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- the following disclosure relates generally to vehicle controllers and, more particularly, to unmanned vehicle controllers with interchangeable modules.
- Unmanned vehicles such as unmanned ground, aerial, and underwater vehicles, drones, and other vehicles, may be controlled by a human operator from a remote location using a variety of types of controllers. For example, an operator may sit at a control station equipped with one or more computers and control devices. As another example, an operator may use a handheld controller to control an unmanned vehicle.
- Handheld unmanned vehicle controllers may include one or more controls, such as pushbuttons, switches, and other controls.
- Current handheld controllers are limited, however, in the number and quality of functions that may be performed and the accessibility and utility of vehicle data.
- Some handheld controllers include a display screen attached to the top of the controller, such as cantilevered from the top of the controller. Such a design is not well-balanced, and stresses the controller grip.
- the display screen is not within the field of view of other controls on the controller, requiring an operator to move his eyes and/or head to switch between viewing the display screen and operating the controls.
- Handheld unmanned vehicle controllers include an interchangeable function bridge module attached to the grip handles of the controller.
- the placement of the function bridge module between the grip handles causes the grips' center of mass to be distributed between a controller operator's hands during use.
- the function bridge is within the field of view of one or more other control areas of the controller, allowing the operator to utilize data faster and with greater accuracy.
- Interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module. An operator may quickly and easily swap modules, using different modules to perform various tasks.
- FIG. 1 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller.
- FIG. 2 is a top view of an unmanned vehicle controller.
- FIG. 3 is a side isometric view of a wireless unmanned vehicle controller.
- FIG. 4 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a display screen module.
- FIG. 5 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having an alternative display screen module.
- FIG. 6 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a pushbutton module.
- FIG. 7 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a keyboard module.
- FIG. 8 is a bottom view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a function bridge.
- FIG. 9 is a top view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a display screen module that includes a tray portion and a cover portion.
- FIG. 10 is a top isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having two alternative, interchangeable function bridge modules configured for slideable interfacing.
- the present disclosure describes handheld unmanned vehicle controllers, such as harms way unmanned vehicle controllers, that include an interchangeable function bridge attached to grip handles of the controller.
- the placement of the function bridge between the grip handles causes the grips' center of mass to be distributed between a controller operator's hands during use. Such distribution of the center of mass minimizes stress on the operator's hands and wrists.
- the function bridge design keeps the grip small and lightweight, reduces vulnerability to vibration and shock, and is easily stowable in a standard military-issue pack or pouch.
- the function bridge is within the field of view of one or more other control areas of the controller.
- this unified field of view allows the controller operator to view the function bridge and the other controls simultaneously or in turn, without moving his eyes or head.
- this unified field of view allows the operator to utilize data faster and with greater accuracy, as compared to a controller in which the operator must look away from a display screen in order to operate the controls.
- Embodiments of interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module.
- the function bridge module can be permanently or removeably attached to the controller.
- the function bridge module can include a tray component permanently or removeably attached to the controller and an interchangeable cover component removeably mounted to the tray component.
- the controllers described herein allow a controller operator to quickly and easily swap entire modules or portions of modules, using different modules to perform various tasks.
- different function bridge modules may be used for text entry, orienteering, switched commands, and/or other tasks.
- the controller described herein also makes it easy to upgrade each module as the technology embodied in that module advances. For example, a first display screen module may be easily replaced with a second display screen module having improved OLED (i.e., organic light emitting diode) technology.
- OLED organic light emitting diode
- FIG. 1 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller 100 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
- the controller 100 can be a harms way unmanned vehicle controller.
- the controller 100 includes a control area 105 that includes at least one of a variety of control types including, but not limited to, a 2-axis cursor control 115 , a toggle-action switch 120 , and a pushbutton switch 125 .
- the 2-axis cursor control 115 is thumb-actuated and operates according to Hall effect technology.
- the toggle-action switch 120 has a center pushbutton, making the toggle-action switch a five-way switch.
- the toggle-action switch 120 can operate according to a high reliability membrane technology.
- the control area 105 can also include one or more clusters of pushbutton switches 125 .
- the control area 105 includes a first cluster of pushbutton switches by a grip visor 130 and a second cluster of pushbutton switches opposite the toggle-action switch 120 .
- the controller 100 includes one or more switches on the bottom surface 135 of the controller.
- FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the controller 100 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the controller 100 includes a first switch 810 a and a second switch 810 b on the bottom surface 135 .
- the switches 810 a and 810 b can include flip-guarded pushbuttons or triggers, rockers or Hall effect rockers, and/or other switches.
- the controller 100 includes a first grip handle 110 a and a second grip handle 110 b .
- the grip handles 110 a and 110 b are covered in a soft-touch overmoulding of black urethane.
- the grip handles 110 a and 110 b can be covered in one or more alternative or additional materials, including plastics, composites, metals, and other materials.
- the materials that cover the grip handles 110 a and 110 b can be selected based on factors that include, but are not limited to, comfort, durability, and performance.
- the controller 100 includes a visor 130 that, among other benefits, protects against unintended switch actuation.
- the visor 130 is covered in a soft-touch overmoulding of black urethane, identical or similar to that of the grip handles 110 a and 110 b .
- the controller 100 includes one or more guards in addition to the visor 130 that further protect against unintended switch actuation. These guards can include a ring guard, a barrier guard, and other guards.
- the controller 100 is constructed from a ruggedized, die-cast aluminum.
- the controller 100 can be constructed from one or more alternative or additional materials, such as plastics, composites, metals, and other materials. These materials may be selected based on factors that include, but are not limited to, weight, durability, and performance.
- the controller 100 has a weight of 1 pound, 8 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 8 ounces.
- the controller 100 is sealed to protect against environmental elements, such as sand, dust, and rain.
- the controller 100 is equipped to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI).
- EMI electromagnetic interference
- the controller 100 is wired, while in other embodiments the controller is wireless.
- the controller 100 can use any of a variety of well known wired interfaces, including a USB 2.0/RS422 interface.
- the wired interface is determined by the cable pin-out of the controller 100 .
- FIG. 8 depicts a connector portion 815 to which a wire is connectable.
- FIG. 2 is a top view of an unmanned vehicle controller 200 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
- the controller 200 includes features similar to controller 100 depicted by FIG. 1 , including a control area 105 that includes a variety of controls, including controls 115 , 120 , and 125 .
- the controller 200 also includes grip handles 110 a and 110 b and a visor 130 .
- FIG. 3 is a side isometric view of a wireless unmanned vehicle controller 300 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
- the wireless controller 300 includes many features similar to that of controllers 100 and 200 , depicted by FIGS. 1 and 2 , respectively.
- the wireless controller 300 can use any of a variety of well-known wireless transceivers, including a frequency-hopping 2.4 GHz band transceiver with an outdoor range of at least 50 meters.
- the controller is powered using a flash charge (e.g., a 3-second flash charge); batteries are not required.
- the wireless controller 300 can remain charged for varying lengths of time, such as 1,000,000 duty cycles and/or three hours of continuous use run time.
- the wireless controller 300 has a weight of 1 pound, 12 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 12 ounces.
- a function bridge module is attached to the grip handles of the controllers described herein.
- the function bridge module is attached to the controllers within the field of view of one or more other control areas, as described above.
- Interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module.
- FIG. 4 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller 400 having a function bridge module comprising a display screen module.
- the controller 400 includes many features similar to that of controllers 100 , 200 , and 300 , depicted by FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 3 , respectively.
- the controller 400 includes a display screen module 405 attached to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b .
- the display screen module 405 is mounted to the grip handles via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms.
- the display screen module 405 or a portion of the display screen module 405 is integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 .
- the display screen module 405 or a portion of the display screen module 405 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to, USB.
- the display screen module 405 provides a controller operator with visual feedback of an unmanned vehicle and associated data, without requiring the use of a heads-up eyepiece or a larger laptop display.
- the controller 400 with the display screen module 405 has a weight of 1 pound, 14 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 14 ounces.
- the placement of the display screen module 405 between the grip handles 110 a and 110 b reduces the risk of damage to the display screen module 405 , both during use and replacement of the display screen module 405 .
- the placement of the display screen module 405 acts to strengthen the controller grip, whereas a cantilevered display screen module stresses the grip.
- the display screen module 405 may be configured according to any of a variety of well known OLED technologies.
- the display screen module 405 is a 4.3′′ AMOLED (i.e., active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen with a resolution of 480 ⁇ 272 pixels, or approximate.
- the display screen module 405 is a full-color display having a brightness of approximately 200 Cd/m 2 and a viewing angle of approximately 180 degrees.
- the display screen module 405 is a touch-screen display operable by an operator with bare or gloved hands.
- the display screen module 405 is removable, such as for replacement by another function bridge module.
- the display screen module 405 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach the display screen module 405 to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or control area 105 .
- the display screen module 405 slides in and out of a casing that engages with the display screen module 405 and other function bridge modules. For example, an operator can slide the display screen module 405 out of the casing, slide another function bridge module into the casing, and snap the new function bridge module securely into place.
- FIG. 5 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller 500 having a function bridge module comprising an alternative display screen module 505 .
- the controller 500 includes many features similar to that of controllers 100 , 200 , and 300 , depicted by FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 3 , respectively.
- the controller 500 includes a display screen module 505 attached to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b .
- the display screen module 505 can be mounted or integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 .
- the display screen module 505 or a portion of the display screen module 505 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to, USB.
- the display screen module 505 includes one or more pushbuttons 510 that provide additional functionality to the display screen module 505 .
- the pushbuttons can be operable to move or scroll the display in various directions.
- the pushbuttons 510 may provide alternative or additional functionality for use with the display screen module 505 .
- FIG. 6 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller 600 having a function bridge module comprising a pushbutton module 605 .
- the controller 600 includes many features similar to that of controllers 100 , 200 , and 300 , depicted by FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 3 , respectively.
- the controller 600 includes a pushbutton module 605 attached to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b .
- the pushbutton module 605 is mounted to the grip handles via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms.
- the pushbutton module 605 or a portion of the pushbutton module 605 is integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 .
- the pushbutton module 605 or a portion of the pushbutton module 605 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to, USB.
- the pushbutton module 605 includes at least one of a variety of controls including, but not limited to, pushbuttons and five-way toggle-pushbutton switches. Each of the pushbuttons and/or switches may be operable to perform one or more control functions.
- the pushbutton module 605 additionally includes a force transducer, a rotary encoder, an NVIS— (Night Vision Imaging System) compatible LED reading light for a controller faceplate, and/or'LED system status annunciators.
- the controller 600 with the pushbutton module 605 has a weight of 1 pound, 13 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 13 ounces.
- the pushbutton module 605 is removable, such as for replacement by another function bridge module. In some embodiments, the pushbutton module 605 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach the pushbutton module 605 to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or control area 105 .
- the pushbutton module 605 slides in and out of a casing 660 a that engages with the pushbutton module 605 and other function bridge modules.
- FIG. 10 is a top isometric view of controller 600 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- an operator can slide the pushbutton module 605 out of the casing 660 a , slide another function bridge module into the casing 660 a , and snap the new function bridge module securely into place.
- the casing 660 a corresponds to and interfaces with slideable interfaces 660 b on the function bridge modules.
- a display screen module 405 and a pushbutton module 605 each have a slideable interface 660 b and can interchangeably be attached to the controller 600 .
- other types of modules, casing or slideable interfaces may be used.
- FIG. 7 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller 700 having a function bridge module comprising a keyboard module 705 .
- the controller 700 includes many features similar to that of controllers 100 , 200 , and 300 , depicted by FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 3 , respectively.
- the controller 700 includes a keyboard module 705 attached to grip handles 110 a and 110 b .
- the keyboard module 705 is mounted to the grip handles via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms.
- the keyboard module 705 or a portion of the keyboard module 705 is integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 .
- the keyboard module 705 includes a 59-key QWERTY layout, including alphanumeric, function, and cursor control keys.
- the keyboard module includes one or more NVIS-compatible illuminated keys.
- the keyboard module 705 includes a text window that displays one or more lines of text that have been input using the keys.
- the keyboard module 705 can also include one or more pushbutton and/or toggle switches, Hall effect transducers, and/or other components.
- the keyboard module 705 or a portion of the keyboard module 705 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to, USB.
- the controller 700 with the keyboard module 705 has a weight of 1 pound, 14 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 14 ounces.
- the keyboard module 705 is removable, such as for replacement by another function bridge module. In some embodiments, the keyboard module 705 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach the keyboard module 705 to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or control area 105 . In other embodiments, the keyboard module 705 slides in and out of a casing that engages with the keyboard module 705 and other function bridge modules. For example, an operator can slide the keyboard module 705 out of the casing, slide another function bridge module into the casing, and snap the new function bridge module securely into place.
- FIG. 9 is a top view of an unmanned vehicle controller 900 having a function bridge module comprising a display screen module.
- the controller 900 includes many features similar to that of controllers 100 , 200 , and 300 , depicted by FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 3 , respectively.
- the controller 900 includes a display screen module 905 having a tray portion 940 and a cover portion 942 .
- the tray portion 940 is mounted to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms.
- the tray 940 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach the tray 940 to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 .
- the tray 940 slides in and out of a casing that engages with the tray 940 and other function bridge module trays. For example, an operator can slide the tray 940 out of the casing, slide another tray into the casing, and snap the second tray securely into place.
- the tray portion 940 or a portion of the tray portion 940 can be integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 .
- the cover portion 942 can be removeably mounted on the tray portion 940 such as for replacement by another module cover. In the illustrated embodiment, the cover portion 942 is in a detached configuration, ready for mounting on the tray portion 940 .
- Other module covers 942 can include, but are not limited to, a pushbutton module cover or a keyboard module cover.
- the cover portion 942 is releaseably attached to the tray portion 940 via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms.
- the cover 942 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach the cover 942 to the tray 940 .
- the cover 942 slides in and out of a casing that engages with the cover 942 and other function bridge module covers. For example, an operator can slide the cover 942 out of the casing, slide another cover into the casing, and snap the second cover securely into place.
- the cover portion 942 can include a screen and at least a portion of electrical components (not pictured) associated with the display screen module 905 .
- the cover 942 can include pushbuttons, a keyboard, or other user interfaces.
- the tray portion 940 and/or the cover portion 942 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or the control area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to USB.
- the controller 900 with the display screen module 905 has a weight of 1 pound, 14 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 14 ounces.
- controllers have been described herein for purposes of illustration, but that various modifications may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.
- function bridge modules can be mounted to and/or integrated with the controller in a variety of ways, while still retaining the grip balance, data utility, and system control. Accordingly, the disclosure is not limited except as by the appended claims.
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- This application is a U.S. non-provisional patent application that hereby claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/232,762, titled Unmanned Vehicle Controller With Interchangeable Function Bridge Modules, filed Aug. 10, 2009, and which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference thereto.
- The following disclosure relates generally to vehicle controllers and, more particularly, to unmanned vehicle controllers with interchangeable modules.
- Unmanned vehicles, such as unmanned ground, aerial, and underwater vehicles, drones, and other vehicles, may be controlled by a human operator from a remote location using a variety of types of controllers. For example, an operator may sit at a control station equipped with one or more computers and control devices. As another example, an operator may use a handheld controller to control an unmanned vehicle.
- Handheld unmanned vehicle controllers may include one or more controls, such as pushbuttons, switches, and other controls. Current handheld controllers are limited, however, in the number and quality of functions that may be performed and the accessibility and utility of vehicle data. Some handheld controllers include a display screen attached to the top of the controller, such as cantilevered from the top of the controller. Such a design is not well-balanced, and stresses the controller grip. Moreover, the display screen is not within the field of view of other controls on the controller, requiring an operator to move his eyes and/or head to switch between viewing the display screen and operating the controls.
- Handheld unmanned vehicle controllers include an interchangeable function bridge module attached to the grip handles of the controller. The placement of the function bridge module between the grip handles causes the grips' center of mass to be distributed between a controller operator's hands during use. The function bridge is within the field of view of one or more other control areas of the controller, allowing the operator to utilize data faster and with greater accuracy. Interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module. An operator may quickly and easily swap modules, using different modules to perform various tasks.
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FIG. 1 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller. -
FIG. 2 is a top view of an unmanned vehicle controller. -
FIG. 3 is a side isometric view of a wireless unmanned vehicle controller. -
FIG. 4 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a display screen module. -
FIG. 5 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having an alternative display screen module. -
FIG. 6 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a pushbutton module. -
FIG. 7 is a side isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a keyboard module. -
FIG. 8 is a bottom view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a function bridge. -
FIG. 9 is a top view of an unmanned vehicle controller having a display screen module that includes a tray portion and a cover portion. -
FIG. 10 is a top isometric view of an unmanned vehicle controller having two alternative, interchangeable function bridge modules configured for slideable interfacing. - The present disclosure describes handheld unmanned vehicle controllers, such as harms way unmanned vehicle controllers, that include an interchangeable function bridge attached to grip handles of the controller. Among other benefits, the placement of the function bridge between the grip handles causes the grips' center of mass to be distributed between a controller operator's hands during use. Such distribution of the center of mass minimizes stress on the operator's hands and wrists. In addition, the function bridge design keeps the grip small and lightweight, reduces vulnerability to vibration and shock, and is easily stowable in a standard military-issue pack or pouch.
- The function bridge is within the field of view of one or more other control areas of the controller. Among other benefits, this unified field of view allows the controller operator to view the function bridge and the other controls simultaneously or in turn, without moving his eyes or head. In addition to reducing operator eye strain, this unified field of view allows the operator to utilize data faster and with greater accuracy, as compared to a controller in which the operator must look away from a display screen in order to operate the controls.
- Embodiments of interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module. The function bridge module can be permanently or removeably attached to the controller. In some embodiments, the function bridge module can include a tray component permanently or removeably attached to the controller and an interchangeable cover component removeably mounted to the tray component. Among other benefits, the controllers described herein allow a controller operator to quickly and easily swap entire modules or portions of modules, using different modules to perform various tasks. For example, different function bridge modules may be used for text entry, orienteering, switched commands, and/or other tasks. The controller described herein also makes it easy to upgrade each module as the technology embodied in that module advances. For example, a first display screen module may be easily replaced with a second display screen module having improved OLED (i.e., organic light emitting diode) technology.
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FIG. 1 is a side isometric view of anunmanned vehicle controller 100 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. In one embodiment, thecontroller 100 can be a harms way unmanned vehicle controller. Thecontroller 100 includes acontrol area 105 that includes at least one of a variety of control types including, but not limited to, a 2-axis cursor control 115, a toggle-action switch 120, and apushbutton switch 125. In some embodiments, the 2-axis cursor control 115 is thumb-actuated and operates according to Hall effect technology. In some embodiments, the toggle-action switch 120 has a center pushbutton, making the toggle-action switch a five-way switch. In addition, the toggle-action switch 120 can operate according to a high reliability membrane technology. Thecontrol area 105 can also include one or more clusters ofpushbutton switches 125. For example, in some embodiments, thecontrol area 105 includes a first cluster of pushbutton switches by agrip visor 130 and a second cluster of pushbutton switches opposite the toggle-action switch 120. - In some embodiments, the
controller 100 includes one or more switches on thebottom surface 135 of the controller.FIG. 8 is a bottom view of thecontroller 100 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. For example, in some embodiments, thecontroller 100 includes afirst switch 810 a and asecond switch 810 b on thebottom surface 135. Theswitches - Returning to
FIG. 1 , thecontroller 100 includes afirst grip handle 110 a and asecond grip handle 110 b. In some embodiments, the grip handles 110 a and 110 b are covered in a soft-touch overmoulding of black urethane. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the grip handles 110 a and 110 b can be covered in one or more alternative or additional materials, including plastics, composites, metals, and other materials. The materials that cover the grip handles 110 a and 110 b can be selected based on factors that include, but are not limited to, comfort, durability, and performance. - In some embodiments, the
controller 100 includes avisor 130 that, among other benefits, protects against unintended switch actuation. In some embodiments, thevisor 130 is covered in a soft-touch overmoulding of black urethane, identical or similar to that of the grip handles 110 a and 110 b. In some embodiments, thecontroller 100 includes one or more guards in addition to thevisor 130 that further protect against unintended switch actuation. These guards can include a ring guard, a barrier guard, and other guards. - In some embodiments, the
controller 100 is constructed from a ruggedized, die-cast aluminum. One skilled in the art will appreciate that thecontroller 100 can be constructed from one or more alternative or additional materials, such as plastics, composites, metals, and other materials. These materials may be selected based on factors that include, but are not limited to, weight, durability, and performance. In some embodiments, thecontroller 100 has a weight of 1 pound, 8 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 8 ounces. - In the illustrated embodiment, the
controller 100 is sealed to protect against environmental elements, such as sand, dust, and rain. In addition, thecontroller 100 is equipped to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI). - In some embodiments, the
controller 100 is wired, while in other embodiments the controller is wireless. In wired embodiments, thecontroller 100 can use any of a variety of well known wired interfaces, including a USB 2.0/RS422 interface. The wired interface is determined by the cable pin-out of thecontroller 100.FIG. 8 depicts aconnector portion 815 to which a wire is connectable. -
FIG. 2 is a top view of anunmanned vehicle controller 200 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. Thecontroller 200 includes features similar tocontroller 100 depicted byFIG. 1 , including acontrol area 105 that includes a variety of controls, includingcontrols controller 200 also includes grip handles 110 a and 110 b and avisor 130. -
FIG. 3 is a side isometric view of a wirelessunmanned vehicle controller 300 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. Thewireless controller 300 includes many features similar to that ofcontrollers FIGS. 1 and 2 , respectively. Thewireless controller 300 can use any of a variety of well-known wireless transceivers, including a frequency-hopping 2.4 GHz band transceiver with an outdoor range of at least 50 meters. In some embodiments, the controller is powered using a flash charge (e.g., a 3-second flash charge); batteries are not required. Thewireless controller 300 can remain charged for varying lengths of time, such as 1,000,000 duty cycles and/or three hours of continuous use run time. In some embodiments, thewireless controller 300 has a weight of 1 pound, 12 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 12 ounces. - In accordance with embodiments of the disclosure, a function bridge module is attached to the grip handles of the controllers described herein. The function bridge module is attached to the controllers within the field of view of one or more other control areas, as described above. Interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module.
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FIG. 4 is a side isometric view of anunmanned vehicle controller 400 having a function bridge module comprising a display screen module. Thecontroller 400 includes many features similar to that ofcontrollers FIGS. 1 , 2, and 3, respectively. Thecontroller 400 includes adisplay screen module 405 attached to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b. In some embodiments, thedisplay screen module 405 is mounted to the grip handles via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms. In other embodiments, thedisplay screen module 405 or a portion of thedisplay screen module 405 is integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105. - The
display screen module 405 or a portion of thedisplay screen module 405 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to, USB. Thedisplay screen module 405 provides a controller operator with visual feedback of an unmanned vehicle and associated data, without requiring the use of a heads-up eyepiece or a larger laptop display. In some embodiments, thecontroller 400 with thedisplay screen module 405 has a weight of 1 pound, 14 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 14 ounces. - Unlike controllers that attach a display screen module to the top of a controller, such as cantilevered from the top of the controller, the placement of the
display screen module 405 between the grip handles 110 a and 110 b reduces the risk of damage to thedisplay screen module 405, both during use and replacement of thedisplay screen module 405. In addition, the placement of thedisplay screen module 405 acts to strengthen the controller grip, whereas a cantilevered display screen module stresses the grip. - The
display screen module 405 may be configured according to any of a variety of well known OLED technologies. In some embodiments, thedisplay screen module 405 is a 4.3″ AMOLED (i.e., active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen with a resolution of 480×272 pixels, or approximate. In such embodiments, thedisplay screen module 405 is a full-color display having a brightness of approximately 200 Cd/m2 and a viewing angle of approximately 180 degrees. In some embodiments, thedisplay screen module 405 is a touch-screen display operable by an operator with bare or gloved hands. - In some embodiments, the
display screen module 405 is removable, such as for replacement by another function bridge module. In some embodiments, thedisplay screen module 405 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach thedisplay screen module 405 to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/orcontrol area 105. In other embodiments, thedisplay screen module 405 slides in and out of a casing that engages with thedisplay screen module 405 and other function bridge modules. For example, an operator can slide thedisplay screen module 405 out of the casing, slide another function bridge module into the casing, and snap the new function bridge module securely into place. -
FIG. 5 is a side isometric view of anunmanned vehicle controller 500 having a function bridge module comprising an alternativedisplay screen module 505. Thecontroller 500 includes many features similar to that ofcontrollers FIGS. 1 , 2, and 3, respectively. Thecontroller 500 includes adisplay screen module 505 attached to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b. As with thedisplay screen module 405 depicted byFIG. 4 , thedisplay screen module 505 can be mounted or integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105. - The
display screen module 505 or a portion of thedisplay screen module 505 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to, USB. Thedisplay screen module 505 includes one ormore pushbuttons 510 that provide additional functionality to thedisplay screen module 505. For example, the pushbuttons can be operable to move or scroll the display in various directions. One skilled in the art will appreciate that thepushbuttons 510 may provide alternative or additional functionality for use with thedisplay screen module 505. -
FIG. 6 is a side isometric view of anunmanned vehicle controller 600 having a function bridge module comprising apushbutton module 605. Thecontroller 600 includes many features similar to that ofcontrollers FIGS. 1 , 2, and 3, respectively. Thecontroller 600 includes apushbutton module 605 attached to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b. In some embodiments, thepushbutton module 605 is mounted to the grip handles via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms. In other embodiments, thepushbutton module 605 or a portion of thepushbutton module 605 is integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105. - The
pushbutton module 605 or a portion of thepushbutton module 605 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to, USB. Thepushbutton module 605 includes at least one of a variety of controls including, but not limited to, pushbuttons and five-way toggle-pushbutton switches. Each of the pushbuttons and/or switches may be operable to perform one or more control functions. In some embodiments, thepushbutton module 605 additionally includes a force transducer, a rotary encoder, an NVIS— (Night Vision Imaging System) compatible LED reading light for a controller faceplate, and/or'LED system status annunciators. In some embodiments, thecontroller 600 with thepushbutton module 605 has a weight of 1 pound, 13 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 13 ounces. - In certain embodiments, the
pushbutton module 605 is removable, such as for replacement by another function bridge module. In some embodiments, thepushbutton module 605 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach thepushbutton module 605 to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/orcontrol area 105. - In other embodiments, the
pushbutton module 605 slides in and out of acasing 660 a that engages with thepushbutton module 605 and other function bridge modules.FIG. 10 is a top isometric view ofcontroller 600 configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. For example, an operator can slide thepushbutton module 605 out of thecasing 660 a, slide another function bridge module into thecasing 660 a, and snap the new function bridge module securely into place. Thecasing 660 a corresponds to and interfaces withslideable interfaces 660 b on the function bridge modules. In the illustrated embodiment, adisplay screen module 405 and apushbutton module 605 each have aslideable interface 660 b and can interchangeably be attached to thecontroller 600. In other embodiments, other types of modules, casing or slideable interfaces may be used. -
FIG. 7 is a side isometric view of anunmanned vehicle controller 700 having a function bridge module comprising akeyboard module 705. Thecontroller 700 includes many features similar to that ofcontrollers FIGS. 1 , 2, and 3, respectively. Thecontroller 700 includes akeyboard module 705 attached to grip handles 110 a and 110 b. In some embodiments, thekeyboard module 705 is mounted to the grip handles via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms. In other embodiments, thekeyboard module 705 or a portion of thekeyboard module 705 is integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105. - In some embodiments, the
keyboard module 705 includes a 59-key QWERTY layout, including alphanumeric, function, and cursor control keys. Optionally, the keyboard module includes one or more NVIS-compatible illuminated keys. In some embodiments, thekeyboard module 705 includes a text window that displays one or more lines of text that have been input using the keys. Thekeyboard module 705 can also include one or more pushbutton and/or toggle switches, Hall effect transducers, and/or other components. Thekeyboard module 705 or a portion of thekeyboard module 705 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to, USB. In some embodiments, thecontroller 700 with thekeyboard module 705 has a weight of 1 pound, 14 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 14 ounces. - In some embodiments, the
keyboard module 705 is removable, such as for replacement by another function bridge module. In some embodiments, thekeyboard module 705 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach thekeyboard module 705 to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/orcontrol area 105. In other embodiments, thekeyboard module 705 slides in and out of a casing that engages with thekeyboard module 705 and other function bridge modules. For example, an operator can slide thekeyboard module 705 out of the casing, slide another function bridge module into the casing, and snap the new function bridge module securely into place. -
FIG. 9 is a top view of anunmanned vehicle controller 900 having a function bridge module comprising a display screen module. Thecontroller 900 includes many features similar to that ofcontrollers FIGS. 1 , 2, and 3, respectively. Thecontroller 900 includes a display screen module 905 having atray portion 940 and acover portion 942. In some embodiments, thetray portion 940 is mounted to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms. In some embodiments, thetray 940 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach thetray 940 to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105. In other embodiments, thetray 940 slides in and out of a casing that engages with thetray 940 and other function bridge module trays. For example, an operator can slide thetray 940 out of the casing, slide another tray into the casing, and snap the second tray securely into place. In other embodiments, thetray portion 940 or a portion of thetray portion 940 can be integral to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105. - The
cover portion 942 can be removeably mounted on thetray portion 940 such as for replacement by another module cover. In the illustrated embodiment, thecover portion 942 is in a detached configuration, ready for mounting on thetray portion 940. Other module covers 942 can include, but are not limited to, a pushbutton module cover or a keyboard module cover. In some embodiments thecover portion 942 is releaseably attached to thetray portion 940 via one or more fasteners, such as screws, snaps, connectors, or other mechanisms. In some embodiments, thecover 942 is detachable by removing or releasing the fasteners that attach thecover 942 to thetray 940. In other embodiments, thecover 942 slides in and out of a casing that engages with thecover 942 and other function bridge module covers. For example, an operator can slide thecover 942 out of the casing, slide another cover into the casing, and snap the second cover securely into place. - The
cover portion 942 can include a screen and at least a portion of electrical components (not pictured) associated with the display screen module 905. In other embodiments, thecover 942 can include pushbuttons, a keyboard, or other user interfaces. Thetray portion 940 and/or thecover portion 942 can be transmitting data to the grip handles 110 a and 110 b and/or thecontrol area 105 via various device interface mechanisms known in the art including, but not limited to USB. In some embodiments, thecontroller 900 with the display screen module 905 has a weight of 1 pound, 14 ounces, or approximately 1 pound, 14 ounces. - From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that specific embodiments of the controllers have been described herein for purposes of illustration, but that various modifications may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. For example, the function bridge modules can be mounted to and/or integrated with the controller in a variety of ways, while still retaining the grip balance, data utility, and system control. Accordingly, the disclosure is not limited except as by the appended claims.
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