Management of drone operations and security in a pervasive computing environment

Abstract

A method to provide negotiation control to data such that a person or entity can negotiate the use of data gathered beyond what is needed for a particular use by a third party transaction. The method also provides negotiation for the control and operation of autonomous vehicles such as drones operating in non-public space.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . A method for regulating aerial drones within an area, comprising:
 establishing, by a server, an area boundary, the area boundary defined by characteristics of the area,
 wherein the area places a restriction on aerial drone operations within the area boundary; 
   receiving, by the server, a message comprising an aerial drone operation and an aerial drone intent within the area boundary,
 wherein the message is transmitted by an internet communication; 
   determining, by the server, that the aerial drone operation and/or the aerial drone intent is in conflict with an area restriction;   negotiating, by the server, an adjusted aerial drone operation and/or an adjusted aerial drone intent based on a negotiation strategy and the restriction placed on aerial drone operations by the area;   issuing, by the server, the adjusted aerial drone operation and/or the adjusted aerial drone intent; and   instructing, by the server, the aerial drone operation and/or the aerial drone intent be altered to comply with the adjusted aerial drone operation or the adjusted aerial drone intent.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 receiving, by the server, a confirmation message comprising a new aerial drone operation and/or a new aerial drone intent in compliance with the adjusted aerial drone operation or the adjusted aerial drone intent.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 receiving, by the server, a contingency message comprising a contingent aerial drone operation and/or a contingent aerial drone intent within the area boundary; and   determining, by the server, if the contingent aerial drone operation and/or the contingent aerial drone intent is in conflict with one or more area restrictions.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the negotiation strategy comprises a single rule. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the message is received prior to commencement of the aerial drone operation. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the message is received after commencement of the aerial drone operation. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the drone operation characteristics comprise speed, time of flight, elevation, compass bearing, and tolerances for deviations. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the drone intent characteristics comprise data collection by sensors, delivery, and travel. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the characteristics of the area comprise ground surface elevation, ground surface vegetation, weather conditions, population density, and use restrictions. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the use restrictions comprise restrictions on data collection within the area, flight elevation, flight speed, landing locations, and cargo carried by an aerial drone. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the area comprises a volume of airspace. 
     
     
         13 . A method for a server to manage entry of an aerial drone into an area during an operation, the method comprising:
 receiving, by the server, navigational data from the aerial drone, the navigational data comprising a route the aerial drone is traveling resulting in the aerial drone entering the area along the route;   determining, by the server, that the aerial drone is unable to enter the area along the route due to a restriction placed on aerial drones by the area;   negotiating, by the server, a concession to be performed by the aerial drone prior to proceeding along the route;   determining, by the server, that the aerial drone may proceed along the route and enter the area if the concession is performed; and   instructing, by the server, the aerial drone to perform the concession and proceed along the route through the area.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the navigational data further comprises a time period and an elevation. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the concession comprises a change in the route. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the area comprises a volume of airspace. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the route is determined prior to the aerial drone beginning the operation. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the route is determined after the aerial drone has begun the operation. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the concession comprises restrictions on data collection within the area, flight elevation, flight speed, landing locations, and/or cargo carried by the aerial drone. 
     
     
         20 . A method for regulating aerial drone entry into an area, comprising:
 establishing, by a server, an area boundary, the area boundary defined by characteristics of the area;
 wherein the characteristics of the area comprise a restriction on aerial drone operations within the area boundary; 
   receiving, by the server, a message indicative of an aerial drone operation requesting entry into the area, wherein the message is transmitted by an internet communication;   negotiating, by the server, a set of parameters the aerial drone must comply with to enter the area using a negotiation strategy based on properties of the aerial drone;   transmitting, by the server, the set of parameters to the aerial drone; and   receiving, by the server, a communication from the aerial drone comprising an acceptance that the aerial drone will comply with the set of parameters upon entering the area boundary.   
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the area comprises a volume of airspace. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the aerial drone operation is determined prior to the aerial drone beginning the aerial drone operation. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the aerial drone operation is determined after the aerial drone has begun the aerial drone operation.