Office Action 1: Non-Final Rejection (2024-11-13)

CLAIMS:
AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS

Please amend the claims as follows:

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21\. (New) An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) device, comprising:a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor configured to determine a first set of geolocation information of the UAV device;
one or more sensors configured to determine rotational information of the UAV device;
a transceiver configured to receive, via a wireless communication protocol, a second set of geolocation information of a control device that is configured to control an operation of the UAV device;
at least one processor configured to:
determine a beamforming direction with respect to the control device based on the first set of geolocation information and the second set of geolocation information; and
multiple antennas, wherein a direction of at least one of the multiple antennas is adjustable based on the beamforming direction.

22\. (New) The UAV device of claim 21, wherein the one or more sensors comprises at least one of a gyro sensor or a tilt sensor.

23\. (New) The UAV device of claim 21, wherein the rotational information comprises at least one of a roll angle, a yaw angle, or a tilt angle.

24\. (New) The UAV device of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor is configured to determine the beamforming direction with respect to the control device based on further on the rotational information of the UAV device.

25\. (New) The UAV device of claim 21, further comprising a camera that is configured to capture image data or video data during the operation of the UAV device.

26\. (New) The UAV device of claim 21, further comprising at least one of: a power source or a charger.

27\. (New) The UAV device of claim 21, wherein the wireless communication protocol comprises at least one of a WIFI communication protocol, a cellular communication protocol, or a satellite communication protocol.

28\. (New) A control device configured to control an operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) device, comprising:a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor configured to determine a first set of geolocation information of the control device;
a transceiver configured to receive a second set of geolocation information of the UAV device via a wireless communication protocol that supports multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO);
at least one processor configured to:
determine a beamforming direction with respect to the control device based on the first set of geolocation information and the second set of geolocation information; and
multiple antennas, wherein a direction of at least one of the multiple antennas is adjustable based on the beamforming direction.

29\. (New) The control device of claim 28, further comprising at least one of: a power source or a charger.

30\. (New) The control device of claim 28, wherein the wireless communication protocol comprises at least one of a WIFI communication protocol, a cellular communication protocol, or a satellite communication protocol.

31\. (New) The control device of claim 28, further comprising:a display configured to display image data or video data from the UAV device.

32\. (New) The control device of claim 28, wherein the at least one processor is configured to operate the UAV to capture image data or video data during the operation of the UAV device.

33\. (New) A method of wireless communication applicable to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) device, comprising:determining, via a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor of the UAV device, a first set of geolocation information of the UAV device,
receiving, by the UAV device via a wireless communication protocol that supports multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), a second set of geolocation information of a control device that is configured to control an operation of the UAV device;
determining, by the UAV device, a beamforming direction with respect to the control device based on the first set of geolocation information and the second set of geolocation information; and
adjusting a direction of at least one of multiple antennas of the UAV device based on the beamforming direction.

34\. (New) The method of claim 33, comprising:

determining, by one or more sensors of the UAV device, rotational information of the UAV device, wherein the rotational information comprises at least one of a roll angle, a yaw angle, or a tilt angle.

35\. (New) The method of claim 34, comprising:determining the beamforming direction further based on the rotational information.

36\. (New) The method of claim 33, comprising:capturing image data or video data during the operation of the UAV device by a camera of the UAV device.

37\. (New) The method of claim 33, wherein the wireless communication protocol comprises at least one of a WIFI communication protocol, a cellular communication protocol, or a satellite communication protocol.

38\. (New) A method of wireless communication applicable to a remote controller configured to control an operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) device, comprising:determining, via a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor of the remote controller, a first set of geolocation information of the remote controller,
receiving, by the remote controller via a wireless communication protocol that supports multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), a second set of geolocation information of the UAV device;
determining, by the remote controller, a beamforming direction with respect to the UAV device based on the first set of geolocation information and the second set of geolocation information; and
adjusting a direction of at least one of multiple antennas of the remote controller based on the beamforming direction.

39\. (New) The method of claim 38, comprising:receiving, by the remote controller, image data or video data captured by the UAV device during the operation of the UAV device by a camera of the UAV device; and
displaying the image data or the video data on a display of the remote controller.

40\. (New) The method of claim 38, wherein the wireless communication protocol comprises at least one of a WIFI communication protocol, a cellular communication protocol, or a satellite communication protocol.

OFFICE ACTION:
Notice of Pre-AIA  or AIA  Status
1.	The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
Specification
2.	The disclosure is objected to because of the following informalities: Applicant is requested to amend the “Cross Reference to Related Application” to include an information that this application is a CON of U.S. Application No. 16/416,642 filed 05/20/2019 which is now a U.S. Patent No. 11,962,375.
Appropriate correction is required.
Allowable subject matter
3.	Claims 21-40 are allowed.
Conclusion
4.	The prior art made of record and not relied upon is considered pertinent to applicant's disclosure. Saigh et al. (US 2017/0253330); Lee et al. (US 2018/0181119); Zhang (US 9164506) are cited, and considered pertinent to the instant specification.
5.

APPLICANT REBUTTAL: Application No.: 18/636,027
Docket No.: 152548.8001.US01
Response to Non-Final Office Action dated November 13, 2024
REMARKS
Claims 21-42 remain pending and are allowed.
Reconsideration and allowance of the application are respectfully requested.
Amendment to the Specification
Paragraph [001] of the specification has been amended to correct the priority information.
Allowable Subject Matter
Claims 21-40 are allowed.
Conclusion

NEXT OFFICE ACTION: Notice of Pre-AIA  or AIA  Status
1.	The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
Reason for Allowance
2.	Regarding claims 21-40, the prior art fails to teach or suggest an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) device, comprising at least one processor configured to: determine a beamforming direction with respect to the control device based on the first set of geolocation information and the second set of geolocation information; and multiple antennas, wherein a direction of at least one of the multiple antennas is adjustable based on the beamforming direction, in combination with other limitations, as specified in the independent claims 21, 28, 33 and 38.
3.	Any comments considered necessary by applicant must be submitted no later than the payment of the issue fee and, to avoid processing delays, should preferably accompany the issue fee.  Such submissions should be clearly labeled Comments on Statement of Reasons for Allowance.
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CITED REFERENCE SUMMARIES: Ref US20180181119A1: Claims:
An electronic device, comprising: a housing; a display mounted on the housing; a wireless communication circuit configured to establish wireless communication with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including an omni-directional camera; at least one sensor disposed in the housing and configured to detect an orientation of the display; a processor disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the display, the wireless communication circuit, and the at least one sensor; and a memory disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions, which when executed, enable the processor to: receive video data captured by the omni-directional camera of the UAV through the wireless communication circuit while the UAV faces in a first direction, display a video on the display based on at least part of the video data, receive an input to select an area or object on the video positioned in a second direction different from the first direction, transmit to the UAV a control signal configured to indicate the second direction and to cause the UAV to fly without rotation in the second direction through the wireless communication circuit in response to the input, and receive from the UAV the video data captured by the omni-directional camera of the UAV through the wireless communication circuit while the UAV faces in the second direction.
a display mounted on the housing;
a wireless communication circuit configured to establish wireless communication with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including an omni-directional camera;
at least one sensor disposed in the housing and configured to detect an orientation of the display;
a processor disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the display, the wireless communication circuit, and the at least one sensor; and
a memory disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the processor,
wherein the memory stores instructions, which when executed, enable the processor to:
receive video data captured by the omni-directional camera of the UAV through the wireless communication circuit while the UAV faces in a first direction,
display a video on the display based on at least part of the video data,
receive an input to select an area or object on the video positioned in a second direction different from the first direction,
transmit to the UAV a control signal configured to indicate the second direction and to cause the UAV to fly without rotation in the second direction through the wireless communication circuit in response to the input, and
receive from the UAV the video data captured by the omni-directional camera of the UAV through the wireless communication circuit while the UAV faces in the second direction.
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the memory further stores instructions to enable the processor to receive a first input to select the area or object on the video through the display, and receive a second input to move the UAV in the second direction through the display.
An electronic device, comprising: a display; a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit or receive data; a processor; and a memory electrically connected with the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions, which when executed, enable the processor to: display a first video portion corresponding to a reference heading direction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of a video captured by the UAV, display a second video portion corresponding to a virtual heading direction of the video in response to a first input, and generate a first control signal, in response to a second input, to cause the UAV to move with respect to the virtual heading direction, and transmit the generated first control signal through the wireless communication circuit to the UAV.
a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit or receive data;
a processor; and
a memory electrically connected with the processor,
display a first video portion corresponding to a reference heading direction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of a video captured by the UAV,
display a second video portion corresponding to a virtual heading direction of the video in response to a first input, and
generate a first control signal, in response to a second input, to cause the UAV to move with respect to the virtual heading direction, and
transmit the generated first control signal through the wireless communication circuit to the UAV.
The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the memory further stores instructions to enable the processor to, in response to a third input, generate a second control signal to cause the UAV to move with respect to the reference heading direction, and transmit the generated second control signal to the UAV.
The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the second input and the third input indicate a same motion, the second control signal indicates a motion in a first direction, and the first control signal indicates a combination of the motion in the first direction and a motion in a second direction.
The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the first control signal is configured to enable the UAV to maintain the reference heading direction after moving the UAV.
A storage medium storing commands, the commands configured to be executed by at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform at least one operation, the at least one operation comprising: displaying a first video portion corresponding to a reference heading direction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of a video captured by the UAV; displaying a second video portion corresponding to a virtual heading direction of the video in response to a first input; and generating a first control signal, in response to a second input, to cause the UAV to move with respect to the virtual heading direction, and transmitting the generated first control signal to the UAV.
displaying a first video portion corresponding to a reference heading direction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of a video captured by the UAV;
displaying a second video portion corresponding to a virtual heading direction of the video in response to a first input; and
generating a first control signal, in response to a second input, to cause the UAV to move with respect to the virtual heading direction, and
transmitting the generated first control signal to the UAV.
The storage medium of claim 7 , wherein the at least one operation further comprises generating a second control signal, in response to a third input, to cause the UAV to move with respect to the reference heading direction, and transmitting the generated second control signal to the UAV.
The storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the second input and the third input indicate a same motion, the second control signal indicates a motion in a first direction, and the first control signal indicates a combination of the motion in the first direction and a motion in a second direction.
The storage medium of claim 7 , wherein the first control signal is configured to enable the UAV to maintain the reference heading direction after moving the UAV.
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising: a housing; an omni-directional camera mounted in the housing; a wireless communication circuit configured to establish wireless communication with a controller; a plurality of propellers; a navigation circuit configured to drive the propellers; a processor disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the omni-directional camera, the wireless communication circuit, and the navigation circuit; and a memory disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions, which when executed, enable the processor to: establish wireless communication with the controller using the wireless communication circuit, transmit video data captured by the omni-directional camera through the wireless communication circuit to the controller while the UAV faces in a first direction, receive a control signal indicating a second direction different from the first direction through the wireless communication circuit, control the navigation circuit to cause the UAV to fly without rotation in the second direction, and transmit the video data captured by the omni-directional camera through the wireless communication circuit to the controller while the UAV faces in the second direction.
an omni-directional camera mounted in the housing;
a wireless communication circuit configured to establish wireless communication with a controller;
a plurality of propellers;
a navigation circuit configured to drive the propellers;
a processor disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the omni-directional camera, the wireless communication circuit, and the navigation circuit; and
establish wireless communication with the controller using the wireless communication circuit,
transmit video data captured by the omni-directional camera through the wireless communication circuit to the controller while the UAV faces in a first direction,
receive a control signal indicating a second direction different from the first direction through the wireless communication circuit,
control the navigation circuit to cause the UAV to fly without rotation in the second direction, and
transmit the video data captured by the omni-directional camera through the wireless communication circuit to the controller while the UAV faces in the second direction.
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising: a camera module; a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit or receive data; a plurality of propellers; a processor; and a memory electrically connected with the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions, which when executed, enable the processor to: transmit a video captured by the UAV to a controller, receive a first control signal from the controller, convert the first control signal into a control signal to cause the UAV to move with respect to a virtual heading direction, and move the UAV according to the converted control signal.
a camera module;
transmit a video captured by the UAV to a controller,
receive a first control signal from the controller,
convert the first control signal into a control signal to cause the UAV to move with respect to a virtual heading direction, and
move the UAV according to the converted control signal.
The UAV of claim 12 , wherein the memory further stores instructions to enable the processor to receive a second control signal to cause the UAV to move with respect to a reference heading direction of the UAV from the controller and move the UAV according to the second control signal.
The UAV of claim 12 , wherein the first control signal indicates a motion in a first direction, and the converted control signal indicates a combination of the motion in the first direction and a motion in a second direction.
The UAV of claim 12 , wherein the first control signal indicates pitch rotation, and the converted control signal indicates a combination of pitch rotation and roll rotation.
The UAV of claim 12 , wherein the converted control signal is configured to enable the UAV to maintain the reference heading direction after moving the UAV.
A storage medium storing commands, the commands configured to be executed by at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform at least one operation, the at least one operation comprising: transmitting a video captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a controller; receiving a first control signal from the controller; converting the first control signal into a control signal to cause the UAV to move with respect to a virtual heading direction; and moving the UAV according to the converted control signal.
transmitting a video captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a controller;
receiving a first control signal from the controller;
converting the first control signal into a control signal to cause the UAV to move with respect to a virtual heading direction; and
moving the UAV according to the converted control signal.
The storage medium of claim 17 , wherein the at least one operation further comprises: receiving a second control signal to cause the UAV to move with respect to a reference heading direction of the UAV from the controller; and moving the UAV according to the second control signal.
receiving a second control signal to cause the UAV to move with respect to a reference heading direction of the UAV from the controller; and
moving the UAV according to the second control signal.
The storage medium of claim 17 , wherein the first control signal indicates a motion in a first direction, and the converted control signal indicates a combination of the motion in the first direction and a motion in a second direction.
The storage medium of claim 17 , wherein the converted control signal is configured to enable the UAV to maintain the reference heading direction after moving the UAV.
Ref US20170253330A1: Claims:
A method of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) enforcement, the method comprises: detect interception of UAV in an area; interfere when required UAV's GPD coordinate and positioning allow authorized agent or personnel to alter/disable the UAV's GPS coordinates take, seize or halt a UAV on the way from one place to another cut off one or more UAV's from an intend destination.
detect interception of UAV in an area;
interfere when required UAV's GPD coordinate and positioning
allow authorized agent or personnel to alter/disable the UAV's GPS coordinates take, seize or halt a UAV on the way from one place to another
cut off one or more UAV's from an intend destination.
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include listen or record (a transmitted communication received or transmitted) by the UAV(s)
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include stop or interrupt the course, progress, communication and transmission of UAV(s)
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include take possession of the UAV(s)
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include catch or destroy, re-route capture, host, land, escort a UAV
The invention of claim 1 , herein UAVE system functions could include mark, tag or identify UAV(s)
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include prevent and or disable the operation or effect of UAV(s)
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include cut off from access, sight of UAV(s)
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include intercepted communication of UAV from public safety
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include effectively intercepted, track or follow the UAV through various segments of a UAV's curve or route line.
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include measure the origin to the point at which a curve or line intersects an axis
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could include track UAV's breadcrumb trail of flight Departure(s) Procedures and Coordinates (DPCs), and Standard Arrival Procedures and Coordinates (SAPCs) and other system.
The invention of claim 1 , wherein UAVE system functions could represent a plurality of UAVE's could be activated from various physical standby base stations.
A system for UAVE, the system comprising: Communication network control system in communication with UAV(s), a detect system can disable, disarm, apprehend, detain, capture and hold harmless UAV(s) who have violated or is suspected to violate, harm and injure citizens and endanger public safety, wherein the UAV(s) is adapted to transmit an indication of the suspecious situation to the communication network control system, and wherein the communication network control system is adapted to, (i) confirm the indication of the suspecious situation to the UAV(s), (ii) notify law enforcement personnel of the indication of the suspecious situation, (iii) transmits an indication of the suspecious situation to one or more additional UAVE(s) in the area, (iv) transmit periodic update indications of the situation to the one or more additional UAVE(s), wherein the one or more additional UAVE(s) are UAVE(s) within a predetermined physical range of the suspecious situation indicated by the UAV, and (v) transmit an indication of the situation to one or more local UAVE in the area, the local UAVE being in the vicinity of the suspecious situation.
Communication network control system in communication with UAV(s),
a detect system can disable, disarm, apprehend, detain, capture and hold harmless UAV(s) who have violated or is suspected to violate, harm and injure citizens and endanger public safety,
wherein the UAV(s) is adapted to transmit an indication of the suspecious situation to the communication network control system, and wherein the communication network control system is adapted to, (i) confirm the indication of the suspecious situation to the UAV(s), (ii) notify law enforcement personnel of the indication of the suspecious situation, (iii) transmits an indication of the suspecious situation to one or more additional UAVE(s) in the area, (iv) transmit periodic update indications of the situation to the one or more additional UAVE(s), wherein the one or more additional UAVE(s) are UAVE(s) within a predetermined physical range of the suspecious situation indicated by the UAV, and (v) transmit an indication of the situation to one or more local UAVE in the area, the local UAVE being in the vicinity of the suspecious situation.
The invention of claim 14 , wherein the alert mode is activated by at least one of: a predefined command, a key press of a predefined duration, a predefined key press pattern, and an inertial movement of a predefined strength, and a secondary transmission, wherein the secondary transmission comprises: activating an alert mode of a secondary transmission UAVE; and transmitting, by the secondary transmission UAVE, an activation signal to the UAVE, wherein the activation signal activates the alert mode of the UAVE;
activating an alert mode of a secondary transmission UAVE; and
transmitting, by the secondary transmission UAVE, an activation signal to the UAVE,
wherein the activation signal activates the alert mode of the UAVE;
The invention of claim 14 , wherein the UAV further is adapted to record information related to the suspecious situation, wherein the recording of information related to the suspecious situation comprises recording at least one of audio information, video information, and location information
The invention of claim 14 , wherein, when the alert mode is activated, the UAV is adapted to i) record information related to the suspecious situation, wherein the information includes at least one of audio information, video information, and location information, and ii) transmit the information to the communication network control system, wherein the information is recorded by communication network control system.
A method of UAVE, the method comprising: a detect system can detect UAV(s) who have violated or is suspected to violate, harm and injure citizens and endanger public safety transmitting, from the UAV, an indication of the suspicious or potential harmful situation to a communication network control system; confirming, by the communication network control system, the indication of the suspicious or potential harmful situation to the UAV; notifying, by the communication network control system, enforcement personnel of the indication of the suspicious or potential harmful situation; and transmitting, by the communication network control system, an indication of the suspicious or potential harmful situation to one or more additional UAV(s) in the area, wherein the enforcement mode comprises: deactivating or disable one or more output devi
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