公开(公告)号：US09863776B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US15452856

申请日：2017-03-08

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  B64C39/02

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：US20180004207A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15636885

申请日：2017-06-29

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc. (dba Airware)

Inventor： Bernard J. Michini ,  Fabien Blanc-Pâques ,  Logan Cummings

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  H04B17/318 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G01S1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  G01S1/024 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04B17/318

Abstract: In some implementations, a UAV flight system can dynamically adjust UAV flight operations based on radio frequency (RF) signal data. For example, the flight system can determine an initial flight plan for inspecting a RF transmitter and configure a UAV to perform an aerial inspection of the RF transmitter. Once airborne, the UAV can collect RF signal data and the flight system can automatically adjust the flight plan to avoid RF signal interference and/or damage to the UAV based on the collected RF signal data. In some implementations, the UAV can collect RF signal data and generate a three-dimensional received signal strength map that describes the received signal strength at various locations within a volumetric area around the RF transmitter. In some implementations, the UAV can collect RF signal data and determine whether a RF signal transmitter is properly aligned.

公开(公告)号：US20180004203A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15530662

申请日：2016-06-30

Applicant: Artem Ryabov

Inventor： Artem Ryabov

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  F41G3/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01S19/18 ,  F41G3/22

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  F41G3/06 ,  F41G3/165 ,  F41G3/22 ,  F41G9/002 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S19/18 ,  G01S19/48

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle weapon system and method of operation which includes an unmanned aerial vehicle having navigational and weapon aiming cameras, remote controlled flight controls and a rifle type of weapon mounted in the wing transversely to the axis of the fuselage where the aerial vehicle is directed to a general target area and controlled to fly in a circular trajectory above and around a specific target within the target area until acquiring the target with the aiming camera and adjusting the bank angle of the vehicle to direct the weapon to the specific target.

公开(公告)号：US20180000575A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15197310

申请日：2016-06-29

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Simone Fobi ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  Komminist Sisai Weldemariam

IPC: A61D7/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: A61D7/00 ,  A61B90/36 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12

Abstract: Parasites are detected and ameliorative actions taken using unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with sensors and equipment for dispensing treatment materials. Physical characteristic data obtained by the sensors is supplemented using a risk management module that increases the confidence level that the diagnosis of a particular parasite on an animal is correct. The risk management module may further be used to assess additional factors, such as the potential harm in applying a selected treatment, in the decision of whether or not to take ameliorative action.

公开(公告)号：US20170372625A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15699410

申请日：2017-09-08

Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Takashi HORINOUCHI

IPC: G08G5/04 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D47/06

CPC classification number: G08G5/045 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G06K9/4604 ,  G08G5/0004 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle according to the present disclosure is an unmanned aerial vehicle that can fly in midair and includes a propulsion unit configured to generate a propulsion force for fly in midair, a laser light source configured to illuminate laser light, an imaging unit configured to generate a captured image by capturing vertically below the unmanned aerial vehicle during flight in midair, and a controller configured to control an operation of the propulsion unit. The controller analyzes a captured image, extracts a light spot formed by laser light, measures a positional relationship with another unmanned aerial vehicle based on the extracted light spot, and executes a collision avoidance operation with respect to another unmanned aerial vehicle based on the measured positional relationship.

公开(公告)号：US09852644B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US15193033

申请日：2016-06-25

Applicant: Bee Robotics Corporation

Inventor： Vladimir Salnikov ,  Anatoly Filin ,  Harm Burema

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  A01B79/00 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01M9/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/16 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C7/04 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C21/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/16 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/04 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: Modern farming is currently being done by powerful ground equipment or aircraft that weigh several tons and treat uniformly tens of hectares per hour. Automated farming can use small, agile, lightweight, energy-efficient automated robotic equipment that flies to do the same job, even able to farm on a plant-by-plant basis, allowing for new ways of farming. A hybrid airship-drone has both passive lift provided by a gas balloon and active lift provided by propellers. A hybrid airship-drone may be cheaper, more stable in flight, and require less maintenance than other aerial vehicles such as quadrocopters. However, hybrid airship-drones may also be larger in size and have more inertia that needs to be overcome for starting, stopping and turning.

公开(公告)号：US09852362B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US15654390

申请日：2017-07-19

Applicant: Bernard Fryshman

Inventor： Bernard Fryshman

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  A01M7/00 ,  A01M5/04 ,  A01M5/02 ,  A01M3/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D1/18 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06T7/62 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T7/90

CPC classification number: G06K9/6267 ,  A01H1/025 ,  A01M1/026 ,  A01M1/06 ,  A01M1/14 ,  A01M1/20 ,  A01M1/2094 ,  A01M1/22 ,  A01M1/226 ,  A01M3/005 ,  A01M3/007 ,  A01M5/02 ,  A01M5/04 ,  A01M7/00 ,  A01M99/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64D1/18 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/6256 ,  G06K2209/17 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/0008 ,  G06T7/62 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/10056 ,  G06T2207/20081 ,  G06T2207/30128 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N7/185 ,  Y02A50/375 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/09 ,  Y10S901/40 ,  Y10S901/41

Abstract: A device for detecting and marking ticks and tick bites on a body or limb. The device has an image capturing device that is in communication with image recognition software. Images of skin are analyzed to detect objects consistent with ticks or tick bites. Once such object is detected, the device automatically disperses a marking material in the proximity of the detected tick or tick bite.

公开(公告)号：US20170345320A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15619574

申请日：2017-06-12

Applicant: DRONOMY LTD.

Inventor： Ori Aphek ,  Guy Raz

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G06Q50/08

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G06Q50/08 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: Described embodiments include apparatus for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The apparatus includes a receiver, a transmitter, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive, via the receiver, coordinates of a position sensor coupled to a portion of a crane, a configuration of the crane changing over time due at least to movement of the portion of the crane relative to a tower of the crane, to compute, in response to the received coordinates, a flight path that passes under a boom of the crane while circumventing the crane, and to cause the UAV to follow the computed flight path, by transmitting flight instructions, via the transmitter, to the UAV. Other embodiments are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20170341749A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15535431

申请日：2015-12-04

Applicant: Alfred-Wegener-Institut

Inventor： Andreas Herber ,  Dirk Kalmbach ,  Ruediger Gerdes ,  Hans-Joerg Bayer

IPC: B64D3/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C3/16 ,  F41J9/10 ,  B64C1/00

CPC classification number: B64D3/02 ,  B64C3/16 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  F41J9/10

Abstract: An aerodynamically shaped, active towed body includes a fuselage curved along its vertical and horizontal longitudinal plane. The fuselage has a unit chamber and a load chamber. A transverse plane of the fuselage is triangular, two upper corners being located on an upper face of the fuselage and a lower corner being located on a lower face of the fuselage. Each of two wings is subdivided into a small and a large segment. The small segment points downwards and is attached to the fuselage in a region of the lower corner and the large segment points upwards and is attached to the small segment. Each of the small segments comprise an additional load chamber. The towed body further includes a tail fin, rudders that are each adjustable by the control device and a coupling for the towing cable.

公开(公告)号：US20170327228A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15432571

申请日：2017-02-14

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64D3/00 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/48 ,  B64C25/08 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/003 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B65D25/10 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D2585/687

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.