公开(公告)号：US20160378108A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14626376

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Nathan Michael Paczan ,  Michael John Elzinga ,  Raphael Hsieh ,  Luan Khai Nguyen

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D31/06

Abstract: This disclosure describes a collective UAV in which multiple UAVs may be coupled together to form the collective UAV. A collective UAV may be used to aerially transport virtually any size, weight or quantity of items, travel longer distances, etc. For example, rather than using one large UAV to carry a larger or heavier item, multiple smaller UAVs may couple together to form a collective UAV that is used to carry the larger or heavier item.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了一种集体UAV，其中多个UAV可以耦合在一起以形成集体UAV。 集体无人机可用于空运物品的任何尺寸，重量或数量，行驶距离较远等。例如，不是使用一个大型无人机来承载较大或较重的物品，而是可以将多个较小的无人机连接在一起形成 用于携带较大或较重物品的集体无人机。

公开(公告)号：US09387928B1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14576082

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Kristofer Gentry ,  Raphael Hsieh ,  Luan Khai Nguyen

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64F1/12 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a series of multiuse UAV docking stations are disclosed. The docking stations can be networked with a central control and a plurality of UAVs. The docking stations can include a number of services to facilitate both UAV guidance and maintenance and community acceptance and benefits. The docking stations can include package handling facilities and can act as a final destination or as a delivery hub. The docking stations can extend the range of UAVs by providing recharging/refueling stations for the UAVs. The docking stations can also include navigational aid to guide the UAVs to the docking stations and to provide routing information from the central control. The docking stations can be incorporated into existing structures such as cell towers, light and power poles, and buildings. The docking stations can also comprise standalone structures to provide additional services to underserved areas.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供一系列多用途UAV坞站的系统和方法。 对接站可以与中央控制和多个UAV联网。 对接站可以包括一些服务，以便于无人机的指导和维护以及社区接受和利益。 对接站可以包括包装处理设施，并且可以充当最终目的地或作为配送中心。 对接站可以通过为无人机提供充电/加油站来扩展无人机的范围。 对接站还可以包括导航辅助，以将无人机引导到对接站，并从中央控制器提供路由信息。 对接站可以并入现有的结构，如电池塔，灯和电源杆以及建筑物。 坞站还可以包括独立的结构，以向服务不足的地区提供额外的服务。

公开(公告)号：US09049552B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US14311955

申请日：2014-06-23

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher L. Scofield ,  Luan Khai Nguyen

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  H04W4/02 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments employed to generate location and proximity based reminders. To this end, a device is configured to generate its geographical location using a positioning system. The device detects when it impinges upon at least one geographical trigger based upon its geographical location. A predefined reminder is generated in the device when the device impinges upon the geographical trigger.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于产生位置和基于邻近度的提醒的各种实施例。 为此，设备被配置为使用定位系统来生成其地理位置。 该设备基于其地理位置检测何时撞击至少一个地理触发。 当设备撞击地理触发时，在设备中生成预定义的提醒。