Method and apparatus for leveraging wireless communication using an aerial vehicle
AssigneeVerizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
InventorsFred Weisbrod, Donna L. Polehn
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Abstract
An approach is provided for providing wireless communication in a remote area by using an aerial vehicle. Signal strength information received at a plurality of antennas mounted over the aerial vehicles is monitored. The antennas are associated with a plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms of the aerial vehicle. The signal strength information is processed to determine control adjustment information, which is then transferred to the stabilizing control mechanisms for orienting the aerial vehicle such that maximum signal is reflected and/or repeated from the aerial vehicle.
Claims20
A method comprising:
- monitoring signal strength information received at a plurality of antennas, wherein the plurality of antennas are mounted on an aerial vehicle, and wherein the plurality of antennas are associated respectively with a plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms of the aerial vehicle, and the plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms including a plurality of stabilizing propellers;
- processing the signal strength information to determine control adjustment information for the plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms, the control adjustment information including propeller speed adjustment information;
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- transmitting the control adjustment information to the plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms.
An apparatus comprising a processor configured to:
- monitor signal strength information received at a plurality of antennas, wherein the plurality of antennas are mounted on an aerial vehicle, and wherein the plurality of antennas are associated respectively with a plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms of the aerial vehicle, the plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms including a plurality of stabilizing propellers;
- process the signal strength information to determine control adjustment information for the plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms, wherein the control adjustment information includes propeller speed adjustment information;
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- transmit the control adjustment information to the plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms.
A system comprising:
- an aerial vehicle configured with a plurality of antennas, wherein the plurality of antennas receive signal strength information, and wherein the plurality of antennas are associated respectively with a plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms, the plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms including a plurality of stabilizing propellers;
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- a control platform configured to monitor the signal strength information, process the signal strength information to determine control adjustment information for the plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms, and transmit the control adjustment information to the plurality of stabilizing control mechanisms, and wherein the control adjustment information includes propeller speed adjustment information.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.