公开(公告)号：WO2018094151A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2017/062178

申请日：2017-11-17

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  COX, David C. ,  O'BRIEN, John J.

IPC: G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/74 ,  G01S13/87 ,  G01S13/00

Abstract: A product distribution system in a building includes an unmanned vehicle and a control circuit in the unmanned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle operates independently within the building. The unmanned vehicle is configured to transmit and receive first ultra wideband (UWB) signals. The control circuit is configured to determine the position of the unmanned vehicle based upon an analysis of at least some of the first UWB signals, and to navigate the unmanned vehicle according to the position. The unmanned vehicle is configured to transmit second UWB signals to a device operating within the building, and responsively receive third UWB signals from the device. Based upon the analyzing of the third UWB signals, the control circuit determines a position of the device to avoid a collision between the unmanned vehicle and the device.

公开(公告)号：WO2017139255A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：PCT/US2017/016801

申请日：2017-02-07

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  COX, David C.

IPC: B64D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64B1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D5/00 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to transport unmanned aircraft systems to delivery products. In some embodiments, gas-filled aerial transport and launch system, comprises: a transport aircraft comprising: a gas chamber; and a carrier compartment where the gas chamber induces a lifting force on the carrier compartment; at least one propulsion system; and a navigation control system that controls the direction of travel of the transport aircraft; wherein the carrier compartment comprises: an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) storage area configured to receive multiple UASs; and an UAS launching bay that enables the UAS to be launched while the transport aircraft is in flight and while the UAS is carrying a package to be delivered.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，本文提供的设备和方法可用于将无人驾驶飞机系统运送到运送产品。 在一些实施例中，充气式空中运输和发射系统包括：运输飞机，其包括：气室; 以及载气室，气体室在载体室上引起提升力; 至少一个推进系统; 以及控制运输机的行进方向的导航控制系统; 其中所述载体隔室包括：无人驾驶飞机系统（UAS）存储区域，其被配置为接收多个UAS; 和一个无人机系统发射舱，使无人机系统可以在运输飞机在飞行期间启动，而无人机系统正在运送包裹以供交付。