公开(公告)号：US20140319271A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14328212

申请日：2014-07-10

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Josh Weaver ,  Dan Piponi

IPC: B64B1/44

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/44 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G05D1/105 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: The positions of balloons in a communication network of balloons, such as a mesh network of high-altitude balloons, may be adjusted relative to one another in order to try to maintain a desired network topology. In one approach, the position of each balloon may be adjusted relative to one or more neighbor balloons. For example, the locations of a target balloon and one or more neighbor balloons may be determined. A desired movement of the target balloon may then be determined based on the locations of the one or more neighbor balloons relative to the location of the target balloon. The target balloon may be controlled based on the desired movement. In some embodiments, the altitude of the target balloon may be controlled in order to expose the target balloon to ambient winds that are capable of producing the desired movement of the target balloon.

公开(公告)号：US20140319270A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14328226

申请日：2014-07-10

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Josh Weaver ,  Dan Piponi

IPC: B64B1/40

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/44 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G05D1/105 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: The positions of balloons in a communication network of balloons, such as a mesh network of high-altitude balloons, may be adjusted relative to one another in order to try to maintain a desired network topology. In one approach, the position of each balloon may be adjusted relative to one or more neighbor balloons. For example, the locations of a target balloon and one or more neighbor balloons may be determined. A desired movement of the target balloon may then be determined based on the locations of the one or more neighbor balloons relative to the location of the target balloon. The target balloon may be controlled based on the desired movement. In some embodiments, the altitude of the target balloon may be controlled in order to expose the target balloon to ambient winds that are capable of producing the desired movement of the target balloon.

Abstract translation: 可以相对于彼此来调整气球通信网络中的气球的位置，例如高空气球的网状网络，以便尝试维持期望的网络拓扑。 在一种方法中，可以相对于一个或多个相邻气球来调节每个球囊的位置。 例如，可以确定目标气球和一个或多个相邻气球的位置。 然后可以基于一个或多个相邻气球相对于目标气球的位置的位置来确定目标气球的期望运动。 可以基于期望的运动来控制目标气球。 在一些实施例中，可以控制目标气球的高度，以便将目标气球暴露于能够产生目标气球的期望运动的环境风中。

公开(公告)号：US08833696B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13631057

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Eric Teller ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Joshua Weaver ,  Clifford Biffle

IPC: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/14

CPC classification number: B64B1/70 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/62

Abstract: A balloon is provided having an envelope, and a payload positioned beneath the envelope, wherein the envelope has an exterior shape adapted for directing sunlight towards the payload. The balloon may further include a control system configured to cause the balloon or payload to rotate to cause a first portion of the balloon envelope or a first portion of the payload to be positioned facing the sun. The first portion of the balloon envelope may be asymmetrical with respect to a second portion of the balloon envelope, with the first portion angled to direct sunlight towards the payload. The balloon envelope may include a transmissive or translucent surface adapted to direct sunlight towards a lower portion of the envelope, which in turn is adapted to direct sunlight onto the payload. The balloon may also be lens-shaped to focus sunlight onto the payload.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种具有外壳和位于封套下方的有效载荷的气囊，其中该外壳具有适于将太阳光引向有效载荷的外部形状。 气球可以进一步包括控制系统，该控制系统被配置为使球囊或有效载荷旋转以引起球囊封套的第一部分或有效载荷的第一部分面向太阳定位。 球囊的第一部分可以相对于球囊的第二部分是不对称的，其中第一部分成角度以将太阳光引向有效载荷。 气球外壳可以​​包括透光或半透明的表面，其适于将太阳光引向信封的下部，这反过来又适应于将阳光直射到有效载荷上。 气球也可以是透镜形状以将阳光聚焦到有效载荷上。

公开(公告)号：US20140081178A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US13621512

申请日：2012-09-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Nathan Pletcher ,  Eric Teller ,  Babak Amirparviz

IPC: A61B5/11

CPC classification number: A61B5/1103 ,  A61B3/10 ,  A61B3/113 ,  A61B5/6821 ,  A61B2503/22 ,  G02C7/04

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and/or methods for detection of eye blinking using an active contact lens with multiple sensors and detecting orientation of the active contact lens.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及使用具有多个传感器的活动隐形眼镜和检测活动隐形眼镜的取向来检测眼睛眨眼的系统和/或方法。

公开(公告)号：US09939896B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15208561

申请日：2016-07-12

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Eric Teller ,  Daniel Aminzade

IPC: G10L21/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining intent in voice and gesture interfaces are described. An example method includes determining that a gaze direction is in a direction of a gaze target, and determining whether a predetermined time period has elapsed while the gaze direction is in the direction of the gaze target. The method may also include providing an indication that the predetermined time period has elapsed when the predetermined time period has elapsed. According to the method, a voice or gesture command that is received after the predetermined time period has elapsed may be determined to be an input for a computing system. Additional example systems and methods are described herein.

公开(公告)号：US20160370584A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15257732

申请日：2016-09-06

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Eric Teller

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06K9/00 ,  A61B3/113 ,  G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0093 ,  A61B3/113 ,  A61B2503/12 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B27/0172 ,  G02B27/14 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06K9/00597 ,  G06K9/00604 ,  G06Q30/0254 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/46

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining an individual gaze value are disclosed herein. An exemplary method involves: (a) receiving gaze data for a first wearable computing device, wherein the gaze data is indicative of a wearer-view associated with the first wearable computing device, and wherein the first wearable computing device is associated with a first user-account; (b) analyzing the gaze data from the first wearable computing device to detect one or more occurrences of one or more advertisement spaces in the gaze data; (c) based at least in part on the one or more detected advertisement-space occurrences, determining an individual gaze value for the first user-account; and (d) sending a gaze-value indication, wherein the gaze-value indication indicates the individual gaze value for the first user-account.

公开(公告)号：US20160320838A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15208561

申请日：2016-07-12

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Eric Teller ,  Daniel Aminzade

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G10L15/22

CPC classification number: G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining intent in voice and gesture interfaces are described. An example method includes determining that a gaze direction is in a direction of a gaze target, and determining whether a predetermined time period has elapsed while the gaze direction is in the direction of the gaze target. The method may also include providing an indication that the predetermined time period has elapsed when the predetermined time period has elapsed. According to the method, a voice or gesture command that is received after the predetermined time period has elapsed may be determined to be an input for a computing system. Additional example systems and methods are described herein.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确定语音和手势界面意图的方法和系统。 示例性方法包括确定注视方向在目标目标的方向上，并且确定在凝视方向是否在注视目标的方向上是否已经过去了预定时间段。 该方法还可以包括提供当经过预定时间段时经过了预定时间段的指示。 根据该方法，经过预定时间段之后接收到的语音或手势命令可被确定为计算系统的输入。 本文描述了另外的示例性系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160217695A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15082205

申请日：2016-03-28

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Eric Peeters ,  Eric Teller ,  William Graham Patrick

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01S5/00 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S13/882 ,  G01S13/9303 ,  G01S13/94 ,  G01S15/93 ,  G01S17/933 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may relate to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigating to a target in order to provide medical support. An illustrative method involves a UAV (a) determining an approximate target location associated with a target, (b) using a first navigation process to navigate the UAV to the approximate target location, where the first navigation process generates flight-control signals based on the approximate target location, (c) making a determination that the UAV is located at the approximate target location, and (d) in response to the determination that the UAV is located at the approximate target location, using a second navigation process to navigate the UAV to the target, wherein the second navigation process generates flight-control signals based on real-time localization of the target.

公开(公告)号：US20160156405A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US15013850

申请日：2016-02-02

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Eric Teller ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Josh Weaver

IPC: H04B7/185

CPC classification number: H04B7/18502 ,  H04B10/118 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/026 ,  H04W40/38 ,  H04W52/18

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may help an aerial vehicle network to provide substantially continuous service in a given geographic area. An example method may be carried out at an aerial vehicle that is at a location associated with the first geographic area in an aerial network that includes a plurality of geographic areas. The balloon may determine that it should update its vehicle-state in accordance with a vehicle-state profile for the first geographic area. Then, in response, the balloon may determine the vehicle-state profile for the first geographic area, which may include one or more state parameters for balloons operating in the first geographic area. The balloon may then operate according to the vehicle-state profile for the first geographic area.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例可以帮助空中客车网络在给定的地理区域中提供基本上连续的服务。 示例性方法可以在与包括多个地理区域的空中网络中的与第一地理区域相关联的位置处的飞行器执行。 气球可以确定它应当根据第一地理区域的车辆状态轮廓来更新其车辆状态。 然后，作为响应，气球可以确定第一地理区域的车辆状态轮廓，其可以包括在第一地理区域中操作的气球的一个或多个状态参数。 然后，球囊可以根据第一地理区域的车辆状态轮廓进行操作。

公开(公告)号：US09286783B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14330383

申请日：2014-07-14

Applicant: Google Inc. ,  Cheryl Grunbock

Inventor： Eric Teller ,  Martin T. King ,  Claes-Fredrik Mannby ,  Michael J. Smith

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  G08B21/24

CPC classification number: G08B21/24 ,  G08B21/0236 ,  G08B21/0238 ,  G08B21/0275 ,  G08B21/0277 ,  G08B21/0294

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems that involve monitoring presence of items based on context. An exemplary method involves: (i) determining a context for a given user; (ii) determining a proximity framework between a monitoring device and one or more items, based on the determined context, wherein the proximity framework comprises (a) one or more proximity requirements, each proximity requirement indicating a required proximity between the monitoring device and at least one of the items and (b) a notification process corresponding to each proximity requirement; (iii) monitoring proximity of each of the items relative to the monitoring device, based on a presence signal from each of the items, in order to determine when one of the proximity requirements is not met; and (iv) responsive to determining that one of the proximity requirements is not met, initiating the corresponding notification process.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了涉及基于上下文监视项目存在的方法和系统。 示例性方法包括：（i）确定给定用户的上下文; （ii）基于所确定的上下文来确定监控设备与一个或多个项目之间的接近度框架，其中所述邻近框架包括（a）一个或多个接近度要求，每个接近度需求指示所述监视设备和所述监视设备之间所需的接近度 至少一个项目和（b）对应于每个接近度要求的通知过程; （iii）基于来自每个项目的存在信号来监视每个项目相对于监视设备的接近度，以便确定何时不满足接近度要求之一; 以及（iv）响应于确定不满足接近度要求之一，启动相应的通知过程。