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System And Method For Searching Object Using Uav

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for searching an object on ground that includes a first imaging device configured at a front position of the aerial device, a second imaging device, and a third imaging device configured at a rear position of the aerial device. The system captures, using the first imaging device, one or more first images, at a first point of time, of an area of the ground and correspondingly generates a set of first signals when the object is identified from the one or more images. Capture, using the second imaging device, one or more second images of the area in response to the set of first signals and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. Capture, using the third imaging device, one or more third images of the area, in response to the set of second signals.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
28 July 2021
Publication Number
09/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
ELECTRONICS
Status
Email
info@khuranaandkhurana.com
Parent Application

Applicants

Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation
SCO: 160-161, Sector - 9c, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh- 160009, India.

Inventors

1. SOOD, Vishakha
H. No. 618, Phase 3B1, Mohali -160059, Punjab, India.
2. SINGH, Sartajvir
Associate Professor, Chitkara University, Atal Shiksha Kunj, Pinjore-Nalagarh National Highway (NH-21A), District: Solan - 174103, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Specification

The present disclosure relates to the field of searching and
identifying an object from a height. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a system for searching and identifying an object, to be configured with an aerial vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the
information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed
invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Conventional, method for performing any search operation include
using physical searching by people in an area. This takes lot of man power can is very much time consuming. A camera associated with an unmanned aerial vehicle is also used some times for the task. Most common camera that are used for such applications are charged coupled device (CCD) camera. The conventional systems used with the aerial vehicle are not very much accurate and efficient as they do not used multi-spectral images.
[0004] There is, therefore, a need of an improved system for performing
the searching task and can be adapted with the aerial vehicle, and are more accurate and efficient.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0006] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system for
performing the searching of an object on ground.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system for
performing the searching of an object on ground, which uses multi-spectral
camera.

[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system for
performing the searching of an object on ground, which is accurate.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system for
performing the searching of an object on ground, which is efficient.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system for
performing the searching of an object on ground, which is cost effective.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system for
performing the searching of an object on ground, which requires less maintenance
cost.
SUMMARY
[0012] The present disclosure relates to the field of searching and
identifying an object from a height. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a system for searching and identifying an object, to be configured with an aerial vehicle.
[0013] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a system for
searching an object on ground, adapted to be configured in an aerial vehicle. The system includes a first imaging device configured at a front position of the aerial device, a second imaging device, and a third imaging device configured at a rear position of the aerial device. A processing unit, having a processor, configured to execute a set of instructions stored in a memory, which, on execution, causes the processing unit to capture, using the first imaging device, one or more first images, at a first point of time, of an area of the ground and correspondingly generates a set of first signals when the object is identified from the one or more images. The object is identified using one or more techniques. Capture, using the second imaging device, one or more second images of the area in response to the set of first signals and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. Capture, using the third imaging device, one or more third images of the area, in response to the set of second signals, for identifying one or more information of the object. The object is searched using the one or more first information of the object.

[0014] In an aspect, the second imaging device may be a multispectral
camera, and the one or mor second images are multispectral images.
[0015] In an aspect, the object may be identified from the set of first
signals using an object identification trained model.
[0016] In an aspect, the object identification trained model may comprise
an information related to the object.
[0017] In an aspect, the third imaging device may be an RGB camera.
[0018] In an aspect, the one or more information may comprise any or
combination of location coordinates, number of objects.
[0019] In an aspect, the one or more first images may be captured when
the aerial vehicles take off.
[0020] A method for searching and identifying an object on ground
includes capturing, using a first imaging device, one or more first images, at a first
point of time, of an area of the ground and correspondingly generates a set of first
signals when the object is identified from the one or more images. The object is
identified using one or more techniques. Capturing, using a second imaging
device, one or more second images of the area in response to the set of first
signals and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. Capturing, using a
third imaging device, one or more third images of the area, in response to the set
of second signals, for identifying one or more information of the object, wherein
the object is searched using the one or more first information of the object.
[0021] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive
subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description
of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which
like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the

principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which
thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0023] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the
same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be
distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that
distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is
used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar
components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second
reference label.
[0024] FIG. 1A illustrates exemplary representation of a system for
searching an object on ground, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0025] FIG. IB illustrates exemplary representation of a UAV, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary module diagram of a system for
searching an object on ground, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary representation of a method for
searching an object on ground, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the
disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0029] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth
in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present

invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the
present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0030] The present disclosure relates to the field of searching and
identifying an object from a height. More particularly the present disclosure
relates to a system for searching and identifying an object, to be configured with
an aerial vehicle.
[0031] The present disclosure elaborates upon a system for searching an
object on ground, adapted to be configured in an aerial vehicle. The system
includes a first imaging device configured at a front position of the aerial device, a
second imaging device, and a third imaging device configured at a rear position of
the aerial device. A processing unit, having a processor, configured to execute a
set of instructions stored in a memory, which, on execution, causes the processing
unit to capture, using the first imaging device, one or more first images, at a first
point of time, of an area of the ground and correspondingly generates a set of first
signals when the object is identified from the one or more images. The object is
identified using one or more techniques. Capture, using the second imaging
device, one or more second images of the area in response to the set of first
signals and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. Capture, using the
third imaging device, one or more third images of the area, in response to the set
of second signals, for identifying one or more information of the object. The
object is searched using the one or more first information of the object.
[0032] In an aspect, the second imaging device may be a multispectral
camera, and the one or mor second images are multispectral images.
[0033] In an aspect, the object may be identified from the set of first
signals using an object identification trained model.
[0034] In an aspect, the object identification trained model may comprise
an information related to the object.
[0035] In an aspect, the third imaging device may be an RGB camera.
[0036] In an aspect, the one or more information may comprise any or
combination of location coordinates, number of objects.

[0037] In an aspect, the one or more first images may be captured when
the aerial vehicles take off.
[0038] A method for searching and identifying an object on ground
includes capturing, using a first imaging device, one or more first images, at a first
point of time, of an area of the ground and correspondingly generates a set of first
signals when the object is identified from the one or more images. The object is
identified using one or more techniques. Capturing, using a second imaging
device, one or more second images of the area in response to the set of first
signals and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. Capturing, using a
third imaging device, one or more third images of the area, in response to the set
of second signals, for identifying one or more information of the object, wherein
the object is searched using the one or more first information of the object.
[0039] FIG. 1A illustrates exemplary representation of a system for
searching an object on ground, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0040] FIG. IB illustrates exemplary representation of a UAV, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] As illustrated, a system 100 for searching an object on ground,
adapted to be configured in an aerial vehicle 110. The aerial vehicle can include but not limited to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The system 100 can include a first imaging device 102 configured at a front position of the aerial device (not shown), a second imaging device 104, and a third imaging device 106 configured at a rear position of the aerial device, the second imaging device 104 can be a multispectral camera and the third imaging device 106 can be a red green blue (RGB) camera. The function of the first imaging device 102 and the third imaging device can be interchanged based on direction of motion of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 110. A switching between their function can be performed using a multi-axis accelerometer sensor.
[0042] In an embodiment, the system 100 can include a processing unit
108 having a processor. The processing unit 108 can be configured to execute a set of instructions stored in a memory, which, on execution, causes the processing

unit to capture, using the first imaging device 102, one or more first images, at a first point of time, of an area of the ground and correspondingly generates a set of first signals when the object is identified from the one or more images. The first point can be referred to as when the aerial vehicle takes off. The object can be identified using one or more techniques. The object can include but not limited to a living object, and a non-living object.
[0043] In an embodiment, the processing unit can capture, using the
second imaging device 104, one or more second images (multispectral images) of the area in response to the set of first signals and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. The second imaging device 104 can be actuated once the object is identified in the one or more first images. When the second imaging device 104 is actuated then the first imaging device 102 can continue taking images of the ground.
[0044] In an embodiment, the processing unit can capture, using the third
imaging device 106, one or more third images of the area, in response to the set of second signals, for identifying one or more information of the object. The object is searched using the one or more first information of the object. The one or more information may comprise any or combination of location coordinates, number of objects. The object can be identified from the set of first signals using an object identification trained model. The object identification trained model may comprise an information related to the object such as but not limited to dimension, shape, colour etc.
[0045] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary module diagram of a system for
searching an object on ground, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0046] As illustrated, a module diagram 200 of the system for searching
an object on ground can comprise one or more processor(s) 202. The one or more processor(s) 202 can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s)

202 are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 206 of the system 102. The memory 204 can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which can be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory 204 can comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0047] The system 102 can also comprise an interface(s) 206. The
interface(s) 206 can comprise a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) 206 can facilitate communication of system 102. The interface(s) 206 can also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system 102. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) 208 and data 210.
[0048] The processing engine(s) 208 can be implemented as a
combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 208. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming can be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) 208 can be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 208 can comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium can store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) 208. In such examples, the system 102 can comprise the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium can be separate but accessible to system 102 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 208 can be implemented by electronic circuitry.

[0049] The data 210 can comprise data that is either stored or generated as
a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the
processing engine(s) 208 or the system 102. The system can include a receiving
module 212 that can be configured to receive the set of first signals generated by
the first imaging device 102, and set of second signals from the second imaging
device 104, and set of third signals from the third imaging device 106.
[0050] In an embodiment, the system 100 can further include an object
identification module 214 that can be operatively configured with the receiving
module 212. The object identification module 214 can be configured to identify
the object with the help of a object trained module.
[0051] In an embodiment, the system can include an information
collection module 216 that can be operatively configured with the receiving
module 212, the object identification module 214. The information collection
module can be configured to collect the one or more information based on the set
of third signals, which can be used to search the object.
[0052] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary representation of a method for
searching an object on ground, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0053] As illustrated, at step 302, a method 300 for searching and
identifying an object on ground can include capturing, using a first imaging
device, one or more first images, at a first point of time, of an area of the ground
and correspondingly generates a set of first signals when the object is identified
from the one or more images. The object is identified using one or more
techniques.
[0054] In an embodiment, at step 304, the method 300 can include
capturing, using a second imaging device, one or more second images of the area
in response to the set of first signals and correspondingly generate a set of second
signals.
[0055] In an embodiment, at step 304, the method 300 can include,
capturing, using a third imaging device, one or more third images of the area, in
response to the set of second signals, for identifying one or more information of

the object and correspondingly generate a set of third signals. The object can be searched using the set of third signals pertaining to the one or more first information of the object.
[0056] In an embodiment, the system can be operatively configured with a
remote server through a network such as but not limited to a cloud, and can be configured to communication the one or more information pertaining the object to the server. Also, the system can be configured to communicate the images captured by the first imaging device 102, the second imaging device 104, and the third imaging device 106 to the server.
[0057] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be
interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ....and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0058] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the
invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0059] The proposed invention provides a system for performing the
searching of an object on ground.

[0060] The proposed invention provides a system for performing the
searching of an object on ground, which uses multi-spectral camera.
[0061] The proposed invention provides a system for performing the
searching of an object on ground, which is accurate.
[0062] The proposed invention provides a system for performing the
searching of an object on ground, which is efficient.
[0063] The proposed invention provides a system for performing the
searching of an object on ground, which is cost effective.
[0064] The proposed invention provides a system for performing the
searching of an object on ground, which requires less maintenance cost.

We Claim:

1. A system for searching an object on ground, adapted to be configured in
an aerial vehicle, the system comprising:
a first imaging device configured at a front position of the aerial
device;
a second imaging device;
a third imaging device configured at a rear position of the aerial
device; and
a processing unit, having a processor, configured to execute a set
of instructions stored in a memory, which, on execution, causes the
processing unit to:
capture, using the first imaging device, one or more first images, at a first point of time, of an area of the ground and correspondingly generates a set of first signals when the object is identified from the one or more images, wherein the object is identified using one or more techniques,
capture, using the second imaging device, one or more second images of the area in response to the set of first signals and correspondingly generate a set of second signals; and
capture, using the third imaging device, one or more third images of the area, in response to the set of second signals, for identifying one or more information of the object and correspondingly generate a set of third signals, wherein the object is searched using the set of third signals pertaining to the one or more information of the object.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second imaging device is a multi spectral camera, and the one or mor second images are multi spectral images.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the object is identified from the set of first signals using an object identification trained model.

4. The system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the object identification trained model comprise an information related to the object.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third imaging device is an RGB camera.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more information comprises any or combination of location coordinates, number of objects.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more first images are captured when the aerial vehicles take off.
8. A method for searching and identifying an object on ground, the method comprising:
capturing, using a first imaging device, one or more first images, at a first point of time, of an area of the ground and correspondingly generates a set of first signals when the object is identified from the one or more images, wherein the object is identified using one or more techniques;
capturing, using a second imaging device, one or more second images of the area in response to the set of first signals and correspondingly generate a set of second signals; and
capturing, using a third imaging device, one or more third images of the area, in response to the set of second signals, for identifying one or more information of the object, wherein the object is searched using the one or more first information of the object.

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1 202111033974-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
2 202111033974-POWER OF AUTHORITY [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
3 202111033974-FORM FOR STARTUP [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
4 202111033974-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
5 202111033974-FORM 1 [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
6 202111033974-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
7 202111033974-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
8 202111033974-DRAWINGS [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
9 202111033974-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
10 202111033974-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [28-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-28
11 202111033974-Proof of Right [27-08-2021(online)].pdf 2021-08-27
12 202111033974-FORM 18 [25-05-2023(online)].pdf 2023-05-25
13 202111033974-FER.pdf 2024-07-01
14 202111033974-FORM-5 [31-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-31
15 202111033974-FORM-26 [31-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-31
16 202111033974-FORM-26 [31-12-2024(online)]-1.pdf 2024-12-31
17 202111033974-FER_SER_REPLY [31-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-31
18 202111033974-DRAWING [31-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-31
19 202111033974-CORRESPONDENCE [31-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-31
20 202111033974-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [31-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-31
21 202111033974-CLAIMS [31-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-31

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