Intent-Based Automotive Control Interface for VTOL Flying Cars: The Copter Paradigm — A Defensive Publication (Prior Art) | Zenodo
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Intent-Based Automotive Control Interface for VTOL Flying Cars: The Copter Paradigm — A Defensive Publication (Prior Art)
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The Copter Paradigm: Translating Automotive Reflexes into Three-Dimensional Flight presents a conceptual architecture for intuitive human-machine interaction in personal Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) transportation.
Rather than introducing a specific mechanical invention, this publication proposes an Intent-Based Control (IBC) philosophy in which the operator expresses only the desired motion of the vehicle using familiar automotive controls, while the onboard flight-control system autonomously performs the complex aerodynamic and propulsion tasks required for safe three-dimensional flight.
The document describes one possible reference implementation of this concept, including control logic, mode transitions, steering architecture, safety mechanisms, and emergency procedures. However, the principles disclosed are intentionally independent of any particular mechanical, electronic, or software implementation.
This work is published as a defensive publication (prior art) and dedicated to the public domain. Its purpose is to establish the architectural principles of the Copter Paradigm in the public record, encourage open innovation, and prevent future monopolization of these concepts through exclusive patent claims.
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Garmin Ltd. Autonomí Emergency Autoland System. Deployed in Cirrus Vision Jet, Piper M600/SLS, Daher TBM 940. Volvo Cars. Driver Alert Control. Mercedes-Benz Group. Attention Assist. US Patent 6,482,052 B1, "Amphibious Vehicle." https://patents.google.com/patent/US6482052B1 "Amphibious Vehicle Systems," U.S. patent application, USPTO. Cirrus Aircraft. Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). US Patent 11,485,489 B2, Alef Aeronautics, "Systems and Methods for Functionality and Controls for a VTOL Flying Car." https://patents.google.com/patent/US11485489B2
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VTOL
eVTOL
flying car
human-machine interface
HMI
flight control
intent-based control
automotive interface
drive-by-wire
fly-by-wire
defensive publication
prior art
urban air mobility
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