公开(公告)号：US20180203465A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15742194

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: ZERO CO., LTD.

Inventor： Youichi SUZUKI

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  G05D1/10 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G08G5/02 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0676 ,  A47G29/14 ,  A47G2029/1221 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/02

Abstract: A drone loaded with a package takes off from a takeoff device and uses a GPS system to fly to a user house that is a delivery destination of the package as the destination. Further, when the drone approaches the user house that is the destination, the flight of the drones is switched from autonomous navigation using the GPS system to remote control performed by a landing device and an in-house control device installed in the user house. The drone lands on the landing device by remote control from the landing device and the in-house control device, separates the package, and then returns to the warehouse using the GPS system and lands on the takeoff device.

公开(公告)号：US10019000B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US13551287

申请日：2012-07-17

Applicant: Royce A. Levien ,  Richard T. Lord ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Mark A. Malamud ,  John D. Rinaldo, Jr. ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

Inventor： Royce A. Levien ,  Richard T. Lord ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Mark A. Malamud ,  John D. Rinaldo, Jr. ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G07B15/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06F7/76 ,  A61M5/20 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/00 ,  A61M5/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G06F7/76 ,  G06F19/3456 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G16H20/10 ,  G16H40/67

Abstract: Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to perform a task, alone or in combination with other entities, or for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance.

公开(公告)号：US20180186454A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：US15861191

申请日：2018-01-03

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Ryan M. Luckay ,  Robert E. Dixon, JR. ,  Gregory Cooil

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06Q10/0836

Abstract: Autonomous delivery drop points for delivery of an item are provided. The autonomous delivery drop points can include a proxy sensor to communicate information related to the autonomous delivery drop point to an autonomous delivery vehicle. The autonomous delivery drop points can include a delivery inlet configured to accept the item. The autonomous delivery drop points can include a storage receptacle configured to store the item until the item is retrieved by the owner of the item. The autonomous delivery drop points can include an attachment member coupled to the item. The autonomous delivery drop points can include a hook configured to couple to the attachment member to accept the item, wherein the hook comprises the proxy sensor.

公开(公告)号：US10011352B1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US14853606

申请日：2015-09-14

Applicant: Working Drones, Inc.

Inventor： Robert L. Dahlstrom

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D1/16

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B05B12/08 ,  B05B13/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D1/16 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: An aspect of the embodiments includes a system comprising a mobile base station having a power supply, a fluid medium source; and processors operable to generate control signals to control a first unmanned self-propelled (FUSP) vehicle, having a tool with a dispended tool output, and to affect the dispensed tool output; and an umbilical cabling and tethering (UCAT) apparatus to interconnect the USP vehicle and the mobile base station. Cords connect to the FUSP vehicle, one or more of the power supply, the control signals and fluid medium source. The system includes a UCAT assist device comprising a second unmanned self-propelled (SUSP) vehicle having a fastener member, removably coupled to a fastener member of the UCAT apparatus. The UCAT assist device when attached to the UCAT apparatus assists a portion of the cords of the UCAT apparatus. Embodiments include a UCAT assist system.

公开(公告)号：US20180157254A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15371323

申请日：2016-12-07

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： KEN LIU ,  FARHAD BARZEGAR ,  IRWIN GERSZBERG ,  PAMELA A. M. BOGDAN ,  DONALD J. BARNICKEL ,  BRANDON PIMM ,  THOMAS M. WILLIS, III ,  DAVID M. BRITZ ,  PAUL SHALA HENRY ,  ROBERT BENNETT ,  DOROTHY ZARSKY ,  JAMES GORDON BEATTIE, JR.

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04W4/04 ,  H04W4/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0044 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0075 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/046

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining, by an unmanned aircraft including a processor, a control signal that causes the unmanned aircraft to fly in proximity to a transmission medium, where the unmanned aircraft includes a carrying system that releasably carries a communication device, and where a positioning of the communication device in proximity to the transmission medium enables the communication device to be physically connected on the transmission medium and enables the communication device to provide communications. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180155030A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15870166

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  G08G5/02 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  G01S19/42 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04W4/70

Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.

公开(公告)号：US20180155021A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15827776

申请日：2017-11-30

Applicant: U.S.A. AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA

Inventor： Michael D. Patterson ,  Jesse R. Quinlan ,  William J. Fredericks

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C3/00

CPC classification number: B64C37/02 ,  B64C3/00 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D37/04

Abstract: A modular Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) parent module and UAV child modules. A main wing extends from a respective fuselage of the modules. The UAS includes docking mechanisms coupled to wingtips of the main wings. The child modules dock with the wingtips of the parent or an adjacent child module. Docking forms a linked-flight configuration, with undocking and separation from the parent or adjacent child module achieving an independent-flight configuration. The modules have booms arranged transverse to the main wings and parallel to the longitudinal axis, as well as front and rear rotors/propellers. The front and rear propellers have axes of rotation that are normal to a plane of the longitudinal axis in a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) configuration, with the axis of rotation of the rear propellers parallel to the longitudinal axis in a forward-flight configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20180154270A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15874792

申请日：2018-01-18

Applicant: University of Kansas

Inventor： Ronald M. Barrett ,  Robert B. Honea ,  Richard B. Bramlette

IPC: A63H27/00 ,  A63H33/00 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/02

CPC classification number: A63H27/12 ,  A63H27/02 ,  A63H33/003 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  B64D27/02

Abstract: An aerial vehicle capable of convertible flight from hover to linear flight includes a body having a longitudinal body axis, a plurality of forward wings, a plurality of aft wings, at least one motor, and at least three aerodynamic propulsors driven by the at least one motor. Each forward wing extends a forward wing plane. Each aft wing extends from an aft wing plane. The aerodynamic propulsors are mounted longitudinally between the plurality of forward wings and plurality of aft wings.

公开(公告)号：US20180144642A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15814209

申请日：2017-11-15

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Inventor： Donald R. High ,  John J. O'Brien

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  H04W12/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: G08G5/0013 ,  A47G29/141 ,  A47G2029/145 ,  A47G2029/147 ,  A47G2029/149 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/35 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: An intelligent and secure storage unit includes a plurality of storage compartments, an environmental control apparatus, a transceiver, and a control circuit. The environmental control apparatus is configured to individually control environmental conditions in each of the plurality of storage compartments. The control circuit assigns individual compartments according to an identity of the courier using the compartment, and whether the compartment will receive a package from a courier or return a package to the courier. The unmanned autonomous vehicle deposits a package, the control circuit obtains environmental information concerning environmental conditions required by the package, and adjusts the environmental control apparatus of the selected compartment to provide the environmental conditions required by the package.

公开(公告)号：US09972212B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15188904

申请日：2016-06-21

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Samuel Sperindeo ,  Benji Barash ,  Yves Albers Schoenberg ,  Daniel Buchmueller

IPC: G05D3/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06K9/62 ,  H04N17/00 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T7/40 ,  G06K9/52

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06K9/52 ,  G06K9/6215 ,  G06T7/408 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T2207/30204 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N17/002

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for automating the verification of aerial vehicle sensors as part of a pre-flight, flight departure, in-transit flight, and/or delivery destination calibration verification process. At different stages, aerial vehicle sensors may obtain sensor measurements about objects within an environment, the obtained measurements may be processed to determine information about the object, as presented in the measurements, and the processed information may be compared with the actual information about the object to determine a variation or difference between the information. If the variation is within a tolerance range, the sensor may be auto adjusted and operation of the aerial vehicle may continue. If the variation exceeds a correction range, flight of the aerial vehicle may be aborted and the aerial vehicle routed for a full sensor calibration.