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Gamma series Patrol Base Base4Xi Functions:
[001]~ Reconnoittering
[002]~ Surveying
[003]~ Dropping sensors
[004]~ Hatching
[005]~ Uploading
[006]~ Downloading
[007]~ Managing
[008]~ Networking
[009]~ Flying
[010]~ Communicating
[011]~ Processing
[012]~ Sheltering
[013]~ Handling exceptions
[014]~ Starting and stopping
[015]~ Autonomous
[016]~ Unmanned
[017]~ Collaborating
[018]~ Erasing
[019]~ Mimicing birds
[020]~ Mimicing insects
[021]~ Mimicing reptiles
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[001] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Reconnoittering
Reconnoittering
~ rapidly functional after being deployed to target area
~ autonomous
~ unmanned
~ netted with PATROL NET
~ processes reconnaissance data collected by Base4Xis
~ gives processed reconnaissance data to PATROL NET, Freedom Devices
~ functions at remote and dangerous theaters
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[002] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Surveying
Surveying
~ autonomous
~ unmanned
~ netted with PATROL NET
~ processes surveillance data collected by Base4Xis
~ gives processed surveillance data to PATROL NET, Freedom Devices
~ surveys it's own surrounding communicating with Base4Xis dropped around it by Xi
~ surveys it's own surrounding usings it's own embedded sensors and cameras
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[003] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Sensors
Sensors
~ receives data from Base4Xis dropped around it
~ updates software to Base4Xis dropped around it
~ receives sensor data from Xi
~ analysis where sensors are needed in target area
~ keeps track on sensor locations in target area
~ orders new sensors from PATROL NET, if required
~ decides locations to new sensors to be dropped by Xi
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[004] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Hatching
Hatching:
~ receives information from PATROL NET about Xi hatches
~ establishes communication with a hatched Xi as soon as possible
~ reports to PATROL NET about Xi hatches
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[005] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Uploading
Uploading:
~ sensor data collected from Base4Xis by Xi and Base4Xi itself
~ sensor data from sensors embedded inside Base4Xi
~ video taken cameras embedded inside Base4Xi
- photos taken with cameras embedded inside Base4Xi
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[006] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Downloading
Downloading:
~ data, instructions and software from PATROL NET
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[007] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Managing
Managing:
~ sensor network around Base4Xi
~ own resources
~ Xis using Base4Xi as shelter and refuelling base
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[008] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Networking
Networking:
~ with other freedom bases in the area
~ with Xis it manages
~ with freedom sensors around it
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[009] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Flying
Flying:
~ collaborates with Xis flying in the area
~ sends commands such as withdraw to Xis
~ provides mission maps to Xis
~ helps Xis to land
~ sends wheather information and data from PATROL NET to Xis during their flight
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[010] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Communicating
Communicating:
~ with sensors dropped around Base4Xi
~ with Xis
~ with PATROL NET
~ with Freedom Devices
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[011] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Processing
Processing:
~ instructions from PATROL NET, Xi and Freedom Devices
~ data from sensors dropped around it
~ data from it's own video and still cameras as well as from embedded sensors
Note: Base4Xi has the processing power decreasing Xis burden
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[012] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Sheltering
Sheltering:
~ provides shelter to several Xis
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[013] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Handling exceptions
Handling exceptions:
~ erases itself, if required
~ sends command to withdraw to Xis, if necessary
~ handles offline situations
~ warns Xis about dangers
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[014] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Starting and stopping
Starting and stopping:
Starts:
~ itself
~ Xis at Base4Xi
~ Base4Xis around it
~ communication links
~ network links
~ refuelling
~ it's own resources and devices
Stops:
~ itself
~ Xis at Base4Xi
~ Base4Xis around it
~ communication links
~ network links
~ refuelling
~ it's own resources and devices
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[015] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Autonomous
Autonomous:
~ start
~ stop
~ communication with Xis and Base4Xis
~ photographing
~ videoning
~ sheltering
~ refuelling
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[016] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Unmanned
Unmanned:
~ Xi handling
~ refuelling
~ sensor handling
~ communication
~ mission operations
~ sheltering
~ networking
catch: ~[content] ~[previous] ~[next]!
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[017] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Collaborating
Collaborating:
~ in PATROL NET with other systems
~ with Xis
~ with other Base4Xis in the area
~ with Base4Xis around Base4Xi
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[018] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Erasing
Erasing:
~ erases itself, if required
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[019] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Mimicing birds
Mimicing birds:
~ invisible - camouflage, sleek design, functions optimized
~ nesting - support several Xis inside it
~ sleeps - to save power and to be as invisible as possible
~ bluffs - may send erase command to a Base4Xi around it to bluff
~ sees - embedded cameras and sensors
~ hears - embedded sensors
~ recharges
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[020] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Mimicing insects
Mimicing insects:
~ stings - Base4Xi around it & Base4Xis inside it
~ sees - embedded cameras and sensors
~ hears - embedded sensors
catch: ~[content] ~[previous] ~[next]!
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[021] Base4Xi Functional ~ Patrol Base: ~ Mimicing reptiles
Mimicing reptiles:
~ invisible - camouflage, sleek design, functions optimized
~ nesting - support several Xi inside it
~ sleeps - to save power and to be as invisible as possible
~ bluffs - may send erase command to a Base4Xi around it to bluff
~ sees - embedded cameras and sensors
~ hears - embedded sensors
~ recharges
catch: ~[content]!
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