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。

公开(公告)号：US09555883B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14751032

申请日：2015-06-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amir Navot ,  Scott Raymond Harris ,  Daniel Buchmueller

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G01C23/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D2045/0085 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0808 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses for synchronizing two or more sensors of an UAV. In the implementations described, a synchronization event is performed such that identifiable signals of the synchronization event can be collected by each sensor of the UAV. The synchronization event may be generated by a synchronization event component that generates multiple output signals (e.g., audio, visual, and physical) at approximately the same time so that different sensors can each collect and store at least one of the output signals. The collected signals are then compared and the sensors are adjusted to align the signals.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于同步UAV的两个或更多个传感器的方法和装置。 在所描述的实现中，执行同步事件，使得可以由UAV的每个传感器收集同步事件的可识别信号。 同步事件可以由在大约相同的时间产生多个输出信号（例如，音频，视觉和物理）的同步事件分量来产生，使得不同的传感器可以各自收集并存储至少一个输出信号。 然后将收集的信号进行比较，并调整传感器以对齐信号。

公开(公告)号：US20160379369A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15185094

申请日：2016-06-17

Applicant: OPTiM Corporation

Inventor： Shunji SUGAYA

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/62

CPC classification number: B64D45/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G06K9/00369 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/00657 ,  G06K9/6215 ,  G06T7/74

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a wireless aircraft and a method for outputting location information to reduce a cost, simplify the process, and output the necessary information. The wireless aircraft 10 flying in the air takes an live image, detects the location information on which the wireless aircraft is located, stores a specific image of an extracted object, compares the taken live image with the specific image to recognize an object to be extracted from the live image, and outputs the detected location information when the object is recognized.

Abstract translation: 本发明是提供一种用于输出位置信息以降低成本，简化处理并输出必要信息的无线飞行器和方法。 在空中飞行的无线飞机10拍摄实况图像，检测无线飞机所在的位置信息，存储提取对象的特定图像，将拍摄的实时图像与特定图像进行比较，以识别要提取的对象 并且当识别对象时输出检测到的位置信息。

公开(公告)号：US20160363938A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14737814

申请日：2015-06-12

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV ,  JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS ,  MICHAEL CYRUS

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64C29/00 ,  G08G7/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/104 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/005 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0017 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  G08G5/045 ,  G08G7/02 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an alternative distributed airborne transportation system. In some embodiments, a method for distributed airborne transportation includes: providing an airborne vehicle with a wing and a wing span, having capacity to carry one or more of passengers or cargo; landing of the airborne vehicle near one or more of passengers or cargo and loading at least one of passengers or cargo; taking-off and determining a flight direction for the airborne vehicle; locating at least one other airborne vehicle, which has substantially the same flight direction; and joining at least one other airborne vehicle in flight formation and forming a fleet, in which airborne vehicles fly with the same speed and direction and in which adjacent airborne vehicles are separated by distance of less than 100 wing spans.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种替代的分布式机载运输系统。 在一些实施例中，一种用于分布式机载运输的方法包括：向机载车辆提供机翼和机翼跨度，具有携带乘客或货物中的一个或多个的能力; 机载车辆靠近一个或多个乘客或货物并装载至少一个乘客或货物; 起飞和确定机载飞行方向; 至少定位一个具有大致相同的飞行方向的其他机载车辆; 并将至少一架其他机载车辆接入飞行形成并形成一个舰队，其中机载车辆以相同的速度和方向飞行，并且相邻的机载车辆以小于100个翼跨的距离分开。

公开(公告)号：US09501061B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14643017

申请日：2015-03-10

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Michael-David Nakayoshi Canoy ,  Kiet Tuan Chau ,  Stephen Alton Sprigg

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G05D1/0816 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G01M17/00 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and non-transitory process-readable media for evaluating operating conditions of an autonomous aircraft before performing a mission by executing brief near-flight testing maneuvers at a low elevation. A processor of the autonomous aircraft may receive near-flight testing maneuver instructions that indicate a near-flight testing maneuver to be executed by the autonomous aircraft. The processor may control motors to cause the aircraft to execute a near-flight testing maneuver within a testing area, obtain data indicating stability and performance information while executing the near-flight testing maneuvers, and take an action in response to the obtained data. Actions may include adjusting a position of a payload, a weight, or a portion of the aircraft based on the obtained data, and adjusting a flight plan. The near-flight testing maneuvers may include a sequence of moves for testing stability of the aircraft and payload executing a flight path under anticipated flying conditions.

Abstract translation: 方法，装置，系统和非暂时的过程可读介质，用于在执行任务之前通过在低海拔执行简短的近距离飞行测试机动来评估自主飞机的运行状况。 自主飞机的处理器可以接收飞行前的测试机动指令，指示将由自主飞机执行近飞测试机动。 处理器可以控制电机以使飞行器在测试区域内执行接近飞行的测试操作，在执行近飞测试操作时获取指示稳定性和性能信息的数据，并且响应于获得的数据采取动作。 动作可以包括基于获得的数据来调整有效载荷，重量或飞机的一部分的位置，以及调整飞行计划。 近飞测试机动可能包括一系列移动，用于测试飞机的稳定性和在预期飞行条件下执行飞行路径的有效载荷。

公开(公告)号：US20160328979A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US14800250

申请日：2015-07-15

Applicant: Richard Postrel

Inventor： Richard Postrel

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

CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04W4/046

Abstract: A drone traffic management system comprising a computer comprising memory means for storing origin coordinates indicating an origin location of a drone, destination coordinates indicating a destination of the drone, and traffic management factors located between the origin location of the drone and the destination of the drone; and processing means for controlling the flight of a drone. This is accomplished by calculating a flight path for the drone to fly automatically from the origin location to the destination location without manual intervention, sending the flight path to the drone, receiving location data of the drone as it travels from the origin location to the destination, re-calculating the flight path of the drone as a function of the traffic management factors and the location data of the drone, and sending the re-calculated flight path to the drone.

Abstract translation: 一种无人驾驶交通管理系统，包括计算机，所述计算机包括用于存储指示无人机的原点位置的原点坐标，指示无人机的目的地的目的地坐标以及位于无人机的起始位置与无人机的目的地之间的交通管理因素的存储装置 ; 以及用于控制无人机飞行的处理装置。 这是通过计算无人机从起始位置到目的地位置的飞行路径而完成的，而无需手动干预，将飞行路径发送到无人机，从无人机从起始位置行进到目的地时接收无人机的位置数据 根据无人机的交通管理因素和位置数据重新计算无人机的飞行路径，并将重新计算的飞行路线发送到无人机。

公开(公告)号：US20160285774A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15174387

申请日：2016-06-06

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Downey ,  Bernard J. Michini ,  Brian Richman

IPC: H04L12/825 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D41/00

CPC classification number: H04L47/25 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0022

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for a distributed system architecture for unmanned air vehicles. One of the methods includes obtaining information identifying flight information of a UAV, with the flight information including flight phase information or a contingency condition associated with a flight critical module included in the UAV. The obtained information is analyzed, and one or more first payload modules are determined to enter a modified power state. Requests to enter the modified power state are caused to be transmitted to each determined payload module in the one or more first payload modules.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序，用于无人驾驶飞行器的分布式系统架构。 其中一种方法包括获得识别无人机的飞行信息的信息，其中飞行信息包括飞行相位信息或与包括在UAV中的飞行关键模块相关联的应急条件。 分析所获得的信息，并且确定一个或多个第一有效载荷模块进入修改的功率状态。 使得进入修改的功率状态的请求被发送到一个或多个第一有效载荷模块中的每个确定的有效载荷模块。

公开(公告)号：US09454154B1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US15063136

申请日：2016-03-07

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Thomas Safarik

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/247

CPC classification number: H04N5/2351 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  H04N5/2352 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/247

Abstract: An incident light meter on an autonomous vehicle receives ambient light and outputs an incident light measurement in response the ambient light. One or more image sensors of the autonomous vehicle image the environment of the autonomous vehicle. An exposure setting is generated at least in part on the incident light measurement. The one or more image sensors capture a digital image at the exposure setting.

Abstract translation: 自主车辆上的入射光度计接收环境光，并响应于环境光输出入射光测量。 自主车辆的一个或多个图像传感器对自主车辆的环境进行成像。 至少部分地对入射光测量产生曝光设定。 一个或多个图像传感器在曝光设置下捕获数字图像。

公开(公告)号：US20160214717A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15025245

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: SHELTON GAMINI DE SILVA

Inventor： Shelton Gamini De Silva

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/104 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: This invention relates to an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle hereinafter called “Mother UAV” member (11) capable of carrying modules of Sub Unmanned Aerial Vehicle members (12) hereinafter called “Sub UAV” member. More particularly, the method and system that is capable of communicating via satellite and remote control technology wherein ejecting said Sub UAV members (12) from the Mother UAV member (11) wherein Sub UAV members (12) autonomously fly in sequence in a coordinated manner with the Mother UAV member (11), and capable of engaging in multiple missions in high, medium, low altitude, and surface, also communication with under sea submarines (27). Further, comprises of a method and system that the Sub UAV members (12) are able to return back to the Mother UAV member (11) after the mission is completed and be firmly secured to the flatbed (14) of the Mother UAV member (11). The present invention is specifically designed for multifunctional and multipurpose applications where humans and other vehicles are unable to access, for civil, commercial and military purposes.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及以下称为“无人机UAV”的无人飞行器，其能够携带以下称为“副无人机”的副无人飞行器部件（12）的模块。 更具体地，能够通过卫星和遥控技术进行通信的方法和系统，其中从UA无人机组成员（11）弹出所述副无人机部件（12），其中副无人机部件（12）以协调的方式自主地飞行 与无人机无人机（11）成员（11），能够从事高，中，低空和地面的多个任务，并与海底潜艇（27）进行通信。 此外，还包括一个方法和系统，子任务机构（12）能够在任务完成之后返回到无人机（UA）成员（11），并牢固地固定在无人机（UAV）成员的平板（14）上 11）。 本发明专为多功能和多用途应用而设计，人类和其他车辆无法进入民用，商业和军事目的。

公开(公告)号：US09346547B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US13975590

申请日：2013-08-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： William Graham Patrick ,  James Ryan Burgess ,  Andrew Conrad

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may help to provide medical support via a fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). An illustrative UAV may include a housing, a payload, a line-deployment mechanism coupled to the housing and a line, and a payload-release mechanism that couples the line to the payload, wherein the payload-release mechanism is configured to release the payload from the line. The UAV may further include a control system configured to determine that the UAV is located at or near a delivery location and responsively: operate the line-deployment mechanism according to a variable deployment-rate profile to lower the payload to or near to the ground, determine that the payload is touching or is within a threshold distance from the ground, and responsively operate the payload-release mechanism to release the payload from the line.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以帮助经由无人机（UAV）的车队提供医疗支持。 说明性的UAV可以包括外壳，有效载荷，耦合到外壳和线路的线路部署机构，以及将线路耦合到有效载荷的有效载荷释放机构，其中所述有效载荷释放机构被配置为释放所述有效载荷 从线上 UAV还可以包括被配置为确定UAV位于交付位置处或附近的响应的控制系统：根据可变部署速率简档操作线路部署机构以将有效载荷降低到地面或靠近地面， 确定有效载荷正在接触或处于距离地面的阈值距离内，并且响应地操作有效负载释放机构以从线路释放有效载荷。