公开(公告)号：US20170081029A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15271801

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Inventor： Nathan G. Jones ,  Gregory A. Hicks ,  Donald R. High

IPC: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided to enhance delivery of packages and/or cargo through the use of unmanned delivery aircraft. In some embodiments, a mechanical package release system is provided that comprises: a package release hanger configured to couple with and suspend from an unmanned delivery aircraft; and one or more tension supports each configured to secure with a package and to releasably couple with the package release hanger wherein a decrease of at least a threshold amount of a force being applied by the weight of the package on the one or more tension supports induces a mechanical release of the coupling between the one or more tension supports and the package release hanger resulting in a release of the package from the unmanned delivery aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US20170081028A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15271784

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Inventor： Nathan G. Jones ,  Gregory A. Hicks ,  Donald R. High

IPC: B64D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided to enhance delivery of packages. Some embodiments provide an unmanned delivery system comprising: a rotational drive shaft; a crane motor cooperated with the drive shaft that is rotated by the crane motor; a first crane system with a first cord fixed with the first crane system, wherein the first crane system is configured to cooperate with the drive shaft to control the first crane system in controlling the spooling and retraction of the first cord; a control circuit coupled with the crane motor; and a stop switch electrically coupled with the control circuit and positioned to be contacted by a package release hanger secured with the first cord when the first cord is retracted to a first threshold; wherein the control circuit is configured to stop the crane motor in response to receiving a signal from the stop switch.

公开(公告)号：US20170073070A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15362118

申请日：2016-11-28

Applicant: Zhou Tian Xing

Inventor： Zhou Tian Xing

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D7/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60F3/0061 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D7/00

Abstract: An amphibious vertical takeoff and landing unmanned device with artificial intelligence (AI) system and method for managing a crisis environment and controlling one or more targets through an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The device includes a camera unit and a first plurality of tranquilizer guns. The camera unit captures an image of one or more targets. The first communication unit integrated with the camera unit to receive the image of the target. The GPS unit configured with the first communication unit to track geographical location of the one or more targets, and further tracks the itinerary of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The crisis detection unit to analyze the crisis environment. The first plurality of tranquilizer guns to receive the analyzed data from the crisis detection unit and initiates an action in order to sedate one or more targets.

Abstract translation: 具有人造智能（AI）系统的水陆两用垂直起降无人装置，用于管理危机环境并通过无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）控制一个或多个目标的方法。 该装置包括相机单元和第一组多个安定枪。 相机单元捕获一个或多个目标的图像。 与照相机单元集成的第一通信单元以接收目标的图像。 GPS单元配置有第一通信单元以跟踪一个或多个目标的地理位置，并且进一步跟踪无人驾驶飞行器的行程。 危机检测单位分析危机环境。 第一批多个安定枪从危机检测单元接收分析数据，并启动一个动作以镇静一个或多个目标。

公开(公告)号：US09592912B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US15093511

申请日：2016-04-07

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Bernard J. Michini ,  Brett Michael Bethke ,  Fabien Blanc-Paques

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G01C15/02

CPC classification number: G01C15/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C15/02 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for ground control point assignment and determination. One of the methods includes receiving information describing a flight plan for the UAV to implement, the flight plan identifying one or more waypoints associated with geographic locations assigned as ground control points. A first waypoint identified in the flight plan is traveled to, and an action to designate a surface at the associated geographic location is designated as a ground control point. Location information associated with the designated surface is stored. The stored location information is provided to an outside system for storage.

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，用于地面控制点分配和确定。 其中一种方法包括接收描述无人机实施飞行计划的信息，飞行计划确定与分配为地面控制点的地理位置相关联的一个或多个航路点。 飞行计划中确定的第一个航点被移动到，并且将在相关联的地理位置处指定表面的动作指定为地面控制点。 存储与指定表面相关联的位置信息。 存储的位置信息被提供给外部系统用于存储。

公开(公告)号：US09592910B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14975167

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brian C. Beckman ,  Allan Ko

IPC: B64C27/473 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/46

CPC classification number: B64C27/463 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: An aerial vehicle may be equipped with propellers having reconfigurable geometries. Such propellers may have blade tips or other features that may be adjusted or reconfigured while the aerial vehicle is operating, on any basis. Propellers having reconfigurable blade tips joined to blade roots may cause the blade tips to be aligned with the blade roots, or substantially perpendicular to the blade roots, e.g., in order to counter adverse effects of tip vortices, or at any intervening angle. The propellers may be reconfigured at predetermined times during operation of an aerial vehicle, or upon sensing one or more operational characteristics or environmental conditions, as may be desired or required.

Abstract translation: 飞行器可以配备具有可重构几何形状的螺旋桨。 这样的螺旋桨可以具有叶片尖端或者其他特征，其可以在空中飞行器运行时在任何基础上进行调整或重新配置。 具有连接到叶片根部的可重新配置的叶片尖端的螺旋桨可以导致叶片尖端与叶片根部对准，或者基本上垂直于叶片根部，例如为了抵消尖端旋涡的不利影响或以任何中间角度。 推进器可以在飞行器的操作期间的预定时间重新配置，或者可以根据期望或需要感测一个或多个操作特性或环境条件。

公开(公告)号：US20170067734A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15250324

申请日：2016-08-29

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Rolf Heidemann ,  Denis Wohlfeld ,  Robert E. Bridges ,  Helmut Kramer

IPC: G01B11/25

CPC classification number: G01B11/2513 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/254 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01C15/002

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) coordinate measuring system includes an external projector that projects a pattern of light onto an object and an aerial drone attached to a 3D imaging device, the 3D imaging device and the external projector cooperating to obtain 3D coordinates of the object.

Abstract translation: 三维（3D）坐标测量系统包括将光图案投射到物体上的外部投影仪和附接到3D成像装置的无人机，3D成像装置和外部投影仪协作以获得对象的3D坐标 。

公开(公告)号：US09589448B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US14962492

申请日：2015-12-08

Applicant: Micro Apps Group Inventions, LLC

Inventor： Mark Schneider ,  Lee Bryan ,  Patricia L. Scott ,  Vladimir F. Kogan ,  Wendy C. Scully ,  Jack T. Scully

IPC: G08B25/01 ,  H04W4/22 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F41H9/10

CPC classification number: G08B25/016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  F41H9/10 ,  F41H11/00 ,  G08B13/1965 ,  G08B15/00 ,  G08B21/0247 ,  H04W4/90

Abstract: A safety and security device is housed on either an unmanned aerial vehicle or its land-based docking station and is combined with a cellular telephone for self-defense purposes. The phone broadcasts both recorded audio and video warnings on the device. A flashing light may be activated on the aerial platform or the docking station. The device may be integrated into a modular unit that combines numerous defensive mechanisms. These defensive mechanisms operate autonomously and respond to perceived threats.

Abstract translation: 安全和保险装置安装在无人驾驶飞行器或其陆上对接站上，并与蜂窝电话组合用于自卫目的。 手机在设备上广播录制的音频和视频警告。 空中平台或坞站上可能会启动闪光灯。 该装置可以集成到组合了许多防御机制的模块化单元中。 这些防御机制自动运行，并应对所感知的威胁。

公开(公告)号：US09586682B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US14316367

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Jihwan Kim ,  Kihyung Kim ,  Kichu Hong

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S19/00 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G03B15/00 ,  G01C21/20

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S19/00 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G03B15/006 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: Disclosed is a digital device controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle to provide a flight trajectory feedback based on at least one of an application and a task of the application. The digital device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with an unmanned aerial vehicle, a display unit, and a processor configured to control the communication unit and the display unit. The processor is further configured to transmit application data including information of at least one of an application executed by the digital device and/or a task of the application to the unmanned aerial vehicle through the communication unit. The application data causes the unmanned aerial vehicle to provide a flight trajectory feedback determined based on the application data. The flight trajectory feedback is one of plural predetermined flight trajectory feedbacks and displays at least one of the application and the task pairing with the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种数字设备，其控制无人驾驶飞行器以基于应用的应用和任务中的至少一个来提供飞行轨迹反馈。 数字设备包括被配置为与无人驾驶飞行器通信的通信单元，显示单元和被配置为控制通信单元和显示单元的处理器。 处理器还被配置为通过通信单元将包括由数字设备执行的应用和/或应用任务中的至少一个的信息的应用数据传送到无人机。 应用数据使得无人驾驶飞行器提供基于应用数据确定的飞行轨迹反馈。 飞行轨迹反馈是多个预定飞行轨迹反馈之一，并且显示与无人驾驶飞行器的应用和任务配对中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20170061802A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14836097

申请日：2015-08-26

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Nima BARRACI ,  Nils KNEUPER ,  Michal NARWOJSZ ,  Matthew B. HENDRIAN ,  Karol SZKLARSKI

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Method and apparatus for planning and modifying a vehicle operation plan. A vehicle operation plan for a vehicle schedule is determined based on performance constraints of the vehicle and an operational rule file that defines operational restrictions on the vehicle based on states of the vehicle. In the event a state changes from a planned state, the vehicle automatically and autonomously recalculates the vehicle operation plan in a manner that satisfies the performance constraints and the operational restrictions.

Abstract translation: 规划和修改车辆运行计划的方法和装置。 基于车辆的性能约束和基于车辆的状态来定义对车辆的操作限制的操作规则文件来确定车辆行驶时间表的车辆操作计划。 在状态从计划状态改变的情况下，车辆以满足性能约束和操作限制的方式自动并自主地重新计算车辆操作计划。

公开(公告)号：US20170059692A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15248337

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: Laufer Wind Group LLC

Inventor： Eric David Laufer ,  John Knag ,  Rodney Petr

IPC: G01S7/38

CPC classification number: G01S7/38 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  F41G7/224 ,  F41G7/2253 ,  F41G7/2293 ,  F41G7/30 ,  F41G9/002 ,  F41H11/02 ,  G01S13/52 ,  G01S13/72 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/878 ,  G05D1/12

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for drone interdiction. A target aircraft is detected based on data from one or more of one or more radars, a fixed camera image from one or more fixed cameras, and an interceptor aircraft image from a camera mounted to an interceptor aircraft. An interception location is generated describing where the interceptor aircraft and the target aircraft are expected to meet. The interceptor aircraft is directed to the interception location to immobilize the target aircraft.

Abstract translation: 描述了无人机停电的系统和方法。 基于来自一个或多个雷达的一个或多个的数据，来自一个或多个固定照相机的固定照相机图像以及来自安装到拦截机的照相机的拦截器飞机图像来检测目标飞机。 产生拦截位置，描述拦截机和目标飞机预计在哪里相遇。 拦截机被引导到拦截位置以固定目标飞机。