公开(公告)号：US20160362180A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15248634

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H04W16/18 ,  B64F1/12 ,  H04W24/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A method for transporting maintenance personnel at a cell tower includes, responsive to a requirement for a tower climb for one or more of a site survey, a site audit, maintenance, and installation at the cell tower, securing a person in a drone, wherein the drone includes flight components at a substantial length from the person allowing the flight components to fly over a top of the cell tower and to place the person directly adjacent to a desired location on the cell tower; flying the drone up the cell tower to locate the person directly adjacent to the desired location; and performing the one or more of a site survey, a site audit, maintenance, and installation at the cell tower.

Abstract translation: 用于在电池塔处运输维护人员的方法包括响应于在塔架上的一个或多个现场勘测，现场审查，维护和安装，将人固定在无人机中的塔爬的要求，其中 无人机包括从允许飞行部件飞过细胞塔顶部的人的相当长度的飞行部件，并将人直接邻近细胞塔上的期望位置放置; 将无人机悬挂在电池塔上，将人员直接放置在所需位置附近; 并在小区塔进行现场调查，现场审核，维护和安装中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US09505494B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US14700469

申请日：2015-04-30

Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company

Inventor： Clint J. Marlow ,  Bryan Keith Corder

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G06Q40/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing insurance damage inspection by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. A computing device may receive a request to inspect a vehicle, the request comprising a location of the vehicle. The computing device may identify a UAV from a plurality of UAVs that is located closest to the location of the vehicle from other UAVs in the plurality of UAVs. The computing device may instruct the UAV to travel to the location of the vehicle. The computing device may instruct the UAV to collect damage information on the vehicle using one or more onboard sensors of the UAV. The computing device may determine an amount of insurance payout to approve for repairs to the vehicle based on the damage information collected by the UAV.

Abstract translation: 提供了由无人机（UAV）进行保险损害检查的系统和方法。 计算设备可以接收到检查车辆的请求，该请求包括车辆的位置。 计算设备可以从多个UAV中的多个UAV中的其他无人机定位最靠近车辆位置的UAV来识别UAV。 计算装置可以指示无人机行驶到车辆的位置。 计算设备可以指示UAV使用UAV的一个或多个机载传感器来收集车辆上的损坏信息。 计算设备可以基于UAV收集的损伤信息来确定批准修理车辆的保险金额。

公开(公告)号：US20160344981A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15162580

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy

Inventor： Gary A. Lunt

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G01P3/38 ,  G01S19/49 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G01P3/38 ,  G01S5/0263 ,  G01S19/49 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06T7/246 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30212 ,  G06T2207/30236 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: A method of determining geo-reference data for a portion of a measurement area includes providing a monitoring assembly comprising a ground station, providing an imaging assembly comprising an imaging device with a lens operably coupled to an aerial device, hovering the aerial device over a measurement area, capturing at least one image of the measurement area within the imaging device, transmitting the at least one image to the ground station using a data transmitting assembly, and scaling the at least one image to determine the geo-reference data for the portion of the measurement area by calculating a size of a field-of-view (FOV) of the lens based on a distance between the imaging device and the measurement area.

Abstract translation: 确定测量区域的一部分的地理参考数据的方法包括提供包括地面站的监测组件，提供成像组件，该成像组件包括具有可操作地耦合到天线装置的透镜的成像装置，将天线装置悬停在测量 捕获所述成像装置内的所述测量区域的至少一个图像，使用数据发送组件将所述至少一个图像发送到所述地面站，以及缩放所述至少一个图像，以确定所述至少一个图像的所述部分的地理参考数据 基于成像装置和测量区域之间的距离来计算透镜的视场尺寸（FOV）的测量区域。

公开(公告)号：US20160325848A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US14705191

申请日：2015-05-06

Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION

Inventor： Haftay Hailu ,  Ian P. Humphrey ,  Michael C. Marden ,  Mario Pieri ,  Joanna Langworthy

IPC: B64D47/08 ,  F16F15/00 ,  F16F15/027

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B60G15/067 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  F16F9/3292 ,  F16F9/532 ,  F16F13/06 ,  F16F15/00 ,  F16F15/02 ,  G03B15/006 ,  G03B2205/0007

Abstract: An image gathering system includes an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) device, an isolation system with a damper, and a controller operatively associated with the damper. The damper has a vehicle coupling and a payload coupling, and the payload coupling is connected to the ISR system. The controller is operatively associated with the damper to change the damping coefficient of the damper based on an expected vibration signature of a vehicle coupled to the isolation system through the vehicle coupling of the damper.

Abstract translation: 图像采集系统包括智能，监视和侦察（ISR）装置，具有阻尼器的隔离系统以及与阻尼器可操作地相关联的控制器。 阻尼器具有车辆耦合和有效负载耦合，有效载荷耦合连接到ISR系统。 控制器可操作地与阻尼器相关联，以基于通过阻尼器的车辆联接件联接到隔离系统的车辆的预期振动特征来改变阻尼器的阻尼系数。

公开(公告)号：US20160325835A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US15213972

申请日：2016-07-19

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Kelly Abuelsaad ,  Gregory J. Boss ,  Kevin C. McConnell ,  Shane B. McElligott

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G1/09 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B60R21/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G1/091 ,  G08G1/096716 ,  G08G1/096741 ,  G08G1/096766 ,  G08G1/166

Abstract: In an approach to hazard detection, one or more computer processors receive a request from a first vehicle user for assistance from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The one or more computer processors locate a UAV. The one or more computer processors determine the location of the first vehicle. The one or more computer processors deploy the UAV to the location of the first vehicle. The one or more computer processors determine whether one or more hazards associated with a path of the first vehicle are detected.

Abstract translation: 在危害检测方法中，一个或多个计算机处理器从第一车辆用户接收来自无人机（UAV）的帮助的请求。 一个或多个计算机处理器定位无人机。 一个或多个计算机处理器确定第一车辆的位置。 一个或多个计算机处理器将UAV部署到第一车辆的位置。 一个或多个计算机处理器确定是否检测到与第一车辆的路径相关联的一个或多个危险。

公开(公告)号：US20160323146A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15211483

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  G06T17/05 ,  H04N7/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06T17/05 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A close-out audit method performed at a cell site subsequent to maintenance or installation work includes, subsequent to the maintenance or installation work, obtaining video capture of cell site components associated with the work; subsequent to the video capture, processing the video capture to obtain data for the close-out audit, wherein the processing comprises identifying the cell site components associated with the work; and creating a close-out audit package based on the processed video capture, wherein the close-out audit package provides verification of the maintenance or installation work and outlines that the maintenance or installation work was performed in a manner consistent with an operator or owner's guidelines.

Abstract translation: 在维护或安装工作之后在小区站点执行的关闭审核方法包括在维护或安装工作之后，获得与工作相关联的小区站点组件的视频捕获; 在视频捕获之后，处理视频捕获以获得关闭审核的数据，其中处理包括识别与工作相关联的小区站点组件; 并根据经过处理的视频捕获创建一个关闭的审核包，其中关闭审核包提供对维护或安装工作的验证，并概述了维护或安装工作的执行方式与运营商或所有者的指导原则 。

公开(公告)号：US20160321930A9

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US14815800

申请日：2015-07-31

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Yun Yu ,  Canlong Lin ,  Xi Chen ,  Mingyu Wang ,  Tao Wang ,  Jianyu Song

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/006 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/0004 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for providing flight response to flight-restricted regions. The location of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be compared with a location of a flight-restricted region. If needed a flight-response measure may be taken by the UAV to prevent the UAV from flying in a no-fly zone. Different flight-response measures may be taken based on the distance between the UAV and the flight-restricted region and the rules of a jurisdiction within which the UAV falls.

公开(公告)号：US20160307449A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US14687306

申请日：2015-04-15

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

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

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/106 ,  G06Q10/06312 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G08G1/202 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/006

Abstract: An autonomous drone service system controls at least one drone vehicle configured to autonomously navigate along a flight path to provide one or more services requested by a user. The system includes an electronic service provider device to receive at least one service request signal generated by a user device. The request signal indicates at least one requested service provided by the drone service system and location or locations associated with the requested services. The electronic service provider device that automatically maps the at least one requested service to the at least one drone vehicle, and commands the at least one drone vehicle to perform the service request at the one or more locations.

公开(公告)号：US20160306355A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US14744593

申请日：2015-06-19

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

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

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/106 ,  G06Q10/06312 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G08G1/202 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/006

Abstract: An autonomous drone service system controls at least one drone vehicle configured to autonomously navigate along a flight path to provide one or more services requested by a user. The system includes an electronic service provider device to receive at least one service request signal generated by a user device. The request signal indicates at least one requested service provided by the drone service system and location or locations associated with the requested services. The electronic service provider device that automatically maps the at least one requested service to the at least one drone vehicle, and commands the at least one drone vehicle to perform the service request at the one or more locations.

Abstract translation: 自主无人机服务系统控制至少一个被配置为沿着飞行路径自主导航以提供用户请求的一个或多个服务的无人机。 该系统包括用于接收由用户设备生成的至少一个服务请求信号的电子服务提供商设备。 请求信号指示由无人机服务系统提供的至少一个请求服务和与所请求的服务相关联的位置或位置。 电子服务提供者设备，其将至少一个所请求的服务自动地映射到至少一个无人机，并且命令所述至少一个无人机在所述一个或多个位置执行所述服务请求。

公开(公告)号：US20160304198A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US14559365

申请日：2014-12-03

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Damien Bruno Jourdan

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: A method for navigating an airborne device relative to a target comprises detecting, at an optical detector on the airborne device, an optical signal generated by one or more LEDs on the target. The method also comprises comparing, by a processor on the airborne device, the detected optical signal with a previously-detected optical signal. The method further comprises determining, by the processor based on the comparison, a change in location of at least one of the airborne device or the target. The method also comprises adjusting a position of the airborne device based on the determined change in location. The method also comprises predicting, by the processor, a movement of the target based on information indicative of at least one of a position, a rotation, an orientation, an acceleration, a velocity, or an altitude of the target, wherein the position of the airborne device is adjusted based on the predicted movement of the target. The method also comprises detecting an obstacle in a flight path associated with the airborne device and adjusting a position of the airborne device is further based, at least in part, on detected obstacle information.

Abstract translation: 用于相对于目标导航机载设备的方法包括在机载设备上的光学检测器处检测由目标上的一个或多个LED产生的光信号。 该方法还包括通过机载设备上的处理器将检测到的光信号与先前检测到的光信号进行比较。 该方法还包括由处理器基于比较来确定机载设备或目标中的至少一个的位置的变化。 该方法还包括基于确定的位置变化调整机载设备的位置。 该方法还包括由处理器基于指示目标的位置，旋转，取向，加速度，速度或高度中的至少一个的信息来预测目标的移动，其中， 基于目标的预测运动来调整机载装置。 该方法还包括检测与机载设备相关联的飞行路径中的障碍物，并且还至少部分地基于检测到的障碍物信息来调整机载设备的位置。