BT Group had two patents in space economy during Q4 2023. The invention involves a method and network node for controlling a UAV in a wireless telecommunications network by determining collision risk, setting a reporting rate, and sending update messages. Additionally, a method and UAV are provided for receiving reporting rate updates from the network node, determining position, and sending position reports at the specified rate. GlobalData’s report on BT Group gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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BT Group grant share with space economy as a theme is 50% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Unmanned aerial vehicle (Patent ID: US20230315129A1)
The patent filed by BT Group Plc describes a method and network node for controlling Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in a wireless telecommunications network. The method involves determining collision risks for UAVs, establishing reporting rates based on these risks, and sending update messages to UAVs to report their positions accordingly. Additionally, the patent includes a method for UAVs to receive reporting rate updates from network nodes, determine their positions, and send position reports back to the network nodes at the specified reporting rates.
The claims within the patent outline specific steps and scenarios for implementing the method, such as considering positioning data of multiple UAVs to assess collision risks, utilizing meteorological data for risk assessment, and operating within a cellular telecommunications network. The patent also covers the creation of a computer program and carrier medium for executing the method, a network node configured to carry out the method, and a system comprising the network node and UAVs equipped to receive and respond to reporting rate updates. Overall, the patent focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of UAV operations within wireless telecommunications networks through proactive collision risk management and reporting mechanisms.
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