公开(公告)号：US09944390B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15056572

申请日：2016-02-29

Applicant: Intel Corporation

Inventor： Igor Ljubuncic ,  Raphael Sack ,  Tomer Rider ,  Shahar Taite ,  Robert L. Vaughn ,  Vishwa Hassan ,  William L. Giard

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H04W4/02 ,  G06F17/50 ,  H04W68/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W68/005 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Technologies for managing assets of a data center include a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communicatively coupled to a remote computing device. The UAV is configured to navigate throughout a data center and capture data center mapping information during the navigation usable to generate a three-dimensional (3D) model of the data center. The UAV is further configured to transmit the captured data center mapping information to a remote computing device. Accordingly, the UAV can receive instructions from a remote computing device that define a type of task to be performed by the UAV in the data center and perform such a task (e.g., a data center map update task, an asset inventory task, a maintenance task, a visual inspection task, etc.) based on the received task instructions. Other embodiments are described and claimed herein.

公开(公告)号：US20180101169A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15844207

申请日：2017-12-15

Applicant: Paul G. Applewhite

Inventor： Paul G. Applewhite

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64C29/0083 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: An improved unmanned aerial vehicular system having a rotor head assembly with any balanced number of rotary wings or blades, a generally tubular body assembly, a gimballed neck connecting the head to the body, and a navigation, communications and control unit such as for military and humanitarian operations, including payload delivery and pickup. The vehicle is generally guided using a global positioning satellite signal, and by pre-programmed or real time targeting. The vehicle is generally electrically powered and may be launched by one of (a) hand-launch, (b) air-drop, (c) catapult, (d) tube-launch, or (e) sea launch, and is capable of landing on both static and dynamic targets. Once launched, unmanned aerial vehicles may be formed into arrays on a target area and find use in surveillance, warfare, and in search-and-rescue operations.

公开(公告)号：US09940761B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15226217

申请日：2016-08-02

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Ashish Kundu ,  Amit A. Nanavati ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  Komminist S. Weldemariam

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G07C5/0808

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for self-driving vehicle sensor fault remediation are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes detecting a fault in one or more sensors of a self-driving vehicle; determining a remedial action in response to the detected fault, wherein said determining comprises (i) comparing the fault to a database comprising (a) historical sensor fault information and (b) sensor fault remedy information, and (ii) analyzing one or more items of contextual information pertaining to the location of the self-driving vehicle; generating a signal comprising one or more instructions pertaining to carrying out the determined remedial action; and outputting the generated signal to one or more remote-controlled pilotless airborne devices configured to remotely carry out the determined remedial action on the self-driving vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20180072415A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15699919

申请日：2017-09-08

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Inventor： Robert L. Cantrell ,  John P. Thompson ,  David C. Winkle ,  Michael D. Atchley ,  Donald R. High ,  Todd D. Mattingly ,  Brian G. McHale ,  John J. O'Brien ,  John F. Simon ,  Nathan G. Jones ,  Robert C. Taylor

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that include a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; propulsion system; and a universal coupler configured to interchangeably couple with and decouple from one of multiple different tool systems each having different functions to be put into use while carried by a UAV, wherein a coupling system of the universal coupler is configured to secure a tool system with the UAV and enable a communication connection between a communication bus and the tool system, and wherein the multiple different tool systems comprise at least a package securing tool system configured to retain and enable transport of a package while being delivered, and a sensor tool system configured to sense a condition and communicate sensor data of the sensed condition to the UAV control circuit over the communication bus.

公开(公告)号：US20180022455A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15655805

申请日：2017-07-20

Applicant: Dustin McCaslin

Inventor： Dustin McCaslin

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A dropping mechanism with universal mounting points includes a device for securing a payload to a drone, mechanically releasing it and mounting additional accessories that can be used during flight. The dropping mechanism can be attached to either the landing gear or body of the drone, in an orientation that allows contact between the release trigger and the drone's camera. A notch and groove system holds a sliding restraint in place, keeping the payload secure during flight. Once the release trigger is pushed, an energized member pulls the sliding restraint allowing the payload to drop. Since the camera is pointed down to actuate the trigger, the user can watch as the payload falls to the ground. The use of a mechanical dropping system makes this device compatible with drones that only have an electrical connection for the camera. Universal mounting points allow attachment of a wide variety of accessories.

公开(公告)号：US20180022451A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15684622

申请日：2017-08-23

Applicant: UVIFY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Hyon Lim

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08C17/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a plurality of arm units, each having a rotary wing, a motor, and an arm main body and detachably coupled to a main body; the main body having a plurality of receptacles for coupling to the arm units; and a battery unit detachably coupled to the main body to be exposed to outside, in which at least a part of the battery unit is exposed to outside when the battery unit is coupled to the main body.

公开(公告)号：US20180016003A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15212752

申请日：2016-07-18

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Thomas E. CHEFALAS ,  Andrzej KOCHUT ,  Clifford A. PICKOVER ,  Komminist WELDEMARIAM

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/02 ,  G06Q10/1093

Abstract: A drone-based system determines a user cohort for one or more users to assemble an object. The drone-based system assesses a task for the one or more users to assemble the object. Based on the determined user cohort and the assessed task, a drone of the drone-based system provides help to the one or more users as the one or more users assemble the object. The drone-based system may comprise a drone and one or more memories and computer readable code and one or more processors. The one or more processors, in response to execution of the computer readable code, cause the drone-based system to perform operations. The drone-based system may be only the drone or the drone and one or more servers.

公开(公告)号：US09835453B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US15336569

申请日：2016-10-27

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

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

IPC: G01C15/06 ,  G05D1/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20170305570A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15136315

申请日：2016-04-22

Applicant: Sharper Shape Oy

Inventor： Tero Heinonen ,  Atte Korhonen

IPC: B64D43/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D43/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A system having a drone and a payload frame connected to the drone, wherein the payload frame includes a mechanism for attaching at least one payload module to the payload frame and electrically coupling the at least one payload module to the payload frame. The electrical coupling includes a communication interface for communicating with a controller of the drone, and is configured to communicate a relative location of the at least one payload module in the payload frame, a weight of the at least one payload module and a volume of the at least one payload module. The controller of the drone is configured to calculate a weight distribution within the payload frame, based on the relative location of the at least one payload module, the weight of the at least one payload module and the volume of the at least one payload volume.

公开(公告)号：US20170240289A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15594342

申请日：2017-05-12

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Todd Keennon ,  Karl Robert Klingebiel

IPC: B64D31/06 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/12

CPC classification number: B64D31/06 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C11/32 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C27/59 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2027/4733 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64D31/00 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/005

Abstract: A rotorcraft including a fuselage, one or more motor-driven rotors for vertical flight, and a control system. The motors drive the one or more rotors in either of two directions of rotation to provide for flight in either an upright or an inverted orientation. An orientation sensor is used to control the primary direction of thrust, and operational instructions and gathered information are automatically adapted based on the orientation of the fuselage with respect to gravity. The rotors are configured with blades that invert to conform to the direction of rotation.