公开(公告)号：US20170267343A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15072172

申请日：2016-03-16

Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED

Inventor： Wei-Peng CHEN ,  Daisuke MASHIMA

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G08G5/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  B64F1/36

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0095

Abstract: A method of deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operation system may be provided. A method may include estimating an amount of traffic for one or more routes based on a demand of the one or more routes. The method may also include determining a required number of docking stations for each route of the one or more routes based on the estimated amount of traffic for the route, a distance of the route, and a maximum travel distance for a UAV. Further, the method may include installing the required number of docking stations for each route of the one or more routes, wherein each docking station of the required number of docking stations including at least one of a power supply, a wireless charger, a communication module, a control module, and a camera.

公开(公告)号：US09764703B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US15004327

申请日：2016-01-22

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Guillaume Hoareau ,  Johannes J. Liebenberg ,  John G. Musial ,  Todd R. Whitman

IPC: B60R16/04 ,  B60R16/033 ,  B60L11/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/04 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60R16/033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: An apparatus and method for replacing a power source element is provided. The apparatus includes a multiple compartment housing attached to a vehicle, power source elements, a controller, and a communications interface. The power source elements are placed within receptacles of the multiple compartment housing. Each power source element is electrically connected to an input power coupler for electrical connection to the vehicle such that each power source element is configured to supply power to the vehicle independently without requiring power supplied by any other power source element. The controller is configured to monitor a power level of each power source element and generate an associated power level reading. The communication interface is configured to retrieve each associated power level reading from the controller and to an external system.

公开(公告)号：US20170253335A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15447474

申请日：2017-03-02

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Inventor： John P. Thompson ,  Donald R. High ,  Nathan G. Jones ,  David C. Winkle ,  Brian G. McHale

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G06Q10/083

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided to enable package delivery and interaction with customers. Some embodiments comprise unmanned aircraft system (UAS), comprising: a crane system comprising a first spool system and a crane motor, the first spool system comprises a first cord that is extended and retracted; a retractable interface system cooperated with the first cord; a package holder configured to hold a first package to be delivered by the UAS at a delivery location; a control circuit coupled with the crane motor to control the crane motor, and to activate the crane motor to extend the first cord and lower the retractable interface system while the UAS is maintained in flight at least at a threshold height; wherein the retractable interface system comprises an input interface to receive input from a customer at the delivery location.

公开(公告)号：US09754497B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US15418419

申请日：2017-01-27

Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Inventor： Charles R. Smith ,  Matthew A. Neal

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: A method for providing air traffic controlled flight of a large number of commercial drones each carrying one or more packages in to and out of an air traffic controlled space around an airport. The method includes providing an outbound corridor from a carrier facility through and out of the air traffic controlled space, where the outbound corridor does not allow any other air traffic to fly therein, and allowing the drones to fly through the outbound corridor to leave the air traffic controlled space without requiring air traffic control. The method also includes providing an inbound corridor through the air traffic controlled space to the carrier facility that does not allow any other air traffic to fly therein, and allowing drones to return to the carrier facility through the air traffic controlled space by flying through the inbound corridor without requiring air traffic control.

公开(公告)号：US09745062B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14689323

申请日：2015-04-17

Applicant: James Sommerfield Richardson

Inventor： James Sommerfield Richardson

IPC: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/02 ,  B63C9/01 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention comprise systems for providing a lifesaving apparatus to a distressed individual. Such systems may comprise an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to selectably support a lifesaving apparatus. The UAV may comprise a release mechanism configured to release the lifesaving apparatus when proximate a distressed person. The system may additionally comprise a control device configured to wirelessly communicate with the UAV such that a user can pilot the UAV from a distance and deliver the lifesaving apparatus to a distressed person. Methods of using the same may comprise piloting the UAV proximate a distressed person, providing a signal to the UAV to release the lifesaving apparatus by operating the release mechanism, and then pulling the lifesaving apparatus and the distressed person to safety via a control line secured to the lifesaving apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20170228692A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15018696

申请日：2016-02-08

Applicant: Brandon Thomas Pargoe

Inventor： Brandon Thomas Pargoe

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G07C9/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  A61J1/00 ,  G05B11/01 ,  B65D43/16 ,  B65D43/26 ,  B65D81/38 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836 ,  A47G29/141 ,  A47G2029/147 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B65D43/16 ,  B65D43/26 ,  B65D81/3813 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00896 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide an AirBox constructed to receive deliveries from a drone. The AirBox can comprise an automatically openable lid; and a wireless receiver that is constructed to receive data concerning a delivery from the drone. The automatically openable lid can open to receive the delivery from the drone.

公开(公告)号：US09725171B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14866743

申请日：2015-09-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Gerard Carmack ,  Narasimha Rao Lakkakula ,  Nima Sharifi Mehr

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D3/00

Abstract: Techniques for determining whether data associated with an autonomous operation of an unmanned vehicle may be trusted. For example, the data may be analyzed in light of a capability of the unmanned vehicle. The analysis may indicate an operation of the unmanned vehicle. If the operation is unsupported by the capability, the data may be determined to be untrusted. Accordingly, the autonomous navigation may be directed independently of the untrusted data.

公开(公告)号：US09725168B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US15096559

申请日：2016-04-12

Applicant: Yong Kuk Kim

Inventor： Yong Kuk Kim

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, an unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a body, a plurality of arms provided on a periphery of the body, a propeller provided on each of the plurality of arms and driven by a driving motor, and a gripper provided on a bottom of the body to grip an object. The gripper may include a supporting bar extending downward from the bottom of the body and a head provided at a lower end of the supporting bar to grip the object.

公开(公告)号：US20170220977A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15070062

申请日：2016-03-15

Applicant: Mikko VAANANEN

Inventor： Mikko VAANANEN

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G06Q20/322 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  G06Q50/12

Abstract: The invention discloses a waitressing drone that brings drinks to people at the restaurant, and the orders are identified from the Facebook photo of the user, that the drone displays when making the delivery. The invention facilitates the interaction with humans and drones via the social network. With the invention, the order input time is greatly reduced for the consumer, and the consumer may move about while waiting for the order as the drone finds the consumer. Also importantly, the social nature of the drone allows for the sharing of drones among multiple human users. Further, the interfacing of the social human profile with non-human drone profiles allows for the continuous retraining and reprogramming of drones to meet more specific and individualistic user tasks, thereby liberating people from mundane manual labour.

公开(公告)号：US09718543B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14506054

申请日：2014-10-03

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy ,  Leonard J. Quadracci ,  Anthony C. Samaritano

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B66F19/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B66F19/00

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for a guided lift system utilized for maneuvering payloads. According to aspects of the disclosure, a guided lift system may include a lift unit attached to a payload, at least two control tethers attached to the lift unit, and at least two control units fixed in positions and capable of adjusting the lengths of the control tethers. Coordinated length adjustments of the control tethers pulls the lift unit and payload in a desired direction to a desired delivery location.