公开(公告)号：US09576493B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US15070747

申请日：2016-03-15

Applicant: John A. Jarrell

Inventor： John A. Jarrell

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/06 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64F1/36

CPC classification number: G08G5/0013 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64F1/362 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091

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。

公开(公告)号：US09568913B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14724037

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: Katherine C. Stuckman ,  Michael D. Reynolds

Inventor： Katherine C. Stuckman ,  Michael D. Reynolds

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H31/10 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/57 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/08 ,  A63H30/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0022 ,  A63H27/004 ,  A63H27/02 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H31/10 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/57 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0808

Abstract: A radio controlled (RC) vehicle includes a receiver that is coupled to receive an RF signal from a remote control device, the RF signal containing command data in accordance with a first coordinate system, wherein the first coordinate system is from a perspective of the remote control device. A motion sensing module generates motion data based on the motion of the RC vehicle. A processing module transforms the command data into control data in accordance with a second coordinate system, wherein the second coordinate system is from a perspective of the RC vehicle. A plurality of control devices control the motion of the RC vehicle based on the control data.

Abstract translation: 无线电控制（RC）车辆包括被耦合以从远程控制设备接收RF信号的接收机，所述RF信号包含根据第一坐标系统的命令数据，其中所述第一坐标系是从所述远程 控制装置 运动感测模块基于RC车辆的运动产生运动数据。 处理模块根据第二坐标系将命令数据转换成控制数据，其中第二坐标系是从RC车辆的角度来看的。 多个控制装置基于控制数据控制RC车辆的运动。

公开(公告)号：US09563201B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14928432

申请日：2015-10-30

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Nathan L. Tofte ,  Brian N. Harvey

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06T17/20 ,  G06T19/003 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4227

Abstract: Various techniques are described to facilitate controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and viewing feedback received from a UAV. A graphical user interface (GUI) is provided that allows a user to view a display window. The display window may indicate structures or portions of structures in which additional image data is desired by highlighting these portions within the display window. Static imagery may be leveraged to provide smooth and consistent feedback transitions. When a delay exists between the time the UAV sends live video data and the time it may be displayed in the GUI, the static images may be shown in the display window initially until the live video data may be displayed. The opacity of structures included in an initial display window may also transition to a greater opacity over time, with the live video eventually being displayed.

Abstract translation: 描述各种技术以便于控制无人机（UAV）并观察从UAV接收的反馈。 提供了允许用户查看显示窗口的图形用户界面（GUI）。 显示窗口可以通过突出显示窗口内的这些部分来指示其中期望附加图像数据的结构或结构的部分。 可以利用静态图像来提供平稳和一致的反馈转换。 在UAV发送实时视频数据的时间与可以在GUI中显示的时间之间存在延迟时，静态图像可以最初显示在显示窗口中，直到可以显示实况视频数据。 包括在初始显示窗口中的结构的不透明度也可能随着时间的过去而变得更大的不透明度，最终显示实况视频。

公开(公告)号：US20170029106A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15176170

申请日：2016-06-08

Applicant: Inventec Appliances (Pudong) Corporation ,  Inventec Appliances Corp. ,  Inventec Appliances (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jing-Song CHANG ,  Steven TSENG ,  Zhi-Hong DAI ,  An-Ping YANG

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C25/56

CPC classification number: B64C37/00 ,  B63B2035/006 ,  B64C13/10 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64C25/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: An unmanned vehicle includes a vehicle body having an accommodating space, an arm assembly coupled to the vehicle body, and a floating member connected to a bottom surface of the vehicle body. The arm assembly includes a first rotating member, a second rotating member coupled to the first rotating member, and a propeller. The propeller includes a rotatable axle coupled to the second rotating member and extending along a rotating axis. The second rotating member can turn the propeller by rotating the rotatable axle about the rotating axis. The first rotating member can rotate and effect a movement of the second rotating member so as to selectively adjust the rotatable axle to align the rotating axis with a first axial direction and a second axial direction. The arm assembly can rotate relative to the vehicle body to selectively rotate into or out of the accommodating space.

Abstract translation: 一种无人驾驶车辆包括具有容纳空间的车体，连接到车体的臂组件和连接到车身底面的浮动构件。 臂组件包括第一旋转构件，联接到第一旋转构件的第二旋转构件和螺旋桨。 螺旋桨包括联接到第二旋转构件并沿着旋转轴线延伸的可旋转轴。 第二旋转构件可以通过围绕旋转轴线旋转可旋转轴来旋转螺旋桨。 第一旋转构件可以旋转并且影响第二旋转构件的运动，以便选择性地调节可旋转轴，以使旋转轴线与第一轴向方向和第二轴向对准。 臂组件可以相对于车体旋转以选择性地旋转进入或离开容纳空间。

公开(公告)号：US20170024746A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15095038

申请日：2016-04-09

Applicant: Donald Putnam Henry ,  Charles Marshall

Inventor： Donald Putnam Henry ,  Charles Marshall

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/018 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  H04W4/026 ,  H04W4/60 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: This application discloses a system which allow registrations or licenses for multiple jurisdictions to be electronically maintained on a mobile device or central server which are tied to an application running on a mobile device. The application running on the device may have several modes. Administrative mode allows for login and other administrative functions. Inquiry mode allows an operator to determine if he or she has necessary registrations, permits, licenses, or insurance coverage for the current location. Flight mode transmits location and identity to a central server at regular intervals which can be made available to local authorities or others. Verification mode allows an operator to provide proof of registrations, permits, or licenses to authorities. Purchase mode allows an operator to immediately and remotely obtain any needed but missing registration, permit, license or insurance coverage. This process allows certificates from multiple jurisdictions or subdivisions within jurisdictions which may have reciprocity arrangements to be readily accessible from a mobile device. The process allows operators to determine if their “paperwork” is in order to fly from a given location (and perhaps time). It can alert authorities when an operator is flying without proper “paperwork.” It can also help identify the operator of a UAV in a given area or provide insight into the UAVs flying in an area.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了一种系统，其允许将多个辖区的注册或许可证电子地维护在与移动设备上运行的应用程序相关联的移动设备或中央服务器上。 在设备上运行的应用程序可能有多种模式。 管理模式允许登录等管理功能。 查询模式允许操作者确定他/她是否拥有当前位置的必要注册，许可证，许可证或保险。 飞行模式定期向中央服务器发送位置和身份信息，可以向地方当局或其他机构提供。 验证模式允许操作者向当局提供注册，许可证或许可证明。 采购模式允许操作员立即远程获取所需但缺少的注册，许可证，许可证或保险。 此过程允许可能具有互惠安排的司法辖区内的多个辖区或分部的证书可以从移动设备轻松访问。 该过程允许操作员确定他们的“文书工作”是否为了从给定位置飞行（或许是时间）。 当操作人员没有正确的“文书工作”飞行时，它可以提醒当局。它还可以帮助识别给定区域内的无人机的操作者，或者了解在某个地区飞行的无人机。

公开(公告)号：US20170023937A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15218938

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

Inventor： Giuseppe Loianno ,  Yash Shailesh Mulgaonkar ,  R. Vijay Kumar

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for on-board sensing and control of robotic vehicles (e.g., MAVs) using commercial off-the-shelf hand-held electronic devices as a sensing and control system are provided. In one aspect, a system for controlling a micro aerial vehicle may include one or more sensors, a state estimation module in communication with the one or more sensors, the state estimation module being configured to generate an estimated pose of the micro aerial vehicle based on inputs from the one or more sensors, and a position controller in communication with the state estimation module and configured to communicate attitude commands to an attitude controller of the micro aerial vehicle. Each of the one or more sensors, the state estimation module, and the position controller may be contained in a commercial off-the-shelf hand-held electronic device that is configured to be coupled to the micro aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用商业现成的手持式电子设备作为感测和控制系统来进行车载感测和控制机器人车辆（例如，MAV）的系统，设备和方法。 一方面，一种用于控制微型飞行器的系统可以包括一个或多个传感器，与所述一个或多个传感器通信的状态估计模块，所述状态估计模块被配置为基于以下步骤生成所述微型飞行器的估计姿态： 来自所述一个或多个传感器的输入以及与所述状态估计模块通信的位置控制器，并被配置为将姿态命令传送到所述微型飞行器的姿态控制器。 一个或多个传感器，状态估计模块和位置控制器中的每一个可以被包含在被配置为耦合到微型飞行器的商业现成的手持式电子设备中。

公开(公告)号：US20170015405A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US14798715

申请日：2015-07-14

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Kiet Tuan Chau ,  Michael-David Nakayoshi Canoy ,  Michael Orlando DeVico ,  Stephen Alton Sprigg

IPC: B64C13/06 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05D1/0022

Abstract: Methods, systems, and process-readable media include an autonomous vehicle override control system that receives override commands from a pilot qualified on a first type of unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) and translates the inputs into suitable commands transmitted to a target UAV of a second UAV type. A pilot's certification for a first UAV type may be determined from the pilot's login credentials. The system may obtain a first control model for the first UAV type and a second control model for the target UAV. Pilot input commands processed through the first control model may be used to calculate movements of a virtual UAV of the type. The system may estimate physical movement of the target UAV similar to the first physical movement, and generate an override command for the target UAV using the second control model and the second physical movement. Control models may accommodate current conditions and pilot experience.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统和过程可读介质包括自动车辆覆盖控制系统，其从在第一类型的无人自主车辆（UAV）上限定的飞行器接收超控命令，并且将输入转换为传输到第二类型的目标UAV的合适命令 无人机类型。 飞行员的第一个UAV类型的认证可以从飞行员的登录凭据确定。 该系统可以获得用于第一UAV类型的第一控制模型和用于目标UAV的第二控制模型。 可以使用通过第一控制模型处理的导频输入命令来计算该类型的虚拟UAV的移动。 系统可以估计目标UAV的物理运动，类似于第一物理运动，并且使用第二控制模型和第二物理运动生成针对目标UAV的覆盖命令。 控制模型可以适应当前条件和飞行员体验。

公开(公告)号：US20170003680A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15190118

申请日：2016-06-22

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Hong Tao Wang ,  Zhi Cong Huang

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04J11/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0022 ,  A63H27/02 ,  A63H30/04 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G08C15/02 ,  G08C15/06 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  H04J11/0023 ,  H04L1/0015 ,  H04L1/0025 ,  H04L69/28

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for preventing interference from simultaneous data transmissions in a remote control system. A controlled terminal is typically configured to receive control data from a controlling terminal and to transmit feedback data to a monitoring terminal. To prevent interference caused by the simultaneous transmissions of control data and feedback data. The controlling terminal can transmit the control data to the monitoring terminal, which then transmits the control data to the controlled terminal. Such transmission of the control data may be carried out in a way that does not interfere with the transmission of the feedback data.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于防止遥控系统中同时进行数据传输的干扰的方法和系统。 受控终端通常被配置为从控制终端接收控制数据并将反馈数据发送到监视终端。 防止同时发送控制数据和反馈数据造成的干扰。 控制终端可以将控制数据发送到监控终端，监控终端然后将控制数据发送到受控终端。 控制数据的这种传输可以以不干扰反馈数据传输的方式进行。

公开(公告)号：US20160363929A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14735747

申请日：2015-06-10

Applicant: Kespry, Inc

Inventor： Robert Parker Clark ,  John D. Laxson ,  Paul Doersch

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0011 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: A data communication system for unmanned aerial vehicles includes communication links comprising a low-throughput capacity communication link and a high-throughput capacity communication link. The data communication system can also include a base station, to which the unmanned aerial vehicles send aerial data, and from which the unmanned aerial vehicles receive command signals. As the unmanned aerial vehicles perform missions in an open, distant airspace, the unmanned aerial vehicles can gather large volume data such as aerial images or videos. The data communication system allows opportunistic transfer of the gathered aerial data from the unmanned aerial vehicles to the base station when a high-throughput communication link is established. The data communication system allows constant communication between the base station and the unmanned aerial vehicles to send and receive low volume, operation-critical data, such as commands or on-going flight path changes, using a low-throughput communication link.

Abstract translation: 用于无人机的数据通信系统包括包括低吞吐量容量通信链路和高吞吐量容量通信链路的通信链路。 数据通信系统还可以包括无人驾驶飞行器发送空中数据的基站，并且无人驾驶飞行器从该基站接收命令信号。 由于无人驾驶飞行器在开放，遥远的空域进行任务，无人机可以收集大量数据，如航空图像或视频。 当建立高吞吐量通信链路时，数据通信系统允许将收集的天线数据从无人驾驶飞行器机会传输到基站。 数据通信系统允许基站和无人驾驶飞行器之间的恒定通信，使用低吞吐量通信链路发送和接收低体积，操作关键数据，例如命令或正在进行的飞行路径改变。

公开(公告)号：US20160360428A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15241239

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04W16/18

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H04W16/18

Abstract: A modeling method performed for a cell site to detect changes in or at the cell site includes obtaining first data regarding the cell site from a first audit performed using one or more data acquisition techniques and obtaining second data regarding the cell site from a second audit performed using the one or more data acquisition techniques, wherein the second audit is performed at a different time than the first audit; processing the first data to define a first model of the cell site using the associated one or more location identifiers and processing the second data to define a second model of the cell site using the associated one or more location identifiers; comparing the first model with the second model to identify the changes in or at the cell site; and performing one or more actions based on the identified changes.

Abstract translation: 针对小区站点执行的用于检测小区站点中或小区站点的改变的建模方法包括从使用一个或多个数据获取技术执行的第一审计获取关于小区站点的第一数据，并且从执行的第二次审计获得关于小区站点的第二数据 使用所述一个或多个数据获取技术，其中所述第二审核在与所述第一审核不同的时间执行; 使用所述相关联的一个或多个位置标识符处理所述第一数据以定义所述小区站点的第一模型，并使用所述相关联的一个或多个位置标识符处理所述第二数据以定义所述小区站点的第二模型; 将第一模型与第二模型进行比较以识别细胞位点中或细胞位点的变化; 以及基于所识别的改变来执行一个或多个动作。