US 12,327,207 B2
Systems and methods for drones as a service
Prakash Subramanian, Littleton, CO (US); and Nicholas Newell, Centennial, CO (US)
Assigned to DISH Network L.L.C., Englewood, CO (US)
Filed by DISH Network L.L.C., Englewood, CO (US)
Filed on Feb. 28, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/589,927.
Application 18/589,927 is a continuation of application No. 17/064,123, filed on Oct. 6, 2020, granted, now 11,934,981.
Prior Publication US 2024/0257004 A1, Aug. 1, 2024
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. G06Q 10/0631 (2023.01); B64U 10/14 (2023.01); B64U 101/25 (2023.01); B64U 101/64 (2023.01); G06Q 10/083 (2024.01); G06Q 20/32 (2012.01); G06Q 20/40 (2012.01); G06V 20/10 (2022.01); G06V 40/16 (2022.01); G06V 40/20 (2022.01); G10L 17/06 (2013.01); H04L 9/40 (2022.01)
CPC G06Q 10/06315 (2013.01) [G06Q 10/083 (2013.01); G06Q 20/3278 (2013.01); G06Q 20/4014 (2013.01); G06V 20/10 (2022.01); G06V 40/174 (2022.01); G06V 40/20 (2022.01); G10L 17/06 (2013.01); H04L 63/0861 (2013.01); B64U 10/14 (2023.01); B64U 2101/25 (2023.01); B64U 2101/64 (2023.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method comprising:
sending, by a user device, a request for at least one drone to complete at least one task, wherein the at least one task includes the at least one drone providing a wireless connection to the user device;
receiving, by the user device, a confirmation that confirms assignment of the at least one drone for completion of the at least one task;
sending, to the at least one drone, a location of the user device, wherein the at least one drone provides a visual line of sight from at least one wireless communication source to the location of the user device; and
receiving, by the user device, the wireless connection from the at least one wireless communication source via the at least one drone.