公开(公告)号：US09922282B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US15195735

申请日：2016-06-28

Applicant: LIMITLESS COMPUTING, INC.

Inventor： Errin T. Weller ,  Jeffrey B. Franklin

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G06K19/07 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q50/30

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Methods and systems for an Automated Readiness Evaluation System (ARES), which is adapted for use with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The ARES (and UAS with such an ARES) is configured for a particular task or application selected by the user based upon their level of specific knowledge. The system may include: hardware components with communication protocols; a task, module data, and skill level repository; a user device; and an optional base system. Methods are provided for configuration, calibration, error checking, and operation of a UAS whereby the ARES serves as a mission planner by calculating the mission parameters for a user-selected task to minimize mission failure by determining the variables for task completion.

公开(公告)号：US20170328345A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15592140

申请日：2017-05-10

Applicant: David Grober

Inventor： David Grober

IPC: F03D7/04 ,  F03D17/00 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G01P5/24 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B63B35/44 ,  B63B39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F03D7/02 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G01P5/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44504 ,  B63J2099/008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F05B2240/93 ,  F05B2240/95 ,  F05B2240/96 ,  F05B2270/20 ,  F05B2270/32 ,  F05B2270/321 ,  G01P5/00 ,  G01P5/001 ,  G01P13/045 ,  H04N5/247

Abstract: A wind detection apparatus detects wind vectors across a predetermined area at high resolution from a floating support. The apparatus includes a Doppler-based wind vector detection unit configured to detect wind direction, velocity, and turbulence, at selected intervals over the predetermined area. A stabilizer supports the wind vector detection unit and is configured to hold it level relative to a predetermined two-dimensional plane. A processor is provided for rendering the wind vector data into a combined representation of wind patterns across the predetermined area, and the processor continuously updates the rendered combined representation of wind patterns in tandem with the detection unit.

公开(公告)号：US20170124843A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15397007

申请日：2017-01-03

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Faried Abrahams ,  Amol Ashok Dhondse ,  Kerrie Holley ,  Anand Pikle ,  Gandhi Sivakumar

IPC: G08B21/10 ,  G08B25/10

CPC classification number: G08B21/10 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  G08B7/066 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B27/006 ,  Y02A50/12

Abstract: A flood warning system and method are described. The system obtains localized flood depth information and, based upon alert parameter information provided by registered users, creates personalized flood alerts for the registered users. The method uses ultrasound derived localized flood depth information and alert parameter information provided by registered users to provide personalized flood alerts to the registered users.

公开(公告)号：US09632503B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US15366020

申请日：2016-12-01

Applicant: SPACE DATA CORPORATION

Inventor： Gerald M. Knoblach ,  Eric A. Frische ,  Bruce Alan Barkley

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/46 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64B1/62 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0055 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/46 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  H04B7/18502 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/18576 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/027

Abstract: Innovative new systems and method of operating the systems, wherein the system comprises an airborne platform comprising an unmanned balloon; a payload that is separate from the unmanned balloon; a transceiver; first and second flight termination devices; at least two separate power sources for the first and second flight termination devices; a sensor; a processor; a pump; a valve; and a tether that when broken separates the unmanned balloon and the payload, are disclosed herein.

公开(公告)号：US08818705B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13451922

申请日：2012-04-20

Applicant: Gregory P. Spata

Inventor： Gregory P. Spata

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01W1/00 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G01W1/08 ,  G01W2001/006 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: In general, a method performed on a vehicle includes determining that the vehicle is located within a predetermined range of a beacon, the beacon being associated with a beacon identification, navigating the vehicle to a first location based on determining that the vehicle is located with the predetermined range, generating a first report based on determining that the vehicle is located at the first location, the generating including: specifying the beacon identification, recording navigation data that includes an altitude, a distance from the beacon, and a bearing relative to the beacon, and recording environmental data. The method further includes transmitting the first report from the vehicle to a base station, the first report including the beacon identification, the navigation data, and the environmental data.

Abstract translation: 通常，在车辆上执行的方法包括确定车辆位于信标的预定范围内，该信标与信标标识相关联，基于确定车辆位于第一位置，将车辆导航到第一位置 基于确定车辆位于第一位置来生成第一报告，所述生成包括：指定信标标识，记录包括高度，与信标的距离，以及相对于信标的方位的导航数据 ，并记录环境数据。 该方法还包括从车辆向基站发送第一报告，第一报告包括信标标识，导航数据和环境数据。

公开(公告)号：US08210467B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US11937053

申请日：2007-11-08

Applicant: Wesley H. Hubbell ,  Victor G. Nastasi

Inventor： Wesley H. Hubbell ,  Victor G. Nastasi

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C3/00 ,  B64C5/00 ,  B64C7/00 ,  B64C13/20

CPC classification number: G01W1/08 ,  B64C2201/125

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to provide an aerial vehicle having an eyewall sensor to enable the aerial vehicle to stay within the eye of a hurricane and transmit weather information to a remote location. In one embodiment, the aerial vehicle is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launched into the eye of the hurricane.

Abstract translation: 提供一种具有眼罩传感器以使飞行器能够停留在飓风之眼内并将天气信息传送到远程位置的飞行器的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器是发射到飓风眼中的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）。

公开(公告)号：US08020805B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US11831233

申请日：2007-07-31

Applicant: Sang H. Choi ,  James R. Elliott, Jr. ,  Glen C. King ,  Yeonjoon Park ,  Jae-Woo Kim ,  Sang-Hyon Chu

Inventor： Sang H. Choi ,  James R. Elliott, Jr. ,  Glen C. King ,  Yeonjoon Park ,  Jae-Woo Kim ,  Sang-Hyon Chu

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  H01L35/16 ,  H01L35/22 ,  H01L35/26

Abstract: A new High Altitude Airship (HAA) capable of various extended applications and mission scenarios utilizing inventive onboard energy harvesting and power distribution systems. The power technology comprises an advanced thermoelectric (ATE) thermal energy conversion system. The high efficiency of multiple stages of ATE materials in a tandem mode, each suited for best performance within a particular temperature range, permits the ATE system to generate a high quantity of harvested energy for the extended mission scenarios. When the figure of merit 5 is considered, the cascaded efficiency of the three-stage ATE system approaches an efficiency greater than 60 percent.

Abstract translation: 一个新的高空飞艇（HAA），能够利用创新的机载能量采集和配电系统进行各种扩展应用和任务情景。 电力技术包括先进的热电（ATE）热能转换系统。 多级ATE材料在串联模式下的高效率，各自适合在特定温度范围内的最佳性能，允许ATE系统为扩展的任务情景产生大量的收获能量。 当考虑品质因数5时，三级ATE系统的级联效率接近效率大于60％。

公开(公告)号：US20110117690A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12928128

申请日：2010-12-03

Applicant: Sang-Hyon Chu ,  Sang Hyouk Choi ,  Jae-Woo Kim ,  Yeonjoon Park ,  James R. Elliott, JR. ,  Glen C. King ,  Diane M. Stoakley

Inventor： Sang-Hyon Chu ,  Sang Hyouk Choi ,  Jae-Woo Kim ,  Yeonjoon Park ,  James R. Elliott, JR. ,  Glen C. King ,  Diane M. Stoakley

IPC: H01L21/20

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  H01L35/16 ,  H01L35/22 ,  H01L35/26

Abstract: A new fabrication method for nanovoids-imbedded bismuth telluride (Bi—Te) material with low dimensional (quantum-dots, quantum-wires, or quantum-wells) structure was conceived during the development of advanced thermoelectric (TE) materials. Bismuth telluride is currently the best-known candidate material for solid-state TE cooling devices because it possesses the highest TE figure of merit at room temperature. The innovative process described here allows nanometer-scale voids to be incorporated in Bi—Te material. The final nanovoid structure such as void size, size distribution, void location, etc. can be also controlled under various process conditions.

Abstract translation: 在先进的热电（TE）材料的开发中，设计了一种新型的纳米复合碲化铋（Bi-Te）材料，具有低维（量子点，量子线或量子阱）结构。 碲化铋目前是固态TE冷却装置最有名的候选材料，因为它在室温下具有最高的TE品质因数。 这里描述的创新工艺允许将纳米尺度的空隙纳入Bi-Te材料。 最终的纳米结构如空隙尺寸，尺寸分布，空隙位置等也可以在各种工艺条件下进行控制。

公开(公告)号：US07775483B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US12326886

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: Gaylord G Olson

Inventor： Gaylord G Olson

IPC: A63H27/08 ,  A63H27/10

CPC classification number: B64C31/06 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  G01W1/08

Abstract: A launch and recovery system for a tethered airborne element is provided that launches and retrieves the tethered airborne element in a completely unattended manner. The system is comprised of a protective shroud for storing a tethered airborne element, a winch module for releasing the airborne element to fly into the air or retrieving the element from the air, and a bearing for enabling the control of launch and recovery. Optionally, the system is also comprised of a slip ring assembly for providing external power and/or control signals to the winch module. The system can also be equipped with instrumentation modules on the tether line to provide a radio link and high altitude weather information. These modules may also contain other sensors and actuators which will help stabilize the airborne element.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于拴系的机载元件的发射和恢复系统，其以完全无人值守的方式发射和检索拴系的机载元件。 该系统包括用于存储系留机载元件的保护罩，用于释放机载元件飞入空气或从空中取回元件的绞盘模块，以及用于使得能够控制发射和恢复的轴承。 可选地，系统还包括用于向绞盘模块提供外部功率和/或控制信号的滑环组件。 该系统还可以在系绳上配备仪表模块，以提供无线电链路和高空天气信息。 这些模块还可以包含有助于稳定机载元件的其它传感器和致动器。

公开(公告)号：US20100133385A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12326886

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: Gaylord G. Olson

Inventor： Gaylord G. Olson

IPC: B64C31/06

CPC classification number: B64C31/06 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  G01W1/08

Abstract: A launch and recovery system for a tethered airborne element is provided that launches and retrieves the tethered airborne element in a completely unattended manner. The system is comprised of a protective shroud for storing a tethered airborne element, a winch module for releasing the airborne element to fly into the air or retrieving the element from the air, and a bearing for enabling the control of launch and recovery. Optionally, the system is also comprised of a slip ring assembly for providing external power and/or control signals to the winch module. The system can also be equipped with instrumentation modules on the tether line to provide a radio link and high altitude weather information. These modules may also contain other sensors and actuators which will help stabilize the airborne element.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于拴系的机载元件的发射和恢复系统，其以完全无人值守的方式发射和检索拴系的机载元件。 该系统包括用于存储系留机载元件的保护罩，用于释放机载元件飞入空气或从空中取回元件的绞盘模块，以及用于使得能够控制发射和恢复的轴承。 可选地，系统还包括用于向绞盘模块提供外部功率和/或控制信号的滑环组件。 该系统还可以在系绳上配备仪表模块，以提供无线电链路和高空天气信息。 这些模块还可以包含有助于稳定机载元件的其它传感器和致动器。