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公开(公告)号：US08804228B1
公开(公告)日：2014-08-12
申请号：US13730222
申请日：2012-12-28
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Clifford Biffle , Richard Wayne DeVaul , Joshua Weaver , Eric Teller , Bradley James Rhodes
Abstract: A balloon payload is provided having a payload structure, an outer surface of the payload structure comprised of an electronic ink covering, and a control system configured to change the electronic ink covering from a first state having first energy absorptive properties with respect to thermal energy that enters the payload through the electronic ink covering, to a second state having second energy absorptive properties with respect to thermal energy that enters the payload through the electronic ink covering, wherein the second energy absorptive properties allow less thermal energy to enter the payload than the first energy absorptive properties.
Abstract translation: 提供了具有有效载荷结构的气囊有效载荷，由电子墨水覆盖物构成的有效载荷结构的外表面，以及被配置为从相对于热能具有第一能量吸收特性的第一状态改变电子墨水覆盖物的控制系统， 通过电子墨水覆盖物进入有效载荷，达到相对于通过电子墨水覆盖物进入有效载荷的热能具有第二能量吸收特性的第二状态，其中第二能量吸收特性允许比第一能量吸收性能更少的热能进入有效载荷 能量吸收性能。
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公开(公告)号：US20170141583A1
公开(公告)日：2017-05-18
申请号：US14940762
申请日：2015-11-13
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Brian John Adolf , Richard Wayne DeVaul
IPC: H02J5/00
Abstract: Embodiments described herein may relate to a system comprising a power source configured to provide a signal at an oscillation frequency; a transmitter coupled to the power source, wherein the transmitter comprises at least one transmit resonator; one or more receivers, wherein the at least one receive resonator is operable to be coupled to the transmit resonator via a wireless resonant coupling link; one or more loads, wherein each of the one or more loads is switchably coupled to one or more respective receive resonators. The system includes a controller configured to determine an operational state of the system, wherein the operational state comprises at least one of three coupling modes (common mode, differential mode, and inductive mode), and is configured to cause the transmitter to provide electrical power to each of the one or more loads via the wireless resonant coupling link according to the determined operational state.
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公开(公告)号：US09584214B2
公开(公告)日：2017-02-28
申请号：US15013850
申请日：2016-02-02
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Eric Teller , Richard Wayne DeVaul , Clifford L. Biffle , Josh Weaver
IPC: H04B7/185 , G06F15/173 , H04B10/118
CPC classification number: H04B7/18502 , H04B10/118 , H04L41/12 , H04L67/303 , H04W4/021 , H04W4/026 , H04W40/38 , H04W52/18
Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may help an aerial vehicle network to provide substantially continuous service in a given geographic area. An example method may be carried out at an aerial vehicle that is at a location associated with the first geographic area in an aerial network that includes a plurality of geographic areas. The balloon may determine that it should update its vehicle-state in accordance with a vehicle-state profile for the first geographic area. Then, in response, the balloon may determine the vehicle-state profile for the first geographic area, which may include one or more state parameters for balloons operating in the first geographic area. The balloon may then operate according to the vehicle-state profile for the first geographic area.
Abstract translation: 公开的实施例可以帮助空中客车网络在给定的地理区域中提供基本上连续的服务。 示例性方法可以在与包括多个地理区域的空中网络中的与第一地理区域相关联的位置处的飞行器执行。 气球可以确定它应当根据第一地理区域的车辆状态轮廓来更新其车辆状态。 然后，作为响应，气球可以确定第一地理区域的车辆状态轮廓，其可以包括在第一地理区域中操作的气球的一个或多个状态参数。 然后，球囊可以根据第一地理区域的车辆状态轮廓进行操作。
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公开(公告)号：US09484625B2
公开(公告)日：2016-11-01
申请号：US14749477
申请日：2015-06-24
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Cyrus Behroozi , Eric Teller , Richard Wayne DeVaul
CPC classification number: H01Q1/28 , G01C5/005 , H01Q1/1264 , H01Q3/16 , H01Q19/13 , H01Q25/002 , H04B7/18504
Abstract: An antenna includes a radiator and a reflector and has a radiation pattern that is based at least in part on a separation distance between the radiator and the reflector. The antenna includes a linkage configured to adjust the separation distance based at least in part on the altitude of the antenna. The resulting radiation pattern can be dynamically adjusted based on altitude of the antenna such that, while the antenna is aloft and the antenna is ground-facing, variations in geographic boundaries and intensity of the radiation received at ground level are at least partially compensated for by the dynamic adjustments to the radiation pattern.
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公开(公告)号：US09463863B1
公开(公告)日：2016-10-11
申请号：US14144493
申请日：2013-12-30
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Kevin Roach , Richard Wayne DeVaul
Abstract: A balloon including a balloon envelope formed with a plurality of adjacent envelope gores sealed together at respective edges of the envelope gores to form an envelope edge seam between each of the adjacent envelope gores, a ballonet positioned within the balloon envelope, the ballonet formed with a plurality of ballonet gores sealed together at their respective edges to form a ballonet edge seam between each of the adjacent ballonet gores, wherein each envelope gore is contiguous with a ballonet gore such that each envelope edge seam between adjacent envelope gores extends into a ballonet edge seam.
Abstract translation: 包括形成有多个相邻信封袋的气囊的气囊包围在信封头部的相应边缘处一起密封在一起，以在每个相邻的信封头之间形成一个包络边缘接缝，一个位于气囊外壳内的气球，形成有一个 多个气球孔在它们各自的边缘处密封在一起以在每个相邻的气球孔之间形成一个气球边缘接缝，其中每个气囊与气球盖相连，使得相邻包围孔之间的每个包络边缘接合延伸到一个气球边缘接缝 。
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36.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09321517B1
公开(公告)日：2016-04-26
申请号：US14472364
申请日：2014-08-28
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul
CPC classification number: B64B1/40 , G01W1/08 , G01W1/10 , G01W2001/003 , G01W2001/006
Abstract: A method may involve analyzing, by a computing device, a wind model to identify one or more locations in a coverage area of a balloon network where updated wind data is desirable. The balloon network may include a plurality of balloons that are configured to provide data service. The method may further involve determining, by the computing device, a flight plan for each of one or more balloons in the balloon network. At least one flight plan may be determined based at least in part on both: (a) the one or more locations where updated wind data is desirable and (b) data-service requirements in the coverage area of the balloon network. And the method may involve sending each determined flight plan for implementation by the corresponding balloon.
Abstract translation: 方法可以包括通过计算设备分析风模型，以识别气球网络的覆盖区域中的一个或多个位置，其中期望更新的风力数据。 气球网络可以包括被配置为提供数据服务的多个气球。 该方法还可以包括由计算设备确定气球网络中的一个或多个气球中的每一个的飞行计划。 至少一个飞行计划可以至少部分地基于以下两个来确定：（a）需要更新的风数据的一个或多个位置和（b）气球网络的覆盖区域中的数据服务要求。 并且该方法可能涉及发送每个确定的飞行计划以由相应的气球实施。
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公开(公告)号：US09227168B1
公开(公告)日：2016-01-05
申请号：US14224021
申请日：2014-03-24
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul , Damon Vander Lind
CPC classification number: B01J19/08 , B63B35/44 , B64C39/022 , F03D1/02 , F03D5/00 , F03D7/00 , F03D9/25 , F03D9/32 , F03D13/25 , F05B2220/61 , F05B2240/921 , F05B2240/931 , Y02E10/70 , Y02E10/723 , Y02E10/727 , Y02E70/10
Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to an ocean-going vessel that includes an airborne wind turbine to generate power. The generated power can be used for an electrodialysis system that extracts carbon dioxide (CO2) from seawater and/or for an electrolysis system that produces hydrogen (H2), both of which are disposed on the ocean-going vessel. The ocean-going vessel further includes a refinery system that may use a mixture of the H2 and CO2 gases that are to produce a fuel or chemical. In an example embodiment, the mixture of the H2 and CO2 gases may be processed to produce a synthetic fuel, which in turn may be processed to produce ethanol.
Abstract translation: 公开的实施例涉及包括机载风力涡轮机以产生动力的远洋船舶。 产生的功率可用于从海水和/或产生氢（H2）的电解系统中提取二氧化碳（CO2）的电渗析系统，两者均设置在远洋船上。 远洋船还包括炼油系统，其可以使用将产生燃料或化学物质的H 2和CO 2气体的混合物。 在一个示例性实施方案中，可以处理H 2和CO 2气体的混合物以产生合成燃料，其又可以被加工以产生乙醇。
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公开(公告)号：US20150318604A1
公开(公告)日：2015-11-05
申请号：US14749477
申请日：2015-06-24
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Cyrus Behroozi , Eric Teller , Richard Wayne DeVaul
CPC classification number: H01Q1/28 , G01C5/005 , H01Q1/1264 , H01Q3/16 , H01Q19/13 , H01Q25/002 , H04B7/18504
Abstract: An antenna includes a radiator and a reflector and has a radiation pattern that is based at least in part on a separation distance between the radiator and the reflector. The antenna includes a linkage configured to adjust the separation distance based at least in part on the altitude of the antenna. The resulting radiation pattern can be dynamically adjusted based on altitude of the antenna such that, while the antenna is aloft and the antenna is ground-facing, variations in geographic boundaries and intensity of the radiation received at ground level are at least partially compensated for by the dynamic adjustments to the radiation pattern.
Abstract translation: 天线包括散热器和反射器，并且具有至少部分地基于散热器和反射器之间的间隔距离的辐射图。 天线包括被配置为至少部分地基于天线的高度来调整分离距离的联动装置。 可以基于天线的高度来动态地调整所得到的辐射图，使得当天线是高空的并且天线是面向地面时，在地平面处接收的辐射的地理边界和强度的变化至少部分地由 对辐射图的动态调整。
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公开(公告)号：US09153854B1
公开(公告)日：2015-10-06
申请号：US13712618
申请日：2012-12-12
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Cliff L. Biffle , Richard Wayne DeVaul , Joshua Weaver , Anton Valdemar Staaf , Eric Teller , Michael Cassidy
CPC classification number: H01Q1/286 , H01Q1/1292 , H01Q9/04 , H01Q9/0407 , H01Q9/30 , H04B1/06 , H04B1/44 , H04B7/18502
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for receiving and transmitting signals at a balloon. Received signals can be received at the balloon, which can include a payload and an envelope. The envelope can include at least a first antenna section and a second antenna section. Both the first and second antenna sections are configured at least to receive the received signals and convey at least the received signals to the payload. The first antenna section can include a first metallization pattern to receive a first type of signal. The second antenna section can include a second metallization pattern to receive a second type of signal, with the first metallization pattern being different from the second metallization pattern.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于在气球处接收和发送信号的方法和装置。 可以在气球处接收接收的信号，其可以包括有效载荷和信封。 信封可以包括至少第一天线部分和第二天线部分。 第一和第二天线部分都被配置为至少接收接收到的信号并且将至少接收到的信号传送到有效载荷。 第一天线部分可以包括用于接收第一类型的信号的第一金属化图案。 第二天线部分可以包括第二金属化图案以接收第二类型的信号，其中第一金属化图案不同于第二金属化图案。
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公开(公告)号：US09139278B1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-22
申请号：US14042009
申请日：2013-09-30
Applicant: Google Inc.
Inventor： Kevin Roach , Richard Wayne DeVaul , Anton Valdemar Staaf
IPC: B64B1/40
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for turning an envelope of a balloon into a parachute. The balloon may include a payload, an envelope filled with a lift gas, and a parachute system. The parachute system may include a fuse couple to the envelope. The parachute system may also include an activation system coupled to the fuse. The activation system may be configured to ignite the fuse. The fuse may be ignitable to melt through at least a portion of the envelope to separate an upper portion of the envelope from a lower portion of the envelope. The upper portion of the envelope may be coupled to the payload such that when separated from the lower portion, the upper portion performs as a parachute for the payload.
Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于将气球的包络线转动为降落伞的方法和装置。 气球可以包括有效载荷，填充有提升气体的信封和降落伞系统。 降落伞系统可以包括与信封相连的保险丝。 降落伞系统还可以包括耦合到保险丝的激活系统。 激活系统可以被配置为点燃保险丝。 保险丝可以点燃以通过封套的至少一部分熔化，以将信封的上部与封套的下部分离开。 信封的上部可以耦合到有效载荷，使得当与下部分离时，上部作为有效载荷的降落伞执行。
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