公开(公告)号：US20160309339A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US14685720

申请日：2015-04-14

Applicant: Lee PRIEST ,  Charlie TERRY ,  Ross ERICKSON

Inventor： Lee PRIEST ,  Charlie TERRY ,  Ross ERICKSON

IPC: H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A method performed at a cell site with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) communicatively coupled to a controller to perform a cell site audit, without requiring a tower climb at the cell site, includes causing the UAV to fly substantially vertically up to cell site components using the controller, wherein flight of the UAV is constrained in a three-dimensional rectangle at the cell site; collecting data associated with the cell site components and the surrounding airspace and environment using the UAV; transmitting and/or storing the collected data; and processing the collected data to obtain information for the cell site audit.

Abstract translation: 在与无人机（UAV）通信地耦合到控制器进行小区站点审核而不需要在小区站点上爬升的无人飞行器（UAV）执行的方法包括使得UAV基本垂直地飞行到单元现场组件 使用控制器，其中UAV的飞行被限制在小区站点的三维矩形中; 使用无人机收集与小区站点组件和周围空域和环境相关的数据; 发送和/或存储所收集的数据; 并处理收集的数据以获取小区现场审核的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20160307366A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15168503

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: Lee PRIEST ,  Charlie TERRY ,  Joshua Godwin

Inventor： Lee PRIEST ,  Charlie TERRY ,  Joshua Godwin

IPC: G06T17/05 ,  H04W16/22 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06T7/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04W16/20 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: G06T17/05 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06T7/337 ,  G06T7/55 ,  G06T7/75 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T2200/08 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30184 ,  H04L41/145 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04W16/20 ,  H04W16/225

Abstract: A virtual site survey method at a cell site utilizing three-dimensional (3D) models for remote performance includes obtaining a plurality of photographs of a cell site comprising one or more of a cell tower and one or more buildings and interiors thereof; subsequent to the obtaining, processing the plurality of photographs to define a three dimensional (3D) model of the cell site based on one or more objects of interest in the plurality of photographs; and remotely performing a site survey of the cell site utilizing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the 3D model to collect and obtain information about the cell site, the cell tower, the one or more buildings, and the interiors thereof.

Abstract translation: 利用用于远程执行的三维（3D）模型的小区站点的虚拟站点调查方法包括：获得包括小区塔和一个或多个建筑物和内部中的一个或多个的小区站点的多个照片; 在获得之后，处理所述多张照片以基于所述多张照片中的一个或多个感兴趣对象来定义所述单元位置的三维（3D）模型; 并利用3D模型的图形用户界面（GUI）远程执行小区站点的站点调查，以收集和获取关于小区站点，小区塔，一个或多个建筑物及其内部的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20180044154A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15235686

申请日：2016-08-12

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: B66F11/04

CPC classification number: B66F11/04 ,  A01M31/02

Abstract: A telescoping platform system for providing workers and/or equipment up a cell tower includes a telescoping pole adapted to selectively extend vertically via an extension mechanism; a platform disposed to a top of the telescoping pole and adapted to support one or more workers and/or equipment for the cell tower; and a plurality of support connections to attach the telescoping pole while it is selectively extended to the cell tower to provide horizontal support to the telescoping pole and the platform.

公开(公告)号：US20180034017A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15221866

申请日：2016-07-28

Applicant: Ross ERICKSON ,  Lee PRIEST ,  Jeremiah SAURIOL

Inventor： Ross ERICKSON ,  Lee PRIEST ,  Jeremiah SAURIOL

IPC: H01M2/10

CPC classification number: H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M2220/10

Abstract: A battery installation method in a shelter or cabinet includes placing a plurality of batteries on shelves of a battery installation apparatus; moving the battery installation apparatus into the shelter or cabinet to a location proximate and adjacent to a battery system in the shelter or cabinet; adjusting an upper shelf of the shelves on the battery installation apparatus based on the battery system; and moving each of the plurality of batteries from the shelves to the battery system. A battery installation apparatus for installing and removing batteries in a shelter or cabinet a frame comprising four posts, wherein the frame is dimensioned to maneuver in the shelter or cabinet; a lower shelf fixed to the frame; an upper shelf moveable on the frame, wherein each of the lower shelf and the upper shelf are dimensioned to support the batteries; and omnidirectional wheels disposed to each of the four posts.

公开(公告)号：US20170358225A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15338559

申请日：2016-10-31

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/3087 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: A waypoint management method for an Air Traffic Control (ATC) system for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) includes communicating with a plurality of UAVs via one or more wireless networks comprising at least one cellular network; receiving updates related to an obstruction status of each of a plurality of waypoints from the plurality of UAVs, wherein the plurality of waypoints are defined over a geographic region under control of the ATC system; and managing flight paths, landing, and take-off of the plurality of UAVs in the geographic region based on the obstruction status of each of the plurality of waypoints.

公开(公告)号：US20170257778A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15597320

申请日：2017-05-17

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: H04W16/18 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T7/00 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T2200/04 ,  G06T2200/24 ,  G06T2200/36 ,  G06T2215/16 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/145 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04W24/10

Abstract: Systems and method for creating a three-dimensional (3D) model of a cell site and associated fiber connectivity for one or more of a cell site audit, a site survey, and cell site planning and engineering include determining fiber connectivity at or near the cell site; obtaining first data capture of the fiber connectivity at or near the cell site; obtaining second data capture of paths of the fiber connectivity from the cell site; obtaining third data capture of the cell site including a cell tower, associated cell site components on the cell tower, one or more buildings, and surrounding geography around the cell site; utilizing the first data capture, the second data capture, and the third data capture to develop the 3D model; and utilizing the 3D model to perform the one or more of the site audit, the site survey, and the cell site planning and engineering.

公开(公告)号：US20170199646A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US15469841

申请日：2017-03-27

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04L12/24 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06T17/05

CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06T17/05 ,  H04L41/145 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04W16/18

Abstract: Systems and method for performing a cell site audit or survey remotely via a User Interface (UI) include, subsequent to capturing a plurality of photos of a cell site and linking the plurality of photos to one another based on their adjacency at the cell site, displaying the UI to a user remote from the cell site, wherein the plurality of photos cover a cell tower with associated cell site components and an interior of a building at the cell site; receiving navigation commands from the user performing the cell site audit or survey; and updating the displaying based on the navigation commands, wherein the navigation commands include one or more of movement at the cell site and zoom of a current view.

公开(公告)号：US20170134963A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15415040

申请日：2017-01-25

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: H04W16/18 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04L12/24 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  H04L41/145

Abstract: Systems and methods using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to obtain data capture at a cell site for developing a three dimensional (3D) thereof include causing the UAV to fly a given flight path about a cell tower at the cell site; obtaining data capture during the flight path about the cell tower, wherein the data capture includes a plurality of photos or video subject to a plurality of constraints, wherein the plurality of photos are obtained by a plurality of cameras which are coordinated with one another; and subsequent to the obtaining, processing the data capture to define a three dimensional (3D) model of the cell site based on one or more objects of interest in the data capture.

公开(公告)号：US20160323751A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15190450

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: Lee PRIEST ,  Michael GRIFFIN

Inventor： Lee PRIEST ,  Michael GRIFFIN

IPC: H04W16/18 ,  H04W24/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04W64/00

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W64/003

Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based installation method for equipment on cell towers includes flying the UAV with the equipment attached thereto upwards to a desired location on the cell tower, wherein the desired location comprises one or more horizontal support structures; positioning the equipment to the desired location on the cell tower; connecting the equipment to the desired location; and disconnecting the equipment from the UAV.

Abstract translation: 基于无人飞行器（UAV）的安装方法，用于将电台塔上的设备向上悬挂到电池塔上的所需位置，其中所需位置包括一个或多个水平支撑结构; 将设备定位到电池塔上的所需位置; 将设备连接到所需位置; 并将设备与UAV断开连接。

公开(公告)号：US20160309341A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US14736925

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: Lee PRIEST ,  Charlie TERRY ,  Ross ERICKSON

Inventor： Lee PRIEST ,  Charlie TERRY ,  Ross ERICKSON

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/06

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0866

Abstract: A method with a tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) associated with a cell site includes causing the UAV to fly at or near the cell site while the UAV is tethered at or near the cell site via a connection, wherein flight of the UAV at or near the cell site is constrained based on the connection; and performing one or more functions via the UAV at the cell site while the UAV is flying tethered at or near the cell site. The one or more functions can include functions related to a cell site audit. Alternatively, the one or more functions include functions related to providing wireless service via the UAV at the cell site, wherein data and/or power is transferred between the UAV and the cell site to perform the wireless service.

Abstract translation: 具有与细胞位点相关联的系留无人机（UAV）的方法包括使无人机在小区站点附近飞行，而无人机通过连接系泊在小区站点附近，其中UAV在 基站连接附近受限; 并且在无人机在小区站点处或附近飞行的情况下通过无人机在小区站点执行一个或多个功能。 一个或多个功能可以包括与小区站点审核相关的功能。 或者，一个或多个功能包括与通过小区站点处的UAV提供无线服务相关的功能，其中在UAV和小区站点之间传送数据和/或功率以执行无线服务。