FR3130256A1 - Method and device for aiding the visualization of the environment of an aircraft - Google Patents

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FR3130256A1
FR3130256A1 FR2113229A FR2113229A FR3130256A1 FR 3130256 A1 FR3130256 A1 FR 3130256A1 FR 2113229 A FR2113229 A FR 2113229A FR 2113229 A FR2113229 A FR 2113229A FR 3130256 A1 FR3130256 A1 FR 3130256A1
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Christophe Tuzi
François Guillot
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
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    • B64F—GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT; DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLING, CLEANING, MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING AIRCRAFT, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, TESTING OR INSPECTING AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • H04N13/00—Stereoscopic video systems; Multi-view video systems; Details thereof
    • H04N13/10—Processing, recording or transmission of stereoscopic or multi-view image signals
    • H04N13/194—Transmission of image signals
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N13/00—Stereoscopic video systems; Multi-view video systems; Details thereof
    • H04N13/20—Image signal generators
    • H04N13/204—Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras
    • H04N13/239—Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64U—UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
    • B64U10/00—Type of UAV
    • B64U10/10—Rotorcrafts
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64U—UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
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Abstract

Procédé (100) d’aide à la visualisation de l’environnement d’un aéronef, le procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes : réception (400) d’images acquises par des caméras situées à distance de l’aéronef, les images montrant l’environnement de l’aéronef ; génération (402) d’une image stéréoscopique de l’environnement à partir des images acquises ; transmission (404) de l’image stéréoscopique à un dispositif d’affichage stéréoscopique porté par un utilisateur situé à bord de l’aéronef. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 2Method (100) for aiding in the visualization of the environment of an aircraft, the method comprising the following steps: reception (400) of images acquired by cameras located at a distance from the aircraft, the images showing the aircraft environment; generating (402) a stereoscopic image of the environment from the acquired images; transmission (404) of the stereoscopic image to a stereoscopic display device carried by a user located on board the aircraft. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 2

Description

Procédé et dispositif d’aide à la visualisation de l’environnement d’un aéronefMethod and device for aiding the visualization of the environment of an aircraft

DOMAINE DE L'INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

La présente invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif d’aide à la visualisation de l’environnement d’un aéronef.The present invention relates to a method and a device for aiding the visualization of the environment of an aircraft.

ETAT DE LA TECHNIQUESTATE OF THE ART

Dans certaines situations, certains aéronefs au sol doivent être déplacés vers l’arrière. La plupart des aéronefs sont poussés ou tirés vers l’arrière par un tracteur externe.In some situations, some aircraft on the ground need to be moved backwards. Most aircraft are pushed or pulled backwards by an external tractor.

Certains aéronefs sont dotés d’une motorisation électrique leur permettant de se déplacer en marche arrière, sans avoir besoin d’être assistés par un tracteur externe. Dans ce cas, la manœuvre est commandée par le pilote de l’avion. Toutefois, le pilote peut manquer de visibilité dans cette manœuvre, car le pilote se trouve dans le cockpit de l’aéronef, situé à l’avant de l’aéronef.Some aircraft are equipped with an electric motor allowing them to move in reverse, without the need to be assisted by an external tractor. In this case, the maneuver is controlled by the pilot of the aircraft. However, the pilot may lack visibility in this maneuver because the pilot is in the cockpit of the aircraft, located at the front of the aircraft.

Une solution connue pour aider le pilote dans sa manœuvre consiste à ajouter sur l’aéronef une caméra de recul.A known solution to help the pilot in his maneuver consists in adding a reversing camera to the aircraft.

Un but de l’invention est de fournir une aide améliorée à la visualisation de l’environnement d’un aéronef.An object of the invention is to provide an improved aid to the visualization of the environment of an aircraft.

Il est à cet effet proposé un procédé d’aide à la visualisation de l’environnement d’un aéronef, le procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes :
- réception d’images acquises par des caméras situées à distance de l’aéronef, les images montrant l’environnement de l’aéronef,
- génération d’une image stéréoscopique de l’environnement à partir des images acquises,
- transmission de l’image stéréoscopique à un dispositif d’affichage stéréoscopique porté par un utilisateur situé à bord de l’aéronef.To this end, a method for aiding the visualization of the environment of an aircraft is proposed, the method comprising the following steps:
- reception of images acquired by cameras located at a distance from the aircraft, the images showing the environment of the aircraft,
- generation of a stereoscopic image of the environment from the acquired images,
- transmission of the stereoscopic image to a stereoscopic display device carried by a user located on board the aircraft.

Le procédé d’aide à la visualisation peut également comprendre les caractéristiques suivantes, prises seules ou combinées entre elles chaque fois que cela est techniquement possible.The visualization aid method may also include the following characteristics, taken alone or combined with each other whenever technically possible.

De préférence, la réception des images acquises et/ou la transmission de l’image stéréoscopique est réalisée par communication sans fil de type 5G.Preferably, the reception of the acquired images and/or the transmission of the stereoscopic image is carried out by wireless communication of the 5G type.

De préférence, au moins une des caméras est portée par un drone.Preferably, at least one of the cameras is carried by a drone.

De préférence, au moins une des caméras est une caméra au sol localisée dans un aéroport.Preferably, at least one of the cameras is a ground camera located in an airport.

De préférence, au moins une des caméras est alimentée en énergie par un capteur solaire.Preferably, at least one of the cameras is powered by a solar sensor.

De précédence, les étapes du procédé sont mises en œuvre pendant que l’aéronef roule en marche arrière.Previously, the steps of the method are implemented while the aircraft is rolling in reverse.

De préférence, l’utilisateur est un pilote de l’aéronef.Preferably, the user is a pilot of the aircraft.

Il est également proposé un dispositif d’aide à la visualisation de l’environnement d’un aéronef, le dispositif comprenant :
- une interface de réception configurée pour recevoir des images acquises par des caméras situées à distance de l’aéronef, les images montrant l’environnement de l’aéronef,
- une unité de traitement configurée pour générer une image stéréoscopique de l’environnement à partir des images acquises,
- une interface de transmission configurée pour transmettre l’image stéréoscopique à un dispositif d’affichage stéréoscopique propre à être porté par un utilisateur situé à bord de l’aéronef.A device for aiding the visualization of the environment of an aircraft is also proposed, the device comprising:
- a reception interface configured to receive images acquired by cameras located at a distance from the aircraft, the images showing the environment of the aircraft,
- a processing unit configured to generate a stereoscopic image of the environment from the acquired images,
- A transmission interface configured to transmit the stereoscopic image to a stereoscopic display device capable of being carried by a user located on board the aircraft.

Il est en outre proposé un système comprenant :
- le dispositif d’aide à la visualisation mentionné ci-dessus,
- un dispositif d’affichage stéréoscopique configuré pour recevoir l’image stéréoscopique transmise par l’interface de transmission.A system is further proposed comprising:
- the visualization aid device mentioned above,
- a stereoscopic display device configured to receive the stereoscopic image transmitted by the transmission interface.

De préférence, ce système comprend en outre un drone, le drone comprenant une caméra et une interface de transmission configurée pour transmettre une image acquise par la caméra au dispositif d’aide à la visualisation.Preferably, this system further comprises a drone, the drone comprising a camera and a transmission interface configured to transmit an image acquired by the camera to the visualization aid device.

DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESDESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

D’autres caractéristiques, buts et avantages de l’invention ressortiront de la description qui suit, qui est purement illustrative et non limitative, et qui doit être lue en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels :Other characteristics, objects and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description which follows, which is purely illustrative and not limiting, and which must be read in conjunction with the appended drawings in which:

La illustre de façon schématique un système selon un mode de réalisation.There schematically illustrates a system according to one embodiment.

La est un organigramme d’étapes d’un procédé d’aide à la visualisation selon un mode de réalisation.There is a flowchart of steps of a visualization aid method according to one embodiment.

Sur l’ensemble des figures, les éléments similaires portent des références identiques.In all the figures, similar elements bear identical references.

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Procédé (100) d’aide à la visualisation de l’environnement d’un aéronef, le procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes :
- réception (400) d’images acquises par des caméras situées à distance de l’aéronef, les images montrant l’environnement de l’aéronef,
- génération (402) d’une image stéréoscopique de l’environnement à partir des images acquises,
- transmission (404) de l’image stéréoscopique à un dispositif d’affichage stéréoscopique porté par un utilisateur situé à bord de l’aéronef.Method (100) for aiding the visualization of the environment of an aircraft, the method comprising the following steps:
- reception (400) of images acquired by cameras located at a distance from the aircraft, the images showing the environment of the aircraft,
- generation (402) of a stereoscopic image of the environment from the acquired images,
- transmission (404) of the stereoscopic image to a stereoscopic display device carried by a user located on board the aircraft. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la réception des images acquises et/ou la transmission de l’image stéréoscopique est réalisée par communication sans fil de type 5G.Method according to claim 1, in which the reception of the acquired images and/or the transmission of the stereoscopic image is carried out by wireless communication of the 5G type. Procédé selon l’une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins une des caméras est portée par un drone.Method according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the cameras is carried by a drone. Procédé selon l’une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins une des caméras est une caméra au sol localisée dans un aéroport.Method according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the cameras is a ground camera located in an airport. Procédé selon l’une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins une des caméras est alimentée en énergie par un capteur solaire.Method according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the cameras is supplied with energy by a solar collector. Procédé selon l’une des revendications précédentes, mis en œuvre pendant que l’aéronef roule en marche arrière.Method according to one of the preceding claims, implemented while the aircraft is rolling in reverse. Procédé selon l’une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l’utilisateur est un pilote de l’aéronef.Method according to one of the preceding claims, in which the user is a pilot of the aircraft. Dispositif (4) d’aide à la visualisation de l’environnement d’un aéronef, le dispositif (4) comprenant :
- une interface de réception (8) configurée pour recevoir des images acquises par des caméras situées à distance de l’aéronef, les images montrant l’environnement de l’aéronef,
- une unité de traitement (10) configurée pour générer une image stéréoscopique de l’environnement à partir des images acquises,
- une interface de transmission (12) configurée pour transmettre l’image stéréoscopique à un dispositif d’affichage stéréoscopique (6) propre à être porté par un utilisateur situé à bord de l’aéronef.Device (4) for aiding the visualization of the environment of an aircraft, the device (4) comprising:
- a reception interface (8) configured to receive images acquired by cameras located at a distance from the aircraft, the images showing the environment of the aircraft,
- a processing unit (10) configured to generate a stereoscopic image of the environment from the acquired images,
- a transmission interface (12) configured to transmit the stereoscopic image to a stereoscopic display device (6) capable of being worn by a user located on board the aircraft. Système (1) comprenant :
- un dispositif (4) d’aide à la visualisation selon la revendication précédente,
- un dispositif d’affichage stéréoscopique (6) configuré pour recevoir l’image stéréoscopique transmise par l’interface de transmission (12).System (1) comprising:
- a visualization aid device (4) according to the preceding claim,
- a stereoscopic display device (6) configured to receive the stereoscopic image transmitted by the transmission interface (12). Système (1) selon la revendication précédente, comprenant en outre un drone (3), le drone (3) comprenant une caméra (2) et une interface de transmission configurée pour transmettre une image acquise par la caméra (2) au dispositif d’aide à la visualisation (4).System (1) according to the preceding claim, further comprising a drone (3), the drone (3) comprising a camera (2) and a transmission interface configured to transmit an image acquired by the camera (2) to the visualization aid (4).
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