公开(公告)号：US09290277B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14551539

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: HANWHA TECHWIN CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kyuhyong You

IPC: B64F1/18 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Provided are a surveillance system and a surveillance method. The surveillance system includes a control tower configured to be coupled with and separated from a flying vehicle, and receive an image captured by the flying vehicle through a first communication network, wherein the control tower is further configured to transmit the received image to a central control station through a second communication network for analysis of the received image. The surveillance system may further include the flying vehicle and the central control station.

Abstract translation: 提供监视系统和监视方法。 所述监视系统包括被配置为与飞行器耦合并与其分离的控制塔，并且通过第一通信网络接收由所述飞行车辆捕获的图像，其中，所述控制塔还被配置为将所接收的图像发送到中央控制器 通过第二通信网络对所接收的图像进行分析。 监视系统还可以包括飞行器和中央控制站。

公开(公告)号：US20160071420A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14850669

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Appareo Systems, LLC

Inventor： Joseph A. Heilman

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0013 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G07C5/02 ,  G07C5/085 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: An opt-out privacy management system for an unmanned aerial vehicle flight planning application, comprising an internet-based user input device, an internet-based opt-out request management application, and an internet-based do-not-fly database application in communication with an existing, external aircraft safety system, wherein a user can enter a property opt-out request into the user input device, which sends the property opt-out request to the do-not-fly database application, and the do-not-fly database application communicates the property opt-out request to the at least one existing, external aircraft safety system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无人驾驶飞行规划应用的选择退出隐私管理系统，包括基于因特网的用户输入设备，基于互联网的选择退出请求管理应用和基于因特网的不通信数据库应用程序 使用现有的外部飞行器安全系统，其中用户可以向用户输入设备输入属性选择退出请求，该请求将属性选择退出请求发送到不快速数据库应用， 飞行数据库应用程序将属性选择退出请求传达给至少一个现有的外部飞行器安全系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160068264A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14480062

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Shriram Ganesh ,  Jose Roberto Menendez

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q30/0637 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are provided for securing a drone delivering a package of goods to a delivery destination. A notification may be provided to a device of the purchaser that the drone has arrived near the delivery destination. The drone may hover at a secure altitude from a landing zone at the delivery destination. The drone may receive a purchase code associated with a purchase of the package of goods. The drone may authenticate the purchase code as a condition for landing. The drone may land in the landing zone at the delivery destination when the purchase code is authenticated. The drone may abort the landing when the purchase code is not authenticated. The drone may receive a delivery code associated with completing delivery the package of goods. The drone may require the delivery code as a condition for releasing the package of goods.

Abstract translation: 提供了方法，系统和装置，用于将无人机将一包货物运送到运送目的地。 可以向购买者的设备提供无人机已经到达运送目的地附近的通知。 无人机可能会在交付目的地的着陆区的高度安全悬停。 无人机可能会收到与购买货物相关联的购买代码。 无人机可以将购买代码认证为着陆条件。 当购买代码被认证时，无人机可能会在运送目的地的着陆区着陆。 当购买代码未通过认证时，无人机可能会中止登陆。 无人机可能会收到与完成货物包裹交货相关的送货代码。 无人机可能需要运送代码作为释放货物包装的条件。

公开(公告)号：US09272782B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14565770

申请日：2014-12-10

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Roger D. Schmidgall ,  Brian N. Harvey ,  Nathan L. Tofte

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  A63H27/04 ,  A63H30/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F16G11/12 ,  Y10T24/10 ,  Y10T24/31 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A tethering system for a remote-controlled device includes a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions.

公开(公告)号：US20160009370A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14636019

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

Inventor： Tony Shuo Tao ,  Nathan Olson ,  Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Robert Nickerson Plumb

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C9/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C9/18

CPC classification number: B64C3/56 ,  B64C3/44 ,  B64C3/50 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C9/02 ,  B64C9/08 ,  B64C9/18 ,  B64C11/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/34 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2009/005 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A system comprising an aerial vehicle or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to control pitch, roll, and/or yaw via airfoils having resiliently mounted trailing edges opposed by fuselage-house deflecting actuator horns. Embodiments include one or more rudder elements which may be rotatably attached and actuated by an effector member disposed within the fuselage housing and extendible in part to engage the one or more rudder elements.

公开(公告)号：US20150379876A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14315213

申请日：2014-06-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amir Navot ,  Gur Kimchi ,  Brian C. Beckman ,  Frederik Schaffalitzky ,  Daniel Buchmueller ,  Robert John Anderson

IPC: G08G5/04

CPC classification number: G08G5/045 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078

Abstract: This disclosure describes an automated aerial vehicle that includes one or more object detection elements configured to detect the presence of objects and an avoidance determining element configured to cause the automated aerial vehicle to automatically determine and execute an avoidance maneuver to avoid the objects. For example, an object may be detected and an avoidance maneuver determined based on a position of the object and an object vector representative of a direction and a magnitude of velocity of the object.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了一种自动航空器，其包括配置成检测物体的存在的一个或多个物体检测元件和被配置为使自动航空器自动确定并执行回避机动以避免物体的回避确定元件。 例如，可以检测对象并且基于对象的位置和表示对象的速度的方向和大小的对象向量来确定回避机动。

公开(公告)号：US20150336669A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：US14282518

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

Inventor： Igor Kantor ,  Ashok N. Srivastava ,  Douglas M. Pasko ,  Hani Batla ,  Gurpreet Ubhi

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/3415 ,  G01C21/343 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: A device receives a request for a flight path for a UAV to travel from a first location to a second location, and determines capability information for the UAV based on component information of the UAV. The device calculates the flight path based on the capability information, identifies multiple recharging stations located on or near the flight path, and selects a recharging station from the multiple recharging stations based on one or more factors. The device generates flight path instructions, for the flight path, that instruct the UAV to stop and recharge at the recharging station. The device provides the flight path instructions to the UAV to permit the UAV to travel from the first location to a location of the recharging station, stop and recharge at the recharging station, and travel from the location of the recharging station to the second location via the flight path.

Abstract translation: 一种设备接收对于UAV从第一位置行进到第二位置的飞行路径的请求，并且基于UAV的组件信息确定UAV的能力信息。 设备基于能力信息计算飞行路径，识别位于飞行路径上或附近的多个充电站，并且基于一个或多个因素从多个充电站中选择充电站。 该设备为飞行路径生成指示无人机在充电站停止和充电的飞行路线指令。 该装置向无人机提供飞行路线指令，以允许无人机从第一位置行进到充电站的位置，在充电站停止和再充电，并且从充电站的位置经由 飞行路线。

公开(公告)号：US20150321758A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14121422

申请日：2014-09-02

Applicant: Peter Christopher Sarna, II

Inventor： Peter Christopher Sarna, II

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: A system of software and hardware components is disclosed comprising a system designed to deploy, manage, and control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The integrated UAVs can be deployed from vehicles, buildings, and other types of fixed locations. The present disclosure enables users to deploy UAVs to perform pre-defined flight maneuvers and fly to pre-designated locations. The present disclosure also and affords the ability for users to maintain the UAVs flight control locally or transfer control of a deployed UAV to remotely located system operators.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种软件和硬件组件的系统，其包括被设计为部署，管理和控制无人机（UAV）的系统。 集成无人机可以从车辆，建筑物和其他类型的固定位置部署。 本公开使得用户能够部署无人机来执行预定义的飞行操纵并飞到预先指定的位置。 本公开还提供了用户能够本地维护UAV飞行控制的能力或者将部署的UAV的控制转移到位于远程的系统操作者的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20150225081A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14693734

申请日：2015-04-22

Applicant: Kespry, Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin Stuart Stabler ,  Robert Parker Clark ,  Nathaniel Hall-Snyder ,  Paul Doersch

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

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G05B23/0286 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for providing reliable control of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A system for providing reliable control of the UAV can include a computing device that can execute reliable and unreliable programs. The unreliable programs can be isolated from the reliable programs by virtue of executing one or more of the programs in a virtual machine client. The UAV can initiate a recovery action when one or more of the unreliable programs fail. The recovery action can be performed without input from one or more of the unreliable programs.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供对无人机（UAV）的可靠控制的系统和方法。 用于提供对UAV的可靠控制的系统可以包括可以执行可靠和不可靠程序的计算设备。 凭借在虚拟机客户端中执行一个或多个程序，不可靠程序可以与可靠程序隔离。 当一个或多个不可靠程序失败时，无人机可以启动恢复操作。 可以在没有来自一个或多个不可靠程序的输入的情况下执行恢复动作。

公开(公告)号：US20150158598A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14551539

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Kyuhyong YOU

IPC: B64F1/18 ,  G05D1/10 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B64F1/14

CPC classification number: B64F1/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Provided are a surveillance system and a surveillance method. The surveillance system includes a control tower configured to be coupled with and separated from a flying vehicle, and receive an image captured by the flying vehicle through a first communication network, wherein the control tower is further configured to transmit the received image to a central control station through a second communication network for analysis of the received image. The surveillance system may further include the flying vehicle and the central control station.

Abstract translation: 提供监视系统和监视方法。 所述监视系统包括被配置为与飞行器耦合并与其分离的控制塔，并且通过第一通信网络接收由所述飞行车辆捕获的图像，其中，所述控制塔还被配置为将所接收的图像发送到中央控制器 通过第二通信网络对所接收的图像进行分析。 监视系统还可以包括飞行器和中央控制站。