UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, CHARGING STATION, AND AUTOMATIC CHARGING SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME
    132.
    发明申请
    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, CHARGING STATION, AND AUTOMATIC CHARGING SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME 有权
    不定期的空中客车,充电站和自动充气系统,用于不定期的空中客车,包括它们

    公开(公告)号:US20160200207A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-14

    申请号:US14644260

    申请日:2015-03-11

    Abstract: Disclosed are an unmanned aerial vehicle, a charging station, and an automatic charging system for an unmanned aerial vehicle including the same. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes: a main body which includes a plurality of rotors, and is capable of flying and vertical taking off and landing by the rotors; a battery which is mounted in the main body for supplying power and is chargeable; a landing gear which includes a first charging terminal and a second charging terminal having different polarities and electrically connected to the battery, and is provided at a lower part of the main body; and a controller configured to control the main body.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种无人飞行器,充电站和包括该无人机的无人驾驶飞行器的自动充电系统。 无人飞行器包括:主体,其包括多个转子,并且能够由转子飞行和垂直起飞和着陆; 电池,其安装在主体中用于供电并且可充电; 起落架,其包括第一充电端子和具有不同极性并与电池电连接的第二充电端子,并且设置在主体的下部; 以及控制器,被配置为控制主体。

    Piggybacking Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
    133.
    发明申请
    Piggybacking Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 有权
    搭载无人机

    公开(公告)号:US20160196756A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-07

    申请号:US14817395

    申请日:2015-08-04

    Abstract: Various embodiments include methods for piggybacking an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on a vehicle (e.g., motor vehicles and trailers coupled to motor vehicles) to reach a destination. Various embodiments may include determining whether to dock on a vehicle. One or more candidate vehicles may be identified for docking. Travel profile characteristics of the one or more candidate vehicles may be identified. A first vehicle may be selected from the one or more candidate vehicles based on one or more travel profile characteristics that assist the UAV in reaching the UAV destination. The UAV may dock with the first vehicle. While docked to the first vehicle the UAV may charge an onboard battery via an electrical connection in a docking structure or by harvesting energy in the wind caused by movement of the vehicle by configuring the UAV rotors to charge the battery.

    Abstract translation: 各种实施例包括在车辆(例如,与机动车辆相连的机动车辆和拖车)上搭载无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)以到达目的地的方法。 各种实施例可以包括确定是否停靠在车辆上。 可以识别一个或多个候选车辆用于对接。 可以识别一个或多个候选车辆的行驶轮廓特征。 可以基于一个或多个辅助无人机到达UAV目的地的旅行简档特征从一个或多个候选车辆中选择第一车辆。 无人机可以与第一辆车停靠。 在停靠在第一辆车辆上的情况下,UAV可以通过对接结构中的电气连接来对车载电池充电,或者通过配置无人机转子来对电池充电,通过车辆的移动来收集风中的能量。

    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE COMMUNICATION, MONITORING, AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20160196751A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-07

    申请号:US15070747

    申请日:2016-03-15

    Inventor: John A. Jarrell

    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of communicating with an unmanned aerial vehicle includes transmitting a first message via a communications transmitter of a lighting assembly for receipt by an unmanned aerial vehicle. The first message includes an identifier associated with the lighting assembly, and the lighting assembly is located within a proximity of a roadway. The method also includes receiving a second message from the unmanned aerial vehicle via a communications receiver of the lighting assembly. The second message includes an identifier associated with the unmanned aerial vehicle. The method further includes transmitting a third message via the communications transmitter of the lighting assembly for receipt by the unmanned aerial vehicle. The third message includes an indication of an altitude at which the unmanned aerial vehicle should fly.

    Hybrid mobile buoy for persistent surface and underwater exploration
    136.
    发明授权
    Hybrid mobile buoy for persistent surface and underwater exploration 有权
    混合动力浮标用于持续的水面和水下探测

    公开(公告)号:US09321529B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-26

    申请号:US14246611

    申请日:2014-04-07

    Abstract: A hybrid buoy system capable of aerial operation, that in some embodiments includes a wireless communication technology to allow communication with other buoys and/or an external system. In some embodiments, a swarm of buoys may be capable of surface and/or air operation. These buoys may work together to perform collective tasks that individual buoys are not capable of. Buoy swarms may be programmed for cooperative and swarm behaviors for use in a broad spectrum of missions. At least some of the buoys may be configured for specialized sensing, increasing the collective sensing capabilities of the swarm. A mixed, swappable sensor suite may be used to accommodate an array of marine exploration applications, including both military and civilian applications.

    Abstract translation: 一种能够进行空中操作的混合式浮标系统,在一些实施例中包括允许与其它浮标和/或外部系统通信的无线通信技术。 在一些实施例中,一群浮标可能能够进行表面和/或空气操作。 这些浮标可以协同工作,执行个体浮标不能执行的集体任务。 浮标群可以被编程为用于广泛任务的合作和群体行为。 至少一些浮标可以被配置用于专门的感测,增加了群体的集体感测能力。 可以使用混合的,可交换的传感器套件来容纳一系列海洋勘探应用,包括军事和民用应用。

    Ground Survey and Obstacle Detection System
    137.
    发明申请
    Ground Survey and Obstacle Detection System 有权
    地面调查障碍物检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160097851A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:US13832540

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a ground survey and obstacle detection system using one or multiple detection devices, such as aerial detection devices. Aerial detection devices are sent ahead of the primary vehicle to survey a territory and map out any obstacles. The aerial detection device is equipped with sensors to scan the ground below it and detect obstacles. The aerial detection device is not affected by or prone to triggering dangerous obstacles. The aerial detection device flies above the ground and may be configured to send a signal back alerting the primary vehicle to the existence of obstacles.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及使用一个或多个检测装置(例如空中检测装置)的地面测量和障碍物检测系统。 空中检测装置在主要车辆之前发送,以对一个领土进行调查并绘出任何障碍物。 空中检测装置配有传感器,用于扫描其下方的地面并检测障碍物。 空中检测装置不受或容易触发危险障碍。 空中检测装置飞过地面以上,并且可以被配置为发送一个信号,使得主要车辆发出警报以存在障碍物。

    Multi-zone battery exchange system
    138.
    发明授权
    Multi-zone battery exchange system 有权
    多区电池更换系统

    公开(公告)号:US09284062B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-15

    申请号:US14634489

    申请日:2015-02-27

    Inventor: Mingyu Wang

    Abstract: A multi-zone battery station is provided, comprising a plurality of landing areas configured to support a UAV. The battery station may permit battery life to be reloaded onto a UAV, which may include recharging a battery of the UAV or exchanging the UAV battery for a new battery. The different zones may accommodate different UAV types, different battery types, or operate in accordance with different energy provision rules. A marker may be provided on a landing area to aid in guiding the UAV to an appropriate landing area.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种多区域电池站,包括被配置为支持无人机的多个着陆区域。 电池站可以允许将电池寿命重新装载到UAV上,UAV可以包括为UAV的电池再充电或者为新电池更换UAV电池。 不同的区域可以适应不同的UAV类型,不同的电池类型,或者根据不同的能量提供规则操作。 可以在着陆区域上提供标记以帮助将无人机引导到适当的着陆区域。

    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE COMMUNICATION, MONITORING, AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
    139.
    发明申请
    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE COMMUNICATION, MONITORING, AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 审中-公开
    无人机通信,监测和交通管理

    公开(公告)号:US20160012730A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-14

    申请号:US14794494

    申请日:2015-07-08

    Inventor: John A. Jarrell

    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of communicating with an unmanned aerial vehicle includes transmitting a first message via a communications transmitter of a lighting assembly for receipt by an unmanned aerial vehicle. The first message includes an identifier associated with the lighting assembly, and the lighting assembly is located within a proximity of a roadway. The method also includes receiving a second message from the unmanned aerial vehicle via a communications receiver of the lighting assembly. The second message includes an identifier associated with the unmanned aerial vehicle. The method further includes transmitting a third message via the communications transmitter of the lighting assembly for receipt by the unmanned aerial vehicle. The third message includes an indication of an altitude at which the unmanned aerial vehicle should fly.

    Abstract translation: 与无人驾驶飞行器通信的计算机实现的方法包括经由照明组件的通信发射机发送第一消息以供无人驾驶飞行器接收。 第一消息包括与照明组件相关联的标识符,并且照明组件位于道路附近。 该方法还包括经由照明组件的通信接收器从无人驾驶飞行器接收第二消息。 第二消息包括与无人机有关的标识符。 该方法还包括经由照明组件的通信发射机发送第三消息,以供无人驾驶飞行器接收。 第三信息包括无人驾驶飞行器应飞行的高度的指示。

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