公开(公告)号：US20160340006A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15158518

申请日：2016-05-18

Applicant: Rujing Tang

Inventor： Rujing Tang

IPC: B63C9/01 ,  B63C9/26 ,  B63C9/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B63C9/01 ,  B63C2009/0023 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A drone equipped with a camera, a wireless communication module, an acoustic sensor, a GPS receiver, software and collapsible floatation device patrols above swimmers. The camera and acoustic sensor capture the video and audio of the swimmers. The information is either streamed to a command center or processed by the onboard software. With audio and video analysis capabilities, software is used to detect a swimmer in distress (SID). Alternatively the information is streamed to lifeguard or volunteers all over the world to spot SID. Another detection method is to let swimmer wear a wearable emergency notification device, which sends wireless signals comprising GPS location data. A SID presses a button to indicate rescue request and the drones fly over by GPS signal guidance. Solar power is used as the optional power source of the drones, which would allow the to sustain operation for a prolonged period of time. Once a SID is identified, the drone or drones fly over the SID and drops the collapsible floatation device.

Abstract translation: 无人机配有摄像机，无线通信模块，声传感器，GPS接收器，软件和可折叠漂浮装置巡视游泳者。 相机和声学传感器捕获游泳者的视频和音频。 该信息是流式传输到指挥中心，或由板载软件处理。 通过音视频分析功能，软件可用于检测遇险游泳者（SID）。 或者，将信息流传到世界各地的救生员或志愿者来发现SID。 另一种检测方法是让游泳者佩戴穿戴式紧急通知装置，发送包含GPS位置数据的无线信号。 A SID按下按钮来指示救援请求，并且无人机通过GPS信号指导飞行。 太阳能发电被用作无人机的可选动力源，这将允许长时间维持运行。 一旦识别到SID，无人机或无人驾驶飞行器将飞越SID并丢弃可折叠浮动装置。

公开(公告)号：US09493235B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US14940379

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: Dylan T X Zhou ,  Andrew H B Zhou ,  Tiger T G Zhou

Inventor： Dylan T X Zhou ,  Andrew H B Zhou ,  Tiger T G Zhou

IPC: B64C35/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  B60F3/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B63G8/00 ,  G01S19/39 ,  G08G3/02 ,  G08G5/04 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/265 ,  B63G8/16 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/36

CPC classification number: B64C35/008 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G05D1/102 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/2328 ,  H04N5/23296

Abstract: An amphibious vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned device includes a modular and expandable waterproof body. An outer body shell, at least one wing, and a door are connected to the modular and expandable waterproof body. A propulsion system of the amphibious VTOL unmanned device includes a plurality of motors and propellers and a propeller protection system. The amphibious VTOL unmanned device further includes a battery, a charging station for batteries, an onboard electricity generator a power distribution board, an electrical power storage device, and an electrical machine electrically connected to the electrical power storage device. The amphibious VTOL unmanned device is further equipped with a landing system, an onboard air compressor, an onboard electrolysis system, a cooling device, vision aiding and orientative lights, an apparatus for internally housing a cargo, and a manually or automatically deployable parachute.

Abstract translation: 水陆两用垂直起降（VTOL）无人机包括一个模块化和可扩展的防水体。 外壳体，至少一个翼和门连接到模块化和可扩展的防水体。 水陆两用VTOL无人驾驶装置的推进系统包括多个电动机和推进器以及螺旋桨保护系统。 水陆两用VTOL无人装置还包括电池，电池充电站，车载发电机，配电板，电力存储装置以及与蓄电装置电连接的电机。 水陆两用VTOL无人装置还配有着陆系统，车载空气压缩机，车载电解系统，冷却装置，视觉辅助和定向灯，用于内部容纳货物的装置以及手动或可自动展开的降落伞。

公开(公告)号：US20160321503A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US14698114

申请日：2015-04-28

Applicant: Wesley Zhou

Inventor： Wesley Zhou

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G01C11/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q50/16

CPC classification number: G05D1/0011 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C11/00 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00711 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A method of home inspection comprising guiding a drone through a home along a selected inspection path, transmitting signals from the drone to establishing a flight path through the home, storing the flight path on a server, accessing the flight path from a programmed interactive digital device, launching the drone using said programmed interactive digital device, directing the drone through the home along the flight path and transmitting video signals from the drone and employing the video signals to provide a visual view of the property on a display of the interactive digital device. In another embodiment, the buyer can guide the drone along a flight path determined by the buyer in real time.

Abstract translation: 一种家庭检查方法，包括沿着所选择的检查路径引导无人机通过家庭，从无人机传输信号以建立通过家庭的飞行路径，将飞行路径存储在服务器上，从编程的交互式数字设备访问飞行路径 使用所述编程的交互式数字设备发射无人机，将无人机沿着飞行路线引导到家中，并且从无人机传输视频信号并采用视频信号以在交互式数字设备的显示器上提供属性的视觉视图。 在另一个实施例中，买方可以沿着买方实时确定的飞行路线来引导无人机。

公开(公告)号：US20160311329A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15133189

申请日：2016-04-19

Applicant: Cristian A. Sobota Rodriguez

Inventor： Cristian A. Sobota Rodriguez

IPC: B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/1853 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64F1/007 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0093 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J7/06 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  H02J2007/105 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7055 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a contactless battery synchronous power and a battery management system (BSP-BMS) is disclosed. This system includes a battery monitoring unit for monitoring the state of the batteries and a synchronous power unit for controlling the intensity and direction of current during both, charging and discharging processes, including one or several opto-inductive discs for the wireless energy transfer and fast and a lightweight communication scheme. The full system disclosed in this invention is very small in size, lightweight, cost effective and reliable due to its scalable structure, easy parallelization of current control elements and paths, and local and reliable opto-inductive coupling. The invention is aimed at universal, fast and automated charge processes and internal stored energy management for unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) but it can be an effective solution for manned electric vehicles like electric bikes, electric motorcycles or other electric powered vehicles.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括非接触式电池同步电力和电池管理系统（BSP-BMS）的装置。 该系统包括用于监视电池状态的电池监视单元和用于在两个充电和放电过程中控制电流的强度和方向的同步电力单元，包括用于无线能量传输的一个或多个光电感盘，并且快速 和轻量级通信方案。 本发明公开的完整系统由于其可扩展的结构，电流控制元件和路径的简单并行化以及局部可靠的光电耦合而具有体积小，重量轻，成本有效和可靠的特点。 本发明的目的在于通用，快速和自动化的充电过程以及对无人驾驶自动车辆（UAV）的内部存储能量管理，但它可以成为电动自行车，电动摩托车或其他电动车辆等载人电动车辆的有效解决方案。

公开(公告)号：US09475579B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14121001

申请日：2014-08-13

Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventor： William J. Fredericks ,  Mark D. Moore ,  Ronald C. Busan ,  Paul M. Rothhaar ,  David D. North ,  William M. Langford ,  Christopher T. Laws ,  William T. Hodges ,  Zachary R. Johns ,  Sandy R. Webb

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C3/40 ,  B64C9/14 ,  B64C11/50 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C3/38 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C3/385 ,  B64C3/40 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C9/14 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C11/50 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y10S903/903

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided that combine an advance vehicle configuration, such as an advanced aircraft configuration, with the infusion of electric propulsion, thereby enabling a four times increase in range and endurance while maintaining a full vertical takeoff and landing (“VTOL”) and hover capability for the vehicle. Embodiments may provide vehicles with both VTOL and cruise efficient capabilities without the use of ground infrastructure. An embodiment vehicle may comprise a wing configured to tilt through a range of motion, a first series of electric motors coupled to the wing and each configured to drive an associated wing propeller, a tail configured to tilt through the range of motion, a second series of electric motors coupled to the tail and each configured to drive an associated tail propeller, and an electric propulsion system connected to the first series of electric motors and the second series of electric motors.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统，方法和装置，其将先进的车辆配置（例如先进的飞行器配置）与电力推进的输注结合在一起，从而能够在保持完全垂直起飞和着陆的同时保持四倍的范围和耐力增加（“VTOL “）和车辆的悬停能力。 实施例可以提供具有垂直起落架和巡航高效能力的车辆，而不使用地面基础设施。 一种实施方式的车辆可以包括被配置为倾斜运动范围的翼，连接到翼的第一系列电动马达，并且每个被配置成驱动相关翼翼推进器，构造成在所述运动范围内倾斜的尾部，第二系列 耦合到尾部并且每个被配置为驱动相关联的尾部螺旋桨的电动马达以及连接到第一系列电动机和第二系列电动机的电推进系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160304199A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US14560765

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： ALISTAIR K. CHAN ,  JESSE R. CHEATHAM, III ,  HON WAH CHIN ,  WILLIAM DAVID DUNCAN ,  RODERICK A. HYDE ,  MURIEL Y. ISHIKAWA ,  JORDIN T. KARE ,  TONY S. PAN ,  ROBERT C. PETROSKI ,  CLARENCE T. TEGREENE ,  DAVID B. TUCKERMAN ,  THOMAS ALLAN WEAVER ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/52

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可重新配置的无人机系统。 还公开了一种用于配置可重新配置的无人驾驶飞行器的系统和方法，以及用于在空域中操作和管理可重新配置的无人飞行器的系统和方法。 该飞机是有选择地可重构的，以修改飞行特性。 飞机包括一组转子。 相对于基座的至少一个转子的位置可以通过转子相对于起重臂的平移，悬臂相对于基座的枢转以及起重臂相对于基座的平移的至少一个来改变。 使得可以通过至少一个转子相对于基座的位置的配置来修改飞行特性。 一种在任务上配置具有一组转子的承载有效载荷的飞行器的方法包括以下步骤：确定所述载荷的属性至少包括质量属性，确定所述有效载荷将与飞行器耦合的方式，确定 转子组中的每个转子至少部分地考虑有效载荷的属性，并将该组转子定位在飞行器的构型中以执行任务。

公开(公告)号：US09457900B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US15073831

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy

Inventor： Kevin D. Jones ,  Vladmir N. Dobrokhodov

IPC: B64G1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C25/54 ,  B63B22/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/02 ,  B63B22/00 ,  B64C25/54 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: A multirotor mobile buoy combining MR-VTOL capability with environmentally hardened electronics, exchangeable sensor suites, and a solar recharge system and providing sensing in aquatic environments. The multirotor mobile buoy provides for the detection, classification and location of underwater objects using self-contained electronics, and repositions with aerial means using a plurality of rotors. The multirotor mobile buoy additionally incorporates solar panels for recharging of on-board batteries enabling the flight and other functions, and comprises a buoyant assembly and extended tether in order to promote stability in dynamic, open ocean environments. The multirotor mobile buoy may be employed singly or as a swarm of underwater detection platforms, and may utilize its positioning ability to optimize the effectiveness of sonobuoy systems arrayed as a distributed sensor field.

Abstract translation: 将MR-VTOL功能与环境恶化的电子设备，可更换传感器套件和太阳能充电系统相结合的多旋转移动浮标，并在水环境中提供感测。 多转轮移动浮标提供使用独立电子设备的水下物体的检测，分类和定位，以及使用多个转子重新定位与天线装置。 多转轮移动浮标还包括用于为板载电池充电以实现飞行和其他功能的太阳能电池板，并且包括浮力组件和延伸系绳，以促进在动态，开阔的海洋环境中的稳定性。 多旋转移动浮标可以单独使用或作为一群水下检测平台使用，并且可以利用其定位能力来优化作为分布式传感器场排列的声波系统的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US20160286128A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15172673

申请日：2016-06-03

Applicant: Dylan TX Zhou

Inventor： Dylan TX Zhou

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N7/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04N5/38

CPC classification number: H04N5/23248 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  G06Q2220/00 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/602 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/38 ,  H04N7/00

Abstract: A mobile case system comprising a real time broadcast stream recording; an unmanned aerial vehicle; a camera stabilization device; a camera movement device; one or more onboard cameras providing real-time first-person video and real-time first-person views and and 360-degree panoramic video recording used for virtual reality views and interactive video; a video transmitter and receiver device configured to perform high definition low latency real time video downlink; a one and two way telemetry device; a live broadcast device; a headset enabling real-time first-person video; a public database for viewing flight activity; software for licensing videos with a watermarked preview; software for autonomously extracting and compiling the usable video footage into a video montage synced to music; and onboard or separate software for stitching videos to form virtual reality views or interactive video, alternative embodiments the case may be adapted as power bank memory device, and use for aerial delivery.

Abstract translation: 一种包括实时广播流记录的移动案例系统; 无人机; 相机稳定装置; 相机运动装置; 提供实时第一人称视频和实时第一人称视图的一个或多个车载摄像机和用于虚拟现实视图和交互式视频的360度全景视频记录; 配置为执行高清晰度低延迟实时视频下行链路的视频发射机和接收机设备; 一路双向遥测装置; 一个直播广播设备; 支持实时第一人称视频的耳机; 用于查看飞行活动的公共数据库; 使用水印预览授权视频的软件; 用于自动提取和编译可视频录像到同步到音乐的视频蒙太奇的软件; 以及用于拼接视频以形成虚拟现实视图或交互式视频的机载或单独的软件，该情况可以适用于电力银行存储器设备的替代实施例，并且用于空中传送。

公开(公告)号：US20160280369A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15033788

申请日：2014-10-31

Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

Inventor： Paul Edward Ian POUNDS

IPC: B64C27/82 ,  G05D1/08 ,  B64C27/43 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/82 ,  A63H27/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/43 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  G05D1/0816

Abstract: A rotorcraft having a body and a propulsion system wherein the propulsion system includes a main thrust rotor and multiple control rotors, wherein the main thrust rotor is coupled to the body, whereby the main thrust rotor is driven by a main thrust drive shaft having an axis of rotation maintained in a fixed orientation to the body of the rotorcraft and wherein the multiple control rotors are arranged to control roll, pitch and yaw of the rotorcraft and are driven by respective control drive shafts offset to the axis of rotation of the main thrust drive shaft.

Abstract translation: 具有主体和推进系统的旋翼飞机，其中推进系统包括主推力转子和多个控制转子，其中主推力转子联接到主体，由此主推力转子由具有轴线的主推力驱动轴驱动 的旋转保持在与旋翼航空器的主体固定的方向上，并且其中所述多个控制转子被布置成控制所述旋翼航空器的滚动，俯仰和偏航，并且由相应的控制驱动轴驱动，所述控制驱动轴偏移到所述主推力驱动器的旋转轴线 轴。

公开(公告)号：US20160280075A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15151829

申请日：2016-05-11

Applicant: Dennis Drake McCrady

Inventor： Dennis Drake McCrady

IPC: B60L8/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02K47/00 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: B60L8/00 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/026 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  H02K47/00 ,  H02K99/10 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7083

Abstract: The earth's magnetic field has not been mined as a source of energy. With average field strength of 0.5×10−4 Tesla around the world it is easy to understand why. A disruptive technology is needed to mine the earth's magnetic field. Such a technology, graphene, is now at an early stage of development with excellent properties in the form of high conductivity, low resistivity, durable, light weight, low cost sheets. Multiple sheets of graphene provide a significant multiplier to earth's magnetic field yielding a feasible source of ecologically clean power. Graphene based EcoCharge units can be driven by electric motors putting graphene in motion to mine the earth's magnetic field. Estimates show that for a Solar Impulse 2 like electric plane, eight EcoCharge units weighing 64 lbs generate 60 kW RMS continuously replacing 3,000 lbs of photovoltaic cells generating 50 kW RMS during the day only.

Abstract translation: 地球的磁场没有被开采为能源。 世界各地的平均场强为0.5×10-4特斯拉，很容易理解为什么。 需要破坏性的技术来开采地球的磁场。 这种技术石墨烯现在处于开发的早期阶段，具有高导电性，低电阻率，耐用，重量轻，成本低的形式的优异性能。 多层石墨烯为地球磁场提供了显着的乘数，产生了生态清洁能源的可行来源。 基于石墨烯的EcoCharge单元可以由电动马达驱动，使石墨烯运动来挖掘地球的磁场。 估计显示，对于像电动飞机的太阳能脉冲2来说，重达64磅的8台EcoCharge装置可以连续更换3,000磅的光伏电池，而这些太阳能电池只能在白天产生50 kW的功率。