公开(公告)号：US20240255947A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18452362

申请日：2023-08-18

Applicant: Unmanned Innovations, Inc.

Inventor： Bruce Hanson ,  Thomas Hanson

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B63B1/04 ,  B63B1/20 ,  B63B1/32 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B64C3/38

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B63B1/042 ,  B63B2001/206 ,  B63B1/322 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B64C3/38 ,  B64U2201/20

Abstract: An unmanned vehicle may include a vehicle body and a propulsion system carried by the vehicle body. The unmanned vehicle may also include a maneuvering system carried by the vehicle body and a vehicle control system carried by the vehicle body. The vehicle control system may control speed, orientation, or direction of travel of the unmanned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle may also include a mount point carried by the vehicle body. An interchangeable payload deck may be removably connected to a portion of the vehicle body via the at least one mount point. The unmanned vehicle may further include a power supply carried by the vehicle body.

公开(公告)号：US20230399130A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US18209941

申请日：2023-06-14

Applicant: Trustees of Dartmouth College

Inventor： Charles J. Carver ,  Qijia Shao ,  Alberto Quattrini Li ,  Xia Zhou

IPC: B64U20/83 ,  B63B35/00

CPC classification number: B64U20/83 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A system includes an aerial drone with a queen component disposed thereon and an underwater robot with a worker component disposed thereon. The queen component is in electrical communication with the aerial drone and the worker component is in electrical communication with the underwater robot. The queen component is configured to steer a laser beam to locate and track the worker component and to sense light from the laser beam reflected by the worker component. A method includes deploying an aerial drone with a queen component disposed thereon in a first medium and determining a location of a robot in a second medium with a worker component disposed thereon using the aerial drone. The second medium is different from the first medium.

公开(公告)号：US11798422B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17398711

申请日：2021-08-10

Applicant: Volvo Penta Corporation

Inventor： Mats Rydström

IPC: G08G3/02 ,  B63B49/00 ,  B63C9/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01W1/02 ,  B63B35/00

CPC classification number: G08G3/02 ,  B63B49/00 ,  B63C9/0011 ,  G01C21/203 ,  G01W1/02 ,  G05D1/0208 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63B2213/02 ,  B63C2009/0017

Abstract: A control unit for controlling a marine vessel to avoid an emergency situation, the control unit comprising processing circuitry and a storage medium, wherein the control unit is configured to receive path data from one or more sensor devices indicative of a path traveled by the marine vessel in a forward direction and to store the received path data by the storage medium, characterized in that the control unit is configured to receive a trigger signal from an input device, and, in response to the trigger signal, determine a location for turning the vessel around, navigating to the location, turning the vessel around at the location, and navigating the vessel along the path in reverse direction.

公开(公告)号：US20230150616A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US17528162

申请日：2021-11-16

Applicant: Nicolas Canello ,  Nidia Yamileth Lopez-Canello

Inventor： Nicolas Canello ,  Nidia Yamileth Lopez-Canello

IPC: B63B35/00 ,  G01N1/10

CPC classification number: B63B35/00 ,  G01N1/10 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  G01N2001/1025

Abstract: The technology relates to an apparatus, methods and applications which take readings and samples in contaminated bodies of water at desired locations and depths. The apparatus is a remote control boat or similar apparatus that can travel on the surface, partially submersed or fully submersed. Onboard remote control instruments read pH, temperature, conductivity, salinity, turbidity, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction, ammonia, nitrate, phosphate as well as algae and chlorophyll levels. It can also perform sludge blanket mapping and take water or sludge samples at different depths of the water column or at the bottom of the body of water. The data obtained permits to evaluate the health of a contaminated body of water to develop appropriate bioremediation procedures and monitor progress. The apparatus can also deliver the necessary bioremediation products. The danger for humans to navigate on contaminated waters is avoided with the remote control apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20190202532A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US15760727

申请日：2016-09-15

Applicant: TOW-BOTIC SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED

Inventor： Gary VAZ ,  Eric HOLOHAN

IPC: B63B35/66 ,  B63B35/70

CPC classification number: B63B35/665 ,  B63B35/70 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63H2005/1258 ,  B63H2025/465

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote-controllable underwater device for manoeuvring a vessel. The device comprising at least one housing, a connection unit provided on the housing for rigidly attaching below the water to the vessel to be manoeuvred, at least one propeller mounted on the housing for moving the device and the vessel attached to the connection unit, an antenna for communication with the device from a remote control unit, at least one sensor for path tracking and positioning of the device and the vessel, and a power source for providing power to the connection unit, the propeller, the antenna, and the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US09694885B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US15101434

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Leendert Combee

IPC: B63B35/00 ,  B63B49/00 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01V1/38 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/20 ,  B63G8/42 ,  B63G8/26 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63G8/18 ,  B63H25/46 ,  B63H25/42 ,  B63H25/52 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H25/06 ,  G01C21/20

CPC classification number: B63G8/20 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B49/00 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63G8/18 ,  B63G8/26 ,  B63G8/42 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H25/06 ,  B63H25/42 ,  B63H25/46 ,  B63H25/52 ,  G01C21/203 ,  G01V1/3817 ,  G01V1/3835 ,  G01V1/3843 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  Y02T70/747

Abstract: An unmanned water vessel can include a body defining an internal volume and having a shape adapted to travel through water, with a front and a back; at least one directional device that is exposed to the flow of water past the vehicle when the vehicle travels in a forward direction, the directional device having a first position that provides an angle of attack through the water flow and a second position that provides a second angle of attack through the water flow; and a control system that provides commands to the at least one directional device in view of a starting point, an end point, and at least information about water flow expected to be encountered by the water vessel during travel.

公开(公告)号：US09560843B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14877014

申请日：2015-10-07

Applicant: Brandon Cheek

Inventor： Brandon Cheek

IPC: B63B35/00 ,  A01K97/12

CPC classification number: A01K97/125 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B45/02 ,  B63B45/04 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63B2045/005

Abstract: The remote control boat with fish finder is designed to give fishermen that are fishing from the bank a way to determine the depth of the water they are fishing, to locate fish within the water they are fishing, and to determine structures and features under the water where fish may be located. The remote control boat with fish finder incorporates a remote controlled boat with an integral fish finder, LED running lights, and an LED spot light. The remote control boat with fish finder comprises a boat, an RC system, a fish finder transponder, a PDA, and a battery.

Abstract translation: 渔船的遥控船设计用于给从渔村钓鱼的渔民一个确定他们正在钓鱼的水深度的方法，以便在捕捞的水中定位鱼，并确定水下的结构和特征 鱼可能在哪里。 带钓鱼器的遥控船包含一个遥控船，一个集成的鱼探仪，LED跑步灯和一个LED射灯。 带有鱼类探测器的遥控船包括一艘船，一个RC系统，一个捕鱼者转发器，一个PDA和一个电池。

公开(公告)号：US20160147223A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14598211

申请日：2015-01-15

Applicant: Thomas Edwards ,  Eamon Carrig ,  Scott Nguyen ,  James Nugen ,  Walter Holemans

Inventor： Thomas Edwards ,  Eamon Carrig ,  Scott Nguyen ,  James Nugen ,  Walter Holemans

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G07C5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B63B1/12 ,  B63B1/121 ,  B63B15/0083 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B41/00 ,  B63B43/10 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63B2039/065 ,  B63B2203/00 ,  B63B2211/02 ,  B63B2213/02 ,  B63C7/003 ,  B63H5/07 ,  B63H9/0607 ,  B63H2009/0628 ,  B63J3/04 ,  B63J2003/003 ,  B63J2003/046 ,  B63J2099/008 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G07C5/008 ,  Y02T70/70 ,  Y02T70/742

Abstract: An apparatus and method for control of at least one of a plurality of semiautonomous marine vessels are provided. The system includes a control station with a communications system for network communication with marine vessels, and provides diagnostics and control for control and monitoring of the marine vessels, according to a mission plan.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制多个半自动海洋容器中的至少一个的装置和方法。 该系统包括一个带有与海洋船舶进行网络通信的通信系统的控制站，并根据任务计划提供船舶控制和监测的诊断和控制。

公开(公告)号：US20160018559A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14802768

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: Louise Levien ,  Amelia C. Robinson ,  Robert J. Pottorf ,  William E. Bond ,  Aaron B. Regberg ,  A. Lucie N'Guessan ,  Kevin T. Corbett ,  Scott C. Hornbostel ,  William P. Meurer

Inventor： Louise Levien ,  Amelia C. Robinson ,  Robert J. Pottorf ,  William E. Bond ,  Aaron B. Regberg ,  A. Lucie N'Guessan ,  Kevin T. Corbett ,  Scott C. Hornbostel ,  William P. Meurer

IPC: G01V8/02 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G01V8/02 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  G01N33/1833 ,  G01N33/241 ,  G01V9/007 ,  Y02A20/206

Abstract: Method and system is described for marine surveying. The method involves operations for exploring and developing hydrocarbons with one or more unmanned vehicles. The unmanned vehicles are used to perform marine surveying and to obtain one or more samples that may be used to identify chemical, hydrocarbon and/or biologic information, which may be used for environmental monitoring of bodies of water.

Abstract translation: 描述海洋测量的方法和系统。 该方法涉及用一个或多个无人驾驶车辆探索和开发碳氢化合物的操作。 无人驾驶车辆用于进行海上测量，并获得一个或多个可用于识别化学，碳氢化合物和/或生物信息的样品，可用于环境监测水体。

公开(公告)号：US20150277442A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US13763126

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Philip J. Ballou

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G01S15/89 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63H25/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0206 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B43/18 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H2025/045 ,  G01C21/203 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G08G3/02

Abstract: An unmanned aquatic surface vehicle for detecting and locating hazards is disclosed. The vehicle includes a propulsion system configured to impart a propulsive force to the vehicle and a steering system configured to impart a change in the direction of travel of the vehicle. A navigation system may be included to detect the location, direction, and motion of the vehicle. A hazard detection system is configured to detect and locate at least one of a subsurface, surface or above-water hazard. A communications device configured to transmit hazard data associated with a detected hazard to a remote receiver. A control station is able to control the vehicle, and receive and display information about hazards detected by the unmanned aquatic surface vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测和定位危险的无人水上地面车辆。 车辆包括构造成向车辆施加推进力的推进系统以及被构造成赋予车辆行驶方向变化的转向系统。 可以包括导航系统以检测车辆的位置，方向和运动。 危害检测系统被配置为检测和定位地下，水面或水中危害中的至少一个。 一种通信设备，被配置为将与检测到的危险相关联的危险数据传送到远程接收器。 控制站能够控制车辆，并且接收和显示关于无人水中地面车辆检测到的危险的信息。