公开(公告)号：US09011250B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13843490

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: QFO Labs, Inc.

Inventor： John Paul Condon ,  James Edward Fairman ,  Bradley Dean Pedersen

IPC: A63H3/00 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63F13/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F41G1/36 ,  F21L4/02 ,  A63H33/26

CPC classification number: A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63H13/00 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H33/26 ,  A63H2200/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  F21L4/027 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F41G1/36 ,  G05D1/0033

Abstract: A gaming system for enabling three-dimensional game play of remote-control craft controlled by a controller, each craft including a communication system with both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) capabilities. The system can include a plurality of hovering remote-control flying craft each controlled by a handheld controller, and further may include at least one additional game accessory elements, such as a puck, a ground station or a gun. Each pairing of craft and controllers communicate via an RF protocol that transmits at least control communications between the controller and the craft based on pair identification information in an RF communication protocol. The craft and game-accessory elements also communicate via at least an IR protocol that communicates game-play information. Selectable pairs of craft and controllers may be assigned to different teams for playing multiplayer team games based on team identification information in the RF communication protocol.

Abstract translation: 一种用于实现由控制器控制的遥控飞行器的三维游戏的游戏系统，每个飞行器包括具有射频（RF）和红外（IR）功能的通信系统。 该系统可以包括多个由手持控制器控制的悬停的遥控飞行器，并且还可以包括至少一个额外的游戏附件，例如冰球，地面站或枪。 每一对工艺和控制器通过RF协议进行通信，射频协议基于RF通信协议中的对识别信息至少发送控制器和飞行器之间的控制通信。 工艺和游戏附件元素还通过至少一个传达游戏信息的IR协议进行通信。 可以根据RF通信协议中的团队识别信息将可选择的工艺和控制器对分配给不同的团队来玩多人团队游戏。

公开(公告)号：US20150073624A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14462795

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: FUJI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Shinei TAKAHASHI ,  Kenshi MIYATA ,  Akitoshi SAKAGUCHI

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D43/00

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

Abstract: A flight control system controls flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle by control signals of the unmanned aerial vehicle itself and from a ground facility. The unmanned aerial vehicle and the ground facility are each provided with at least one flight control unit (FCU) capable of controlling driving of an airframe actuator based on a sensor output signal from an airframe sensor. The at least one FCU on the unmanned aerial vehicle and the at least one FCU of the ground facility constitute a redundant system for flight control function. In the redundant system one of the at least one FCU on the unmanned aerial vehicle serves as a main unit. In the case where a malfunction has occurred in an FCU that performs flight control on the unmanned aerial vehicle, the ground facility is capable of causing another FCU to take over flight control function from the FCU.

Abstract translation: 飞行控制系统通过无人驾驶飞行器本身和地面设施的控制信号控制无人机的飞行。 无人飞行器和地面设备各自设置有至少一个能够基于来自机身传感器的传感器输出信号来控制机身致动器的驱动的飞行控制单元（FCU）。 无人机上的至少一个FCU和地面设施的至少一个FCU构成用于飞行控制功能的冗余系统。 在冗余系统中，无人机上的至少一个FCU中的一个用作主单元。 在对无人驾驶飞行器执行飞行控制的FCU发生故障的情况下，地面设备能够使FCU从FCU接管飞行控制功能。

公开(公告)号：US08909391B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13730110

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Eric Peeters ,  Eric Teller ,  William Graham Patrick

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0011 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3456 ,  G07C5/006 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a deployment system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In one aspect, an illustrative deployment system includes a communication system configured for receiving diagnostic data corresponding to an object held by a UAV, wherein the object has an expiration condition; and a logic module configured for (i) determining that the expiration condition has been satisfied based, at least in part, on the received diagnostic data, and (ii) responsive to determining that the expiration condition has been satisfied, initiating an action that includes sending to the UAV both (a) navigation data relating to a remedial facility, and (b) instructions to navigate to the remedial facility based, at least in part, on the navigation data.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及无人机（UAV）的部署系统。 一方面，说明性的部署系统包括：通信系统，被配置为接收对应于由UAV保持的对象的诊断数据，其中所述对象具有到期条件; 以及逻辑模块，其被配置为（i）至少部分地基于所接收的诊断数据来确定已满足所述到期条件，以及（ii）响应于确定所述到期条件已被满足，发起包括 向无人机发送（a）与补救设施相关的导航数据，以及（b）至少部分地基于导航数据导航到补救设施的指令。

公开(公告)号：US20140236388A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13769007

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Clifford Wong ,  James Alexander Stark ,  Robert Scott Trowbridge

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C19/00

CPC classification number: B64D47/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  F21V1/16 ,  F21V1/22 ,  F21V11/00 ,  F21V21/15 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2121/00 ,  F21Y2113/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G09F21/10 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/12 ,  G09G2320/062 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2380/12 ,  H05B33/0857

Abstract: A system for performing an aerial display. The system includes a plurality of UAVs each including a propulsion device and a display payload, and the system includes a ground station system with a processor executing a fleet manager module and memory storing a different flight plan and a set of display controls for the UAVs. Then, wherein, during a display time period, the UAVs concurrently execute the flight plans through operation of the propulsion devices and operate the display payloads based on the display controls. The display payloads each include a lighting assembly and a light controller. The output light is one of a two or more colored light streams, and each of the display payloads further may include a light diffuser with the output light being directed onto a surface of the light diffuser. The light diffuser may include a light diffusing screen extending about the lighting assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于执行空中显示的系统。 该系统包括多个UAV，每个UAV包括推进装置和显示有效载荷，并且该系统包括地面站系统，其具有执行车队管理器模块的处理器以及存储针对UAV的不同飞行计划和一组显示控制的存储器。 然后，在显示时间段期间，UAV通过操作推进装置同时执行飞行计划，并根据显示控制来操作显示有效载荷。 显示器有效载荷各自包括照明组件和灯控制器。 输出光是两个或更多个彩色光流中的一个，并且每个显示有效载荷还可以包括光扩散器，其中输出光被引导到光扩散器的表面上。 光扩散器可以包括围绕照明组件延伸的光漫射屏。

公开(公告)号：US20140091172A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13899252

申请日：2013-05-21

Applicant: Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

Inventor： Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

IPC: B64C27/10

CPC classification number: B64C27/605 ,  B64C7/00 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/8236 ,  B64C2027/8281 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A rotary wing vehicle includes a body structure having an elongated tubular backbone or core, and a counter-rotating coaxial rotor system having rotors with each rotor having a separate motor to drive the rotors about a common rotor axis of rotation. The rotor system is used to move the rotary wing vehicle in directional flight.

Abstract translation: 旋转翼车辆包括具有细长管状骨架或芯体的主体结构，以及具有转子的反向旋转同轴转子系统，每个转子具有单独的电动机，以围绕公共转子旋转轴线驱动转子。 转子系统用于在定向飞行中移动旋翼机。

公开(公告)号：US08612070B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US12945602

申请日：2010-11-12

Applicant: Rémi Geoffroy ,  Patrick Garrec ,  Yannick Thiry ,  Patrick Cazaux

Inventor： Rémi Geoffroy ,  Patrick Garrec ,  Yannick Thiry ,  Patrick Cazaux

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06G7/70

CPC classification number: B64F1/18 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  G05D1/0684 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: A device for aiding the deck-landing of an aircraft, the aircraft being controlled remotely from a mobile station, such as a ship, includes means for receiving data from the aircraft, notably attitudes of the aircraft, the aircraft hovering ready to land on deck, the deck-landing decision having to be taken under certain conditions that must all be met, the device including a computer making it possible to deliver temporal indicators indicating that all the conditions are met. The device includes a temporal gauge including a temporal graduation indicating mobile graphical zones representing the periods during which all the conditions are met for authorizing a deck-landing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于辅助飞机的甲板着陆的装置，从诸如船舶等移动台远程控制的飞机包括用于从飞行器接收数据的手段，特别是飞机的态度，飞机翱翔准备着陆在甲板上 ，必须在必须满足的某些条件下采取甲板着陆决定，该装置包括使得能够传递指示满足所有条件的时间指示的计算机。 该装置包括时间计量器，其包括表示移动图形区域的时间分度，表示满足所有条件以批准甲板着陆的时段。

公开(公告)号：US20130332008A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13493551

申请日：2012-06-11

Applicant: Carl Herman ,  Dennis Rude ,  Thomas Spura ,  Shirley D. Kupst

Inventor： Carl Herman ,  Dennis Rude ,  Thomas Spura ,  Shirley D. Kupst

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/125 ,  B64F1/32 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D2201/0216 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a system and method of automatically transporting cargo from a loading station to an unloading station using a vehicle. Loading and unloading of cargo may be accomplished automatically without the need for human operators of either the loading station, the unloading station, or the vehicle. The unloading and loading station each comprise guide rails and a plurality of directional signal sources used by the vehicle to control its current position so that it may retrieve and deliver a target load. The vehicle comprises at least one sensor for detecting modulated directional signals and a controller to control the current position of the vehicle based on the received signals.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及使用车辆将货物从装载站自动运送到卸载站的系统和方法。 货物的装载和卸载可以自动完成，而不需要装载站，卸货站或车辆的人员操作。 卸载和装载站各自包括导轨和由车辆使用以控制其当前位置的多个定向信号源，使得其可以检索和传送目标负载。 车辆包括用于检测调制方向信号的至少一个传感器和基于接收到的信号来控制车辆的当前位置的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20130248648A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13425546

申请日：2012-03-21

Applicant: Jesse J. Lesperance ,  Thomas Zygmant

Inventor： Jesse J. Lesperance ,  Thomas Zygmant

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: A control system for portable control of a rotary-wing aircraft includes a portable, hand-held, control device executing a control application, the control device operating in a loaded mode when a load is attached to the rotary-wing aircraft and an unloaded mode when no load is attached to the rotary-wing aircraft, the control device presenting command icons in response to being in loaded mode and unloaded mode; a vehicle management system in the rotary-wing aircraft; a sensor package on the rotary-wing aircraft; and a communication system providing communications between the control device and the rotary-wing aircraft, vehicle management system and sensor package; wherein the control device communicates commands to the vehicle management system to implement loading and unloading of the rotary-wing aircraft.

Abstract translation: 用于便携式控制旋翼飞机的控制系统包括执行控制应用的便携式手持式控制装置，当负载附接到旋转翼飞行器时，控制装置以加载模式操作，以及卸载模式 当没有负载附接到旋转翼飞行器时，控制装置响应于加载模式和卸载模式呈现命令图标; 旋翼飞机的车辆管理系统; 转翼飞机上的传感器包; 以及提供控制装置和旋翼飞行器之间的通信的通信系统，车辆管理系统和传感器封装; 其中所述控制装置将命令传达到所述车辆管理系统以实现所述旋翼飞行器的装载和卸载。

公开(公告)号：US20130238168A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：US13789648

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: Jerome Reyes

Inventor： Jerome Reyes

IPC: B64C19/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72533

Abstract: A vehicle control system is described herein that uses a mobile computing device to interface with a remotely operated vehicle. The system provides a link between an existing device with Wi-Fi or other networking to a radio controlled vehicle. The system provides an application that runs on the mobile device and uses the networking facilities of the device to send control information to receiving hardware attached to the vehicle. The system may also provide a receiving module that interfaces with an existing flight control module of the vehicle to allow a vehicle that was not specifically designed to be controlled by a mobile phone to have this capability added. Thus an operator unsophisticated in the flight of remote control vehicles can show up to a job site, deploy the vehicle, and have his or her mobile device guide the vehicle through a flight pattern that captures useful measurements.

公开(公告)号：US08505847B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13717881

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: John A. Ciampa ,  Bertrand Dano

Inventor： John A. Ciampa ,  Bertrand Dano

IPC: B64B1/58

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: Lighter-than-air systems, methods, and kits for obtaining aerial images are described. For example, various methods for determining planned ascent, drift, and/or descent of a lighter-than-air system are described. In addition, various structural arrangements of lighter-than-air systems for accomplishing planned ascent, drift, and/or descent and obtaining aerial images are described.