Thales had 23 patents in robotics during Q2 2024. Thales SA filed patents in Q2 2024 for methods and systems related to controlling unmanned aircraft. These patents include methods for determining maximum flying altitudes based on ground positions, designs for unmanned aircraft with parallel beams and radar systems, as well as systems for guiding autonomous aircraft using neural networks and control instructions. These innovations aim to enhance the reliability and functionality of unmanned aerial vehicles. GlobalData’s report on Thales gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Thales had no grants in robotics as a theme in Q2 2024.
Recent Patents
Application: Method for controlling an unmanned aircraft (Patent ID: US20240176359A1)
The patent filed by Thales SA describes a method for controlling an unmanned aircraft by determining the maximum flying altitude for a ground position of the aircraft. This method involves identifying surrounding points within a perimeter around the ground position, determining intersections between circles centered at these points and a vertical related to the ground position, and selecting the greatest altitude from these intersections as the maximum flying altitude. The method also includes steps for identifying surrounding points, using a digital map of the terrain, and implementing the method while the aircraft is in flight.
Additionally, the patent includes claims related to the implementation of the method by an electronic control unit aboard the aircraft, the use of a network of points centered around the aircraft's horizontal position, and the interpolation of altitude data based on the digital map. The patent also covers the use of a satellite navigation system to determine the ground position of the aircraft and the configuration of the unmanned aircraft with an electronic control unit to implement the described method. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive method for controlling the maximum flying altitude of an unmanned aircraft based on surrounding points and intersections with circles and verticals related to the ground position.
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