公开(公告)号：US20140244078A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US13587092

申请日：2012-08-16

Applicant: Jonathan Downey ,  Bernard Michini

Inventor： Jonathan Downey ,  Bernard Michini

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  H05K3/32

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G05D1/0077 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06F21/44 ,  H05K3/32 ,  Y10T29/4913

Abstract: A modular vehicle management system is described, comprising a controller module configured to control different types of carrier modules. The controller module includes a computer system and optionally one or more sensors. The computer system is configured to perform operations comprising detecting whether a carrier module is connected to the controller module. If the carrier module is connected to the controller module, the carrier module is authenticated. If the authentication fails, operation of the vehicle is inhibited. The control module is configured to determine carrier module capabilities including information regarding a navigation processing device, and/or a radio modem. The controller adapts to the capabilities of the controller module. Using information from the sensors and the navigation processing device, the vehicle management system navigates the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 描述了模块化车辆管理系统，其包括被配置为控制不同类型的载体模块的控制器模块。 控制器模块包括计算机系统和可选的一个或多个传感器。 计算机系统被配置为执行包括检测载体模块是否连接到控制器模块的操作。 如果运营商模块连接到控制器模块，则认证运营商模块。 如果认证失败，车辆的操作被禁止。 控制模块被配置为确定包括关于导航处理设备和/或无线调制解调器的信息的载波模块能力。 控制器适应控制器模块的功能。 使用来自传感器和导航处理装置的信息，车辆管理系统导航车辆。

公开(公告)号：US08630755B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13238419

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: Fumio Ohtomo ,  Kazuki Osaragi ,  Tetsuji Anai ,  Hitoshi Otani

Inventor： Fumio Ohtomo ,  Kazuki Osaragi ,  Tetsuji Anai ,  Hitoshi Otani

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B64D45/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G01S19/15 ,  G01S19/51 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/0676

Abstract: The invention provides an automatic taking-off and landing system, comprising a flying object and a taking-off and landing target, wherein the flying object has an image pickup device 21 for taking images found in downward direction, navigation means 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11, and a control unit for processing images acquired by the image pickup device and for controlling the navigation means, and wherein the control unit calculates a positional relation between the taking-off and landing target and the flying object based on the image of the taking-off and landing target as acquired by the image pickup device and controls taking-off and landing operations of the flying object based on a result of the calculation.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种自动起飞和着陆系统，包括飞行物体和起飞着陆目标，其中飞行物体具有用于拍摄向下方向的图像的摄像装置21，导航装置4,5,6 ，8,9,10,11;以及控制单元，用于处理由图像拾取装置获取并用于控制导航装置的图像，并且其中控制单元计算起飞和着陆目标与飞行物体之间的位置关系 基于由图像拾取装置获取的起飞和着陆目标的图像，并且基于计算结果控制飞行对象的起飞和着陆操作。

公开(公告)号：US20100114408A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12263063

申请日：2008-10-31

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen

IPC: G01C21/20 ,  H04N5/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/6377 ,  H04N21/64753 ,  H04N21/658

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for adjusting video quality outputted by an aerial vehicle to manage the data stream bandwidth to match the needs of each mission segment. A mission segment is monitored in order to determine a preferred video quality of service. A quality of service is set based on the monitored mission segment. The quality of service is selectively altered based on a change of at least one of a mission segment or an environmental condition.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于调整航空器输出的视频质量以管理数据流带宽以匹配每个任务段的需要的方法和系统。 监视任务段以确定优选的视频服务质量。 服务质量是根据被监视的任务部分设定的。 基于任务段或环境条件中的至少一个的改变来选择性地改变服务质量。

公开(公告)号：US07338010B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-04

申请号：US10951041

申请日：2004-09-23

Applicant: David A. Corder ,  Jeffrey H. Koessler ,  George R. Webb

Inventor： David A. Corder ,  Jeffrey H. Koessler ,  George R. Webb

IPC: B64C3/56

CPC classification number: B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: An air-launched aircraft includes deployable wings, elevons, and vertical fins that deploy from a fuselage during flight. The aircraft may include a control system for operating the elevons, a communication system, and batteries for powering the systems. In addition, the aircraft may include a payload module that mates with an interface in the fuselage. The payload module may include any of a variety of payloads, including cameras, sensors, and/or radar emitters. The aircraft may be powered or unpowered, and may be very small, for example, less than on the order of 10 kg (22 pounds). The aircraft may be employed at a low cost for any of a wide variety of functions, such as surveillance, or as a decoy. The deployable surfaces of the aircraft may be configured to deploy in a pre-determined order, allowing the aircraft automatically to enter controlled flight after being launched in a tumbling mode.

Abstract translation: 一架空中飞机包括在飞行期间从机身部署的可部署的机翼，电梯和垂直翼片。 飞机可以包括用于操作电梯的控制系统，通信系统和用于为系统供电的电池。 此外，飞机可以包括与机身中的接口相配合的有效载荷模块。 有效载荷模块可以包括各种有效载荷中的任何一种，包括相机，传感器和/或雷达发射器。 该飞机可能是动力或无动力的，并且可能非常小，例如小于10kg（22磅）的量级。 飞机可以以低成本从事各种功能，例如监视或作为诱饵。 飞机的可展开的表面可以被配置成以预定的顺序部署，允许飞机在以翻滚模式发射之后自动进入受控飞行。

公开(公告)号：US06868314B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US10186154

申请日：2002-06-27

Applicant: Bentley D. Frink

Inventor： Bentley D. Frink

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/02 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18 ,  B64C1/16

CPC classification number: H05K1/02 ,  A01K79/00 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D47/02 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K2201/09145

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for retrieving data from remote difficult to reach terrain, such as wilderness areas, etc. and in particular to a system comprised of one or more surface based data collectors in communication with one or more wireless transceivers adapted to transmit the collected data to an unmanned aerial vehicle adapted to fly within a predetermined distance from the data collector and receive data collected therefrom. The present invention further relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle adapted to fly a flight pattern relative to a moveable surface object or for controlling the position of a moveable surface object relative to the flight path of the unmanned aerial vehicle. Finally, the present invention relates to an improved unmanned aerial vehicle having airframe structural elements with electrical circuits adhered to the surfaces of the structural elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于从远程难以达到的地形（例如荒野区域等）检索数据的系统，特别涉及一种由一个或多个基于表面的数据收集器组成的系统，该系统与一个或多个适于发送的无线收发器通信 将收集的数据传送到适合于从数据收集器预定距离内飞行并接收从其收集的数据的无人驾驶飞行器。 本发明还涉及一种适于相对于可移动表面物体飞行飞行图案或用于控制可移动表面物体相对于无人驾驶飞行器的飞行路径的位置的无人驾驶飞行器。 最后，本发明涉及一种具有机身结构元件的改进的无人驾驶飞行器，其中电路被粘附到结构元件的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20230166839A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-01

申请号：US17557502

申请日：2021-12-21

Applicant: Matrixspace Corporation

Inventor： Gregory Lester Waters ,  Adam George Mirza ,  Dan William Nobbe ,  Matthew T. Kling ,  Gary Michael Shapiro ,  Alden Hayden Kelsey

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/145

Abstract: A system for basing drones is described. A network of geographically diverse hangars provides storage and charging locations as well as backhaul communications infrastructure and video monitoring. As drones are needed, a central command point tasks an available drone, which may or may not already be located in proximity to a target. If additional drones are needed, drones can be flown to the area of interest and continuous coverage provided by charging drones while an active drone is conducting the mission, then rotating charged drones into the active mission. Structures for the hangars, the overall system, and methods of operation are described.

公开(公告)号：US11662933B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-30

申请号：US16169337

申请日：2018-10-24

Applicant: Kyndryl, Inc.

Inventor： Clea A. Zolotow ,  Gavin C. O'Reilly ,  John V. Delaney ,  Anthony Hunt ,  Tedrick N. Northway

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H03M13/37

CPC classification number: G06F3/0647 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F3/0614 ,  H03M13/373 ,  B64C2201/145

Abstract: Computer implemented systems and methods for migrating datacenter data include providing a quantity of carriers having a data storage capacity, receiving, by the quantity of carriers, a quantity of data stored in a first data storage system having a first location and including erasure coded data blocks. The quantity of carriers migrates to a second data storage system having a second location; and transmits the quantity of data to the second data storage system.

公开(公告)号：US20190248491A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：US16397663

申请日：2019-04-29

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Roy Champagne, JR. ,  Gur Kimchi ,  Louis Leroi LeGrand, III ,  Nicholas Hampel Roberts ,  Ricky Dean Welsh

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: This disclosure describes an aerial vehicle, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), which includes a plurality of maneuverability propulsion mechanisms that enable the aerial vehicle to move in any of the six degrees of freedom (surge, sway, heave, pitch, yaw, and roll). The aerial vehicle may also include a lifting propulsion mechanism that operates to generate a force sufficient to maintain the aerial vehicle at an altitude.

公开(公告)号：US20190236498A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US16262500

申请日：2019-01-30

Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC

Inventor： Robert CANTRELL ,  Donald R. HIGH ,  John J. O'BRIEN ,  Brian MCHALE ,  Todd MATTINGLY

IPC: G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/047 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q20/40145 ,  G06Q30/0603

Abstract: A method and system for predictive package delivery. The method and system include loading a product onto a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), launching the UAV and navigating the UAV to a delivery location, communicating to a portable device of a consumer at the delivery location the product loaded into the UAV, preventing interception of the package by a third party, and delivering the product to the consumer after the consumer purchases the product with the portable device. The product is selected based on a prediction of high demand products for the delivery location. The delivery of the product comprises sensing the consumer is in the receiving position and then lowering the product to the consumer.

公开(公告)号：US20190045751A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-14

申请号：US16076483

申请日：2016-11-29

Applicant: SONY CORPORATION

Inventor： MASANORI MIYAHARA ,  TAKASHI OGATA ,  MASATAKA SHINODA ,  NOBUHIRO KIHARA

IPC: A01K29/00 ,  G06K9/78 ,  G06Q50/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: A01K29/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G06K9/78 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q50/02

Abstract: [Object] To further improve the efficiency of livestock management. [Solution] Provided is an information processing device including: a display control unit that controls display of condition information indicating conditions of livestock; an acquisition unit that acquires task information indicating a task related to the livestock, which is input on a basis of the condition information; and an output unit that outputs command information for providing a command for the task indicated by the task information.