Drone Safety Alert Monitoring System and Method
    51.
    发明申请
    Drone Safety Alert Monitoring System and Method 审中-公开
    无人机安全警报监控系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160042637A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14824011

    申请日:2015-08-11

    Inventor: Peter Cahill

    Abstract: A wearable safety alarm system includes one or more processors to receive identifying information and transmit the identifying information to an alarm response server from a mobile computing device, receive, by the mobile computing device, a unique identifier that identifies the identifying information in database associated with the alarm response server, receive a trigger of an alarm notification by one of a wearable device and the mobile computing device, determine a current location of the mobile computing device, transmit an alarm notification message to the alarm response server, the alarm notification message including the current location of the mobile computing device and the unique identifier, and transmit the current location of the mobile computing device to at least one drone.

    Abstract translation: 可穿戴式安全警报系统包括一个或多个处理器,用于接收识别信息,并将识别信息从移动计算设备发送到报警响应服务器,由移动计算设备接收识别与数据库相关联的数据库中的识别信息的唯一标识符 所述警报响应服务器通过可穿戴设备和所述移动计算设备之一接收到触发警报通知,确定所述移动计算设备的当前位置,向所述警报响应服务器发送警报通知消息,所述警报通知消息包括 移动计算设备的当前位置和唯一标识符,并将移动计算设备的当前位置传输到至少一个无人机。

    Unmanned aerial vehicle and methods for controlling same
    53.
    发明授权
    Unmanned aerial vehicle and methods for controlling same 有权
    无人机及其控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US09075415B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-07

    申请号:US14204634

    申请日:2014-03-11

    Inventor: Bret Kugelmass

    Abstract: One variation of a method for imaging an area of interest includes: within a user interface, receiving a selection for a set of interest points on a digital map of a physical area and receiving a selection for a resolution of a geospatial map; identifying a ground area corresponding to the set of interest points for imaging during a mission; generating a flight path over the ground area for execution by an unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission; setting an altitude for the unmanned aerial vehicle along the flight path based on the selection for the resolution of the geospatial map and an optical system arranged within the unmanned aerial vehicle; setting a geospatial accuracy requirement for the mission based on the selection for the mission type; and assembling a set of images captured by the unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission into the geospatial map.

    Abstract translation: 用于对感兴趣区域成像的方法的一个变型包括:在用户界面内,接收对物理区域的数字地图上的一组感兴趣点的选择,并且接收对于地理空间地图的分辨率的选择; 在任务期间识别与所述一组感兴趣点成像成对应的地面区域; 在飞行任务期间通过无人驾驶飞行器在地面上产生飞行路线,以执行; 基于对地理空间地图的分辨率的选择和布置在无人机内的光学系统,设置沿着飞行路径的无人机的高度; 根据任务类型的选择,为任务确定地理空间精度要求; 并将任务期间由无人驾驶飞行器捕获的一组图像组装到地理空间图中。

    Tethering system and method for remote device
    55.
    发明授权
    Tethering system and method for remote device 有权
    远程设备的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08931144B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-13

    申请号:US13804984

    申请日:2013-03-14

    Abstract: A tethering system for a remote-controlled device includes a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions.

    Abstract translation: 用于遥控设备的系绳系统包括系绳线,其具有适于连接到地面支撑件的第一端和适于连接到遥控设备的第二端。 系统还包括设置在系绳线的第一和第二端之间的锚定点,锚定点具有用于固定系绳的孔眼,并且允许系绳在使用期间通过孔眼滑动。 锚点和孔眼使得系绳弯曲或弯曲,并且远程控制装置在目标区域周围或周围操纵一个或多个,而不会干扰任何附近的障碍物。

    Multi-part navigation process by an unmanned aerial vehicle for navigating to a medical situatiion
    56.
    发明授权
    Multi-part navigation process by an unmanned aerial vehicle for navigating to a medical situatiion 有权
    用于导航到医疗状况的无人机的多部分导航过程

    公开(公告)号:US08930044B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-06

    申请号:US13730317

    申请日:2012-12-28

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may relate to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigating to a medical situation in order to provide medical support. An illustrative method involves a UAV (a) determining an approximate target location associated with a medical situation, (b) using a first navigation process to navigate the UAV to the approximate target location, where the first navigation process generates flight-control signals based on the approximate target location, (c) making a determination that the UAV is located at the approximate target location, and (d) in response to the determination that the UAV is located at the approximate target location, using a second navigation process to navigate the UAV to the medical situation, wherein the second navigation process generates flight-control signals based on real-time localization of the medical situation.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以涉及导航到医疗情况以便提供医疗支持的无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)。 一种说明性方法涉及UAV(a)确定与医疗状况相关联的近似目标位置,(b)使用第一导航过程将UAV导航到近似目标位置,其中第一导航过程基于 近似目标位置,(c)确定UAV位于大致目标位置,以及(d)响应于UAV位于大致目标位置的确定,使用第二导航处理来导航 无人机到医疗情况,其中第二导航过程基于医疗情况的实时定位产生飞行控制信号。

    Systems and Methods for Moving a Load Using Unmanned Vehicles
    57.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Moving a Load Using Unmanned Vehicles 审中-公开
    使用无人驾驶车辆移动负载的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140371956A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-18

    申请号:US13916901

    申请日:2013-06-13

    Inventor: Kevin M. Jenkins

    Abstract: An actual position of a load tethered with a tether to a vehicle is determined using a plurality of sensors disposed on the vehicle. A required tether tension and required tether angle of the tether is determined to move the load from the actual position to a commanded position. An actual tether tension and actual tether angle of the tether is determined using the plurality of sensors. A determination is made as to a thrust vector to be applied by the vehicle to change the actual tether tension and the actual tether angle of the tether to the required tether tension and the required tether angle. The thrust vector is applied with the vehicle to reposition the vehicle to achieve the required tether angle and to create the required tether tension of the tether to move the load to the commanded position.

    Abstract translation: 使用设置在车辆上的多个传感器确定用系绳系在车辆上的负载的实际位置。 确定系绳的所需系绳张力和所需系绳角度以将负载从实际位置移动到指令位置。 使用多个传感器确定系绳的实际系绳张力和实际系绳角度。 确定要由车辆施加的推力矢量以将系绳的实际系绳张力和实际系绳角度改变为所需的系绳张力和所需的系绳角度。 施加推力向量与车辆重新定位车辆以实现所需的系绳角度并且产生系绳所需的系绳张力以将负载移动到指令位置。

    Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aerial system for monitoring oil and gas pipelines
    58.
    发明授权
    Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aerial system for monitoring oil and gas pipelines 有权
    垂直起降(VTOL)用于监测油气管道的小型无人驾驶空中系统

    公开(公告)号:US08880241B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-04

    申请号:US13772161

    申请日:2013-02-20

    Inventor: Farrokh Mohamadi

    Abstract: Extended-range monitoring and surveillance of facilities and infrastructure—such as oil, water, and gas pipelines and power lines—employs autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable, small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) aircraft and docking platforms for accommodating the sUAS aircraft. Monitoring and surveillance of facilities using one or more embodiments may be performed continually by the sUAS flying autonomously along a pre-programmed flight path. The sUAS aircraft may have an integrated gas collector and analyzer unit, and capability for downloading collected data and analyzer information from the sUAS aircraft to the docking platforms. The gas collector and analyzer unit may provide remote sensing and in-situ investigation of leaks and other environmental concerns as part of a “standoff” (e.g., remote from operators of the system or the facilities) survey that can keep field operators out of harm's way and monitor health of the environment.

    Abstract translation: 设施和基础设施(如石油,水,天然气管道和电力线)的远程监控和监视 - 采用自主垂直起降(VTOL)能力,小型无人驾驶空中系统(sUAS)飞机和对接平台 sUAS飞机。 使用一个或多个实施例的设施的监视和监视可以通过沿着预编程的飞行路径自主地飞行的sUAS来连续执行。 sUAS飞机可能具有集成的气体收集器和分析仪单元,以及将收集的数据和分析仪信息从sUAS飞机下载到对接平台的能力。 气体收集器和分析器单元可以提供对泄漏和其他环境问题的远程感测和现场调查,作为“对抗”(例如,远离系统操作员或设施的)的调查的一部分,这可以使现场操作员不受伤害 方式和监测环境的健康。

    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SAME
    59.
    发明申请
    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SAME 有权
    无人驾驶的航空器及其控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140316616A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-23

    申请号:US14204634

    申请日:2014-03-11

    Inventor: Bret Kugelmass

    Abstract: One variation of a method for imaging an area of interest includes: within a user interface, receiving a selection for a set of interest points on a digital map of a physical area and receiving a selection for a resolution of a geospatial map; identifying a ground area corresponding to the set of interest points for imaging during a mission; generating a flight path over the ground area for execution by an unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission; setting an altitude for the unmanned aerial vehicle along the flight path based on the selection for the resolution of the geospatial map and an optical system arranged within the unmanned aerial vehicle; setting a geospatial accuracy requirement for the mission based on the selection for the mission type; and assembling a set of images captured by the unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission into the geospatial map.

    Abstract translation: 用于对感兴趣区域成像的方法的一个变型包括:在用户界面内,接收对物理区域的数字地图上的一组感兴趣点的选择,并且接收对于地理空间地图的分辨率的选择; 在任务期间识别与所述一组感兴趣点成像成对应的地面区域; 在飞行任务期间通过无人驾驶飞行器在地面上产生飞行路线,以执行; 基于对地理空间地图的分辨率的选择和布置在无人机内的光学系统,设置沿着飞行路径的无人机的高度; 根据任务类型的选择,为任务确定地理空间精度要求; 并将任务期间由无人驾驶飞行器捕获的一组图像组装到地理空间图中。

    Relative navigation for aerial refueling of an unmanned aerial vehicle
    60.
    发明授权
    Relative navigation for aerial refueling of an unmanned aerial vehicle 有权
    无人机的空中加油相对导航

    公开(公告)号:US08868256B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-21

    申请号:US11434539

    申请日:2006-05-15

    Applicant: James D. Waid

    Inventor: James D. Waid

    Abstract: A method and system for navigating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for aerial refueling is described. A system processor in the UAV receives navigation data from a tanker aircraft and calculates a plurality of relative navigation solutions with respect to the tanker aircraft. The system processor compares the plurality of relative navigation solutions to identify any inconsistent solutions. The inconsistent solutions are discarded and the system processor navigates the UAV in position for refueling using the remaining relative navigation solutions.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于空中加油的无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)导航的方法和系统。 无人机中的系统处理器从油船飞行器接收导航数据,并计算相对于油罐飞机的多个相对导航解决方案。 系统处理器比较多个相对导航解决方案以识别任何不一致的解决方案。 不一致的解决方案被丢弃,并且系统处理器使用剩余的相对导航解决方案导航无人机以加油。

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