公开(公告)号：WO2018048708A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049535

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F.

IPC: A01M31/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q50/02

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of identifying at least one pest in a crop-containing area include an unmanned vehicle including a visible light video camera configured to detect a pest in the crop-containing area and to capture first pest detection data and an infrared video camera configured to detect a pest in the crop-containing area and to capture second pest detection data. A computing device including a processor-based control circuit and configured to communicate with the unmanned vehicle is configured to receive the first pest detection data and the second pest detection data via the network from the UAV, and, in response to receipt of the first and second pest detection data from the UAV, the control circuit of the computing device is configured to combine the first and second pest detection data to create a combined pest detection data, which in turn enables the control circuit of the computing device to determine an identity of the pest based on the pest identity data and the combined pest detection data.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施方案中，在含农作物的区域中识别至少一种害虫的方法和系统包括无人驾驶车辆，其包括被配置为检测含农作物的区域中的害虫的可见光摄像机， 捕获第一害虫检测数据以及红外摄像机，所述红外摄像机被配置为检测所述包含作物的区域中的害虫并捕获第二害虫检测数据。 包括基于处理器的控制电路并且被配置为与无人驾驶车辆通信的计算设备被配置为经由网络从UAV接收第一有害生物检测数据和第二有害生物检测数据，并且响应于接收到第一和第二有害生物检测数据 来自UAV的第二虫害检测数据，计算设备的控制电路被配置为组合第一和第二虫害检测数据以创建组合的虫害检测数据，这又使得计算设备的控制电路能够确定 有害生物基于害虫识别数据和病虫害综合检测数据。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048666A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049041

申请日：2017-08-29

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F.

IPC: G01C23/00

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of defending a crop-containing area against crop-damaging pests include an unmanned aerial vehicle including a sensor that detects one or more pests in the crop-containing area and an output device configured to eliminate the pest from the crop-containing area. One or more docking stations configured to accommodate the UAV are provided. A computing device configured to communicate with the UAV and the docking station over a network is provided. The UAV is configured to send pest detection data captured by a sensor of the UAV while patrolling the crop-containing area. In return, the computing device is configured to send a signal to the UAV to indicate instructions to the UAV as to how to move or activate the output device in order to eliminate the detected pest from the crop-containing area.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施方案中，保护含农作物的区域免于破坏作物的有害生物的方法和系统包括无人飞行器，所述无人飞行器包括检测含农作物的区域中的一种或多种有害生物的传感器和输出 装置，其构造成消除来自作物含有区域的害虫。 提供了配置成容纳UAV的一个或多个坞站。 提供了一种被配置成通过网络与UAV和对接站通信的计算设备。 UAV被配置为在巡视含农作物的区域时发送由UAV的传感器捕获的有害生物检测数据。 作为回报，计算设备被配置成向UAV发送信号以向UAV指示关于如何移动或激活输出设备以从包含农作物的区域消除检测到的有害生物的指令。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048665A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049035

申请日：2017-08-29

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F.

IPC: A01H1/02 ,  B64D1/16

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of pollinating crops in a crop-containing area include at least one unmanned vehicle having a receptacle including pollen, a pollen dispenser configured to dispense the pollen from the receptacle onto the crops, and a sensor configured to detect presence of the pollen dispensed from the at least one pollen dispenser on the crops and interpret the presence of the pollen dispensed from the at least one pollen dispenser on the crops as a verification that the pollen dispensed from the at least one pollen dispenser was successfully applied to the crops.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施方案中，在含农作物的区域中授粉作物的方法和系统包括至少一个无人运载工具，其具有包括花粉的容器，构造成将花粉从容器分配到作物上的花粉分配器 以及传感器，其构造成检测从至少一个花粉分配器分配到作物上的花粉的存在，并解释从至少一个花粉分配器分配到作物上的花粉的存在，作为验证从花粉分配器 至少一个花粉分配器已成功应用于作物。

公开(公告)号：WO2017201230A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：PCT/US2017/033236

申请日：2017-05-18

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： WINKLE, David C. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  WILKINSON, Bruce W. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D.

IPC: F25D3/10 ,  F25D11/02 ,  B60P3/20

CPC classification number: F25D3/105 ,  B60P3/20 ,  F25D29/001 ,  F25D29/003 ,  F25D2700/16

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided that limit the change in temperature and/or control a temperature of a product during delivery. Some embodiments provide systems to limit temperature changes, comprising: a product cooling system comprising: a product cavity that supports a product, wherein the product cooling system is separate from and removable from the delivery vehicle and comprises an insulation about the product cavity; a cryogenic substance dispensing system that injects a cryogenic substance into the product cavity; and a temperature sensor; and a temperature control circuit coupled with the temperature sensor and the cryogenic substance dispensing system, wherein the temperature control circuit is configured to determine that a temperature of the product is greater than a threshold, and autonomously activate the cryogenic substance dispensing system to release the cryogenic substance.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了限制温度变化和/或在输送期间控制产品温度的系统和方法。 一些实施例提供了限制温度变化的系统，包括：产品冷却系统，其包括：支撑产品的产品腔，其中产品冷却系统与输送工具分离并且可从中移除，并且包括围绕产品腔的绝缘体; 低温物质分配系统，其将低温物质注入产品腔体中; 和温度传感器; 以及与所述温度传感器和所述低温物质分配系统耦合的温度控制电路，其中所述温度控制电路被配置为确定所述产品的温度大于阈值，并且自主地启动所述低温物质分配系统以释放所述低温 物质

公开(公告)号：WO2017172753A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/024518

申请日：2017-03-28

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  NATARAJAN, Chandrashekar ,  O'BRIEN, John, J.

IPC: G06Q30/00

Abstract: A system receives an order from a user and evaluates a plurality of potential sources for items of an order as well as delivery options. Combinations of sources and delivery options are assigned a score according to factors such as cost, delivery time, and supply chain factors. A prior-used delivery option for the user is determined and the scores are adjusted to indicate higher desirability for combinations including the prior- used delivery option. A combination is selected and fulfillment of the order is invoked. The source and/or delivery option for an order may be adjusted after fulfillment has begun in response to user instructions or detected disruptions. A user may specify a preferred delivery option that will be used unless a combination not including the preferred delivery option meets a threshold condition. The system may analyze past orders of a user and identify lower cost delivery intervals and/or destinations.

Abstract translation:

系统接收来自用户的订单并评估订单项目的多个潜在来源以及递送选项。 根据成本，交货时间和供应链因素等因素，将来源和交付选项的组合分配给一个分数。 确定用户的先前使用的递送选项并且调整分数以指示包括先前使用的递送选项的组合的更高的期望。 选择组合并调用订单的履行。 订单的来源和/或交付选项可以在履行开始后根据用户指示或检测到的中断进行调整。 用户可以指定将被使用的优选递送选项，除非不包括优选递送选项的组合满足阈值条件。 该系统可以分析用户的过去订单并识别较低成本的送货间隔和/或目的地。

公开(公告)号：WO2017156528A9

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2017/022085

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R.

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/00

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for analyzing social media messages for inventory management. A system for analyzing social media messages comprises a communication device, an item identifier database, an inventory database, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to aggregate a plurality of social media messages, identify a plurality of messages of interest associated with customers seeking items to purchase, for each message of interest of the plurality of messages of interest: identify an item of interest based on comparing a text of the message of interest with identifying texts in the item identifier database, and identify a customer location associated with the message of interest; determine an item in demand for a geographic location, determine a stock information of the item in demand in the geographic location, and automatically generate an order for the item in demand to be stocked at the geographic location.

公开(公告)号：WO2017156528A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2017/022085

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R.

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/00

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for analyzing social media messages for inventory management. A system for analyzing social media messages comprises a communication device, an item identifier database, an inventory database, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to aggregate a plurality of social media messages, identify a plurality of messages of interest associated with customers seeking items to purchase, for each message of interest of the plurality of messages of interest: identify an item of interest based on comparing a text of the message of interest with identifying texts in the item identifier database, and identify a customer location associated with the message of interest; determine an item in demand for a geographic location, determine a stock information of the item in demand in the geographic location, and automatically generate an order for the item in demand to be stocked at the geographic location.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于分析用于库存管理的社交媒体消息的系统，设备和方法。 用于分析社交媒体消息的系统包括通信设备，物品标识符数据库，库存数据库和控制电路。 控制电路被配置为聚合多个社交媒体消息，针对多个感兴趣消息中的每个感兴趣消息，识别与寻求购买物品的消费者相关联的多个感兴趣消息：基于比较来识别感兴趣物品 感兴趣的消息的文本，其标识物品标识符数据库中的文本，并识别与感兴趣的消息相关联的消费者位置; 确定需求中的地理位置的物品，确定地理位置中需求的物品的库存信息，并自动生成需求物品的订单以存储在地理位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2017156217A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2017/021496

申请日：2017-03-09

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  WINKLE, David C.

IPC: F25D19/04 ,  F25D11/00 ,  A47J47/10 ,  A47J47/06

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for providing temperature control. An apparatus for temperature control comprises a portable housing configured for delivery of items, an insulated storage compartment in the portable housing and configured to hold a plurality of items during a transport of the portable housing, a temperature control device configured to affect the temperature inside the insulated storage compartment, and a host coupler configured to couple with a host temperature control system to allow the host temperature control system to affect the temperature inside the insulated storage compartment. Wherein the temperature control device is configured to affect the temperature inside the insulated storage compartment without the host coupler being coupled to the host temperature control system.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于提供温度控制的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于温度控制的设备，包括：配置为递送物品的便携式外壳;在便携式外壳中的隔热储物隔室，其配置成在便携式外壳的运输期间保持多个物品;温度控制装置， 绝热的储藏室以及配置成与主机温度控制系统耦合的主机耦合器，以允许主机温度控制系统影响绝热储藏室内的温度。 其中，温度控制装置被配置为影响绝热储藏室内的温度，而不使主机耦合器与主机温度控制系统耦合。

公开(公告)号：WO2017151743A8

公开(公告)日：2017-09-08

申请号：PCT/US2017/020158

申请日：2017-03-01

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R.

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q50/30

Abstract: A control circuit dynamically identifies ad hoc shuttle points. By one approach the control circuit identifies ad hoc shuttle points as a function of available cargo delivery vehicles and en route cargo (including items to be delivered to a specific recipient address). The control circuit then automatically assigns at least two of the available cargo delivery vehicles to meet at a particular ad hoc shuttle point in order to move at least one of the items from a first one of the available cargo delivery vehicles to a second one of the cargo delivery vehicles to thereby effect delivery of the item to the corresponding specific recipient address.

公开(公告)号：WO2017142853A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：PCT/US2017/017762

申请日：2017-02-14

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  UNAHALEKHAKA, Atikhun

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B60P3/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/343 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: A control circuit dynamically controls the routing of an autonomous package-delivery terrestrial vehicle configured to simultaneously carry a plurality of packages be variously delivered to a plurality of different address to accommodate a disrupted delivery of at least one of the plurality of packages. The disruption of a delivery can be detected, for example, as a function of a passage of time and/or a message from an intended recipient of at least one of the plurality of packages. Per these teachings, the control circuit can route the vehicle to a different one of the plurality of different addresses to effect delivery of a second one of the plurality of packages followed by routing the vehicle back to the first delivery address to complete the delivery that had been previously disrupted.

Abstract translation: 控制电路动态地控制自主包传递陆地交通工具的路由，所述自主包传递陆地交通工具被配置为同时携带多个包以各种方式递送到多个不同地址，以适应至少一个 多个包装。 例如，可以根据时间的推移和/或来自多个包裹中的至少一个的预期接受者的消息来检测传递的中断。 根据这些教导，控制电路可以将车辆路由到多个不同地址中的不同地址，以实现多个包裹中的第二包裹的递送，随后将车辆返回到第一递送地址以完成已经 之前已被打乱。