BROADBAND ACCESS TO MOBILE PLATFORMS USING DRONE/UAV BACKGROUND
    132.
    发明申请
    BROADBAND ACCESS TO MOBILE PLATFORMS USING DRONE/UAV BACKGROUND 有权
    宽带接入移动平台使用DRONE / UAV背景

    公开(公告)号:US20150236778A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-20

    申请号:US14222497

    申请日:2014-03-21

    Applicant: UBIQOMM LLC

    Inventor: AHMAD JALALI

    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing broadband internet access to mobile platforms such as vehicles, aircraft, and portable devices, using a network of one or more entities such as drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In one embodiment, the drone communication system comprises an antenna sub-system, a radio sub-system and a data switching sub-system. The mobile platforms comprise antenna and radio sub-systems to communicate with the drones, detect changes in the mobile platforms azimuth and elevation changes, and adjust the mobile platform's antenna beam to compensate for the orientation changes to optimally point toward the drones. The exemplary mobile platform further comprises methods to detect the need for handoff to a different drone and to carry out the handoff. A mechanism to improve coverage to mobile platforms that may see obstruction on their path to the drone network is also disclosed, as are apparatus and methods for cost efficiently providing reliable internet access to portable devices.

    Abstract translation: 使用诸如无人机/无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)的一个或多个实体的网络来向诸如车辆,飞行器和便携式设备的移动平台提供宽带互联网接入的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,无人机通信系统包括天线子系统,无线电子系统和数据交换子系统。 移动平台包括与无人机通信的天线和无线电子系统,检测移动平台方位角和高程变化的变化,并调整移动平台的天线波束以补偿朝向无人机的最佳方向变化。 该示例性移动平台还包括检测对不同无人机进行切换的需要并执行切换的方法。 还公开了一种用于提高可能看到其到无人机网络的路径上的阻​​碍的移动平台的覆盖的机制,以及用于成本有效地提供对便携式设备的可靠互联网访问的设备和方法。

    Methods And Systems For Determining Fleet Trajectories To Satisfy A Sequence Of Coverage Requirements
    133.
    发明申请
    Methods And Systems For Determining Fleet Trajectories To Satisfy A Sequence Of Coverage Requirements 有权
    确定舰队轨迹以满足覆盖要求序列的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150194058A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-09

    申请号:US14664872

    申请日:2015-03-22

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and systems for determining trajectories for vehicles of a fleet of vehicles are provided. In one example, a method comprises receiving an initial location of one or more vehicles, and receiving a sequence of coverage requirements for a region and an associated period of time. The region may be divided into a plurality of landmarks and the period of time may be divided into a plurality of phases. The method also comprises determining for each of one or more phases and at least one respective landmark, a set of starting landmarks from which a vehicle could reach the respective landmark during the phase. The method further comprises determining which respective landmark that the vehicle should travel to during the one or more phases based on the sequence of coverage requirements and the set of starting landmarks for the one or more phases and the at least one respective landmark.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于确定车队车辆轨迹的方法和系统。 在一个示例中,一种方法包括接收一个或多个车辆的初始位置,以及接收一个区域和相关时间段的覆盖要求序列。 该区域可以被划分为多个地标,并且该时间段可以被分成多个阶段。 该方法还包括确定一个或多个相位中的每一个以及至少一个相应的标记,一组起始地标,在该阶段期间车辆可从该起始地标到达相应的地标。 所述方法还包括基于所述一个或多个相位和所述至少一个相应地标的覆盖要求序列和所述一组起始地标来确定所述车辆在所述一个或多个阶段期间应该行进到哪个相应的标记。

    Modular drone and methods for use
    134.
    发明授权
    Modular drone and methods for use 有权
    模块化无人机和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US08989922B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-24

    申请号:US13838325

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a drone. The drone may include: a navigation unit configured to determine the location of the drone and navigate the drone to designated locations; a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to read RFID tag information from RFID tags; and a wireless network transceiver configured to periodically transmit the location of the drone and RFID tag information to an inventory management system. Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method performed by a drone. The method may include: receiving navigation path information; navigating the drone along the navigation path based on satellite location signals; determining current position information based on the satellite location signals; reading RFID tag information from a first RFID tag; and transmitting the RFID tag information and the current position information via a wireless client to a central computing system.

    Abstract translation: 各种示例性实施例涉及无人机。 无人机可以包括:导航单元,其被配置为确定无人机的位置并将无人机导航到指定位置; 射频识别(RFID)读取器,被配置为从RFID标签读取RFID标签信息; 以及无线网络收发机,被配置为周期性地将无人机和RFID标签信息的位置发送到库存管理系统。 各种示例性实施例涉及由无人机执行的方法。 该方法可以包括:接收导航路径信息; 根据卫星位置信号沿导航路线导航无人机; 基于卫星定位信号确定当前位置信息; 从第一RFID标签读取RFID标签信息; 以及经由无线客户端将RFID标签信息和当前位置信息发送到中央计算系统。

    Hydrogen powered aircraft
    138.
    发明授权
    Hydrogen powered aircraft 有权
    氢动力飞机

    公开(公告)号:US08011616B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-06

    申请号:US11973092

    申请日:2007-10-05

    Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机,在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率,同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条,以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存,而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气,并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。 本发明的飞行器包括支撑结构,该支撑结构包括多个支撑件,其中支撑件形成固定在机翼上的四面体。

    Hydrogen powered aircraft
    140.
    发明申请
    Hydrogen powered aircraft 有权
    氢动力飞机

    公开(公告)号:US20080203219A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-28

    申请号:US11973092

    申请日:2007-10-05

    Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机,在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率,同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条,以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存,而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气,并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。 本发明的飞行器包括支撑结构,该支撑结构包括多个支撑件,其中支撑件形成固定在机翼上的四面体。

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