Xiaomi has been granted a patent for a method of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) handover. The method involves identifying base stations that meet handover conditions, selecting a candidate base station that has completed preparation, and executing the handover based on the UAV’s flight path and conditions. GlobalData’s report on Xiaomi gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Unmanned aerial vehicle handover method and system
The patent US12075306B2 outlines a method for facilitating the handover of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) between base stations. The process begins with a source base station determining if other base stations meet specific handover conditions based on a measurement report from the UAV. The source base station identifies a candidate base station that has completed the necessary handover preparations and subsequently executes the handover. Additionally, the source base station assesses accessible base stations based on the UAV's flight path and geographical data, selecting a base station for handover preparation based on the UAV's flight speed and altitude. The method includes performing handover preparation operations and confirming the successful completion of these preparations.
Further claims detail the operational aspects of the handover process, including the interaction between base stations to exchange geographical location information and the use of an X2 interface for signaling handover requests. The source base station monitors responses to these requests to confirm successful handover preparations or identify failures. The patent also describes the selection criteria for base stations based on the UAV's flight parameters, allowing for dynamic adjustments during the handover process. Overall, the patent provides a comprehensive framework for improving the efficiency and reliability of UAV handovers in a networked environment.
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