公开(公告)号：US09067671B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13951200

申请日：2013-07-25

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： James Alexander Stark ,  Clifford Wong

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0063 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/06 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06K9/3216 ,  G06K19/06131 ,  G06K2009/3225 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/30204

Abstract: A method for locating markers in an image captured by a mobile device moving about an operating space. The method includes preprocessing an image to generate a set of image data, locating fixed features of markers by tracing edges of the fixed features, and extracting variable data payloads of each of the markers associated with the located fixed features. The fixed features of each of the markers may include a pair of parallel lines extending along opposite sides of a data area containing the variable data payload, and each of the lines extends a distance beyond each exposed end of the data area to avoid missing data when markers are not arranged orthogonally to the scan direction. The preprocessing involves rotating or skewing the image to provide rotated or skewed versions of the image to facilitate locating markers regardless of their angular orientation in the image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在由操作空间移动的移动设备拍摄的图像中定位标记的方法。 该方法包括预处理图像以生成一组图像数据，通过跟踪固定特征的边缘来定位标记的固定特征，以及提取与所定位的固定特征相关联的每个标记的可变数据有效载荷。 每个标记的固定特征可以包括沿着包含可变数据有效载荷的数据区域的相对侧延伸的一对平行线，并且每条线延伸超出数据区域的每个暴露端的距离，以避免丢失数据 标记不与扫描方向垂直排列。 预处理涉及旋转或倾斜图像以提供图像的旋转或倾斜版本，以便于定位标记，而不管其图像中的角度定向如何。

公开(公告)号：US20140374535A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14481441

申请日：2014-09-09

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Clifford Wong ,  James Alexander Stark ,  Robert Scott Trowbridge

IPC: B64D47/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G09G5/12 ,  H05B33/08 ,  G09G5/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  F21V11/00

CPC classification number: B64D47/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  F21V1/16 ,  F21V1/22 ,  F21V11/00 ,  F21V21/15 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2121/00 ,  F21Y2113/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G09F21/10 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/12 ,  G09G2320/062 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2380/12 ,  H05B33/0857

Abstract: A system for performing an aerial display. The system includes a plurality of UAVs each including a propulsion device and a display payload, and the system includes a ground station system with a processor executing a fleet manager module and memory storing a different flight plan and a set of display controls for the UAVs. Then, wherein, during a display time period, the UAVs concurrently execute the flight plans through operation of the propulsion devices and operate the display payloads based on the display controls. The display payloads each include a lighting assembly and a light controller. The output light is one of a two or more colored light streams, and each of the display payloads further may include a light diffuser with the output light being directed onto a surface of the light diffuser. The light diffuser may include a light diffusing screen extending about the lighting assembly.

公开(公告)号：US08825225B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13768955

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： James Alexander Stark ,  Robert Scott Trowbridge ,  Clifford Wong

IPC: G03B21/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G09F21/06 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G09F19/18 ,  G09F21/14 ,  G09F27/00

Abstract: A system for presenting an aerial display over an audience of spectators. The system includes a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a plurality of flexible projection screens. Each of the screens is supportable in a display air space by the UAVs. The system includes a ground control system with a processor executing a fleet manager module and with memory storing a different flight plan for each of the UAVs. During operation during a display time period, the UAVs execute the flight plans to move and to position the flexible projection screens within the display air space. The flexible projection screens each may include a mesh body configured to have low wind resistance and to provide a projection surface for reflecting light. The system may include a projector projecting light onto the projection surface of at least one of the flexible projection screens during the display time period.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在观众席上呈现空中显示的系统。 该系统包括多个无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）和多个柔性投影屏幕。 每个屏幕都可以在UAV的显示器空间中支持。 该系统包括具有执行车队管理器模块的处理器和存储针对每个UAV的不同飞行计划的存储器的地面控制系统。 在显示时间段期间的操作期间，UAV执行飞行计划移动并将柔性投影屏幕定位在显示器空间内。 柔性投影屏幕可以包括被配置为具有低风阻并且提供用于反射光的投影表面的网状体。 该系统可以包括在显示时间段期间将光投射到至少一个柔性投影屏幕的投影表面上的投影仪。

公开(公告)号：US20140233099A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13768955

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： James Alexander Stark ,  Robert Scott Trowbridge ,  Clifford Wong

IPC: G03B21/56 ,  F21V33/00

CPC classification number: G09F21/06 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G09F19/18 ,  G09F21/14 ,  G09F27/00

Abstract: A system for presenting an aerial display over an audience of spectators. The system includes a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a plurality of flexible projection screens. Each of the screens is supportable in a display air space by the UAVs. The system includes a ground control system with a processor executing a fleet manager module and with memory storing a different flight plan for each of the UAVs. During operation during a display time period, the UAVs execute the flight plans to move and to position the flexible projection screens within the display air space. The flexible projection screens each may include a mesh body configured to have low wind resistance and to provide a projection surface for reflecting light. The system may include a projector projecting light onto the projection surface of at least one of the flexible projection screens during the display time period.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在观众席上呈现空中显示的系统。 该系统包括多个无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）和多个柔性投影屏幕。 每个屏幕都可以在UAV的显示器空间中支持。 该系统包括具有执行车队管理器模块的处理器和存储针对每个UAV的不同飞行计划的存储器的地面控制系统。 在显示时间段期间的操作期间，UAV执行飞行计划移动并将柔性投影屏幕定位在显示器空间内。 柔性投影屏幕可以包括被配置为具有低风阻并且提供用于反射光的投影表面的网状体。 该系统可以包括在显示时间段期间将光投射到至少一个柔性投影屏幕的投影表面上的投影仪。