公开(公告)号：US09583007B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14978443

申请日：2015-12-22

Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

Inventor： Gurpreet Ubhi ,  Ashok N. Srivastava ,  Douglas M. Pasko ,  Hani Batla ,  Igor Kantor

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G01S5/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/26 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  B60L2240/66 ,  B60L2240/662 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  B60L2250/12 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  B60L2260/42 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S2205/005 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04B7/18506 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/162

Abstract: A device receives a request for a flight path from a first location to a second location in a region, and calculates the flight path based on the request and based on one or more of weather information, air traffic information, obstacle information, regulatory information, or historical information associated with the region. The device determines required capabilities for the flight path based on the request, and selects, from multiple UAVs, a particular UAV based on the required capabilities for the flight path and based on a ranking of the multiple UAVs. The device generates flight path instructions for the flight path, and provides the flight path instructions to the particular UAV to permit the particular UAV to travel from the first location to the second location via the flight path.

Abstract translation: 设备接收从区域中的第一位置到第二位置的飞行路径的请求，并且基于该请求并且基于天气信息，空中交通信息，障碍物信息，管理信息， 或与该地区相关的历史信息。 该设备基于该请求确定飞行路径的所需能力，并且基于飞行路径的所需能力并且基于多个UAV的排名从多个UAV中选择特定UAV。 该设备生成飞行路径的飞行路径指令，并且向特定UAV提供飞行路线指令，以允许特定UAV经由飞行路径从第一位置行进到第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US20170025744A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US14804170

申请日：2015-07-20

Applicant: Qualcomm Incorporated

Inventor： Karoly Becze ,  Vincent Martin Kemler ,  Randy Edward Standke

IPC: H01Q1/28 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H01Q1/46

CPC classification number: H01Q1/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/16 ,  H01Q1/286 ,  H01Q1/46

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an unmanned vehicle includes a power supply configured to supply an electrical power signal to a motor for propelling the unmanned vehicle, a wireless communication device configured to transmit or receive a radio frequency (RF) signal, and a motor feed antenna coupled to the power supply and the wireless communication device, the motor feed antenna configured to conduct the electrical power signal from the power supply to the motor, and to transmit or receive RF signals as an antenna for the wireless communication device.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，无人驾驶车辆包括被配置为向电动机提供电力信号以推进无人驾驶车辆的电源，被配置为发送或接收射频（RF）信号的无线通信设备以及电动机馈电天线 耦合到所述电源和所述无线通信设备，所述电动馈电天线被配置为将电力信号从所述电源传送到所述电动机，并且发送或接收RF信号作为所述无线通信设备的天线。

公开(公告)号：US20160337027A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US14711427

申请日：2015-05-13

Applicant: Ubiqomm LLC

Inventor： Ahmad Jalali

IPC: H04B7/185

CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Network access (for example, to the Internet) may be provided by detecting a UAV and fixing one or more beams from one or more ground terminals to the UAV. In one embodiment, the detection of a UAV includes forming and pointing beams from a ground terminal and ground gateways toward the UAV. The ground terminal may be configured to autonomously steer its antenna beam during initial installation to detect the reference signal from a UAV. In one variant, the ground terminals are steered to more finely track the position of the UAV based on a signal quality metric such as received signal strength. In one embodiment, the ground terminal antenna is initially manually pointed toward the UAV, and thereafter allowed to automatically steer to track the position of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 用于检测无人机（UAV）的系统和方法。 可以通过检测UAV并将一个或多个射束从一个或多个接地终端固定到UAV来提供网络接入（例如，到因特网）。 在一个实施例中，UAV的检测包括将来自接地终端和地面网关的波束形成和指向无人机。 接地端子可以被配置为在初始安装期间自主地引导其天线波束以检测来自UAV的参考信号。 在一个变型中，接地端子被引导以基于诸如接收信号强度的信号质量度量更精细地跟踪UAV的位置。 在一个实施例中，接地端天线最初手动指向无人机，然后被允许自动转向以跟踪无人机的位置。

公开(公告)号：US09457900B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US15073831

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy

Inventor： Kevin D. Jones ,  Vladmir N. Dobrokhodov

IPC: B64G1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C25/54 ,  B63B22/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/02 ,  B63B22/00 ,  B64C25/54 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: A multirotor mobile buoy combining MR-VTOL capability with environmentally hardened electronics, exchangeable sensor suites, and a solar recharge system and providing sensing in aquatic environments. The multirotor mobile buoy provides for the detection, classification and location of underwater objects using self-contained electronics, and repositions with aerial means using a plurality of rotors. The multirotor mobile buoy additionally incorporates solar panels for recharging of on-board batteries enabling the flight and other functions, and comprises a buoyant assembly and extended tether in order to promote stability in dynamic, open ocean environments. The multirotor mobile buoy may be employed singly or as a swarm of underwater detection platforms, and may utilize its positioning ability to optimize the effectiveness of sonobuoy systems arrayed as a distributed sensor field.

Abstract translation: 将MR-VTOL功能与环境恶化的电子设备，可更换传感器套件和太阳能充电系统相结合的多旋转移动浮标，并在水环境中提供感测。 多转轮移动浮标提供使用独立电子设备的水下物体的检测，分类和定位，以及使用多个转子重新定位与天线装置。 多转轮移动浮标还包括用于为板载电池充电以实现飞行和其他功能的太阳能电池板，并且包括浮力组件和延伸系绳，以促进在动态，开阔的海洋环境中的稳定性。 多旋转移动浮标可以单独使用或作为一群水下检测平台使用，并且可以利用其定位能力来优化作为分布式传感器场排列的声波系统的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US09415869B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14670279

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Danny Chan ,  Eswarappa Channabasappa ,  Namhoon Kim ,  Tzung-I (Ian) Lee ,  Ulf Jan Ove Mattsson ,  Joseph Christopher Modro ,  Ming Zheng

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G01S5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: A plurality of UAVs may be operated in a fleet, each of the UAVs in the fleet being configured to work collectively to achieve one or more functions, such as to create a display or implement an antenna array. The fleet of UAVs may operate individually and/or may be coupled to one another to operate as a collective unit. In some embodiments, one or more UAVs in the fleet may operate individually, while two or more UAVs in the fleet may be connected to one another. In such embodiments, the individual UAVs and the connected UAVs may together comprise the fleet.

Abstract translation: 多个UAV可以在车队中操作，车队中的每个UAV被配置为共同工作以实现一个或多个功能，例如创建显示器或实现天线阵列。 无人机的舰队可以单独操作和/或可以彼此耦合以作为集体单元操作。 在一些实施例中，车队中的一个或多个UAV可以单独操作，而车队中的两个或更多UAV可以彼此连接。 在这样的实施例中，各个UAV和连接的无人机可以在一起构成车队。

公开(公告)号：US20160204978A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14592494

申请日：2015-01-08

Applicant: Intel Corporation

Inventor： Glen J. Anderson ,  Kathy Yuen ,  Jamie Sherman ,  Lenitra M. Durham ,  Richard Beckwith

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04W76/04 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04W4/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04B7/185

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  H04B7/18506 ,  H04L43/0888 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W76/25

Abstract: A system of using a drone for network connectivity, the system may comprise: a connectivity module to: detect an error associated with network traffic on a network connection utilized by a user device; query a connection datastore to retrieve at least one access point location that at least one device of the user has utilized within a predetermined period; a drone coordination module to: transmit configuration settings to a drone, the configuration settings including the at least one access point location and a mode of operation for the drone; and route at least a portion of the network traffic of the user device to the drone for transmission according to the configuration settings.

Abstract translation: 一种使用无人机进行网络连接的系统，所述系统可以包括：连接模块，用于：检测由用户设备利用的网络连接上与网络流量相关联的错误; 查询连接数据存储以检索在预定时间段内至少一个用户设备已经利用的至少一个接入点位置; 无人机协调模块，用于：将配置设置传输到无人机，所述配置设置包括所述至少一个接入点位置和所述无人机的操作模式; 并且根据配置设置将用户设备的网络流量的至少一部分路由到无人机以进行传输。

公开(公告)号：US20160165661A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15043367

申请日：2016-02-12

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Spencer Worley, III ,  Eric Mathew Clayton

IPC: H04W88/08 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W4/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04W88/08 ,  A63H17/26 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63J1/00 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D1/104 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W4/021

Abstract: An automated mobile vehicle configured to autonomously provide coverage for inoperable infrastructure components at various locations. For example, a plurality of automated mobile vehicles may be deployed to provide emergency lighting, a wireless network, audio, video, etc., at an event area. The event area may be indoors and/or outdoors.

Abstract translation: 一种自动移动车辆，其被配置为在不同位置自主地为不可操作的基础设施组件提供覆盖。 例如，可以部署多个自动移动车辆以在事件区域处提供应急照明，无线网络，音频，视频等。 活动区域可以在室内和/或室外。

公开(公告)号：US09260028B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14460269

申请日：2014-08-14

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Spencer Worley, III ,  Eric Mathew Clayton

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  A63J1/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H17/26

CPC classification number: H04W88/08 ,  A63H17/26 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63J1/00 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D1/104 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W4/021

Abstract: An automated mobile vehicle configured to autonomously provide coverage for inoperable infrastructure components at various locations. A plurality of automated mobile vehicles may be deployed to provide emergency lighting, a wireless network, audio, video, etc., at an event area. The event area may be indoors and/or outdoors.

Abstract translation: 一种自动移动车辆，其被配置为在不同位置自主地为不可操作的基础设施组件提供覆盖。 可以部署多个自动移动车辆以在事件区域处提供应急照明，无线网络，音频，视频等。 活动区域可以在室内和/或室外。

公开(公告)号：US09174738B1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13862434

申请日：2013-04-14

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Roach ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Phillip Clarin

IPC: B64D19/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D19/00

Abstract: A payload drag structure having a drag disk comprised of a lightweight, flexible material, a tubular section positioned around a periphery of the drag disk, a flexible member positioned within the tubular section, a cross member having a plurality of aims attached about the periphery of the drag disk, wherein one or more arms of the cross member are adapted for attachment to a payload harness, wherein the payload harness is adapted for attachment to arms of the cross member, and wherein a payload may be secured within the payload harness.

Abstract translation: 一种有效负载拖曳结构，其具有由轻质的柔性材料构成的拖盘，围绕所述拖盘的周边定位的管状部分，位于所述管状部分内的柔性构件，横向构件， 牵引盘，其中所述横向构件的一个或多个臂适于附接到有效载荷带，其中所述有效载荷束带适于附接到所述横梁的臂，并且其中有效载荷可固定在所述有效载荷束带内。

公开(公告)号：US20150276353A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14668020

申请日：2015-03-25

Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Inventor： Yoshihiko UENO ,  Shojiro FURUYA

IPC: F41H7/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: F41H7/04 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/222 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: An armored vehicle includes: a basic armored vehicle having a predetermined basic external armor; a modularized armor structure exchangeably attached to the basic external armor; and an unmanned aerial vehicle loaded on the modularized armor structure. The modularized armor structure includes: an unmanned aerial vehicle loading section configured to load the unmanned aerial vehicle; an armoring material structure formed of armoring material; and an attaching section used to exchangeably attach the modularized armor structure to the basic armored vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种装甲车辆包括：具有预定的基本外部装甲的基本装甲车; 可交换地连接到基本外部装甲的模块化装甲结构; 和装载在模块化装甲结构上的无人驾驶飞行器。 模块化装甲结构包括：无人驾驶飞行器装载部分，其构造成装载无人驾驶飞行器; 由铠装材料构成的铠装材料结构; 以及用于将模块化装甲结构可交换地连接到基本装甲车辆的附接部分。