公开(公告)号：WO2016018853A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：PCT/US2015/042360

申请日：2015-07-28

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D.

IPC: G06Q20/20 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/387 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and systems for implementing a visit- based loyalty rewards program. Disclosed is a system that includes location detection devices placed throughout a retail store that are used in conjunction with a mobile device carried by a customer to determine the presence, duration, path, and location of the customer device, and hence the customer, in the retail store. A retail store server is used to store customer information, including the customer visits, the length of customer visits, and the path taken by the customer through the retail store. A loyalty reward is calculated based upon at least one customer visit and at least one customer purchase. The loyalty reward is then awarded to the customer.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于实施基于访问的忠诚度奖励计划的方法和系统。 公开了一种系统，其包括放置在整个零售商店中的位置检测装置，其与由客户携带的移动装置结合使用以确定客户装置的存在，持续时间，路径和位置，并因此在 零售店。 零售店服务器用于存储客户信息，包括客户访问，客户访问时间以及客户通过零售商店采取的路径。 忠诚奖励是根据至少一个客户访问和至少一个客户购买计算的。 然后将忠诚奖励授予客户。

公开(公告)号：WO2018094013A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2017/061964

申请日：2017-11-16

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  NATARAJAN, Chandrashekar

IPC: G06Q20/06 ,  G06Q20/38 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06Q20/12

CPC classification number: G06Q20/389 ,  G06Q20/401 ,  G06Q30/0609 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q2220/00 ,  H04L2209/56

Abstract: A registration-based user-interface architecture includes a retail shopping facility operated on behalf of an enterprise having a plurality of physically-discrete items disposed therein that are offered for retail sale. A control circuit maintains a record (for example, in a blockchain ledger) of a particular customer's purchase of a particular one of these items and also provides an opportunity to that particular customer to resell that particular item via a sales platform operated on behalf of the enterprise. By one approach the control circuit is further configured to interface with the particular customer to register that customer's purchase of this particular item. That interface may be conducted, for example, via a point-of-sale interface, a browser-based interface, a mobile device app-based interface, and so forth. By one approach this registration must necessarily occur within a predetermined amount of time from when the customer purchases the item.

公开(公告)号：WO2018049186A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/050720

申请日：2017-09-08

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F. ,  JONES, Nathan G. ,  TAYLOR, Robert C.

IPC: G05D1/00

Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system coupled with the motor and configured to enable the respective UAVs to move themselves; and wherein a first UAV control circuit of a first UAV of the multiple UAVs is configured to identify a second UAV carrying a first tool system configured to perform a first function, cause a notification to be communicated to the second UAV directing the second UAV to transfer the first tool system to the first UAV, and direct a first propulsion system of the first UAV to couple with the first tool system being transferred from the second UAV.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了包括多个无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）的无人空中作业系统，每个无人飞行器包括：无人飞行器控制电路; 电机; 以及推进系统，所述推进系统与所述马达耦合并且被配置成使得所述相应的UAV能够自身移动; 并且其中所述多个UAV中的第一UAV的第一UAV控制电路被配置为识别携带被配置为执行第一功能的第一工具系统的第二UAV，使通知被传送到指示所述第二UAV传送的所述第二UAV 第一工具系统连接到第一UAV并且引导第一UAV的第一推进系统与从第二UAV转移的第一工具系统连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048854A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/050212

申请日：2017-09-06

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F.

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/02

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein for unmanned flight optimization. A system for unmanned flight optimization comprises a flight system configured to provide locomotion to an unmanned aerial vehicle, a sensor system on the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a control circuit coupled to the flight system and the sensor system. The control circuit being configured to: retrieve a task profile for a task assigned to the unmanned aerial vehicle, detect condition parameters of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the sensor system, determine whether to station the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the task profile and the condition parameters, and deactivate the flight system of the unmanned aerial vehicle while the unmanned aerial vehicle performs the task.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于无人飞行优化的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于无人飞行优化的系统，包括飞行系统，其被配置为向无人驾驶飞行器提供运动，无人飞行器上的传感器系统，以及耦合到飞行系统和传感器系统的控制电路。 控制电路被配置为：检索分配给无人驾驶飞行器的任务的任务简档，基于传感器系统检测无人驾驶飞行器的状态参数，基于任务简档确定是否驻留无人驾驶飞行器，以及 条件参数，并在无人机执行任务时停用无人驾驶飞行器的飞行系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048706A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049531

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  A01M7/00 ,  A01M19/00 ,  A01M25/00 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C19/00

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of dispensing an insecticide to defend a crop-containing area against crop-damaging pests include an unmanned vehicle having a sensor that detects a crop-damaging pest in the crop-containing area and captures pest detection data, and an insecticide output device including at least one insecticide directed at the pest. The unmanned vehicle transmits the captured pest detection data via the network to the computing device and, in response to receipt of the captured pest detection data via the network from the unmanned vehicle, the computing device accesses an electronic database to determine an identity of the at least one pest. Based on the determined identity of the crop-damaging pest, the computing device transmits a control signal to the unmanned vehicle to cause the insecticide output device of the unmanned vehicle to dispense one or more insecticides specific to the identified crop-damaging pest.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施方案中，分配杀虫剂以保护含农作物区域免受作物破坏害虫侵害的方法和系统包括具有传感器的无人运载体，所述传感器检测含农作物的害虫中的作物破坏害虫 捕获害虫检测数据，以及包含至少一种针对害虫的杀虫剂的杀虫剂输出装置。 无人驾驶车辆通过网络将捕获的有害生物检测数据传输到计算装置，并且响应于通过网络从无人驾驶车辆接收到捕获的有害生物检测数据，计算装置访问电子数据库以确定 至少一个害虫。 基于确定的作物破坏害虫的身份，计算设备向无人驾驶车辆发送控制信号以使得无人驾驶车辆的杀虫剂输出设备分配特定于所识别的作物破坏害虫的一种或多种杀虫剂。 p>

公开(公告)号：WO2017142760A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：PCT/US2017/017003

申请日：2017-02-08

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： THOMPSON, John P. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D.

IPC: B65F1/14 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0633 ,  G01G19/414 ,  G01G19/52 ,  G01G23/36

Abstract: In some embodiments, a receptacle for storing one or more products discarded by a consumer includes a side wall defining a receptacle opening for receiving a product, a closed bottom end, and an interior cavity configured to retain the product. The receptacle may include a product detecting sensor configured to detect the product proximate the receptacle opening, a product weight sensor configured to detect a weight of the product retained in the interior cavity, and a control unit in communication with the product detecting sensor and the product weight sensor. The control unit may be configured to obtain sensor data from the product detecting sensor and the product weight sensor, identify the product based on the obtained sensor data, and add the identified product to a shopping list of the consumer. Methods of adding a product discarded by a consumer to a shopping list of the consumer are also described.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，用于存储消费者丢弃的一种或多种产品的容器包括限定用于容纳产品的容器开口的侧壁，封闭底端和内腔， 产品。 所述容器可以包括产品检测传感器和产品检测传感器，所述产品检测传感器构造成检测接近所述容器开口的产品，产品重量传感器构造成检测保持在所述内腔中的产品的重量，以及控制单元与产品检测传感器和产品 重量传感器。 控制单元可以被配置为从产品检测传感器和产品重量传感器获得传感器数据，基于获得的传感器数据识别产品，并且将识别的产品添加到消费者的购物清单。 还描述了将消费者丢弃的产品添加到消费者的购物清单中的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2017074989A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：PCT/US2016/058756

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  NATARAJAN, Chandrashekar

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64D9/00 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for providing package release for an unmanned aerial system. An apparatus for releasing packages for retrieval by an unmanned aerial system comprises a plurality of arms configured to surround a plurality of packages stacked vertically in an extended position, a plurality of powered hinges at a base of each of the plurality of arms, and a control circuit coupled to the plurality of powered hinges. The control circuit being configured to: determine a height for a first lowered position for the plurality of arms at which the plurality arms do not obstruct an unmanned aerial vehicle from coupling with a coupling structure on a first package of the plurality of packages positioned at a top of the plurality of packages, and cause the plurality of powered hinges to pivot the plurality of arms from the extended position to the first lowered position.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于为无人驾驶航空系统提供包裹释放的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于释放包装以供无人航空系统取回的设备，包括：多个臂，其被配置为围绕在延伸位置中竖直堆叠的多个包裹;多个臂中的每一个的基部处的多个动力铰链;以及控制器 电路耦合到多个动力铰链。 所述控制电路被配置为：确定所述多个臂不阻碍无人驾驶飞行器的多个臂的第一降低位置的高度与定位在所述多个包装中的第一包装上的联接结构 使多个动力铰链将多个臂从伸出位置枢转到第一降低位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2018049247A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/050801

申请日：2017-09-08

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F. ,  JONES, Nathan G. ,  TAYLOR, Robert C.

IPC: B64F1/12 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that include a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; propulsion system; and a universal coupler configured to interchangeably couple with and decouple from one of multiple different tool systems each having different functions to be put into use while carried by a UAV, wherein a coupling system of the universal coupler is configured to secure a tool system with the UAV and enable a communication connection between a communication bus and the tool system, and wherein the multiple different tool systems comprise at least a package securing tool system configured to retain and enable transport of a package while being delivered, and a sensor tool system configured to sense a condition and communicate sensor data of the sensed condition to the UAV control circuit over the communication bus.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了包括多个无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）的无人空中任务系统，每个无人飞行器包括：UAV控制电路; 电机; 推进系统; 以及通用联接器，所述通用联接器构造成与多个不同的工具系统中的一个交替地联接和分离，每个工具系统具有不同的功能以在由UAV携带时投入使用，其中，所述通用联接器的联接系统构造成将工具系统固定到 UAV并且实现通信总线和工具系统之间的通信连接，并且其中多个不同工具系统至少包括被配置为在被递送时保持和实现包裹的运输的包裹固定工具系统，以及传感器工具系统被配置为 感测一个状态并通过通信总线将感测到的状态的传感器数据传送给UAV控制电路。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048858A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/050216

申请日：2017-09-06

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F.

IPC: B64C1/14 ,  B64C3/38 ,  B64C3/40 ,  B64C3/24 ,  B64C19/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C5/00

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for unmanned flight optimization. A system for unmanned flight comprises a set of motors configured to provide locomotion to an unmanned aerial vehicle, a set of wings coupled to a body of the unmanned aerial vehicle via an actuator and configured to move relative to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle, a sensor system on the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a control circuit. The control circuit being configured to: retrieve a task profile for a task assigned to the unmanned aerial vehicle, cause the set of motors to lift the unmanned aerial vehicle, detect condition parameters based on the sensor system, determine a position for the set of wings based on the task profile and the condition parameters, and cause the actuator to move the set of wings to the wing position while the unmanned aerial vehicle is in flight.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于无人飞行优化的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于无人驾驶飞行的系统，包括：一组电机，其被配置为向无人驾驶飞行器提供运动;一组机翼，其经由致动器联接到无人驾驶飞行器的机身并且被配置为相对于无人驾驶飞行器的机体移动; 无人机上的传感器系统和控制电路。 所述控制电路被配置为：为分配给所述无人驾驶飞行器的任务取回任务配置文件，使所述一组电动机提升所述无人驾驶飞行器，基于所述传感器系统检测条件参数，确定所述一组机翼的位置 基于任务概况和条件参数，并且当无人驾驶飞行器在飞行中时致使致动器将一组机翼移动到机翼位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048782A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/050037

申请日：2017-09-05

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F. ,  JONES, Nathan G. ,  TAYLOR, Robert C.

IPC: G06F11/07 ,  G06F11/30

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for field monitoring. A system for field monitoring comprises a plurality of types of sensor modules, an unmanned vehicle comprising a sensor system, and a control circuit configured to: receive onboard sensor data from the sensor system of the unmanned vehicle, detect an alert condition at a monitored area based on the onboard sensor data, select one or more types of sensor modules from the plurality of types of sensor modules to deploy at the monitored area based on the onboard sensor data, and cause the unmanned vehicle and/or one or more other unmanned vehicles to transport one or more sensor modules of the one or more types of sensor modules to the monitored area and deploy the one or more sensor modules by detaching from the one or more sensor modules at the monitored area.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于现场监测的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于现场监控的系统包括多种类型的传感器模块，包括传感器系统的无人驾驶车辆以及控制电路，所述控制电路被配置为：从无人驾驶车辆的传感器系统接收车载传感器数据，检测监控区域处的警报状况 基于所述车载传感器数据从所述多种类型的传感器模块中选择一种或多种类型的传感器模块以基于所述车载传感器数据在所述受监控区域处展开，并且使所述无人驾驶车辆和/或一个或多个其他无人驾驶车辆 以将所述一种或多种类型的传感器模块中的一个或多个传感器模块传送到所监视的区域，并且通过从所监视的区域处的所述一个或多个传感器模块分离来部署所述一个或多个传感器模块。