公开(公告)号：US20180136647A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15721178

申请日：2017-09-29

Applicant: Tobias Gurdan

Inventor： Tobias Gurdan

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64D47/02 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for launching and recovering drones. The systems and methods may include: receiving, at a computing device comprising a processor, location data for each of a plurality of drones in a plurality of drones; receiving, at the computing device, frame data; and determining, by the computing device, a launch sequence for each of the plurality of drones using the location data and the frame data. The location data may define a launch point for each of the plurality of drones. The frame data may define a location for each of the plurality of drones to form an aerial image.

公开(公告)号：US20180120227A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15801296

申请日：2017-11-01

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

Inventor： Kin Chiu Ng ,  Subrata Sanyal

IPC: G01N21/63 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G01D21/02 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01N21/636 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  G01D21/02 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/6454 ,  G01N2021/637 ,  G01N2021/6415 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2021/6491 ,  G01N2201/0214 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0073 ,  G08G5/0086

Abstract: Exemplary methods and systems for incorporating bio-sensors in drones to wirelessly detect biological molecules and hazards without exposing an operator to harmful contaminants or conditions. Bio-sensors can incorporate simultaneous dual-detection methods to ensure accuracy of measurements. Methods of operation include registering blank and safe air profiles for comparison against unknown air profiles to accurately determine the presence of bio-contaminants in unknown air.

公开(公告)号：US20180079482A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15270053

申请日：2016-09-20

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Steven Ray Ivans ,  Brent Chadwick Ross

IPC: B64C1/22 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/06

CPC classification number: B64C1/22 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/04 ,  B64D1/06 ,  B64D7/00 ,  B64D37/04

Abstract: A modular payload system for an aircraft includes a modular bay recessed within the aircraft. The modular bay includes a modular bay interface. The modular payload system includes a plurality of payload modules each having a respective function and a payload interface adapted to connect to at least a portion of the modular bay interface. The plurality of payload modules are interchangeably insertable into the modular bay to enable the modular bay to support the functions of the plurality of payload modules.

公开(公告)号：US20180074523A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15699952

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: G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L15/38

CPC classification number: G05D1/104 ,  B60L1/00 ,  B60L15/38 ,  B60L53/00 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60L58/20 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system coupled with the motor and configured to enable the respective UAVs to move themselves; and wherein a first UAV control circuit of a first UAV of the multiple UAVs is configured to access power level data corresponding to each of the multiple UAVs, and select a second UAV of the multiple UAVs based at least in part on a power level of the second UAV relative to a threshold power level corresponding to a first task to be performed and a predicted power usage by the second UAV while utilizing a first tool system temporarily cooperated with the second UAV in performing the first task.

公开(公告)号：US20180072416A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15699926

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 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06Q10/06316 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise: multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system coupled with the motor and configured to enable UAV to move itself; and wherein a first UAV control circuit of a first UAV of the multiple UAVs, when implementing code stored in memory, is configured to identify, based at least in part on a first task performed using a first tool system temporarily coupled with the first UAV, a set of at least one task to be cooperatively performed by the first UAV and at least a second UAV of the multiple UAVs.

公开(公告)号：US20180059660A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15684549

申请日：2017-08-23

Applicant: Group Care Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Eric Heatzig ,  Gathan Broadus ,  Russell Orzel

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04N5/38 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0038 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  H04N5/38 ,  H04N21/214 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/235

Abstract: A system for remotely displaying video captured by an unmanned aerial system (UAS), the system comprising an unmanned aerial system (UAS) including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), one or more image capture devices coupled to the UAV for capturing video of an environment surrounding the UAV, and an onboard transmitter for transmitting a short-range or medium-range wireless signal carrying the video of the environment surrounding the UAV; a portable communications system including a receiver for receiving the short-range or medium-range wireless signal transmitted from the UAS and a transmitter for transmitting a long-range wireless signal carrying the video of the environment surrounding the UAV to a wide area network (WAN); and a server in communication with the WAN, the server being configured to share the video of the environment surrounding the UAV with one or more remote devices for display on the one or more remote devices.

公开(公告)号：US20180040171A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

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 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G07C5/08

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：US20180037321A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15670100

申请日：2017-08-07

Applicant: Christopher Wilkinson

Inventor： Christopher Wilkinson

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  F41H13/00 ,  G01S7/38 ,  F41H3/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/22 ,  F41H3/00 ,  F41H13/0012 ,  F41H13/0093 ,  G01S7/38

Abstract: A law enforcement drone system is provided. The system features an unmanned aerial vehicle, having a wireless transceiver, an airframe, a propulsion system, a navigation mechanism, a processor, a memory, a power source, and at least one fuel tank. The system also features a control system having a wireless transceiver, an input device, capable of receiving a user's input and converting the user's input to electrical signals, a processor, and a memory. The control system is in wireless communication with the vehicle such that the control system is capable of utilizing the propulsion system in substantially real-time.

公开(公告)号：US20180016006A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15719091

申请日：2017-09-28

Applicant: Haoxiang Electric Energy (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yu Tian ,  Wenyan Jiang

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G10L17/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G06K9/62 ,  B64C25/10 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G10L17/02 ,  G10L17/22 ,  G06K9/46

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06F16/583 ,  G06K9/00201 ,  G06K9/00255 ,  G06K9/00288 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/6202 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L17/00 ,  G10L17/005 ,  G10L17/02 ,  G10L17/22

Abstract: The present invention discloses a smart unmanned aerial vehicle for home which includes a route reconnaissance module to respond to reconnaissance instructions which instruct the unmanned aerial vehicle to patrol a house according to a preset flight route; a feature recognition module to recognize family members and different reactions of the family members toward the unmanned aerial vehicle for generating and recording an instruction set for different family members; a control module to generate reconnaissance instructions according to external reconnaissance control signals, wherein when exception occurs, warning signals are generated; the control module interrupts a patrol according to an external patrol interruption signal or when the feature recognition module recognizes the family members; the control module responds or waits for a response to the control signals for actions of the feature recognition module. The present invention is customized for family members, which is able to monitor and etc.

公开(公告)号：US20170345317A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15163201

申请日：2016-05-24

Applicant: Sharper Shape Oy

Inventor： Tero Heinonen ,  Atte Korhonen

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06313 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, system, and a computer readable medium for dynamic routing of a drone. The method includes receiving a first flight mission by the drone, the first flight mission having a first cost relating to resources of the drone; flying the drone and capturing data according to the flight mission by a sensor; assessing quality of the captured data; and comparing the quality of the captured data to a pre-defined threshold. If the quality is below the threshold, continue with obtaining a second or further flight mission different from the first flight mission, and flying the drone and capturing data according to the second or further flight mission, the second or further flight mission having a second or further cost relating to resources of the drone. If the quality is equal or above the threshold, continue flying the drone and capturing data according to the current flight mission.