US Patent:
20220366798, Nov 17, 2022
Inventors:
- Washington DC, US
Kyle M. Smalling - Newport News VA, US
Steven D. Young - Poquoson VA, US
Cuong C. Quach - Hampton VA, US
Kelly J. Hayhurst - Seaford VA, US
Anthony J. Narkawicz - Yorktown VA, US
Russell V. Gilabert - Lewis Center OH, US
International Classification:
G08G 5/00
Abstract:
A geo-containment system includes at least one unmanned vehicle and an enforcement system that is onboard the unmanned vehicle and configured to limit travel of the unmanned vehicle based, at least in part, on predefined geospatial operational boundaries. Such boundaries may include a primary boundary and at least one secondary boundary that is spaced apart from the primary boundary a minimum safe distance. The minimum safe distance is determined while the unmanned vehicle is traveling. The minimum safe distance is determined using state information of the unmanned vehicle and/or dynamics of the unmanned vehicle. The state information includes at least position and velocity of the unmanned vehicle. The enforcement system is configured to alter and/or terminate operation of the unmanned vehicle if the unmanned vehicle violates the primary geospatial operational boundary and/or the secondary geospatial boundary. The enforcement system may inter-relate with the unmanned vehicle through an onboard vehicle control system.