公开(公告)号：WO2018048708A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049535

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: A01M31/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q50/02

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of identifying at least one pest in a crop-containing area include an unmanned vehicle including a visible light video camera configured to detect a pest in the crop-containing area and to capture first pest detection data and an infrared video camera configured to detect a pest in the crop-containing area and to capture second pest detection data. A computing device including a processor-based control circuit and configured to communicate with the unmanned vehicle is configured to receive the first pest detection data and the second pest detection data via the network from the UAV, and, in response to receipt of the first and second pest detection data from the UAV, the control circuit of the computing device is configured to combine the first and second pest detection data to create a combined pest detection data, which in turn enables the control circuit of the computing device to determine an identity of the pest based on the pest identity data and the combined pest detection data.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施方案中，在含农作物的区域中识别至少一种害虫的方法和系统包括无人驾驶车辆，其包括被配置为检测含农作物的区域中的害虫的可见光摄像机， 捕获第一害虫检测数据以及红外摄像机，所述红外摄像机被配置为检测所述包含作物的区域中的害虫并捕获第二害虫检测数据。 包括基于处理器的控制电路并且被配置为与无人驾驶车辆通信的计算设备被配置为经由网络从UAV接收第一有害生物检测数据和第二有害生物检测数据，并且响应于接收到第一和第二有害生物检测数据 来自UAV的第二虫害检测数据，计算设备的控制电路被配置为组合第一和第二虫害检测数据以创建组合的虫害检测数据，这又使得计算设备的控制电路能够确定 有害生物基于害虫识别数据和病虫害综合检测数据。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048666A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049041

申请日：2017-08-29

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: G01C23/00

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of defending a crop-containing area against crop-damaging pests include an unmanned aerial vehicle including a sensor that detects one or more pests in the crop-containing area and an output device configured to eliminate the pest from the crop-containing area. One or more docking stations configured to accommodate the UAV are provided. A computing device configured to communicate with the UAV and the docking station over a network is provided. The UAV is configured to send pest detection data captured by a sensor of the UAV while patrolling the crop-containing area. In return, the computing device is configured to send a signal to the UAV to indicate instructions to the UAV as to how to move or activate the output device in order to eliminate the detected pest from the crop-containing area.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施方案中，保护含农作物的区域免于破坏作物的有害生物的方法和系统包括无人飞行器，所述无人飞行器包括检测含农作物的区域中的一种或多种有害生物的传感器和输出 装置，其构造成消除来自作物含有区域的害虫。 提供了配置成容纳UAV的一个或多个坞站。 提供了一种被配置成通过网络与UAV和对接站通信的计算设备。 UAV被配置为在巡视含农作物的区域时发送由UAV的传感器捕获的有害生物检测数据。 作为回报，计算设备被配置成向UAV发送信号以向UAV指示关于如何移动或激活输出设备以从包含农作物的区域消除检测到的有害生物的指令。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048665A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049035

申请日：2017-08-29

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: A01H1/02 ,  B64D1/16

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of pollinating crops in a crop-containing area include at least one unmanned vehicle having a receptacle including pollen, a pollen dispenser configured to dispense the pollen from the receptacle onto the crops, and a sensor configured to detect presence of the pollen dispensed from the at least one pollen dispenser on the crops and interpret the presence of the pollen dispensed from the at least one pollen dispenser on the crops as a verification that the pollen dispensed from the at least one pollen dispenser was successfully applied to the crops.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施方案中，在含农作物的区域中授粉作物的方法和系统包括至少一个无人运载工具，其具有包括花粉的容器，构造成将花粉从容器分配到作物上的花粉分配器 以及传感器，其构造成检测从至少一个花粉分配器分配到作物上的花粉的存在，并解释从至少一个花粉分配器分配到作物上的花粉的存在，作为验证从花粉分配器 至少一个花粉分配器已成功应用于作物。

公开(公告)号：WO2017156528A9

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2017/022085

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

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

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/00

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for analyzing social media messages for inventory management. A system for analyzing social media messages comprises a communication device, an item identifier database, an inventory database, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to aggregate a plurality of social media messages, identify a plurality of messages of interest associated with customers seeking items to purchase, for each message of interest of the plurality of messages of interest: identify an item of interest based on comparing a text of the message of interest with identifying texts in the item identifier database, and identify a customer location associated with the message of interest; determine an item in demand for a geographic location, determine a stock information of the item in demand in the geographic location, and automatically generate an order for the item in demand to be stocked at the geographic location.

公开(公告)号：WO2017156528A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2017/022085

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

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

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/00

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for analyzing social media messages for inventory management. A system for analyzing social media messages comprises a communication device, an item identifier database, an inventory database, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to aggregate a plurality of social media messages, identify a plurality of messages of interest associated with customers seeking items to purchase, for each message of interest of the plurality of messages of interest: identify an item of interest based on comparing a text of the message of interest with identifying texts in the item identifier database, and identify a customer location associated with the message of interest; determine an item in demand for a geographic location, determine a stock information of the item in demand in the geographic location, and automatically generate an order for the item in demand to be stocked at the geographic location.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于分析用于库存管理的社交媒体消息的系统，设备和方法。 用于分析社交媒体消息的系统包括通信设备，物品标识符数据库，库存数据库和控制电路。 控制电路被配置为聚合多个社交媒体消息，针对多个感兴趣消息中的每个感兴趣消息，识别与寻求购买物品的消费者相关联的多个感兴趣消息：基于比较来识别感兴趣物品 感兴趣的消息的文本，其标识物品标识符数据库中的文本，并识别与感兴趣的消息相关联的消费者位置; 确定需求中的地理位置的物品，确定地理位置中需求的物品的库存信息，并自动生成需求物品的订单以存储在地理位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2017120290A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：PCT/US2017/012268

申请日：2017-01-05

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

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

IPC: G01S19/05 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06T15/20 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06T11/60

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful in delivering products to customers. In some embodiments, a product delivery assistance system is provided comprising: a wireless transceiver; control circuit; and memory storing computer instructions executed by the control circuit to: obtain placement location information within a delivery vehicle for each of multiple delivery bins defining a placement of the delivery bins within the delivery vehicle; identify a first product order corresponding to a first delivery location; and cause the placement location information of a first delivery bin corresponding to the first product order to be wirelessly communicated to an optical head-mounted display (OHMD) system associated with a delivery worker, and cause the OHMD system to display visual guidance information to guide the delivery worker to the first delivery bin within the delivery vehicle.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，本文提供了用于向顾客递送产品的设备和方法。 在一些实施例中，提供了一种产品递送协助系统，包括：无线收发器; 控制电路; 以及存储由控制电路执行的计算机指令的存储器，用于：获取递送车辆内的多个递送箱中的每一个的放置位置信息，所述多个递送箱限定递送车内的递送箱的放置; 识别对应于第一递送位置的第一产品订单; 并且使得与第一产品订单相对应的第一配送箱的配置位置信息无线地传送到与配送工作者相关联的光学头戴式显示器（OHMD）系统，并且使OHMD系统显示视觉引导信息以指导 送货人员到达送货车内的第一个送货箱。

公开(公告)号：WO2017079587A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：PCT/US2016/060569

申请日：2016-11-04

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

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

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/007

Abstract: A control circuit dispatches towards a delivery zone a terrestrial vehicle that carries at least one airborne drone and at least one item to be delivered to a customer. When the terrestrial vehicle is in the delivery zone, the drone is dispatched to carry the item to the customer. By one approach the drone exits the terrestrial vehicle without bearing the item. The item can be automatically moved from within the terrestrial vehicle to a position such that the item is at least partially exposed external to the terrestrial vehicle. The airborne drone, subsequent to exiting the terrestrial vehicle, can engage the item in order to then deliver that item to the customer. By one approach the terrestrial vehicle includes one or more platforms that support one or more airborne drones and that can be moved from within the terrestrial vehicle to a deployed position external to the terrestrial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 控制电路向运送区域发送携带至少一个空中无人机和至少一个要递送给顾客的物品的陆地车辆。 当陆地车辆处于交付区域时，无人驾驶飞机被派往将该物品运送给客户。 通过一种方法，无人驾驶飞机离开地面车辆而不承载物品。 物品可以从地面车辆内自动移动到这样的位置，使得物品至少部分暴露在陆地车辆外部。 空中无人机在离开陆地车辆后可以接合该物品，然后将该物品交付给客户。 通过一种方法，陆地交通工具包括一个或多个支撑一个或多个空中无人驾驶飞机的平台，并且该平台可以从陆地交通工具内移动到陆地交通工具外部的展开位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2016144765A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：PCT/US2016/020919

申请日：2016-03-04

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  CHAKROBARTTY, Shuvro ,  KAY, Karl ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  TAYLOR, Robert C. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WELCH, Eric E. ,  WINKLE, David C.

IPC: A47F10/04 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/02

CPC classification number: A47F10/04 ,  A47F2010/005 ,  H04L65/1069

Abstract: Apparatuses, components and methods are provided herein useful to provide assistance to customers and/or workers in a shopping facility. In some embodiments, a shopping facility personal assistance system comprises: a plurality of motorized transport units located in and configured to move through a shopping facility space; a plurality of user interface units, each corresponding to a respective motorized transport unit during use of the respective motorized transport unit; and a central computer system having a network interface such that the central computer system wirelessly communicates with one or both of the plurality of motorized transport units and the plurality of user interface units, wherein the central computer system is configured to control movement of the plurality of motorized transport units through the shopping facility space based at least on inputs from the plurality of user interface units.

Abstract translation: 本文提供的装置，部件和方法可用于向购物设施中的客户和/或工人提供帮助。 在一些实施例中，购物设施个人辅助系统包括：位于并构造成移动通过购物设施空间的多个电动运输单元; 多个用户接口单元，每个用户接口单元在各自的电动运输单元的使用期间对应于相应的电动运输单元; 以及具有网络接口的中央计算机系统，使得所述中央计算机系统与所述多个电动化运输单元和所述多个用户接口单元中的一者或两者无线通信，其中所述中央计算机系统被配置为控制所述多个 至少基于来自多个用户界面单元的输入，通过购物设施空间的电动运输单元。