公开(公告)号：US20170144756A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15332170

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Mohammad Rastgaar Aagaah ,  Evandro M. Ficanha ,  Nina Mahmoudian

Inventor： Mohammad Rastgaar Aagaah ,  Evandro M. Ficanha ,  Nina Mahmoudian

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  F41B11/80 ,  B64D3/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D3/00 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F41H11/02 ,  F41H13/0006 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: A drone includes a plurality of rotors disposed at and around a base and operable to fly and steer the drone. At least one net launcher is disposed at the base and is operable to launch a net toward a target object. A control is responsive to a signal indicative of a detected target object, and the control, responsive to such a signal, is operable to aim the net launcher toward the target object and to launch the net toward the target object.

公开(公告)号：US20170139421A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15419814

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： John A. Lockwood ,  Joseph F. Stanek

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

公开(公告)号：US20170136840A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15422252

申请日：2017-02-01

Applicant: Sandia Corporation

Inventor： Clinton G. Hobart ,  William D. Morse ,  Robert James Bickerstaff

IPC: B60F5/02 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60F5/00

CPC classification number: B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F5/006 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A MEUV that is able to navigate aerial, aquatic, and terrestrial environments through the use of different mission mobility attachments is disclosed. The attachments allow the MEUV to be deployed from the air or through the water prior to any terrestrial navigation. The mobility attachments can be removed or detached by and from the vehicle during a mission.

公开(公告)号：US09646205B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14830987

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: HCL Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Siva Sakthivel Sadasivam ,  Murali Krishnaan G ,  Vishal Chaudhary

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/00536 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  G06K9/627 ,  G06K2209/19

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for facilitating testing of a plurality of devices using a drone. At first, a locating module locates position of the drone relative to the plurality of devices. Further, a receiving module receives an image, of a device of the plurality of devices, from image capturing unit of the drone. Then, a comparing module compares the image with a reference image corresponding to the device. Based on the comparison, a determining module determines an action to be performed for testing the device. Further, a facilitating module facilitates the testing by enabling a snout associated with the drone to perform the action on the device.

公开(公告)号：US09623968B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14538466

申请日：2014-11-11

Applicant: Jon Rimanelli

Inventor： Jon Rimanelli

IPC: B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B62D55/10

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B62D55/10 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: An unmanned air-ground vehicle is provided. The unmanned air-ground vehicle includes a frame having a center portion connecting two substantially parallel transversely spaced apart track supports. Tracks that generally form loops are disposed about the track supports. Track drive motors are connected to the frame and configured to propel the tracks about the track supports. A plurality of propellers, each having propeller drive motors, are attached to the frame and disposed within the loops formed by the tracks. The tracks are configured to propel the vehicle in a ground mode while the propellers are configured to propel the vehicle in a flying mode.

公开(公告)号：US09616998B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14301681

申请日：2014-06-11

Applicant: Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc.

Inventor： John Robert Oakley ,  David Scott Heath

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

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle/unmanned aircraft system including an airframe; a plurality of rotor assemblies respectively extending from a plurality of arms connected to said airframe, said rotor assemblies each having a rotor thereon with at least one rotor blade; a landing gear extending from said airframe; and a flight controller disposed on said airframe; wherein said flight controller receives instructions for unmanned aerial vehicle/unmanned aircraft system control.

公开(公告)号：US09612264B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14824958

申请日：2015-08-12

Applicant: Availon GmbH

Inventor： Marcel Bruins ,  Jochen Holling

IPC: G01R27/08 ,  F03D1/00 ,  G01R31/28 ,  G01R1/067 ,  F03D80/00 ,  F03D80/30 ,  F03D17/00

CPC classification number: G01R27/08 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F03D80/00 ,  F03D80/30 ,  F03D80/50 ,  F05B2260/80 ,  F05B2260/83 ,  F05B2270/8041 ,  G01R1/067 ,  G01R1/06705 ,  G01R31/282 ,  G01R31/2827 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: The invention relates to an unmanned aerial device for performing a resistance, current and/or voltage measurement at an object, in particular a lightning protection measurement at a wind turbine, comprising a contact element with an electrically conductive contact area, which can be brought into contact with a surface of the object, in particular with a lightning protection receptor of a rotor blade, of a nacelle or of a tower of a wind turbine, and comprising an electrically conductive measurement cable, which, with a first end, is connected in an electrically conductive manner to the contact area, and, with a second end, can be connected to a resistance, current and/or voltage measuring device and/or a grounding contact of the object.

公开(公告)号：US09583006B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14282179

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

Inventor： Ashok N. Srivastava ,  Douglas M. Pasko ,  Hani Batla ,  Igor Kantor ,  Gurpreet Ubhi

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G07C5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: A device receives a request for a mission that includes traversal of a flight path from a first location to a second location and performance of mission operations, and calculates the flight path from the first location to the second location based on the request. The device determines required capabilities for the mission based on the request, and identifies UAVs based on the required capabilities for the mission. The device generates flight path instructions for the flight path and mission instructions for the mission operations, and provides the flight path/mission instructions to the identified UAVs to permit the identified UAVs to travel from the first location to the second location, via the flight path, and to perform the mission operations at the second location.

Abstract translation: 设备接收对包括从第一位置到第二位置的飞行路径的遍历以及任务操作的执行的任务请求，并且基于该请求计算从第一位置到第二位置的飞行路径。 该设备根据请求确定任务所需的功能，并根据任务所需的功能识别无人机。 该设备为飞行路线生成飞行路径指令和任务操作的任务指令，并且向所识别的UAV提供飞行路线/任务指令，以允许所识别的UAV经由飞行路径从第一位置行进到第二位置 并在第二个位置执行任务操作。

公开(公告)号：US20170045895A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15167154

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tao WANG ,  Jiaqi YAN

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/20

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C11/34 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K2009/366 ,  G06T7/246 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30252 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/243 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating a vehicle within an environment are provided. In one aspect, a method comprises: (a) selecting, with aid of a processor, a subset of a plurality of sensors to be used for navigating the vehicle within the environment based on one or more predetermined criteria, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged on the vehicle such that each sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to obtain sensor data from a different field of view; (b) processing, with aid of the processor, the sensor data from the selected sensor(s) so as to generate navigation information for navigating the vehicle within the environment; and (c) outputting, with aid of the processor, signals for controlling the vehicle based on the navigation information.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在环境中导航车辆的系统和方法。 一方面，一种方法包括：（a）借助于处理器，根据一个或多个预定准则，选择要用于在环境内导航车辆的多个传感器的子集，其中所述多个传感器是 布置在车辆上，使得多个传感器中的每个传感器被配置成从不同的视野获得传感器数据; （b）借助于处理器处理来自所选择的传感器的传感器数据，以便产生用于在环境内导航车辆的导航信息; 以及（c）借助于处理器，根据导航信息输出用于控制车辆的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20170036748A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US14858179

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Lance Butler Plater

Inventor： Lance Butler Plater

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C13/50 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D2221/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which in some embodiments may comprise a fuselage which includes a cavity formed by an interior cavity wall and a fuselage exterior wall, with the cavity disposed within the fuselage. A first electronic module may be electrically coupled to a first magnetic connector and a second electronic module may be electrically coupled to a second magnetic connector. Electronic communication between the first and second modules may be provided by contact between the first magnetic connector and the second magnetic connector. In further embodiments, when removably positioned adjacent to each other in the cavity, the first magnetic connector may contact the second magnetic connector to establish electronic communication between the first and second modules.

Abstract translation: 一种无人飞行器（UAV），其在一些实施例中可包括机身，该机身包括由内腔壁和机身外壁形成的空腔，空腔设置在机身内。 第一电子模块可以电耦合到第一磁性连接器，并且第二电子模块可以电耦合到第二磁性连接器。 可以通过第一磁性连接器和第二磁性连接器之间的接触来提供第一和第二模块之间的电子通信。 在另外的实施例中，当可移除地定位在空腔中彼此相邻时，第一磁性连接器可以接触第二磁性连接器以在第一和第二模块之间建立电子通信。