System and method for a launch control console for communication with unmanned underwater vehicles

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8437885
SERIAL NO

13355704

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

A system and method of use is provided that includes: receiving configuration information from an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV); automatically configuring a launch control console (LCC) according to the configuration information; and providing a graphical interface for a user to command the UUV to perform at least one task. The automatic configuration includes formatting commands and the graphical interface to suit a vehicle type and components of the UUV. Other embodiments include: aligning a navigation system in the UUV; selecting a mission; activating components in the UUV corresponding to the mission; and launching the UUV on the mission. Further embodiments include: downloading at least one preset associated with the UUV; modifying the presets; and displaying a status of components and a log of messages on the graphical interface.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THENAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION NEWPORT OFFICE OF COUNSEL 1176 HOWELL STREET NEWPORT RI 02841

International Classification(s)

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beazley, Stuart K Kingston, US 2 12
Berube, Richard P Portsmouth, US 4 18
Del, Savio James A East Providence, US 2 12
Shaw, Christopher Portsmouth, US 28 163

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation