Multi-part navigation process by an unmanned aerial vehicle for navigation
    111.
    发明授权
    Multi-part navigation process by an unmanned aerial vehicle for navigation 有权
    用于导航的无人机的多部分导航过程

    公开(公告)号:US09436181B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-06

    申请号:US14562324

    申请日:2014-12-05

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    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.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以涉及导航到目标以提供医疗支持的无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)。 一种说明性方法涉及UAV(a)确定与目标相关联的近似目标位置,(b)使用第一导航过程将UAV导航到近似目标位置,其中第一导航过程基于所述目标位置生成飞行控制信号 近似目标位置,(c)确定UAV位于近似目标位置,以及(d)响应于UAV位于大致目标位置的确定,使用第二导航过程来导航UAV 其中所述第二导航过程基于所述目标的实时定位产生飞行控制信号。

    DISTRIBUTED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE
    113.
    发明申请
    DISTRIBUTED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE 有权
    分布式无人驾驶车辆结构

    公开(公告)号:US20160114888A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-28

    申请号:US14989701

    申请日:2016-01-06

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for a distributed system architecture for unmanned air vehicles. One of the methods includes receiving selections of configuration information to provide to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), with the selections of configuration information being associated with respective components included in the UAV. The configuration information associated with a first component is determined to be valid from selections of configuration information associated with the first component. The configuration information associated with the first component is provided for storage in the UAV in response to receiving a user action.

    Abstract translation: 方法,系统和装置,包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序,用于无人驾驶飞行器的分布式系统架构。 其中一种方法包括接收配置信息的选择以提供给无人驾驶飞行器(UAV),其中配置信息的选择与包括在UAV中的各个部件相关联。 通过从与第一组件相关联的配置信息的选择来确定与第一组件相关联的配置信息是有效的。 提供与第一组件相关联的配置信息以响应于接收用户动作而存储在UAV中。

    AERIAL INFORMATION REQUEST SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
    114.
    发明申请
    AERIAL INFORMATION REQUEST SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES 审中-公开
    无人驾驶飞机的空中信息请求系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160071419A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14850636

    申请日:2015-09-10

    Abstract: A system for managing user requests for information obtained by an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising an internet-based user input device, an internet-based information request database application, an internet-based do-not-fly database application, an internet-based flight plan notification system application in communications with an existing, external aircraft safety system, and a communications link to an unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein a user can enter a request for information into the user input device, which sends the request for information to the information request database application, which processes the request for information by evaluating the request for information against information from the do-not-fly database application and information from the flight plan notification system to create a flight profile. The flight profile is then communicated to the unmanned aerial vehicle and to the flight plan notification system, wherein the flight plan notification system communicates the flight plan to the existing, external aircraft safety system.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于管理由无人机获得的信息的用户请求的系统,包括基于因特网的用户输入设备,基于因特网的信息请求数据库应用,基于因特网的不可数据库应用,基于因特网的飞行 与现有的外部飞机安全系统通信的计划通知系统应用以及到无人机的通信链路,其中用户可以向用户输入设备输入信息请求,该用户输入设备向信息请求发送信息请求 数据库应用程序,它通过评估来自不快数据库应用程序的信息的信息请求以及来自飞行计划通知系统的信息来创建飞行配置文件来处理对信息的请求。 然后将飞行简档传送到无人飞行器和飞行计划通知系统,其中飞行计划通知系统将飞行计划传达给现有的外部飞行器安全系统。

    CONTEXT-BASED FLIGHT MODE SELECTION
    115.
    发明申请
    CONTEXT-BASED FLIGHT MODE SELECTION 有权
    基于语境的飞行模式选择

    公开(公告)号:US20160068267A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14801640

    申请日:2015-07-16

    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle within an environment are provided. In one aspect, a system comprises one or more sensors carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle and configured to provide sensor data and one or more processors. The one or more processors can be individually or collectively configured to: determine, based on the sensor data, an environment type for the environment; select a flight mode from a plurality of different flight modes based on the environment type, wherein each of the plurality of different flight mode is associated with a different set of operating rules for the unmanned aerial vehicle; and cause the unmanned aerial vehicle to operate within the environment while conforming to the set of operating rules of the selected flight mode.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种在环境中控制无人机的系统和方法。 在一个方面,系统包括由无人驾驶飞行器承载的一个或多个传感器并且被配置为提供传感器数据和一个或多个处理器。 一个或多个处理器可以单独地或共同地配置为:基于传感器数据确定环境的环境类型; 基于环境类型从多个不同的飞行模式中选择飞行模式,其中所述多个不同飞行模式中的每一个与所述无人驾驶飞行器的不同的操作规则集相关联; 并使无人驾驶飞行器在符合选定飞行模式的一组操作规则的环境中运行。

    Methods and apparatus to cooperatively lift a payload
    119.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus to cooperatively lift a payload 有权
    协同提升有效载荷的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09073624B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-07

    申请号:US14101138

    申请日:2013-12-09

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to cooperatively lift a payload are disclosed. An example method to control a lift vehicle includes determining a first positional state of the lift vehicle with respect to a payload controlled by a plurality of lift vehicles including the lift vehicle, determining a second positional state of the lift vehicle with respect to a goal location, detecting distances to the other ones of the plurality of lift vehicles, determining a third positional state of the lift vehicle based on the distances to the other ones of the plurality of lift vehicles, and calculating a control command to control the lift vehicle based on the first positional state, the second positional state, and the third positional state.

    Abstract translation: 公开了协同提升有效载荷的方法和装置。 用于控制升降车的示例性方法包括:确定升降车辆相对于包括升降车的多个升降车辆所控制的有效载荷的第一位置状态,确定升降车辆相对于目标位置的第二位置状态 检测与所述多个提升车辆中的其他乘客的距离,基于与所述多个起重车辆中的其他乘客的距离,确定所述起重车辆的第三位置状态,以及基于 第一位置状态,第二位置状态和第三位置状态。

    Landing Pad For Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Delivery
    120.
    发明申请
    Landing Pad For Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Delivery 审中-公开
    无人机搭载的着陆垫

    公开(公告)号:US20150183528A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-02

    申请号:US14587828

    申请日:2014-12-31

    Abstract: A landing pad receives and stores packages delivered from an aerial vehicle are awaiting pickup from an aerial vehicle. The landing pad can be placed outside of a window and can contain a transmitter for sending out an identification signal via radio frequency to aid aerial vehicles in finding the landing pad. The landing pad contains a landing platform with a trapdoor that leads to a storage compartment. The trapdoor can be configured to only open when it receives a signal from an authorized aerial vehicle. The storage compartment can be accessed via a storage compartment door which can contain a locking mechanism. The storage compartment can be climate controlled. The landing pad can also have a transmitter that emits sounds to discourage animals from nesting on or near the landing pad. The landing pad can also include a solar power generator as a source of electrical energy.

    Abstract translation: 登陆垫接收和存储从空中飞行器传送的包裹正在​​等待从飞行器拾取。 着陆垫可以放置在窗户之外,并且可以包含用于通过射频发送识别信号的发射器,以帮助航空器找到着陆垫。 着陆垫包含一个着陆平台,带有通向存储隔间的活门。 陷板门可以配置为仅在从授权的飞行器接收到信号时打开。 可以通过可以容纳锁定机构的储藏室门访问储藏室。 储藏室可以进行气候控制。 登陆垫还可以具有发射声音的发射器,以阻止动物在着陆垫上或附近嵌套。 着陆垫还可以包括作为电能源的太阳能发电机。

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