JP6832014B2 - Aircraft identification method and identification system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an air vehicle identification method and an identification system.

Patent Document 1 discloses a safety management system for preventing unauthorized use, accidents, resale, theft, etc., including operator authentication for certifying the operator of an air vehicle operator. According to the technology disclosed in such a document, it is possible to prevent maneuvering by a person who is not the owner, which may contribute to the safety management of the drone.

International Publication No. 2016/171222

By the way, according to the above-mentioned technology, illegal flight behavior by a malicious pilot can be reduced, but flight behavior when the aircraft itself is dangerous (operated by a legitimate pilot or an illegal pilot). (Whether or not) cannot be prevented.

Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism capable of objectively guaranteeing the safety of an air vehicle and a technique for identifying the mechanism.

According to the present invention
It is a method of identifying an aircraft using a management server and an authentication terminal.
The step that the user terminal that received the individual information of the aircraft sends the individual information to the management server,
The management server
The steps to evaluate the individual information and
Steps to generate identification information based on the evaluation and
Including the step of recording the identification information in the identification information database and transmitting it to the user terminal.
The authentication terminal that has received the identification information of the flying object
The step of transmitting the identification information to the management server and
The management server refers to the identification information database and authenticates the received identification information.
How to identify an aircraft.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mechanism capable of objectively guaranteeing the safety of an air vehicle and a technique for identifying the mechanism.

It is the schematic of the identification system of the flying object according to embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the management server of FIG. It is a functional block diagram of the authentication terminal of FIG. It is an image diagram which shows the system of FIG. 1 and a registration step. It is a block diagram which shows the authentication step of the system of FIG. It is a processing flow of the registration step of FIG. It is a processing flow of the authentication step of FIG.

The contents of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in a list. The flying object identification method and identification system according to the embodiment of the present invention has the following configurations.
[Item 1]
It is a method of identifying an aircraft using a management server and an authentication terminal.
The step that the user terminal that received the individual information of the aircraft sends the individual information to the management server,
The management server
The steps to evaluate the individual information and
Steps to generate identification information based on the evaluation and
Including the step of recording the identification information in the identification information database and transmitting it to the user terminal.
The authentication terminal that has received the identification information of the flying object
The step of transmitting the identification information to the management server and
The management server refers to the identification information database and authenticates the received identification information.
How to identify an aircraft.
[Item 2]
The method for identifying an air vehicle according to item 1.
The management server makes the evaluation based on at least the flight performance of the flying object.
How to identify an aircraft.
[Item 3]
The method for identifying an air vehicle according to item 2.
The management server performs the evaluation based on a preset data table.
How to identify an aircraft.
[Item 4]
The identification method according to any one of items 1 to 3.
The identification information is printed on a predetermined plate and output to an external output machine.
[Item 5]
An aircraft identification system that includes a management server, a user terminal, and an authentication terminal.
The user terminal transmits individual information of the aircraft to the management server,
The management server
Evaluate the individual information
Identification information is generated based on the evaluation,
The identification information is recorded in the identification information database and transmitted to the user terminal.
The authentication terminal that has received the identification information of the flying object
The identification information is transmitted to the management server,
The management server refers to the identification information database and authenticates the received identification information.
Aircraft identification system.

<Details of the embodiment>
Hereinafter, a flying object identification method and an identification system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overview>
The flying object identification system (hereinafter referred to as "system") according to the embodiment of the present invention registers, for example, whether or not the airframe (and control mechanism, etc.) of the flying object meets a predetermined standard, and at any time. The contents can be authenticated.

The air vehicle in the present embodiment is a drone (Drone), a multicopter (Multicopter), an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), an RPS (remote pilot aircraft systems), or a UAS (Unms), etc. May be done.

The air vehicle mainly refers to an air vehicle that moves in the air, but also includes an air vehicle having a function of combining applications such as land use and underwater use.

As shown in FIG. 1, the system consists of two steps: a registration step (registration and identification number assignment) for the aircraft 100 and an authentication step (request and authentication information provision) for the registered aircraft. In addition, there may be steps other than this.

<Composition>
The system includes a management server 1, a database 2 connected to the management server, and an authentication terminal 3.

<Hardware configuration>

The flying object 100 in the present embodiment includes a drone (Drone), a multicopter (Multicopter), an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), an RPS (remote pilot aircraft systems), a UAS (Unm), etc. Sometimes called.

In the following description, the air vehicle 100 includes a battery, a plurality of motors, a position detection unit, a control unit, a driver, a storage device, a wireless communication device, a voltage sensor, a current sensor, and the like. These components are mounted on a frame having a predetermined shape. As for the basic structure for these flights, known techniques can be appropriately adopted.

<Management server 1>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the management server 1. The illustrated configuration is an example, and may have other configurations.

As shown, the management server 1 is connected to the database 3 and constitutes a part of the system. The management server 1 may be a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or a personal computer, or may be logically realized by cloud computing.

The management server 1 includes at least a processor 10, a memory 11, a storage 12, a transmission / reception unit 13, an input / output unit 14, and the like, and these are electrically connected to each other through a bus 15.

The processor 10 is an arithmetic unit that controls the operation of the entire management server 1, controls the transmission and reception of data between each element, and performs information processing and the like necessary for application execution and authentication processing. For example, the processor 10 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and executes each information processing by executing a program or the like stored in the storage 12 and expanded in the memory 11.

The memory 11 includes a main memory composed of a volatile storage device such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and an auxiliary memory composed of a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). .. The memory 11 is used as a work area or the like of the processor 10, and also stores a BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) executed when the management server 1 is started, various setting information, and the like.

The storage 12 stores various programs such as application programs. A database storing data used for each process may be built in the storage 12.

The transmission / reception unit 13 connects the management server 1 to the network 10. The transmission / reception unit 13 may be provided with a short-range communication interface of Bluetooth (registered trademark) and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy).

The input / output unit 14 is an information input device such as a keyboard and a mouse, and an output device such as a display.

The bus 15 is commonly connected to each of the above elements and transmits, for example, an address signal, a data signal, and various control signals.

<Authentication terminal 3>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the authentication terminal 2. The illustrated configuration is an example, and may have other configurations.

The authentication terminal 2 is directly or indirectly managed by the management server 1 to form a part of the system.

The authentication terminal 2 includes at least a processor 20, a memory 21, a storage 22, a transmission / reception unit 23, an input / output unit 24, and the like, and these are electrically connected to each other through a bus 25.

The processor 20 of the user terminal 2 is an arithmetic unit that controls the overall operation of the user terminal 2, controls the transmission and reception of data between each element, and performs information processing necessary for executing an application for authentication processing.

<Processing flow>
<Registration step>
As shown in FIG. 4, the registration step is performed as follows. The user inputs information about the aircraft from his terminal (not shown). Input may be performed from the user terminal.

The information prompting the user to input is the purpose of the aircraft 100, the maximum operating weight (operable weight), the continuous cruising time, the maximum operating speed, the maximum operating speed, and the wireless arrival between the aircraft and the controller, monitor, etc. Examples of the flight performance of the aircraft itself such as the range, the presence / absence of the automatic operation function, the presence / absence of the monitor monitoring function, the presence / absence of the fail-safe function, and the presence / absence of the flight log recording function can be exemplified.

The automatic operation function is a function that grasps position information etc. using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) mounted on the aircraft and autonomously operates according to a pre-planned route. Say. In addition, the automatic operation function is forcibly intervened (cancelled) when it is necessary to urgently stop the automatic operation, such as when a malfunction occurs in the aircraft during operation or when an abnormal approach is made to a building, etc. ), And includes a function that allows the operator to manually operate the aircraft (landing, etc.).

The monitor monitoring function is a function that can monitor the position of the aircraft, the status of mounted equipment, the remaining battery level, etc. in real time using a monitor on the ground.

The fail-safe function is a function that immediately suspends the operation when a situation occurs in which it is not appropriate to continue the operation of the aircraft, such as when an abnormality occurs in the aircraft. If canceled, the aircraft will either return to a pre-designated location or slowly descend on the spot. This function works in the following cases. That is, if there is an instruction from a monitor, controller, etc. on the ground, if the aircraft deviates from the pre-designated airspace (geofence function), or if the GNSS signal cannot be received normally, the monitor on the ground , When wireless communication with the controller, etc. is interrupted, when the remaining battery level falls below the specified value, or when an abnormality occurs in the aircraft and stable operation cannot be continued.

The flight log recording function is a function for recording the flight position of the aircraft 100, the state of the mounted equipment, and the like (flight log). The flight log may be recorded on the aircraft side or on the side of equipment on the ground such as a monitor or controller.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the user inputs information (SQ101), the user terminal transmits the registration information to the management server 1 (SQ102). The management server 1 verifies the contents of the received registration information and evaluates it against a predetermined condition (SQ103).

As an evaluation method, a staircase type grade is assigned based on the above-mentioned flight performance, presence / absence of functions, and the like.

The grade is also transmitted to the aircraft 100 side and registered.

Depending on the grade, the flying object 100 may be restricted in its intended use. Further, the control of the flying object 100 may be automatically regulated by using the grade.

Furthermore, depending on the grade, the flight area may be limited. In this case, the flight of the aircraft is controlled according to the grade data registered on the aircraft 100 side and the position information coronated by GPS.

The data table in which the grade is registered is updated and maintained as appropriate.

When the evaluation is completed, a new identification number is issued according to the evaluation result (SQ103). The identification number is not limited to numbers, but may include characters, symbols, and the like. The rules for notation of the identification number may follow the format specified separately.

The issued identification number is registered in the identification number database (SQ105) and notified to the user.

A series of exchanges may be performed via a user terminal to which the aircraft is connected. Further, at this time, the registration information may be recorded in association with the unique number of the flying object, the information of the user terminal, and the like.

The identification number may be printed on a plate and affixed to the main body of the flying object, or may be labeled in a barcode format such as a QR code (registered trademark).

<Authentication step>
Next, the authentication step will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the authentication step is performed by reading the identification number of the plate attached to the flying object 100 by the authentication terminal 2 and inquiring to the management server 1.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the authentication information is input by the authentication terminal 2 (SQ201), the authentication information is transmitted to the management server 1 (SQ202).

The authentication information may be input manually by the operator of the authentication terminal 2, or the information readable by a reader such as a bar code reader may be read by a reading function. Further, for example, a method may be adopted in which confirmation can be made through the camera by the camera function of the authentication terminal. Further, the information regarding the identification number may be received from the aircraft 100 side by wireless communication.

The management server 1 refers to the identification number database and confirms the information related to the received authentication information (SQ203). If the corresponding data is registered, the management server 1 may transmit the registration information to the authentication terminal 2. Good.

It should be noted that a part of the registration information may be hidden depending on the person who handles the authentication information 2. As a result, privacy can be considered and only the information necessary for safety management can be displayed.

The above-described embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the interpretation of the present invention. It goes without saying that the present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention includes an equivalent thereof.

1 Management server 2 Authentication terminal 3 Database 100 Aircraft

Claims (5)

It is a method of identifying an aircraft using a management server and an authentication terminal.
The step that the user terminal that received the individual information of the aircraft sends the individual information to the management server,
The management server
The steps to evaluate the individual information and
Steps to generate identification information based on the evaluation and
Including the step of recording the identification information in the identification information database and transmitting it to the user terminal.
The authentication terminal that has received the identification information of the flying object
The step of transmitting the identification information to the management server and
It said management server, by referring to the identification information database, look including the step of authenticating the identification information received,
The individual information includes at least one of information regarding the flight performance or function of the aircraft.
The identification information is generated based on an evaluation performed using information on at least one of the flight performance or function of the air vehicle.
The authentication terminal receives the identification information by reading the identification information that can be read attached to the flying object.
How to identify an aircraft. The method for identifying an air vehicle according to claim 1.
The management server performs the evaluation based on a preset data table.
How to identify an aircraft. The method for identifying an air vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.
The identification information is printed on a predetermined plate, or the identification information is converted into a barcode format and attached to the flying object.
How to identify an aircraft. The method for identifying an air vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The management server limits at least one of the uses or flight areas of the aircraft, depending on the grade assigned based on the evaluation.
How to identify an aircraft. An aircraft identification system that includes a management server, a user terminal, and an authentication terminal.
The user terminal transmits individual information of the aircraft to the management server,
The management server
Evaluate the individual information
Identification information is generated based on the evaluation,
The identification information is recorded in the identification information database and transmitted to the user terminal.
The authentication terminal that has received the identification information of the flying object
The identification information is transmitted to the management server,
The management server refers to the identification information database and authenticates the received identification information.
It is an aircraft identification system and
The individual information includes at least one of information regarding the flight performance or function of the aircraft.
The identification information is generated based on an evaluation performed using information on at least one of the flight performance or function of the air vehicle.
The authentication terminal is an aircraft identification system that receives the identification information by reading the identification information that is attached to the aircraft and can be read .