公开(公告)号：WO2018098113A2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-31

申请号：PCT/US2017/062691

申请日：2017-11-21

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  ANTEL, Nicholas Ray

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  G05D1/10

Abstract: An unmanned battery optimization vehicle includes a transceiver, a battery optimization apparatus, and a control circuit. The transceiver is configured to transmit and receive signals. The battery optimization apparatus is configured to interact with a battery disposed at an unmanned autonomous vehicle. The control circuit is coupled to the transceiver and the battery optimization apparatus. The control circuit is configured to cause the unmanned battery optimization vehicle to independently navigate and travel to a present location of the autonomous vehicle based at least in part upon the signals received at the transceiver. When the unmanned battery optimization vehicle reaches the present location of the unmanned autonomous vehicle, the control circuit is further configured to direct the battery optimization apparatus to engage in an interaction with the battery at the unmanned autonomous vehicle. The interaction is effective to optimize battery operation at the unmanned autonomous vehicle.

公开(公告)号：WO2018094013A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2017/061964

申请日：2017-11-16

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

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

IPC: G06Q20/06 ,  G06Q20/38 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06Q20/12

CPC classification number: G06Q20/389 ,  G06Q20/401 ,  G06Q30/0609 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q2220/00 ,  H04L2209/56

Abstract: A registration-based user-interface architecture includes a retail shopping facility operated on behalf of an enterprise having a plurality of physically-discrete items disposed therein that are offered for retail sale. A control circuit maintains a record (for example, in a blockchain ledger) of a particular customer's purchase of a particular one of these items and also provides an opportunity to that particular customer to resell that particular item via a sales platform operated on behalf of the enterprise. By one approach the control circuit is further configured to interface with the particular customer to register that customer's purchase of this particular item. That interface may be conducted, for example, via a point-of-sale interface, a browser-based interface, a mobile device app-based interface, and so forth. By one approach this registration must necessarily occur within a predetermined amount of time from when the customer purchases the item.

公开(公告)号：WO2018093502A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2017/056591

申请日：2017-10-13

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： WILKINSON, Bruce W. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  JONES, Nathan G. ,  KIRTHIGAIVASAN, Balaraman ,  CANTRELL, Robert L.

IPC: G06F17/00

Abstract: An enterprise-accessible customer locker is physically located at a first customer's address. A control circuit can be configured to select products (including unordered products if desired) for a first customer to be placed in the aforementioned enterprise-accessible customer locker. The control circuit can also be configured to determine a need to deliver a particular product to a second customer who is physically discrete from the aforementioned first customer's address. The control circuit can then be further configured to arrange to transfer the particular product from the first customer's enterprise-accessible customer locker to the second customer at a delivery address corresponding to the second customer. By one approach, the foregoing can include a consideration of whether the particular product is in fact available at the first customer's enterprise-accessible customer locker and/or what the relevant timeframe is for when the first customer may in fact need the particular product.

公开(公告)号：WO2018071788A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2017/056546

申请日：2017-10-13

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： MCHALE, Brian Gerard ,  WILKINSON, Bruce Walter ,  MATTINGLY, Todd ,  VALKOV, Anton ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  O'BRIEN, V, John J.

IPC: G06Q20/00

Abstract: Provided is A vendor payment sharing system. The system includes a customer computing device for accessing and receiving data produced by the system and a server located at a service provider, the server coupled to the customer computing device. The server may be programmed to receive from the customer computing device an acceptance indication of the products delivered from a courier service. The server is also programmed to automatically process payment for a total amount due for the products and services related to obtaining and delivering the products and to automatically divide the payment between parties that provided services related to obtaining and delivering the products. The system further may be programmed to encrypt the payment and the division of the payment with a blockchain.

Abstract translation:

提供供应商支付共享系统。 该系统包括用于访问和接收由系统产生的数据的客户计算设备和位于服务提供商处的服务器，服务器耦合到客户计算设备。 服务器可以被编程为从客户计算设备接收从快递服务递送的产品的接受指示。 该服务器还被编程为自动处理与获得和交付产品有关的产品和服务的到期总额的付款，并自动地在提供与获得和交付产品有关的服务的各方之间分配付款。 系统还可以编程为用区块链加密支付和支付的分割。

公开(公告)号：WO2018067768A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2017/055237

申请日：2017-10-05

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  WILKINSON, Bruce W. ,  HIGH, Donald R.

IPC: G05D1/00

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided herein useful to communicate with a person of interest ("PoI") via an autonomous ground vehicle ("AGV") on a product delivery route. In some embodiments, autonomous product delivery systems are provided to enable communications with a PoI, comprises: an AGV on a product delivery route that includes one or more control circuits, one or more sensors in electrical communication with the one or more control circuits and configured to communicate sensor data to the one or more control circuits, and one or more emitters in electrical communication with the one or more control circuits. The control circuit uses sensor data to detect the presence of PoIs when they are positioned within a threshold distance relative to the AGV on the product delivery route, and in response thereof, cause the emitters to transmit a personalized message to the detected PoIs.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，本文提供的系统和方法可用于在产品递送路线上经由自主地面车辆（“AGV”）与感兴趣的人（“PoI”）通信。 在一些实施例中，提供自治产品递送系统以实现与PoI的通信，包括：在产品递送路线上的AGV，其包括一个或多个控制电路，与该一个或多个控制电路电通信的一个或多个传感器， 将传感器数据传送到所述一个或多个控制电路，以及与所述一个或多个控制电路电通信的一个或多个发射器。 当控制电路位于相对于产品传送路线上的AGV的阈值距离内时，使用传感器数据来检测PoI的存在，并且响应于此，使得发射器向检测到的PoI发送个性化消息。 p>

公开(公告)号：WO2018067499A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2017/054843

申请日：2017-10-03

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： WINKLE, David C. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/00 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided that limit the change in temperature and/or control a temperature of a product during delivery. Some embodiments provide systems comprising an unmanned delivery vehicle (UDV) comprising: a body comprising a nanotechnology insulation material, wherein the nanotechnology insulation material comprises material having been manipulated at a molecular level during the macroscale fabrication of the nanotechnology insulation material to enhance insulation effectiveness; at least one propulsion system; a control circuit coupled with the at least one propulsion system to control the operation of the at least one propulsion system and control a direction of travel of the UDV, wherein the body physically supports the propulsion system and the control circuit; and a product cavity defined within the body and configured to receive at least one product while the at least one product is transported by the UDV to a delivery location.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了限制温度变化和/或在输送期间控制产品温度的系统和方法。 一些实施例提供了包括无人运送交通工具（UDV）的系统，其包括：包含纳米技术绝热材料的本体，其中纳米技术绝热材料包括在纳米技术绝热材料的宏观制造期间已经在分子水平上操作以增强绝热效果的材料; 至少一个推进系统; 与所述至少一个推进系统耦合的控制电路，用于控制所述至少一个推进系统的操作并控制所述UDV的行进方向，其中所述主体物理地支撑所述推进系统和所述控制电路; 以及产品腔体，所述产品腔体被限定在所述主体内并且被配置为当所述至少一种产品被所述UDV输送到输送位置时接收至少一种产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2018049186A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/050720

申请日：2017-09-08

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. ,  JONES, Nathan G. ,  TAYLOR, Robert C.

IPC: G05D1/00

Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system coupled with the motor and configured to enable the respective UAVs to move themselves; and wherein a first UAV control circuit of a first UAV of the multiple UAVs is configured to identify a second UAV carrying a first tool system configured to perform a first function, cause a notification to be communicated to the second UAV directing the second UAV to transfer the first tool system to the first UAV, and direct a first propulsion system of the first UAV to couple with the first tool system being transferred from the second UAV.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了包括多个无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）的无人空中作业系统，每个无人飞行器包括：无人飞行器控制电路; 电机; 以及推进系统，所述推进系统与所述马达耦合并且被配置成使得所述相应的UAV能够自身移动; 并且其中所述多个UAV中的第一UAV的第一UAV控制电路被配置为识别携带被配置为执行第一功能的第一工具系统的第二UAV，使通知被传送到指示所述第二UAV传送的所述第二UAV 第一工具系统连接到第一UAV并且引导第一UAV的第一推进系统与从第二UAV转移的第一工具系统连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048854A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/050212

申请日：2017-09-06

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F.

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/02

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein for unmanned flight optimization. A system for unmanned flight optimization comprises a flight system configured to provide locomotion to an unmanned aerial vehicle, a sensor system on the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a control circuit coupled to the flight system and the sensor system. The control circuit being configured to: retrieve a task profile for a task assigned to the unmanned aerial vehicle, detect condition parameters of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the sensor system, determine whether to station the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the task profile and the condition parameters, and deactivate the flight system of the unmanned aerial vehicle while the unmanned aerial vehicle performs the task.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于无人飞行优化的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于无人飞行优化的系统，包括飞行系统，其被配置为向无人驾驶飞行器提供运动，无人飞行器上的传感器系统，以及耦合到飞行系统和传感器系统的控制电路。 控制电路被配置为：检索分配给无人驾驶飞行器的任务的任务简档，基于传感器系统检测无人驾驶飞行器的状态参数，基于任务简档确定是否驻留无人驾驶飞行器，以及 条件参数，并在无人机执行任务时停用无人驾驶飞行器的飞行系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048706A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049531

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: B64C39/02 ,  A01M7/00 ,  A01M19/00 ,  A01M25/00 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C19/00

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of dispensing an insecticide to defend a crop-containing area against crop-damaging pests include an unmanned vehicle having a sensor that detects a crop-damaging pest in the crop-containing area and captures pest detection data, and an insecticide output device including at least one insecticide directed at the pest. The unmanned vehicle transmits the captured pest detection data via the network to the computing device and, in response to receipt of the captured pest detection data via the network from the unmanned vehicle, the computing device accesses an electronic database to determine an identity of the at least one pest. Based on the determined identity of the crop-damaging pest, the computing device transmits a control signal to the unmanned vehicle to cause the insecticide output device of the unmanned vehicle to dispense one or more insecticides specific to the identified crop-damaging pest.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施方案中，分配杀虫剂以保护含农作物区域免受作物破坏害虫侵害的方法和系统包括具有传感器的无人运载体，所述传感器检测含农作物的害虫中的作物破坏害虫 捕获害虫检测数据，以及包含至少一种针对害虫的杀虫剂的杀虫剂输出装置。 无人驾驶车辆通过网络将捕获的有害生物检测数据传输到计算装置，并且响应于通过网络从无人驾驶车辆接收到捕获的有害生物检测数据，计算装置访问电子数据库以确定 至少一个害虫。 基于确定的作物破坏害虫的身份，计算设备向无人驾驶车辆发送控制信号以使得无人驾驶车辆的杀虫剂输出设备分配特定于所识别的作物破坏害虫的一种或多种杀虫剂。 p>

公开(公告)号：WO2017165379A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2017/023359

申请日：2017-03-21

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： THOMPSON, John P. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  JONES, Nathan G.

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64D33/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a system to design an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) based on an intended task, comprising: UAS component database and a design control circuit configured to: obtain a first set of multiple task parameters corresponding to a requested task that the UAS is being designed to perform: identify at least one primary type of UAS component to be included in the UAS being designed; identify a first set of one or more secondary types of UAS components to support the primary type of UAS component while implementing the task; and provide a design plan of the designed UAS designed to be utilized to implement the task.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了一种基于预期任务设计无人驾驶飞机系统（UAS）的系统，包括：UAS部件数据库和设计控制电路，其被配置为：获得对应的第一组多个任务参数 用于UAS正在设计执行的所请求的任务：识别将被包括在正在设计的UAS中的至少一个主要类型的UAS组件; 识别第一组一种或多种辅助类型的UAS组件，以在实现所述任务时支持所述主要类型的UAS组件; 并提供设计用于执行任务的设计UAS的设计方案。