Patent ID: 9621258
Date: 2017-04-11
CPC Classifications: G05D,G08C,H04B

Claim:
1. A communication system for interacting with an unmanned system comprising: a personal communication device with a native interface for an operator to select command, control and/or communication (C3) messages to interact with the unmanned system, the C3 messages selected from the group comprising: determine status of the unmanned system, prescribe desired actions for the unmanned system, change the current mission of the unmanned system, and change the state of the unmanned system; and a communication link operable to send the C3 messages selected by the operator to the unmanned system, wherein the unmanned system includes a compatible communication device that receives the C3 messages over the communication link and a processor that processes and responds to the C3 messages received by the receiver, and wherein the unmanned system responds to the C3 messages by adjusting, reacting, changing, altering or maintaining its current status, location, position, task or other unmanned system activity.