公开(公告)号：US20160293018A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15007347

申请日：2016-01-27

Applicant: Korea University Research and Business Foundation

Inventor： Hwang Nam Kim ,  Seung Ho Yoo ,  Jong Tack Jung ,  Albert Yong Joon Chung ,  Ji Yeon Lee ,  Suk Kyu Lee ,  Kang Ho Kim

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0082 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a fleet of drones. A method in which a ground control station (GCS) controls a fleet of drones includes registering, by the GCS which is located on the ground, stores information about the drones, and controls the drones, all the drones constituting the fleet in a fleet list, configuring the fleet by synchronizing a physical position and a logical position for each of all the registered drones, controlling a form of the fleet based on a mission of the fleet or a peripheral environment having an influence on a flight of the fleet, and maintaining the fleet by immediately reflecting inclusion or departure in fleet information when the drone constituting the fleet is incorporated into or departs from the fleet.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种控制无人机组的方法。 地面控制站（GCS）控制无人机组的方法包括由位于地面上的GCS登记存储有关无人机的信息，并将无人机，所有组成舰队的无人机组装在舰队列表中 通过同步所有登记的无人机中的每一个的物理位置和逻辑位置来配置舰队，基于对舰队的飞行影响的舰队或周边环境的任务控制舰队的形式，并且维护 当舰队的无人机被纳入或离开舰队时，舰队立即反映车队信息的包含或离开。

公开(公告)号：US09457900B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US15073831

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy

Inventor： Kevin D. Jones ,  Vladmir N. Dobrokhodov

IPC: B64G1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C25/54 ,  B63B22/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/02 ,  B63B22/00 ,  B64C25/54 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: A multirotor mobile buoy combining MR-VTOL capability with environmentally hardened electronics, exchangeable sensor suites, and a solar recharge system and providing sensing in aquatic environments. The multirotor mobile buoy provides for the detection, classification and location of underwater objects using self-contained electronics, and repositions with aerial means using a plurality of rotors. The multirotor mobile buoy additionally incorporates solar panels for recharging of on-board batteries enabling the flight and other functions, and comprises a buoyant assembly and extended tether in order to promote stability in dynamic, open ocean environments. The multirotor mobile buoy may be employed singly or as a swarm of underwater detection platforms, and may utilize its positioning ability to optimize the effectiveness of sonobuoy systems arrayed as a distributed sensor field.

Abstract translation: 将MR-VTOL功能与环境恶化的电子设备，可更换传感器套件和太阳能充电系统相结合的多旋转移动浮标，并在水环境中提供感测。 多转轮移动浮标提供使用独立电子设备的水下物体的检测，分类和定位，以及使用多个转子重新定位与天线装置。 多转轮移动浮标还包括用于为板载电池充电以实现飞行和其他功能的太阳能电池板，并且包括浮力组件和延伸系绳，以促进在动态，开阔的海洋环境中的稳定性。 多旋转移动浮标可以单独使用或作为一群水下检测平台使用，并且可以利用其定位能力来优化作为分布式传感器场排列的声波系统的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US09415869B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14670279

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Danny Chan ,  Eswarappa Channabasappa ,  Namhoon Kim ,  Tzung-I (Ian) Lee ,  Ulf Jan Ove Mattsson ,  Joseph Christopher Modro ,  Ming Zheng

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G01S5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: A plurality of UAVs may be operated in a fleet, each of the UAVs in the fleet being configured to work collectively to achieve one or more functions, such as to create a display or implement an antenna array. The fleet of UAVs may operate individually and/or may be coupled to one another to operate as a collective unit. In some embodiments, one or more UAVs in the fleet may operate individually, while two or more UAVs in the fleet may be connected to one another. In such embodiments, the individual UAVs and the connected UAVs may together comprise the fleet.

Abstract translation: 多个UAV可以在车队中操作，车队中的每个UAV被配置为共同工作以实现一个或多个功能，例如创建显示器或实现天线阵列。 无人机的舰队可以单独操作和/或可以彼此耦合以作为集体单元操作。 在一些实施例中，车队中的一个或多个UAV可以单独操作，而车队中的两个或更多UAV可以彼此连接。 在这样的实施例中，各个UAV和连接的无人机可以在一起构成车队。

公开(公告)号：US20160114487A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14874078

申请日：2015-10-02

Applicant: Alberto Daniel Lacaze ,  Karl Nicholas Murphy ,  Joseph Putney ,  Anne Rachel Schneider

Inventor： Alberto Daniel Lacaze ,  Karl Nicholas Murphy ,  Joseph Putney ,  Anne Rachel Schneider

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B25J5/00

CPC classification number: C08L91/06 ,  B25J9/1617 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  G01S5/0289 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/933 ,  G05B2219/39146 ,  G05D1/104 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A system for localizing a swarm of robotic platforms utilizing ranging sensors. The swarm is localized by purposely leaving some of the platforms of the swarm stationary, providing localization to the moving ones. The platforms in the swarm can alternate between a stationary and moving state.

Abstract translation: 一种利用测距传感器定位一组机器人平台的系统。 通过有意地将群体的一些平台静态地定位到群体，为移动群体提供本地化。 群体中的平台可以在静止和移动状态之间交替。

公开(公告)号：US20150338850A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：US14717765

申请日：2015-05-20

Applicant: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Inventor： Michael Aaron Connor ,  Christopher Stathis ,  Joshua M. Leland ,  Harshad S. Sane

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: A method and system for sharing information between independent agents having a processor and memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to receive signals indicative of a fault of a sensor system of a first independent agent; transmit signals indicative of a request for sensor information to a second independent agent; receive signals indicative of state information for the second independent agent in response to the receiving of the request for sensor information; and apply the state information to a navigation system of the first independent agent in response to the receiving of the state information.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在具有处理器和存储器的独立代理之间共享信息的方法和系统，所述存储器具有存储在其上的指令，当由所述处理器执行时，所述方法和系统使所述系统接收指示第一独立代理的传感器系统的故障的信号; 将指示传感器信息的请求的信号发送到第二独立代理; 响应于接收到对传感器信息的请求，接收指示第二独立代理的状态信息的信号; 以及响应于所述状态信息的接收，将所述状态信息应用于所述第一独立代理的导航系统。

公开(公告)号：US09104201B1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US13372081

申请日：2012-02-13

Applicant: Unnikrishna Sreedharan Pillai ,  Alain Anthony Mangiat

Inventor： Unnikrishna Sreedharan Pillai ,  Alain Anthony Mangiat

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus to detect when one or more airborne unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) are close to each other, and to take necessary actions to maintain a minimum distance between drones as well as a maximum distance among the drones in a dynamic environment by automatic navigation. A computer method and apparatus for holding a group of drones in a swarm formation by maintaining the group centroid of the group of drones within a tolerance of a predetermined location is also disclosed. Additionally, methods to move a swarm of drones along a predetermined path while maintaining the swarm formation of the drones is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测何时一个或多个机载无人机（无人机）彼此靠近的方法，系统和装置，并且在动态环境中采取必要动作以维持无人机之间的最小距离以及无人机之间的最大距离 通过自动导航。 还公开了一种计算机方法和装置，用于通过将无人机组的组重心保持在预定位置的公差内，来保持群组中的一组无人机。 此外，还公开了在保持无人机的群组形成的同时沿着预定路径移动群组的无人机的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150203213A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14015669

申请日：2013-08-30

Applicant: Elwha LLC, a limited liability corporation of the State of Delaware

Inventor： Royce A. Levien ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Richard T. Lord ,  Mark A. Malamud ,  John D. Rinaldo, JR. ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: B64D45/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04L63/14

Abstract: Disclosed herein are example embodiments for unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV) location confirmance. For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as a UFV, may: (i) obtain at least one indication of at least one location of a UFV; or (ii) attempt to counter at least one attack against a location determination for the UFV. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了未被占用的飞行器（UFV）位置确认的示例性实施例。 对于某些示例实施例，诸如UFV的至少一个机器可以：（i）获得UFV的至少一个位置的至少一个指示; 或（ii）尝试对抗UFV的位置确定的至少一次攻击。 然而，所要求保护的主题不限于任何特定的描述的实施例，实施方式，示例等。

公开(公告)号：US09073624B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14101138

申请日：2013-12-09

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Richard Donovan Jones ,  Michael Duffy

IPC: B64C19/02

CPC classification number: B64C19/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to cooperatively lift a payload are disclosed. An example method to control a lift vehicle includes determining a first positional state of the lift vehicle with respect to a payload controlled by a plurality of lift vehicles including the lift vehicle, determining a second positional state of the lift vehicle with respect to a goal location, detecting distances to the other ones of the plurality of lift vehicles, determining a third positional state of the lift vehicle based on the distances to the other ones of the plurality of lift vehicles, and calculating a control command to control the lift vehicle based on the first positional state, the second positional state, and the third positional state.

Abstract translation: 公开了协同提升有效载荷的方法和装置。 用于控制升降车的示例性方法包括：确定升降车辆相对于包括升降车的多个升降车辆所控制的有效载荷的第一位置状态，确定升降车辆相对于目标位置的第二位置状态 检测与所述多个提升车辆中的其他乘客的距离，基于与所述多个起重车辆中的其他乘客的距离，确定所述起重车辆的第三位置状态，以及基于 第一位置状态，第二位置状态和第三位置状态。

公开(公告)号：US20140172193A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13730202

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Elwha LLC, a limited liability corporation of the State of Delaware

Inventor： Royce A. Levien ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Richard T. Lord ,  Mark A. Malamud ,  John D. Rinaldo, JR. ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082

Abstract: Disclosed herein are example embodiments for base station control for an unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV). For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as a base station, may: (i) obtain at least one indicator of at least one flight attribute corresponding to a first UFV; or (ii) transmit to a second UFV at least one indicator of at least one flight attribute corresponding to a first UFV. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了用于空载飞行器（UFV）的基站控制的示例实施例。 对于某些示例实施例，诸如基站的至少一个机器可以：（i）获得对应于第一UFV的至少一个飞行属性的至少一个指示符; 或（ii）向第二UFV发送对应于第一UFV的至少一个飞行属性的至少一个指示符。 然而，所要求保护的主题不限于任何特定的描述的实施例，实施方式，示例等。

公开(公告)号：US20130233964A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：US13413696

申请日：2012-03-07

Applicant: Adam Woodworth ,  James Peverill

Inventor： Adam Woodworth ,  James Peverill

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  H02G11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D25/00 ,  B64D17/80

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C25/58 ,  B64C27/006 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  G05D1/104 ,  H02G11/00

Abstract: A tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) may be outfitted with a sensor payload for data gathering. The tethered UAV may be tethered to a ground station for constricting the flight space of the UAV while also providing the option for power delivery and/or bidirectional communications. The tethered UAV's flight path may be extended by introducing one or more secondary UAVs that cooperate to extend the horizontal flight path of a primary UAV. The ground station, which may be coupled with the tethered aerial vehicle, may comprise a listening switch configured to determine a condition of the tether such that the supply of power to the tether may be terminated when tether damage or a tether severance is detected.

Abstract translation: 系绳无人机（“UAV”）可以装备有用于数据采集的传感器有效载荷。 系缚的UAV可以被绑在地面站上，用于收缩无人机的飞行空间，同时还提供功率传送和/或双向通信的选项。 可以通过引入一个或多个辅助UAV以扩展主UAV的水平飞行路径来扩展系留的UAV的飞行路径。 可以与系留式航空器耦合的地面站可以包括侦听开关，其被配置为确定系绳的状况，使得当检测到系绳损伤或系绳断开时，可以终止对系绳的供电。