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- Patent Title: Systems and methods for delivering a package from a drone to a vehicle
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Application No.: US16167311Application Date: 2018-10-22
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Publication No.: US10933994B2Publication Date: 2021-03-02
- Inventor: Jorge Suarez Rivaya
- Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Applicant Address: US MI Dearborn
- Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Dearborn
- Agency: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Agent Brandon Hicks
- Main IPC: B64C39/02
- IPC: B64C39/02 ; B64D1/12 ; G06Q10/08 ; G06Q50/28 ; B64D9/00

Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering a package from a drone to a vehicle. In some instances, the method may include identifying the vehicle by the done. A wireless communication connection may be established between the drone and the vehicle. The vehicle may open an access door of the vehicle to expose an opening in the vehicle. A net configured to receive the package from the drone may be disposed within the vehicle below the opening. The drone may release the package into the net.
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