公开(公告)号：US20160200235A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14912474

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: SILICIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Michael J. Stigler ,  Nicholas James Setar

IPC: B60P3/11 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/08

CPC classification number: B60P3/11 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B60P7/0876 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/14 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a trailer for an autonomous vehicle controlled by a command and control interface. The trailer includes a trailer body configured to retain the autonomous vehicle in an undeployed configuration. The trailer also anchors the autonomous vehicle in a deployed configuration. A tether is provided having a first end coupled to the trailer body and a second end that is configured to couple to the autonomous vehicle. A winch is utilized to adjust a length of the tether to move the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration. Further, a communication system communicates with the command and control interface and the autonomous vehicle to control movement of the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于由命令和控制接口控制的自主车辆的拖车。 拖车包括拖车主体，其构造成将自主车辆保持在未部署的构造中。 拖车还以部署的配置锚定自主车辆。 提供了系绳，其具有联接到拖车主体的第一端和被配置为联接到自主车辆的第二端。 使用绞盘来调节系绳的长度以在未部署的配置和部署配置之间移动自主车辆。 此外，通信系统与命令和控制界面以及自主车辆进行通信，以控制自动车辆在未部署配置和部署配置之间的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160075422A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14833159

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: Leonid Goldstein

Inventor： Leonid Goldstein

IPC: B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/70

CPC classification number: B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/66 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64F1/14

Abstract: A system and a method for gas transportation by air, in which the transported gas also creates at least some of the lift for the airship, transporting it. In the same time, a fluid cargo, which also serves as ballast, is loaded. One of the options is that some of the transported gas is carried in a compressed form within a strong vessel on the airship. Among other options for the fluid cargo is the same gas in liquefied form, sea water, fresh or brackish water, LPG and oil. Yet another option is carrying easily liquefied gas, which is evaporated and fills in the airship envelope on its way back. Other embodiments are disclosed, such as cooling the transported gas or using heated air or steam when the transported gas is unloaded. A network of airships, terminals and control stations for natural gas transportation by air and more can be used with multiple airships of this kind.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过空气进行气体输送的系统和方法，其中所运送的气体还至少产生一部分用于飞艇的升降机运送。 同时，也装载了也用作镇流器的流体货物。 其中一个选择是，一些运输的气体以压缩的形式运载在飞艇上的强大的船只内。 流体货物的其他选择是液化形式的相同气体，海水，新鲜或微咸水，液化石油气和油。 另一种选择是携带容易的液化气体，其被蒸发并在其返回的路上填充飞艇信封。 公开了其它实施例，例如当运输的气体被卸载时冷却所输送的气体或使用加热的空气或蒸汽。 航空天然气运输飞艇，码头和控制站网络可与多台此类飞艇配合使用。

公开(公告)号：US20140284422A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US13848443

申请日：2013-03-21

Applicant: Itzhak Sapir

Inventor： Itzhak Sapir

IPC: B64B1/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/24 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/123

Abstract: A hovering surveillance device. An electronic imaging device is disposed on a housing having a primary lift element, at least one compressed lighter-than-air gas element, a pitch adjustment element, and, a steering element. The compressed lighter-than-air gas is channeled to the primary lift element and the pitch adjustment element to selectively vary the altitude and angle for the housing such that scene of interest may be imaged. The lighter-than-air gas may be selected from the group of helium, hydrogen, heated air, neon, ammonia, and methane.

Abstract translation: 悬停监视装置。 电子成像装置设置在具有主提升元件的壳体上，至少一个压缩的轻质空气气体元件，俯仰调节元件和转向元件。 压缩的轻型空气气体被引导到主提升元件和俯仰调节元件以选择性地改变壳体的高度和角度，使得可以对感兴趣的场景进行成像。 轻于空气的气体可以选自氦气，氢气，加热空气，氖气，氨气和甲烷。

公开(公告)号：US08536501B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US10692039

申请日：2003-10-22

Applicant: Minas Tanielian

Inventor： Minas Tanielian

IPC: F41G7/24 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/00 ,  F42B15/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/30 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/90 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: The present invention provides a position control system for a remote-controlled vehicle, a vehicle operated by the control system, and a method for operating a remote-controlled vehicle. An electromagnetic energy receiver is configured to receive an electromagnetic beam. The electromagnetic energy receiver is further configured to determine a position of the remote-controlled vehicle relative to a position of the electromagnetic beam. The vehicle is directed to maneuver to track the position of the electromagnetic beam.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于遥控车辆的位置控制系统，由控制系统操作的车辆以及用于操作遥控车辆的方法。 电磁能量接收器被配置为接收电磁波束。 电磁能量接收器还被配置为确定遥控车辆相对于电磁波束的位置的位置。 车辆被引导以操纵以跟踪电磁波束的位置。

公开(公告)号：US07776295B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US12380729

申请日：2009-03-02

Applicant: Detlev Konigorski

Inventor： Detlev Konigorski

IPC: B01D53/34 ,  B01D53/74 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/06

CPC classification number: B64B1/20 ,  B01D53/002 ,  B01D2257/2025 ,  B01D2257/2064 ,  B01D2259/4558 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  Y10S244/90

Abstract: An apparatus for removing harmful gas components out of the earth's atmosphere is a free-flying autonomous lightweight aircraft with an onboard gas processing system including gas separation or extraction devices, and inlets and outlets connected to the devices. Solar cells and/or thermoelectric generators provided on the craft produce electrical energy to operate the individual devices. The system may include a cryogenic closed-loop circulation system that participates in liquefying the extracted gas components. The apparatus is preferably a lighter-than-air craft like a dirigible. A method of extracting harmful gas components from the atmosphere involves flying the apparatus at a prescribed altitude level and operating the gas processing system to remove the harmful gas component from the atmosphere, then returning the apparatus to earth to offload the liquefied stored harmful gas component.

Abstract translation: 用于将有害气体成分从地球大气中除去的装置是一种自由飞行的自主轻型飞机，其具有包括气体分离或提取装置在内的气体处理系统以及连接到装置的入口和出口。 设在船上的太阳能电池和/或热电发电机产生电能来操作各个装置。 该系统可以包括参与液化提取的气体组分的低温闭环循环系统。 该装置优选地是比较轻便的轻型飞行器。 从大气中提取有害气体成分的方法包括使设备以规定的高度水平飞行，并操作气体处理系统以从大气中除去有害气体成分，然后使设备返回到地面以卸载液化的存储的有害气体成分。

公开(公告)号：US20090045284A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US11840607

申请日：2007-08-17

Applicant: Adam N. Chu

Inventor： Adam N. Chu

IPC: B64B1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/107 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: An orientation system is disclosed for a lighter-than-air aircraft having a lower stage suspended from an envelope. The orientation system includes cords interconnecting the envelope and the lower stage and means for adjusting the length of at least one of the cords between the lower stage and the envelope. Adjusting the length produces a shift in the angle of attack of the envelope with respect to the lower stage.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有从信封悬挂的较低级的轻型飞机的定向系统。 定向系统包括将信封和下层相互连接的绳索和用于调节下层和包封之间的至少一根帘线长度的装置。 调整长度会导致信封相对于下层的迎角发生偏移。

公开(公告)号：US20080144884A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11779812

申请日：2007-07-18

Applicant: Babak Habibi

Inventor： Babak Habibi

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G08B13/19689 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G08B13/19602 ,  G08B13/1965

Abstract: A system and method for an aerial surveillance system are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment comprises a lighter-than-air aerial platform, at least one image capture device carried by the lighter-than-air aerial platform and operable to sequentially capture a plurality of images, and at least one control surface physically coupled to the lighter-than-air aerial platform and operable to control direction of movement of the lighter-than-air aerial platform along a surveillance path in response to a guidance control signal determined in part upon the sequentially captured plurality of images.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于空中监视系统的系统和方法。 简要描述，一个实施例包括轻于空中的空中平台，至少一个图像采集装置由轻于空中的空中平台承载并且可操作以顺序地捕获多个图像，以及至少一个控制表面物理耦合到 比空中空中高空作业平台，可响应于部分由顺序捕获的多个图像确定的引导控制信号，来控制轻型空中高空作业平台沿着监视路径的移动方向。

公开(公告)号：US06908061B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US10877082

申请日：2004-06-25

Applicant: Yutaka Akahori

Inventor： Yutaka Akahori

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G01S5/20 ,  G01S5/22 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64B1/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0052 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G01S5/20 ,  G01S5/22 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/0013

Abstract: An airship system according to the invention has an airship (110), a base station (120), and at least three measurement points. The airship (110) emits ultrasonic waves upon receiving an instruction from the base station (120). Measurement point units (S1-S3) receive the ultrasonic waves, and thereby measure distances from the airship (110) to the respective measurement points. An MPU that is incorporated in the base station (120) calculates a position of the airship (110). The base station (120) controls a route of the airship (110) based on the calculated position by sending a flight instruction to the airship (110). In this manner, an airship system can be provided that makes it unnecessary for an operator to pilot the airship and that can reduce the load weight and the power consumption of the airship.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的飞艇系统具有飞艇（110），基站（120）和至少三个测量点。 飞艇（110）在接收到来自基站（120）的指令时发射超声波。 测量点单元（S 1 -S 3）接收超声波，从而测量从飞艇（110）到相应测量点的距离。 并入基站（120）的MPU计算飞艇（110）的位置。 基站（120）通过向飞艇（110）发送飞行指令，基于计算出的位置来控制飞艇（110）的路线。 以这种方式，可以提供一种飞艇系统，使得飞行员不需要飞行飞艇，并且可以减少飞艇的负载重量和功率消耗。

公开(公告)号：US5071383A

公开(公告)日：1991-12-10

申请号：US565390

申请日：1990-08-10

Applicant: Koichi Kinoshita

Inventor： Koichi Kinoshita

IPC: A63H3/06 ,  A63H27/10 ,  A63H27/127 ,  A63H27/133 ,  A63H29/22 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H31/08 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: A63H27/10 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D27/24 ,  A63H2027/1066 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: A radio-controlled flying apparatus comprising an annular buoyant body and having an overall center of gravity below the center of buoyant force of the buoyant body. The annular buoyant body contains a gas of lighter weight than air. A main body is supported by the annular buoyant body by means of a dual-axis gimbal. The main body is provided with a pair of propellers which are rotatably supported by the main body and are driven by variable-speed motors into rotation in opposite directions. The main body is further provided with a rocking mechanism for causing said main body to rock about the dual-axis gimbal. An electric circuit resides in the main body for receiving a radio wave from an external transmitter to control the rocking mechanism and variable-speed motors. The electric components in the electric circuit are supplied their power from a battery carried on the main body.

Abstract translation: 一种无线电控制的飞行装置，包括一个环形浮力体，其整体重心低于浮力体浮力的中心。 环形浮体包含比空气轻的气体。 主体通过双轴万向节由环形浮力体支撑。 主体设有一对螺旋桨，它们由主体可旋转地支撑，并由变速马达驱动，以相反的方向转动。 主体还设置有使所述主体围绕双轴万向节摇摆的摆动机构。 电路位于主体中，用于接收来自外部发射器的无线电波，以控制摇摆机构和变速电动机。 电路中的电气部件由主体上承载的电池供电。

公开(公告)号：US20180259973A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15784493

申请日：2017-10-16

Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

Inventor： Masatoshi MARUO ,  Hideki FUJIMOTO ,  Mariko MIYAZAKI ,  Hajime KAJIYAMA ,  Akira ICHIKAWA ,  Naoya OGATA ,  Tetsuya KOBAYASHI ,  Toshihiko SHIBUSAWA ,  Kunitoshi YAMAMOTO

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0282 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A service providing system includes a request receiving robot and a service providing robot. The request receiving robot includes a floating unit configured to float in air, a recognition unit configured to recognize a service providing request by a user, and a transmitter configured to transmit the recognized service providing request. The service providing robot includes a receiver configured to receive the service providing request transmitted by the request receiving robot, a moving unit configured to move the service providing robot to the user who makes the service providing request as a destination according to the received service providing request, and a service providing unit configured to provide a service to the user.