/27—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
    • G01B11/272—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes using photoelectric detection means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05D—SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES
    • G05D1/00—Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
    • G05D1/08—Control of attitude, i.e. control of roll, pitch, or yaw
    • G05D1/0808—Control of attitude, i.e. control of roll, pitch, or yaw specially adapted for aircraft

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Radar, Positioning & Navigation (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Control Of Position, Course, Altitude, Or Attitude Of Moving Bodies (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices By Optical Means (AREA)

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling a powered craft in flight by an unsupported hand held control element. The position and attitude of the craft are controlled by the position and attitude of the control element. The position and attitude of the craft is determined with respect to a straight line between the controller and the craft, for example a beam of radiation. The controller and the craft are both provided with transducers comprising emitter and/or detector arrays in communication with one another.
PCT/GB2003/004742 2002-11-04 2003-11-04 Control systems for use with flying craft and other remote elements Ceased WO2004041381A2 (en)

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AU2003276441A AU2003276441A1 (en) 2002-11-04 2003-11-04 Control systems for use with flying craft and other remote elements

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GBGB0225661.8A GB0225661D0 (en) 2002-11-04 2002-11-04 Control system for use with flying craft and other remote elements
GB0225661.8 2002-11-04

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WO2004041381A2 WO2004041381A2 (en) 2004-05-21
WO2004041381A3 true WO2004041381A3 (en) 2004-09-16

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US3932039A (en) * 1974-08-08 1976-01-13 Westinghouse Electric Corporation Pulsed polarization device for measuring angle of rotation
US4560272A (en) * 1980-12-10 1985-12-24 The Perkin-Elmer Corporation Three-axis angle sensor
US5574479A (en) * 1994-01-07 1996-11-12 Selectech, Ltd. Optical system for determining the roll orientation of a remote unit relative to a base unit
US5596403A (en) * 1994-12-02 1997-01-21 Tma Technologies, Inc. System and method for measuring angular position
US5844674A (en) * 1995-12-23 1998-12-01 Deutsche Itt Industries, Gmbh Virtual reality system with an optical position-sensing facility
WO2003067351A2 (en) * 2002-02-07 2003-08-14 Levitation Technologies Ltd. Stabilisation and control of aircraft and other objects

Patent Citations (6)

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US3932039A (en) * 1974-08-08 1976-01-13 Westinghouse Electric Corporation Pulsed polarization device for measuring angle of rotation
US4560272A (en) * 1980-12-10 1985-12-24 The Perkin-Elmer Corporation Three-axis angle sensor
US5574479A (en) * 1994-01-07 1996-11-12 Selectech, Ltd. Optical system for determining the roll orientation of a remote unit relative to a base unit
US5596403A (en) * 1994-12-02 1997-01-21 Tma Technologies, Inc. System and method for measuring angular position
US5844674A (en) * 1995-12-23 1998-12-01 Deutsche Itt Industries, Gmbh Virtual reality system with an optical position-sensing facility
WO2003067351A2 (en) * 2002-02-07 2003-08-14 Levitation Technologies Ltd. Stabilisation and control of aircraft and other objects

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WO2004041381A2 (en) 2004-05-21
GB0225661D0 (en) 2002-12-11
AU2003276441A1 (en) 2004-06-07

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