公开(公告)号：US20160376005A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15262177

申请日：2016-09-12

Applicant: Top Flight Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Long N. Phan ,  Sanjay Emani Sarma ,  Cody Miles Wojcik ,  Eli M. Davis ,  Benjamin Arthur Sena ,  Julian Lemus

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64F3/02 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/063 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/08 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G05D1/101 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising at least one rotor motor. The rotor motor is powered by a micro hybrid generation system. The micro hybrid generator system comprises a rechargeable battery configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor, a small engine configured to generate mechanical power, a generator motor coupled to the small engine and configured to generate AC power using the mechanical power generated by the small engine, a bridge rectifier configured to convert the AC power generated by the generator motor to DC power and provide the DC power to either or both the rechargeable battery and the at least one rotor motor, and an electronic control unit configured to control a throttle of the small engine based, at least in part, on a power demand of at least one load, the at least one load including the at least one rotor motor.

公开(公告)号：US20160375579A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14751228

申请日：2015-06-26

Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION

Inventor： IGOR MUTTIK

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W8/00 ,  B25J19/00 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/50 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/80 ,  Y10S901/06 ,  Y10S901/09

Abstract: In one embodiment the present disclosure provides a robotic updating apparatus that includes mapping circuitry to provide movement instructions, the mapping circuitry including map data; wherein the map data includes a defined area for the robotic updating apparatus; movement circuitry to receive the movement instructions and to control movement of the robotic apparatus within the defined area; wherein movement is based on, at least in part, the movement instructions; device discovery circuitry to discover at least one target device within the defined area; and update circuitry to provide update for at least one target device; wherein the device discovery circuitry also to communicate the update to the at least one target device.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本公开提供一种机器人更新装置，其包括映射电路以提供移动指令，所述映射电路包括地图数据; 其中所述地图数据包括用于所述机器人更新装置的限定区域; 移动电路，用于接收所述移动指令并且控制所述机器人装置在所述限定区域内的运动; 其中运动至少部分地基于运动指令; 设备发现电路，用于发现限定区域内的至少一个目标设备; 并且更新电路以为至少一个目标设备提供更新; 其中所述设备发现电路还将所述更新传送到所述至少一个目标设备。

公开(公告)号：US09527605B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14576096

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Kristofer Gentry ,  Raphael Hsieh ,  Luan Khai Nguyen

IPC: B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B65G51/02 ,  B65G43/00 ,  F21S8/08 ,  F21W131/103

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G51/02 ,  F21S8/085 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2131/103

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a series of multiuse UAV docking stations. The docking stations can be networked with a central control and a plurality of UAVs. The docking stations can include a number of services to facilitate both UAV guidance and maintenance and community acceptance and benefits. The docking stations can include package handling facilities and can act as a final destination or as a delivery hub. The docking stations can extend the range of UAVs by providing recharging/refueling stations for the UAVs. The docking stations can also include navigational aid to guide the UAVs to the docking stations and to provide routing information from the central control. The docking stations can be incorporated into existing structures such as cell towers, light and power poles, and buildings. The docking stations can also comprise standalone structures to provide additional services to underserved areas.

Abstract translation: 提供一系列多用途无人机坞站的系统和方法。 对接站可以与中央控制和多个UAV联网。 对接站可以包括一些服务，以便于无人机的指导和维护以及社区接受和利益。 对接站可以包括包装处理设施，并且可以充当最终目的地或作为配送中心。 对接站可以通过为无人机提供充电/加油站来扩展无人机的范围。 对接站还可以包括导航辅助，以将无人机引导到对接站，并从中央控制器提供路由信息。 对接站可以并入现有的结构，如电池塔，灯和电源杆以及建筑物。 坞站还可以包括独立的结构，以向服务不足的地区提供额外的服务。

公开(公告)号：US20160371985A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US14741357

申请日：2015-06-16

Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

Inventor： Lalit R. Kotecha

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

CPC classification number: G08G5/0034 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026

Abstract: Flight path determination for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in which three-dimensional coverage information, corresponding to a wireless network, is used to optimize the flight path to ensure that the UAVs maintain network coverage throughout the flight. The flight path information may be provided as a service to UAV operators. In one implementation, network coverage for a cellular network may be mapped in a three-dimensional manner. That is, the radio signal strength of the network may be mapped at various heights that correspond to heights at which UAVs are likely to fly.

Abstract translation: 用于无人机（UAV）的飞行路线确定，其中对应于无线网络的三维覆盖信息用于优化飞行路径，以确保无人机在整个飞行中保持网络覆盖。 飞行路线信息可以作为服务提供给无人机操作员。 在一个实现中，蜂窝网络的网络覆盖可以以三维方式映射。 也就是说，网络的无线电信号强度可以映射到对应于UAV可能飞行的高度的各种高度。

公开(公告)号：US09513635B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US15059154

申请日：2016-03-02

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

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

IPC: G01C21/12 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G01C21/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G01C21/20

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 obtaining, from a user device, flight operation information describing an inspection of a vertical structure to be performed, the flight operation information including locations of one or more safe locations for vertical inspection. A location of the UAV is determined to correspond to a first safe location for vertical inspection. A first inspection of the structure is performed is performed at the first safe location, the first inspection including activating cameras. A second safe location is traveled to, and a second inspection of the structure is performed. Information associated with the inspection is provided to the user device.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的用于无人驾驶空中系统检查系统的计算机程序。 其中一种方法由UAV执行，包括从用户设备获取描述要执行的垂直结构的检查的飞行操作信息，所述飞行操作信息包括用于垂直检查的一个或多个安全位置的位置。 UAV的位置被确定为对应于用于垂直检查的第一安全位置。 在第一安全位置执行结构的第一检查，第一检查包括激活相机。 进行第二个安全的位置，并进行结构的第二次检查。 与检查相关的信息被提供给用户设备。

公开(公告)号：US09511878B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14825914

申请日：2015-08-13

Applicant: Trace Live Network Inc.

Inventor： Craig McDermott ,  Bruce McDonald

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C27/08 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G08B21/18

CPC classification number: B64D45/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G08B21/185 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A system and method for power management aboard an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to follow a subject based on images captured by an onboard camera includes a power monitor that determines if available power from the UAV's onboard batteries has dropped below predetermined thresholds. If a low power level is detected, the power management system may divert power from non-essential systems to the attitude control system to keeping the UAV aloft. If a critical power level is detected, the power management system may shut down other UAV subsystems so that the attitude control system can safely land the UAV. The power management system may send an alert to a smartphone or other device carried by the subject. Position sensors of the subject's device may be used to interpolate the position of the UAV based on the subject's own position for recovery of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 一种无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）上的电力管理系统和方法，其被配置为基于由车载摄像机拍摄的图像跟随被摄体，包括功率监视器，其确定来自UAV的车载​​电池的可用功率是否已经降至预定阈值以下。 如果检测到低功率电平，则电力管理系统可以将电力从非必要系统转移到姿态控制系统以保持无人机高空。 如果检测到临界功率级别，则电源管理系统可以关闭其他无人机子系统，使得姿态控制系统可以安全地着陆无人机。 电源管理系统可以将警报发送到由主体携带的智能电话或其他设备。 可以使用被摄体设备的位置传感器来根据被摄体自身的位置来内插无人机的位置，以恢复无人机。

公开(公告)号：US20160350593A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14830987

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: HCL Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Siva Sakthivel SADASIVAM ,  Murali Krishnaan G ,  Vishal CHAUDHARY

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/00536 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  G06K9/627 ,  G06K2209/19

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for facilitating testing of a plurality of devices using a drone. At first, a locating module locates position of the drone relative to the plurality of devices. Further, a receiving module receives an image, of a device of the plurality of devices, from image capturing unit of the drone. Then, a comparing module compares the image with a reference image corresponding to the device. Based on the comparison, a determining module determines an action to be performed for testing the device. Further, a facilitating module facilitates the testing by enabling a snout associated with the drone to perform the action on the device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于促进使用无人机测试多个设备的系统和方法。 首先，定位模块相对于多个装置定位无人机的位置。 此外，接收模块从无人机的图像捕获单元接收多个设备中的设备的图像。 然后，比较模块将图像与对应于该装置的参考图像进行比较。 基于比较，确定模块确定要对设备进行测试的动作。 此外，便利模块通过启用与无人机相关联的管口来执行在该设备上的动作来促进测试。

公开(公告)号：US20160349746A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15141941

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Markus Grau

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) such as a drone, quadcopter or octocopter having a projector on board for projecting information into physical space such as onto objects or locations while the UAV is in flight, and further with the position and orientation (i.e., the six degrees of freedom) of the UAV in flight being accurately tracked and controlled from the ground, e.g., by a laser tracker or a camera bar, thereby leading to a relatively more stable flight of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），如无人驾驶飞机，四轮直升机或八面体飞机，其上有一台投影机，用于在UAV飞行期间将信息投射到物理空间（如物体或位置）上，并且还具有位置和方向（即， 六个自由度）的UAV在飞行中被准确地从地面跟踪和控制，例如通过激光跟踪器或照相机杆，从而导致UAV的相对更稳定的飞行。

公开(公告)号：US20160340006A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15158518

申请日：2016-05-18

Applicant: Rujing Tang

Inventor： Rujing Tang

IPC: B63C9/01 ,  B63C9/26 ,  B63C9/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B63C9/01 ,  B63C2009/0023 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A drone equipped with a camera, a wireless communication module, an acoustic sensor, a GPS receiver, software and collapsible floatation device patrols above swimmers. The camera and acoustic sensor capture the video and audio of the swimmers. The information is either streamed to a command center or processed by the onboard software. With audio and video analysis capabilities, software is used to detect a swimmer in distress (SID). Alternatively the information is streamed to lifeguard or volunteers all over the world to spot SID. Another detection method is to let swimmer wear a wearable emergency notification device, which sends wireless signals comprising GPS location data. A SID presses a button to indicate rescue request and the drones fly over by GPS signal guidance. Solar power is used as the optional power source of the drones, which would allow the to sustain operation for a prolonged period of time. Once a SID is identified, the drone or drones fly over the SID and drops the collapsible floatation device.

Abstract translation: 无人机配有摄像机，无线通信模块，声传感器，GPS接收器，软件和可折叠漂浮装置巡视游泳者。 相机和声学传感器捕获游泳者的视频和音频。 该信息是流式传输到指挥中心，或由板载软件处理。 通过音视频分析功能，软件可用于检测遇险游泳者（SID）。 或者，将信息流传到世界各地的救生员或志愿者来发现SID。 另一种检测方法是让游泳者佩戴穿戴式紧急通知装置，发送包含GPS位置数据的无线信号。 A SID按下按钮来指示救援请求，并且无人机通过GPS信号指导飞行。 太阳能发电被用作无人机的可选动力源，这将允许长时间维持运行。 一旦识别到SID，无人机或无人驾驶飞行器将飞越SID并丢弃可折叠浮动装置。

公开(公告)号：US09499265B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14815930

申请日：2015-07-31

Applicant: Skycatch, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Sanz ,  Samuel Giles Miller ,  Jonathan Shyaun Noorani ,  Behrooze Sirang

IPC: B64C25/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/02 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0044

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for autonomously landing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In particular, systems and methods described herein enable a UAV to land within and interface with a UAV ground station (UAVGS). In particular, one or more embodiments described herein include systems and methods that enable a UAV to conveniently interface with and land within a UAV ground station (UAVGS). For example, one or more embodiments include a UAV that includes a landing base and landing frame that interfaces with a landing housing of a UAVGS.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于自主着陆无人机（UAV）的系统和方法。 特别地，本文描述的系统和方法使得UAV能够落在UAV地面站（UAVGS）内并与UAV地面站（UAVGS）接合。 特别地，本文描述的一个或多个实施例包括使无人机能够方便地与UAV地面站（UAVGS）接口并落在其中的系统和方法。 例如，一个或多个实施例包括UAV，其包括与UAVGS的着陆壳体接合的着陆基座和着陆架。