公开(公告)号：WO2018048741A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049844

申请日：2017-09-01

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 ,  SIMON, John F.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06Q50/02

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of identifying at least one pest based on crop damage detection in a crop-containing area include an unmanned vehicle including at least one sensor configured to detect at least one type of pest damage on at least one crop in the crop-containing area and to capture pest damage data. An electronic database includes pest damage identity data associated with one or more crop-damaging pests, and a computing device communicates with the unmanned vehicle and the electronic database via a network. The unmanned vehicle transmits the captured pest damage data via the network to the computing device and, in response to receipt of the captured pest damage data from the unmanned vehicle, the computing device accesses the pest damage identity data on the electronic database to determine an identity of one or more pests responsible for the detected type of pest crop damage.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，基于作物含有区域中的作物损害检测来识别至少一种有害生物的方法和系统包括无人驾驶车辆，其包括至少一个传感器，所述至少一个传感器被配置为检测至少一种类型的有害生物 对作物含有地区的至少一种作物造成损害，并捕获有害生物损害数据。 电子数据库包括与一种或多种作物破坏害虫相关的害虫损害身份数据，并且计算设备经由网络与无人驾驶车辆和电子数据库通信。 无人驾驶车辆通过网络将捕获的有害生物损害数据传输到计算设备，并且响应于从无人驾驶车辆接收到捕获的有害生物损害数据，计算设备访问电子数据库上的有害生物损害识别数据以确定身份 的一种或多种有害生物对检测到的害虫作物损害类型负责。

公开(公告)号：WO2018034886A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：PCT/US2017/045891

申请日：2017-08-08

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D.

IPC: G07F9/02

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for mobile vending. A system for mobile vending comprises a mobile vending machine comprising: an item dispenser configured to display a plurality of items for purchase, a set of motorized wheels, a navigation sensor device, a communication device, and, a control circuit configured to navigate the mobile vending machine based on navigation instructions; and a central computer system configured to communicate with the mobile vending machine via the communication device, the central computer system being configured to: determine a destination for the mobile vending machine, provide the navigation instructions to the mobile vending machine to cause the mobile vending machine to travel to the destination using the set of motorized wheels and the navigation sensor device.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于移动售货的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于移动售货机的系统包括移动售货机，该移动售货机包括：物品分配器，被配置为显示用于购买的多个物品，一组机动轮，导航传感器装置，通信装置，以及控制电路，被配置为导航移动装置 基于导航指令的自动售货机; 以及中央计算机系统，所述中央计算机系统被配置为经由所述通信设备与所述移动自动售货机通信，所述中央计算机系统被配置为：确定所述移动售货机的目的地，向所述移动售货机提供所述导航指令，以使所述移动售货机 使用一组电动车轮和导航传感器设备前往目的地。

公开(公告)号：WO2017209999A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

申请号：PCT/US2017/033735

申请日：2017-05-22

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

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

IPC: G06Q30/00

Abstract: An unattended retail storefront that is installed in a consumer's residence. The unattended retail storefront includes an unsold product display and storage area, a retail-access portal that provides selective access from within the consumer's residence to the unsold product display and storage area to thereby provide a consumer in the consumer's residence with physical shopping access to the unsold product display and storage area, and an inventory-loading portal that provides selective access from outside the consumer's residence to the unsold product display and storage area, to thereby provide a retail enterprise with inventory-maintenance access to the unsold product display and storage area. Part or all of the unsold product display in storage area may be refrigerated. One or both of the aforementioned portals may be lockable as desired. By one approach the retail-access portal can be configured to automatically lock when the inventory-loading portal is opened.

Abstract translation:

安装在消费者住所的无人值守零售店面。 无人看管的零售店面包括未售出的产品展示和存储区域，提供从消费者的住宅内到未售出的产品展示和存储区域的选择性访问的零售入口门户，从而向消费者的住宅中的消费者提供实体购物访问 未售出的产品展示和存储区域以及提供从消费者的住宅外部到未售出的产品展示和存储区域的选择性存取的存货入口门户，从而向零售企业提供对未售出的产品展示和存储区域的库存维护访问 。 存储区域内部分或全部未售出的产品可能会被冷藏。 上述门户中的一个或两个可根据需要锁定。 通过一种方法，可以将零售访问门户配置为在打开库存加载门户时自动锁定。

公开(公告)号：WO2017192488A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-09

申请号：PCT/US2017/030506

申请日：2017-05-02

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  HICKS, Gregory A. ,  JONES, Nathan G.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of facilitating movement of product-containing pallets include at least one forklift unit configured to lift and move the product-containing pallets, at least one motorized transport unit configured to mechanically engage and disengage a respective forklift unit, and a central computer system in communication with the at least one motorized transport unit. The central computer system is configured to transmit at least one signal to the at least one motorized transport unit. The signal is configured to cause the at least one motorized transport unit to control the at least one forklift unit to move at least one of the product-containing pallets.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，促进包含产品的托盘的移动的方法和系统包括：至少一个叉车单元，其被配置为提升和移动包含产品的托盘;至少一个机动化的运输单元，其被配置为机械地接合 并且分离各自的叉车单元和与所述至少一个机动运输单元通信的中央计算机系统。 中央计算机系统被配置为将至少一个信号传输到至少一个机动运输单元。 所述信号被配置为使所述至少一个机动运输单元控制所述至少一个叉车单元以移动所述包含产品的托盘中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：WO2017180270A3

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2017/021774

申请日：2017-03-10

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  TAYLOR, Robert C.

IPC: G01C23/00

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, methods, and processes are provided to control and allocate UASs. In some embodiments, a system to control unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), comprises: one or more wireless transceivers configured to communicate with the UAS; a control circuit coupled with the transceiver(s); and a memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to perform the steps of: receive sensor data captured by at least one sensor of a UAS; determine, from the sensor data, unique identification of an object at a predefined location; and confirm, from the sensor data, that the identified object is an expected object expected at the predefined location.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了用于控制和分配UAS的系统，设备，方法和过程。 在一些实施例中，用于控制无人驾驶飞机系统（UAS）的系统包括：被配置为与UAS通信的一个或多个无线收发器; 与收发器耦合的控制电路; 以及耦合到所述控制电路并存储计算机指令的存储器，所述计算机指令在由所述控制电路执行时使所述控制电路执行以下步骤：接收由UAS的至少一个传感器捕获的传感器数据; 从传感器数据确定在预定位置处的对象的唯一标识; 并根据传感器数据确认所识别的物体是在预定位置预期的预期物体。

公开(公告)号：WO2017173220A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/025292

申请日：2017-03-31

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： PAGE, Louis B. ,  BLASS, Ruth A. ,  MONTONDO, Meriah D. ,  EMBREE, Kellie D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  JONES, Matthew A. ,  HALBROOK, Courtland J.

IPC: G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to facilitate and fulfill remote shopping or remote item selection. In some embodiments, a shopping system is provided that includes a shopping or selection user interface configured to receive a shopping list, a database of shopping lists, an item retriever user interface configured to display multiple shopping lists stored by the database, and a central computer. By one approach, the central computer presents a set of shopping lists, via the item retriever user interface, from the database of shopping lists, receives a list selection, receives an indication that one or more of the requested items has been retrieved from the item retriever user interface (or the point of sale terminals in communication with the central computer), and updates the database accordingly.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，本文提供的系统，装置和方法对于促进和实现远程购物或远程物品选择是有用的。 在一些实施例中，提供了购物系统，其包括购物或选择用户界面，其被配置为接收购物清单，购物清单数据库，被配置为显示由数据库存储的多个购物清单的物品检索器用户界面，以及中央计算机 。 通过一种方法，中央计算机通过物品检索器用户界面从购物清单的数据库中呈现一组购物清单，接收清单选择，接收指示：从该物品检索到一个或多个所请求的物品 检索器用户界面（或与中央计算机通信的销售点终端），并相应地更新数据库。

公开(公告)号：WO2017127481A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：PCT/US2017/014028

申请日：2017-01-19

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  KAUFMAN, Charles P. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D.

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/208 ,  G06Q30/0279 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G07G1/0045 ,  G07G1/0063

Abstract: Generally speaking, pursuant to these various embodiments a retail shopping facility contains various items available for purchase. A corresponding memory stores registered ownership information provided at least in part by a consumer in conjunction with purchasing a retail item at the retail shopping facility. A corresponding control circuit provides a possession-transfer opportunity by which an owner of the retail item can offer possession of the retail item to another party. When the owner of the retail item selects that possession-transfer opportunity for the retail item, the control circuit uses the registered ownership information to offer possession of the retail item to other parties who may be potentially interested in possessing the retail item.

Abstract translation: 一般而言，根据这些不同的实施例，零售购物设施包含可供购买的各种物品。 相应的存储器存储至少部分由消费者提供的登记的所有权信息，结合在零售购物设施处购买零售物品。 相应的控制电路提供了拥有转移机会，通过该机会零售物品的所有者可以将该零售物品提供给另一方。 当零售物品的拥有者选择该零售物品的拥有转移机会时，控制电路使用登记的所有权信息向可能有兴趣拥有该零售物品的其他方提供该零售物品的拥有权。

公开(公告)号：WO2017091685A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：PCT/US2016/063520

申请日：2016-11-23

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： NATARAJAN, Chandrashekar ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  O'BRIEN, V, John J.

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  A47G29/14 ,  G07F17/12 ,  G06F21/62 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00769 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  H04L63/0876

Abstract: A delivery management system comprises a communication device that receives a notification of a communication established between an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that delivers a payload and a delivery box constructed and arranged to receive the payload from the UAV when the UAV is a predetermined distance from the delivery box and moving in a direction toward the delivery box, the communication including an identity of the UAV; a verification device that processes the notification and validates the identity of the UAV; and an instruction generator that generates an instruction to the delivery box to open the delivery box in response to the verification device validating the identity of the UAV and a determination by the communication device that the communication is established between the UAV and the delivery box. The communication device includes an autolocker communication device that outputs the instruction to the delivery box.

Abstract translation: 配送管理系统包括通信设备，该通信设备接收在递送有效载荷的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）和被构造并布置成从无人机接收有效载荷的递送箱之间建立的通信的通知 当所述UAV与所述输送箱相距预定距离并朝向所述输送箱方向移动时，所述通信包括所述UAV的身份; 验证设备，其处理通知并验证无人飞行器的身份; 以及指令生成器，其响应于所述验证​​装置验证所述UAV的身份以及所述通信装置确定所述UAV与所述递送箱之间建立了通信，生成对所述递送箱的指令以打开所述递送箱。 通信设备包括自动锁定器通信设备，其将该指令输出到递送盒。

公开(公告)号：WO2017079404A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：PCT/US2016/060277

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  JONES, Nathan G. ,  NATARAJAN, Chandrashekar ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  HICKS, Gregory A.

IPC: G01C23/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S19/14

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to delivery packages using unmanned delivery aircrafts. Some embodiments include product delivery systems, comprising: a transceiver; a control circuit; a memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to perform the steps of: receive, from a customer, an authorization to deliver a product by an unmanned delivery aircraft; receive, from a portable user interface unit associated with the customer, global location information of a current location of the user interface unit and that designates a delivery location where the customer would like the product delivered; and initiate a delivery, by an unmanned delivery aircraft, of the product to the delivery location defined by the global location information received from the user interface unit.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，本文提供的系统，设备和方法可用于使用无人传送飞机递送包裹。 一些实施例包括产品传送系统，包括：收发器; 一个控制电路; 存储器，其耦合到所述控制电路并存储计算机指令，所述计算机指令在由所述控制电路执行时使所述控制电路执行以下步骤：从客户接收无人运送飞机递送产品的授权; 从与所述顾客相关联的便携式用户接口单元接收所述用户接口单元的当前位置的全球位置信息并且指定所述顾客希望所述产品被递送的递送位置; 并且由无人配送飞机开始将产品递送到由从用户接口单元接收的全球位置信息所定义的递送位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2017053392A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：PCT/US2016/052830

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： JONES, Nathan G. ,  HICKS, Gregory A. ,  HIGH, Donald R.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D47/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided to enhance delivery of packages and/or cargo through the use of unmanned delivery aircraft. In some embodiments, a mechanical package release system is provided that comprises: a package release hanger configured to couple with and suspend from an unmanned delivery aircraft; and one or more tension supports each configured to secure with a package and to releasably couple with the package release hanger wherein a decrease of at least a threshold amount of a force being applied by the weight of the package on the one or more tension supports induces a mechanical release of the coupling between the one or more tension supports and the package release hanger resulting in a release of the package from the unmanned delivery aircraft.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供系统，装置和方法以通过使用无人输送飞机来增强包裹和/或货物的传送。 在一些实施例中，提供了一种机械包装释放系统，其包括：配置成与无人运送飞行器耦合和悬挂的包装释放衣架; 以及一个或多个张力支撑件，每个张紧支撑件被构造成与包装物固定并且可释放地与包装释放衣架联接，其中由包装的重量施加在至少一个或多个张力支撑件上的至少阈值量的力的减少引起 机械地释放一个或多个张力支撑件和包装释放衣架之间的联接器，导致包装从无人输送飞行器释放。