Abstract: An antenna system provides greater range than conventional omnidirectional antennas while using substantially the same or less power by a system of antenna components, arranged so as to permit in the aggregate transmission over an effective 360 degrees as an omnidirectional antenna, while permitting selection of one of the components so as to reduce the amount of energy required. One application for the invention is use on drones or other lightweight vehicles where weight and power are significant considerations, but where range is also a significant objective.

Abstract: A system for creating a composite georeferenced, geo-oriented geospatial/realtime image by combining prestored geographic data with realtime video streams and state data characterizing the source of the realtime video stream and visually displaying the composite image under a user's realtime control.

Abstract: A computer system for displaying spherical video images is described. The computer system includes a user computing device including a display device and a processor coupled to the display device. The processor programmed to receive video image data from an imaging device. The video image data includes 2D circular video images. The processor determines the FOV dimensions associated with the imaging device as a function of the video image data and generates a 3D spherical wireframe object on the display device having a surface area determined as a function of the FOV dimensions associated with the imaging device. The processor maps the video image data onto the 3D spherical wireframe object and renders a 3D video image object on the display device including the video image data being displayed on the 3D spherical wireframe object.

Abstract: A system for creating a composite georeferenced, geo-oriented geospatial/realtime image by combining prestored geographic data with realtime video streams and state data characterizing the source of the realtime video stream and visually displaying the composite image under a user's realtime control.

Abstract: A computer system for displaying spherical video images is described. The computer system includes a user computing device including a display device and a processor coupled to the display device. The processor programmed to receive video image data from an imaging device. The video image data includes 2D circular video images. The processor determines the FOV dimensions associated with the imaging device as a function of the video image data and generates a 3D spherical wireframe object on the display device having a surface area determined as a function of the FOV dimensions associated with the imaging device. The processor maps the video image data onto the 3D spherical wireframe object and renders a 3D video image object on the display device including the video image data being displayed on the 3D spherical wireframe object.