公开(公告)号：US12078992B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17913402

申请日：2021-04-16

Applicant: Pyka Inc.

Inventor： Michael Norcia ,  Nathan White ,  Tobias Wurft ,  Kyle Moore ,  Garrett Rini ,  Jason Petersen ,  Chukwuma Ogunwole

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  A01M7/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/18 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U101/45

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  A01M7/0032 ,  A01M7/0089 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/18 ,  G05D1/101 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U2101/45 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  B64U2201/104

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for controlling spraying of chemicals by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). An unmanned aerial vehicle system includes one or more processors configured to perform operations of autonomously performing a flight path by the UAV and dispersing a chemical by the UAV along portions of the flight path. The UAV may include a chemical spray system having one or more spray booms with multiple nozzles for dispersing a chemical. The chemical spray system may include one or more tanks attached to the body of the UAV and a pump fluidly connected to the tanks to disperse chemical via the spray booms.

公开(公告)号：US11966223B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US17468847

申请日：2021-09-08

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems LLC

Inventor： Stefano Angelo Mario Lassini ,  Ryan Daniel Gorby ,  John Andrew Ingersoll

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/0077 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  B64U2201/104 ,  B64U2201/20

Abstract: A control system an unmanned vehicle includes a first processing unit configured to execute a primary autopilot process for controlling the unmanned vehicle. The control system further includes a programmable logic array in operative communication with the first processing unit. The control system also includes a state machine configured in the programmable logic array. The state machine is configured to enable control of the unmanned vehicle according to a backup autopilot process in response to an invalid output of the first processing unit.

公开(公告)号：US20240112275A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18533118

申请日：2023-12-07

Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company

Inventor： Clint J. Marlow ,  Bryan Keith Corder

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  B64U2201/104

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing insurance damage inspection by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. A computing device may receive a request to inspect a vehicle, the request comprising a location of the vehicle. The computing device may identify a UAV from a plurality of UAVs that is located closest to the location of the vehicle from other UAVs in the plurality of UAVs. The computing device may instruct the UAV to travel to the location of the vehicle. The computing device may instruct the UAV to collect damage information on the vehicle using one or more onboard sensors of the UAV. The computing device may determine an amount of insurance payout to approve for repairs to the vehicle based on the damage information collected by the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US11884406B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US16243069

申请日：2019-01-08

Applicant: GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology

Inventor： Lung-Shun Shih ,  Fu-Kai Yang ,  Yi-Feng Cheng ,  Di-Yang Wang ,  Chien-Hsun Liao

IPC: G08G5/02 ,  B64D17/62 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: B64D17/62 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/12 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/104 ,  B64U2201/20

Abstract: The present application provides a system for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) parachute landing. An exemplary system includes a detector configured to detect at least one of a flight speed, a wind speed, a wind direction, a position, a height, and a voltage of a UAV. The system also includes a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to: determine whether to open a parachute of the UAV in accordance with a criterion, responsive to the determination to open the parachute of the UAV, stop a motor of the UAV that spins a propeller of the UAV, and open the parachute of the UAV after stopping the motor of the UAV for a first period.

公开(公告)号：US11874656B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US15583097

申请日：2017-05-01

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Brett Michael Bethke ,  Bernard J. Michini ,  Jonathan Anders Lovegren ,  Patrick Michael Bouffard

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U101/30 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  B64U2201/104 ,  B64U2201/20

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle modular command priority determination and filtering system. One of the methods includes enabling control of the UAV by a first control source that provides modular commands to the UAV, each modular command being a command associated with performance of one or more actions by the UAV. Modular commands from a second control source requesting control of the UAV are received. The second control source is determined to be in control of the UAV based on priority information associated with each control source. Control of the UAV is enabled by the second control source, and modular commands are implemented.

公开(公告)号：US11869090B1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US17321758

申请日：2021-05-17

Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company

Inventor： Clint J. Marlow ,  Bryan Keith Corder

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  B64U2201/104

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing insurance damage inspection by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. A computing device may receive a request to inspect a vehicle, the request comprising a location of the vehicle. The computing device may identify a UAV from a plurality of UAVs that is located closest to the location of the vehicle from other UAVs in the plurality of UAVs. The computing device may instruct the UAV to travel to the location of the vehicle. The computing device may instruct the UAV to collect damage information on the vehicle using one or more onboard sensors of the UAV. The computing device may determine an amount of insurance payout to approve for repairs to the vehicle based on the damage information collected by the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20240002079A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18201867

申请日：2023-05-25

Applicant: Jie-Tong Zou ,  Jean-Shyan Wang

Inventor： Jie-Tong Zou ,  Jean-Shyan Wang

IPC: B64U60/50 ,  B64U50/37 ,  B64U60/40 ,  B64U50/31 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64U60/50 ,  B64U50/37 ,  B64U60/40 ,  B64U50/31 ,  G05D1/106 ,  B64U2201/104 ,  B64U2101/26

Abstract: The invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle having multifunctional leg assembly and charging system, including unmanned aerial vehicle and charging station. The UAV includes obstacle avoidance sensors, flight control module, first signal processing module, electric undercarriage and power charge/storage module. The charging station includes power charge/supply module. The obstacle avoidance sensors sense obstacles near the UAV to generate obstacle sensing signals. The first signal processing module interprets and processes the obstacle sensing signals to determine whether there is an obstacle near the UAV, and when the judgment result is yes, an avoidance instruction is transmitted to the flight control module, so that the flight control module drives the UAV to avoid the obstacle. The electric undercarriage includes first leg frame, second leg frame and electric driving mechanism. The electric driving mechanism drives the first leg frame and the second leg frame to fold and unfold alternately. The power charge/storage module includes first positive electrode and first negative electrode. The charging station includes power charge/supply module. The power charge/supply module includes second positive electrode and second negative electrode. When the UAV parks on a platform of the charging station, and the first positive electrode and the first negative electrode are in contact with the second positive electrode and the second negative electrode, then the power charge/supply module charges electricity to the power charge/storage module.

公开(公告)号：US11853082B1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17677391

申请日：2022-02-22

Applicant: Digital Aerolus, Inc.

Inventor： Ian J. McEwan ,  Thomas D. Williams ,  Jeffery J. Alholm ,  John C. Blessing ,  Jacob B. Davisson ,  Frank C. Glazer ,  Jay D. Manifold ,  Laurence R. Williams

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/08 ,  G01C21/18

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G01C21/18 ,  G05D1/0825 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  B64U2201/104

Abstract: A method and system for controlling movement of a vehicle. Movement, orientation, and position data of the vehicle is collected. A model of kinematics of the vehicle and its environment is created and a Theory of World model is produced and updated. The model includes geometric algebra multivectors. Errors and noise are stored as geometrically meaningful first-class objects within the multivectors. Geometric algebra operations are used to manipulate the model during operation. Error and noise data are propagated and manipulated using geometric algebra operations to reflect measurement and processing errors or noise. The models are used in generation of control data with a primary intent of ensuring stability. Operations such as intersections are used to compare position, orientation, and movement of the vehicle against position, orientation, and movement of objects in its environment. System tasks include, but are not limited to, kinematics, inverse kinematics, collision avoidance, and dynamics.

公开(公告)号：US11797959B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17973802

申请日：2022-10-26

Applicant: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Inventor： Darren M. Goetz ,  Ashish B. Kurani ,  JoAnn Mar ,  Dennis E. Montenegro ,  Joseph Ng ,  Damodar Raval ,  Lisa Schur

IPC: G06Q20/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: G06Q20/1085 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q20/40145 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/104

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses described herein relate to a method for delivering cash by an unmanned vehicle to a plurality of customers at different locations. The method includes receiving cash delivery requests from user devices of the plurality of customers via a communications network. The method includes determining a path for the unmanned vehicle from a current location of the unmanned vehicle to Global Position System (GPS) locations of the user devices of the plurality of customers. The method also includes instructing each of the plurality of compartments of a cash container of the unmanned vehicle to open in response to authenticating a corresponding customer of the plurality of customers or a corresponding user device of the user devices that generated a corresponding cash delivery request for which each of the plurality of compartments is storing cash.

公开(公告)号：US11774547B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US17338006

申请日：2021-06-03

Applicant: LAC CAMERA SYSTEMS OY

Inventor： Jouni Knuuttila ,  Sami Lahtinen

IPC: G01S5/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06F18/25 ,  B64U101/00

CPC classification number: G01S5/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G06F18/25 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2201/104

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a self-positioning system, a tracking beacon and a self-positioning method for a vehicle. The self-positioning system is configured to estimate an direction of arrival of a radio wave tracking beacon signal arriving at an antenna array of the vehicle from a non-stationary tracking beacon unit, estimate Euclidian distance between the self-positioning system and the tracking beacon unit by using wireless radio-frequency communication between the self-positioning system and the tracking beacon unit, and determine position data identifying a three-dimensional position of the self-positioning system with respect to tracking beacon unit on the basis of the estimates of the direction of arrival and the Euclidian distance.