公开(公告)号：US09764836B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14735070

申请日：2015-06-09

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael John Elzinga ,  Nathan Michael Paczan

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: This disclosure provides egress and ingress for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from a fulfillment center (FC) to perform deliveries of products and return to the FC from such deliveries while providing minimal exposure of an interior of the FC. The UAV may be used to deliver the cargo from the FC to a destination, and then return to the FC to retrieve other cargo for another transport to another destination. In some embodiments, departing UAVs may be launched from the FC through a launch bay and returning UAVs may land upon a conveyance system to await being transported back into the FC. A flight coordinator may also provide assignments to the UAV based upon a current state of the UAV and other nearby UAVs and also based on a current order backlog of the FC and/or other considerations.

公开(公告)号：US20170228903A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15273924

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Army

Inventor： Dennis Bushmitch ,  Michael Badger

IPC: G06T11/60 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/64 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T3/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0063 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06K2009/2045 ,  G06T3/4038 ,  G06T3/4053 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T7/38 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/20221 ,  G06T2207/30181 ,  G06T2207/30212 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/2624 ,  H04N5/28 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Various embodiments associated with a composite image are described. In one embodiment, a handheld device comprises a launch component configured to cause a launch of a projectile. The projectile is configured to capture a plurality of images. Individual images of the plurality of images are of different segments of an area. The system also comprises an image stitch component configured to stitch the plurality of images into a composite image. The composite image is of a higher resolution than a resolution of individual images of the plurality of images.

公开(公告)号：US20170220046A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15093250

申请日：2016-04-07

Applicant: INVENTEC APPLIANCES (PUDONG) CORPORATION ,  INVENTEC APPLIANCES CORP.

Inventor： Pei-Lun TSAI

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  G05D13/00 ,  G01W1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0816 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  G01W1/02 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D13/00

Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) includes a fuselage, a plurality of rotors, and a sensor, wherein the fuselage includes a control module and a signal processing module, and the control module is connected the arms, which is used to control the rotation of arms. The sensor is configured to the fuselage of the UAV, which is used to detect the rotation change value of the UAV. The signal processing module is connected with the sensor and the control module, which is used to receive and analyze the signal of the sensor, and the control module controls the following flying of the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US09612599B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US15053592

申请日：2016-02-25

Applicant: Lily Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Henry W. Bradlow ,  Antoine Balaresque

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C31/04 ,  G05D1/06 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0661 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) copter for consumer photography or videography can be launched by a user throwing the UAV copter into mid-air. The UAV copter can detect that the UAV copter has been thrown upward while propeller drivers of the UAV copter are inert. In response to detecting that the UAV copter has been thrown upward, the UAV copter can compute power adjustments for propeller drivers of the UAV copter to have the UAV copter reach a predetermined elevation above an operator device. The UAV copter can then supply power to the propeller drivers in accordance with the computed power adjustments.

公开(公告)号：US20170085840A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15218635

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Takahiro MIZUSHINA ,  Shunsuke YAMADA ,  Toshihiro TAKAHASHI ,  Hideaki MATSUDA

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: An information gathering apparatus includes an information acquisition sensor unit to acquire information and a propelling system to fly in air. The information gathering apparatus includes a supporting unit and a controller. The supporting unit supports the propelling system in the first and second configurations. The controller moves the supporting unit such that the supporting unit supports the propelling system in the second configuration after the information gathering apparatus is thrown up in a state where the supporting unit supports the propelling system in the first configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20170066543A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US14845615

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. SYLVIA

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B63G8/28 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A payload launch system that uses an inflatable air bag ram to launch a payload, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, from a launch chamber of a launch tube. The air bag ram seals with the interior surface of the launch tube to isolate a dump valve that controls the flow of compressed gas from a gas storage chamber into the air bag ram. The air bag ram sealing with the interior surface of the launch tube isolates the dump valve, both pre-launch and post-launch, from any water or debris carried in with water in which the payload launch system is disposed

Abstract translation: 一种有效载荷发射系统，其使用可充气气囊冲压器从发射管的发射室发射有效载荷，例如无人驾驶飞行器。 气囊柱塞与发射管的内表面密封，以隔离一个排气阀，其将压缩气体从气体储存室流入气囊冲头。 与发射管内表面密封的气囊柱塞将排放阀（预发射和发射后）与运载有有效载荷发射系统的水携带的任何水或碎屑隔离

公开(公告)号：US09540121B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14631137

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Calvin Byers ,  Gonzalo Salgueiro

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64F5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F5/60 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G06Q10/0832

Abstract: In one embodiment, a controller instructs an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docked to a landing perch to perform a pre-flight test operation of a pre-flight test routine. The controller receives sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation from one or more force sensors of the landing perch, in response to the UAV performing the pre-flight test operation. The controller determines whether the sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation is within an acceptable range. The controller causes the UAV to launch from the landing perch based in part on a determination that UAV has passed the pre-flight test routine.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，控制器指示停靠在着陆鲈鱼上的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）执行飞行前测试程序的飞行前测试操作。 响应于执行飞行前测试操作的UAV，控制器从登陆鲈鱼的一个或多个力传感器接收与飞行前测试操作相关联的传感器数据。 控制器确定与飞行前测试操作相关联的传感器数据是否在可接受的范围内。 控制器部分地基于无人机已经通过飞行前测试程序的确定，使无人机从起落架起飞。

公开(公告)号：US09471059B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14624504

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Steven James Wilkins

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  H04N7/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06T7/20 ,  H04N5/23222

Abstract: Techniques and systems for providing miniaturized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are disclosed. The techniques and systems can include significant off-board processing support for the UAVs to enable the UAVs to be smaller, lighter, and less expensive than conventional UAVs. The techniques and systems can include routines to provide enhanced support for police during routine traffic stops. The techniques and systems can also include routines to locate objects or people including, for example, locating a lost child in a crowd or a lost vehicle in a parking lot. The miniaturized UAVs can provide enhances perception for the user to enable the user to over and around objects for improved visibility and safety, among other things.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供小型化无人机（UAV）的技术和系统。 这些技术和系统可以为无人机提供重要的车外处理支持，使无人机能够比常规无人机更小，更轻，更便宜。 这些技术和系统可以包括在例行交通站点期间为警察提供更多支持的例程。 技术和系统还可以包括定位对象或人的例程，包括例如在停车场中将丢失的孩子定位在人群中或丢失的车辆中。 小型化无人机可以为用户提供增强的感知，以使得用户能够超越和围绕物体，以改善可见性和安全性。

公开(公告)号：US20160272317A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14845988

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Taehoon CHO ,  Choonghwan SHIN

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  A62C3/02 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G1/09

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  A62C3/0242 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B60Q1/525 ,  B60Q7/00 ,  B60Q7/005 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/222 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G1/04 ,  G08G1/09 ,  G08G1/0955 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/162 ,  G08G1/205 ,  G08G7/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle according to the present invention includes a housing mounted on a vehicle and having an inner space, the housing provided with a launching unit, an unmanned aerial vehicle accommodated in the housing and configured to be launched from the housing when a driving state of the vehicle meets a preset condition, wing units mounted to the unmanned aerial vehicle and configured to allow the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle in response to the launch from the housing, an output unit disposed on the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a controller configured to control the wing units to move the unmanned aerial vehicle to a position set based on information related to the driving state when the unmanned aerial vehicle is launched, and control the output unit to output warning information related to the driving state.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的无人驾驶飞行器包括安装在车辆上并具有内部空间的壳体，壳体设置有发射单元，容纳在壳体中的被构造成在驾驶状态下从壳体发射的无人驾驶飞行器 所述车辆单元安装到所述无人驾驶飞行器并且被配置为允许所述无人驾驶飞行器响应于从所述壳体的发射而被飞行，设置在所述无人驾驶飞行器上的输出单元以及被配置为 根据与无人驾驶飞行器的驾驶状态相关的信息，控制机翼单元将无人机移动到设定位置，并且控制输出单元输出与驾驶状态有关的警告信息。

公开(公告)号：US09434481B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14315899

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Aerovel Corporation

Inventor： Brian T. McGeer

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/04 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/31

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for launch and retrieval of a hovering aircraft. Generally, the apparatus of the present disclosure is configured to capture a hovering aircraft between two or more fingers of an aircraft capturer, guide the captured aircraft into a docking station for servicing and/or storage, and launch the aircraft from the docking station. The apparatus of the present disclosure is thus configured to bring the aircraft from an imprecise, irregular hover into a secure and well-controlled rest state. The tolerance of imprecision provided by the apparatus makes it particularly suited for use under a practical conditions such as aboard a small boat in a rough sea.

Abstract translation: 本公开的各种实施例提供了用于启动和检索悬停飞行器的装置和方法。 通常，本公开的装置被配置为在飞行器捕获器的两个或更多个手指之间捕获悬停的飞行器，将所捕获的飞行器引导到对接站中用于维修和/或存储，并且从对接站发射飞行器。 因此，本公开的装置被配置为使飞机从不精确的不规则悬停变成安全且良好控制的休息状态。 该装置提供的不准确度的公差使得它特别适合在诸如在粗糙的海洋中的小船上的实际条件下使用。