公开(公告)号：US09409644B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14333462

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joseph F. Stanek ,  John A. Lockwood

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  G08C17/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及一种汽车无人机部署系统，该系统至少包括车辆和可部署的无人机，其配置为从车辆附接和分离。 更具体地，本公开描述了当车辆以自主驾驶模式操作时彼此保持通信的车辆和无人机交换信息，使得车辆在自主驾驶模式下的性能得到增强。

公开(公告)号：US20160200235A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14912474

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: SILICIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Michael J. Stigler ,  Nicholas James Setar

IPC: B60P3/11 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/08

CPC classification number: B60P3/11 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/0876 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/14 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a trailer for an autonomous vehicle controlled by a command and control interface. The trailer includes a trailer body configured to retain the autonomous vehicle in an undeployed configuration. The trailer also anchors the autonomous vehicle in a deployed configuration. A tether is provided having a first end coupled to the trailer body and a second end that is configured to couple to the autonomous vehicle. A winch is utilized to adjust a length of the tether to move the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration. Further, a communication system communicates with the command and control interface and the autonomous vehicle to control movement of the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于由命令和控制接口控制的自主车辆的拖车。 拖车包括拖车主体，其构造成将自主车辆保持在未部署的构造中。 拖车还以部署的配置锚定自主车辆。 提供了系绳，其具有联接到拖车主体的第一端和被配置为联接到自主车辆的第二端。 使用绞盘来调节系绳的长度以在未部署的配置和部署配置之间移动自主车辆。 此外，通信系统与命令和控制界面以及自主车辆进行通信，以控制自动车辆在未部署配置和部署配置之间的移动。

公开(公告)号：US09302783B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14828325

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Mingyu Wang

IPC: B64D41/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B60R9/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/222 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60R9/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/22 ,  G05D1/0684

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for docking an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a vehicle. The UAV may be able to distinguish a companion vehicle from other vehicles in the area and vice versa. The UAV may take off and/or land on the vehicle. The UAV may be used to capture images and stream the images live to a display within the vehicle. The vehicle may control the UAV. The UAV may be in communication with the companion vehicle while in flight.

公开(公告)号：US20160039436A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14884233

申请日：2015-10-15

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Aadeesh Shivkant Bhagwatkar ,  Sharon DSouza ,  Krishna Chaitanya Narra ,  Brad Thomas Costa ,  Seneca Snyder ,  Jerry Duncan ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Michael Scott Miner ,  Shannon Joseph Clouse ,  Anwarul Azam ,  Matthew Lawrence Blair ,  Nidhi Naithani ,  Dattaraj Jagdish Rao ,  Anju Bind ,  Sreyashi Dey Chaki ,  Scott Daniel Nelson ,  Nikhil Uday Naphade ,  Wing Yeung Chung ,  Daniel Malachi Ballesty ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Jeffrey James Kisak ,  Dale Martin DiDomenico

IPC: B61L23/00 ,  B61K9/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B61L25/02 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: B61L23/00 ,  A63H17/395 ,  A63H19/24 ,  A63H30/04 ,  B61K9/00 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  B61L23/04 ,  B61L23/041 ,  B61L23/044 ,  B61L23/045 ,  B61L23/047 ,  B61L23/048 ,  B61L27/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06K9/00651 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: An aerial system and method use a distance sensor to measure spatial distances between the distance sensor and plural vehicles in a vehicle system formed from the vehicles operably coupled with each other during relative movement between the distance sensor and the vehicle system. The spatial distances measured by the distance sensor are used to determine a size parameter of the vehicle system based on the spatial distances that are measured.

Abstract translation: 空中系统和方法使用距离传感器来测量在距离传感器和车辆系统之间的相对运动期间由可操作地耦合的车辆形成的车辆系统中的距离传感器和多个车辆之间的空间距离。 由距离传感器测量的空间距离用于基于所测量的空间距离来确定车辆系统的尺寸参数。

公开(公告)号：US20150353206A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14828325

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Mingyu Wang

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B60R9/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/222 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60R9/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/22 ,  G05D1/0684

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for docking an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a vehicle. The UAV may be able to distinguish a companion vehicle from other vehicles in the area and vice versa. The UAV may take off and/or land on the vehicle. The UAV may be used to capture images and stream the images live to a display within the vehicle. The vehicle may control the UAV. The UAV may be in communication with the companion vehicle while in flight.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法用于将无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）与车辆对接。 无人机可能能够区分伴侣车辆与该地区的其他车辆，反之亦然。 无人机可以起飞和/或着陆在车辆上。 无人机可用于捕获图像并将图像流直接传输到车辆内的显示器。 车辆可以控制无人机。 在飞行中，无人机可能与伴侣通信。

公开(公告)号：US20150102154A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14054613

申请日：2013-10-15

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Stephen L. Malaska ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64D37/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/063 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: A motor vehicle system includes a motor vehicle including an aircraft landing portion, and an actively propelled unmanned aircraft configured to be supported on the aircraft landing portion. The vehicle and aircraft are configured such that the vehicle can provide at least one of fuel and electrical energy to the aircraft while the aircraft is supported on the aircraft landing portion.

Abstract translation: 机动车辆系统包括包括飞行器着陆部分的机动车辆和被配置为被支撑在飞行器着陆部分上的主动推进无人飞行器。 车辆和飞行器构造成使得当飞行器被支撑在飞行器着陆部分上时，车辆能够向飞机提供燃料和电能中的至少一种。

公开(公告)号：US08910905B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13570054

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Joshua Weaver ,  Brad Rhodes

Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Joshua Weaver ,  Brad Rhodes

IPC: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2201/22 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  Y04S40/168

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combined shipping container and balloon deployment system for deploying balloons into a balloon network. Such a shipping container may allow one or more balloons to be transported to a desired launch location, and then launched directly from the shipping container.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例涉及用于将气囊部署到气球网络中的组合运输容器和气囊展开系统。 这种运输容器可以允许一个或多个气囊被运送到期望的发射位置，然后直接从运输容器发射。

公开(公告)号：US20140353422A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13852724

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: Curnell Melvin Westbrook, SR.

Inventor： Curnell Melvin Westbrook, SR.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D7/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D7/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for utilizing a remotely-controlled aerial vehicle for emergency situations are disclosed. In an aspect of the present disclosure, a remotely-controlled aerial vehicle consisting of a rotor with interchangeably attached blades, a camera, an antenna for transmitting data, and rescue equipment which may be used to assist an endangered person on location is disclosed. In another aspect, the aerial vehicle further comprises a light source to assist in the use of the device at night, a pressure gun to assist in the delivery of rope or other materials in mountain side situations, an explosive device dropping mechanism, and a cable hoist.

Abstract translation: 公开了利用遥控飞行器用于紧急情况的装置，系统和方法。 在本公开的一方面，公开了一种遥控飞行器，其包括具有可互换连接的叶片的转子，相机，用于传输数据的天线以及可用于帮助濒危人员进行定位的救援设备。 在另一方面，该飞行器还包括有助于夜间使用装置的光源，用于在山侧情况下协助输送绳索或其他材料的压力枪，爆炸装置落下机构和电缆 提升。

公开(公告)号：US08536501B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US10692039

申请日：2003-10-22

Applicant: Minas Tanielian

Inventor： Minas Tanielian

IPC: F41G7/24 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/00 ,  F42B15/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/30 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/90 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: The present invention provides a position control system for a remote-controlled vehicle, a vehicle operated by the control system, and a method for operating a remote-controlled vehicle. An electromagnetic energy receiver is configured to receive an electromagnetic beam. The electromagnetic energy receiver is further configured to determine a position of the remote-controlled vehicle relative to a position of the electromagnetic beam. The vehicle is directed to maneuver to track the position of the electromagnetic beam.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于遥控车辆的位置控制系统，由控制系统操作的车辆以及用于操作遥控车辆的方法。 电磁能量接收器被配置为接收电磁波束。 电磁能量接收器还被配置为确定遥控车辆相对于电磁波束的位置的位置。 车辆被引导以操纵以跟踪电磁波束的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110315810A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US12803254

申请日：2010-06-23

Applicant: Dimitri Petrov

Inventor： Dimitri Petrov

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C27/02 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64B1/50

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: An airborne surveillance platform supporting optoelectronic and electronic sensors, including level sensors, is automatically stabilized in a horizontal plane by varying the length of two tethers out of three. Error signals from the level sensors are transmitted over a wireless link to control components on a rotating platform on the host vehicle, which automatically vary the length of tethers. Applications include images of the surrounding terrain generated by a video camera and a thermal imager in military, police and civil emergency operations.

Abstract translation: 包括液位传感器在内的支持光电子和电子传感器的机载监控平台通过改变三个系统中的两个系绳的长度在水平面中自动稳定。 来自液位传感器的误差信号通过无线链路传输，以控制主车辆上的旋转平台上的组件，这自动改变系绳的长度。 应用包括在军事，警察和民用应急行动中由摄像机和热像仪产生的周围地形的图像。