公开(公告)号：US09734725B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14967673

申请日：2015-12-14

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Michael S. Gordon ,  James R. Kozloski ,  Peter K. Malkin ,  Clifford A. Pickover

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/34

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/3407 ,  G01C21/3461 ,  G01C21/3492 ,  G08G5/0034

Abstract: Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for route planning and management with a drone. Aspects include receiving a destination for an individual and determining multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination. Aspects further include deploying the drone to determine safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes and determining a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes.

公开(公告)号：US20170229025A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15206229

申请日：2016-07-09

Applicant: Proxy Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： John KLINGER ,  Patrick C. CESARANO

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0214 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01B9/021 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01N21/8851 ,  G01N27/20 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01S7/006 ,  G01S13/02 ,  G01S13/06 ,  G01S13/42 ,  G01S15/02 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S2013/0254 ,  G05B11/42 ,  G05B13/024 ,  G05B13/042 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0204 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00677 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/045 ,  G08G9/02 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q3/2617 ,  H01Q3/28 ,  H01Q3/36 ,  H04B7/0617 ,  H04B7/18506 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an unmanned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle can include a memory unit that is configured to store a planned path of the unmanned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle can also include a position unit that is configured to determine a current position of the unmanned vehicle, the position unit further configured to determine a planned position of the unmanned vehicle based on the planned path data stored in the memory unit. The unmanned vehicle can further include a control unit disposed in communication with the position unit, the control unit configured to determine a deviation based on the planned position and the current position of the unmanned vehicle, and control a movement of the unmanned vehicle such that the unmanned vehicle moves along the planned path if the deviation is less than a predetermined threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20170227470A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15092541

申请日：2016-04-06

Applicant: PROXY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Patrick C. CESARANO

IPC: G01N21/88 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G01S15/02 ,  G01B9/021 ,  G01N27/20 ,  G01S13/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G01B11/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0214 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01B9/021 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01N21/8851 ,  G01N27/20 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01S7/006 ,  G01S13/02 ,  G01S13/06 ,  G01S13/42 ,  G01S15/02 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S2013/0254 ,  G05B11/42 ,  G05B13/024 ,  G05B13/042 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0204 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00677 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/045 ,  G08G9/02 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q3/2617 ,  H01Q3/28 ,  H01Q3/36 ,  H04B7/0617 ,  H04B7/18506 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an unmanned or optionally manned vehicle for inspecting an object. The unmanned or optionally manned vehicle includes a data collection unit that captures, via the unmanned or optionally manned vehicle, images of the object, wherein the images are combined to generate stereoscopic images and compares the stereoscopic images with pre-stored images for detecting structural parameters of the object. The unmanned or optionally manned vehicle also includes a location unit that determines location data associated with the detected structural parameters. The unmanned or optionally manned vehicle also includes a report generation unit that generates an inspection report based on the comparison of the stereoscopic images and the location data.

公开(公告)号：US20170225799A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15121014

申请日：2016-02-10

Applicant: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

Inventor： Gary S. Selwyn ,  Chris B. Cooper ,  Luther Wilburn Cox

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/005 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and launch system includes a UAV pod (108) having a UAV pod processor (114) and a UAV (102) selectively enclosed in the UAV pod (108), the UAV (102) having only two rotors (202).

公开(公告)号：US20170205821A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15478341

申请日：2017-04-04

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tao PENG ,  Yin TANG

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G05G9/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05G1/02 ,  G05G1/08 ,  G05G5/065 ,  G05G9/02 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23245 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2352 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/238 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A dial structure, a remote controller employing the dial structure, and a controlling method are provided. The dial structure comprises a carrying member and a dial movably connected with the carrying member. The dial is slidable with respect to the dial structure along a sliding direction and rotatable around a rotation shaft. An axial direction of the rotation shaft intersects with the sliding direction. The dial structure further comprises a rotation sensor configured to obtain rotating state information of the dial and a sliding sensor configured to obtain sliding state information of the dial.

公开(公告)号：US20170199527A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US14991846

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor： Ranveer Chandra ,  Ashish Kapoor ,  Jongho Won

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0808 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0204 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for avoiding or exploiting air drag on an aerial vehicle are disclosed. In embodiments, the methods and apparatus may be implemented in a controller and used to increase the energy efficiency of an aerial vehicle. In the embodiments, at least one parameter associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. A yaw setting for the aerial vehicle is then determined that exploits or avoids air drag on the aerial vehicle for energy efficiency. The yaw setting may be referenced to a yaw based on directionality in the shape of the aerial vehicle. In other embodiments, a drag associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. It is then determined if there is a selected component in the drag based on a desired maneuver of the aerial vehicle. A yaw setting is then determined based on whether the selected component is in the drag.

公开(公告)号：US20170199044A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US15234635

申请日：2016-08-11

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Guillaume Hoareau ,  Johannes J. Liebenberg ,  John G. Musial ,  Todd R. Whitman

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/20

CPC classification number: G01C21/3415 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G01C21/3632 ,  G01C21/3691

Abstract: Dynamically establishing a temporary safe evacuation route away from an unsafe situation using unmanned vehicles. The temporary safe evacuation route is determined based on real-time information regarding the unsafe situation. A network of unmanned vehicles are deployed and positioned at determined points along the safe evacuation route. Guidance is provided to the network of unmanned vehicles for display along the safe evacuation route by the unmanned vehicle to aid people in evacuating from the unsafe situation. Information in real time regarding the unsafe situation may be received from the unmanned vehicles. Based on the information received, the safe evacuation route may be adjusted.

公开(公告)号：US20170193297A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15462577

申请日：2017-03-17

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Bernard J. Michini ,  Hui Li ,  Brett Michael Bethke

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0653 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/6256 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06K2209/19 ,  G06Q10/063114 ,  G06Q10/1097 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T2215/16 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/44504 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.

公开(公告)号：US20170192424A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15462245

申请日：2017-03-17

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Alan Jay Poole ,  Mark Patrick Bauer ,  Volkan Gurel ,  Bernard J. Michini ,  Justin Eugene Kuehn

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0653 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/6256 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06K2209/19 ,  G06Q10/063114 ,  G06Q10/1097 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T2215/16 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/44504 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.

公开(公告)号：US20170191799A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15314877

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: Rheinmetall Defence Electronics GmbH

Inventor： Wolfgang Pietz

IPC: F41G3/26 ,  G09B9/00 ,  B64D47/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: F41G3/2622 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D47/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  F41G3/142 ,  F41G3/145 ,  F41G3/26 ,  G09B9/003

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for representing hits by shots and/or rockets, a corresponding system for same and an associated method. Disclosed is a device which is capable of flight and provides means for optical and/or acoustic representation of hits. The device and the means can be remotely controlled and can be controlled from a control centre. For the purpose of control, the control centre can locate objects capable of being located via positioning satellites and control the device according to the location.