公开(公告)号：US20180103036A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15729550

申请日：2017-10-10

Applicant: WHITEFOX DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： LUKE RICHARD FOX ,  BRUCE EDWARD DEBRUHL, II ,  ZACHARY N.J. PETERSON ,  CLARK SAVAGE TURNER

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F17/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F42B12/46 ,  F42B12/44

CPC classification number: H04L63/0876 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  F41H11/02 ,  F42B12/44 ,  F42B12/46 ,  G06F16/245 ,  H04K3/00 ,  H04K3/45 ,  H04K3/65 ,  H04K3/92 ,  H04K2203/22 ,  H04L63/0823 ,  H04L63/101 ,  H04L63/1433 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04W12/001 ,  H04W12/0609 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: A cyber-physical vehicle management system may allow for highly reliable and authentic identity management of cyber-physical systems, unforgeable legal interception devices, and robust relay nodes. A cyber-physical vehicle management system may also provide for human and object bi-directional authenticity verification. In some cases, a cyber physical management system may enable a cyber physical vehicle (CPV) detection and intervention system which may be capable or detection, identification, capture, seizure, and immobilization of CPVs. In some embodiments the CPV detection and intervention system includes a geocoding laser subsystem for determining a location of a CPV.

公开(公告)号：US20180095464A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15727119

申请日：2017-10-06

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Leila Takayama ,  Brandon Alexander ,  Roger William Graves ,  Justin Sadowski ,  Abraham Bachrach

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C27/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that may allow for supervisory control interaction by a remote operator to assist with navigation to a target location. The UAV may navigate to a target area and capture and send an image of the target area to the remote operator. The remote operator can then provide a user input that indicates a target location within the target area. Upon receiving an indication of the target area, the UAV can then autonomously navigate to the target location. In some examples, after reaching the target location, the UAV may initiate delivery of a payload at the target location using a retractable delivery system while the UAV hovers above.

公开(公告)号：US20180093770A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15831003

申请日：2017-12-04

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Ricky Dean Welsh ,  Daniel Buchmueller ,  Fabian Thomas Hensel ,  Gur Kimchi ,  Louis LeRoi LeGrand, III ,  Brandon William Porter ,  Walker Chamberlain Robb ,  Joshua White Traube

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C27/22 ,  B64C27/24

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/22 ,  B64C27/24 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will facilitate extended flight duration. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV also includes a pushing motor and propeller assembly that is oriented at approximately ninety degrees to one or more of the lifting motors. When the UAV is moving horizontally, the pushing motor may be engaged and the pushing propeller will aid in the horizontal propulsion of the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20180092484A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15712510

申请日：2017-09-22

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Inventor： Steven Lewis ,  Matthew Dwain Biermann ,  Kevin Matthew Charles

IPC: A47G29/14 ,  A47G29/20 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: A47G29/141 ,  A47G29/20 ,  A47G2029/145 ,  A47G2029/147 ,  A47G2200/223 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: A landing pad receptacle receives and stores a package delivered by an unmanned vehicle, comprising: a housing; a storage compartment in the housing; and a validation device that detects a presence of a package delivered by a unmanned vehicle in the storage compartment and authenticates a package for return by a unmanned vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20180090014A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15277078

申请日：2016-09-27

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Eric V. Kline ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

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

CPC classification number: G08G5/0034 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/06312 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: An aspect includes receiving data for each of a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that includes a current location and final destination of each UAV. An aspect also includes calculating permutations of travel routes for each of the UAVs, which permutations are calculated as a function of the current locations of the UAVs and final destinations of each UAV. An aspect also includes applying a selected variable to the calculated permutations to produce proposed travel routes for the UAVs. An aspect further includes generating a routing plan from the proposed travel routes.

公开(公告)号：US09928749B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US15582150

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Jeffrey Cooper

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/00 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.

公开(公告)号：US20180082592A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15813674

申请日：2017-11-15

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Yuk L. Chan ,  Kyle E. Gilbertson ,  Daniel F. Hogerty ,  Eileen P. Tedesco

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: G08G5/006 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Technical solutions are described for configuring a dynamic geo-fence includes receiving a plurality of data samples. The method also includes selecting, from the plurality of data samples, a selected data sample as a threshold. The method also includes configuring a geo-fence for a geographic area based on the selected data sample. The method also includes adjusting an operational characteristic of a drone while the drone is in the geographic area, where the operational characteristic is adjusted based on a configuration of the drone and the geo-fence.

公开(公告)号：US09915956B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US14989870

申请日：2016-01-07

Applicant: Workhorse Group Inc.

Inventor： Elliot T. Bokeno ,  Thaddeus M. Bort, Jr. ,  Stephen S. Burns ,  Martin Rucidlo ,  Wei Wei ,  Donald L. Wires

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64D5/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: G05D1/102 ,  B60L11/1809 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2200/36 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/162

Abstract: Methods and associated systems for autonomous package delivery utilize a UAS/UAV, an infrared positioning senor, and a docking station integrated with a package delivery vehicle. The UAS/UAV accepts a package for delivery from the docking station on the delivery vehicle and uploads the delivery destination. The UAS/UAV autonomously launches from its docked position on the delivery vehicle. The UAS/UAV autonomously flies to the delivery destination by means of GPS navigation. The UAS/UAV is guided in final delivery by means of a human supervised live video feed from the UAS/UAV. The UAS/UAV is assisted in the descent and delivery of the parcel by precision sensors and if necessary by means of remote human control. The UAS/UAV autonomously returns to the delivery vehicle by means of GPS navigation and precision sensors. The UAS/UAV autonomously docks with the delivery vehicle for recharging and preparation for the next delivery sequence.

公开(公告)号：US20180068265A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15806505

申请日：2017-11-08

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Ahamed Jalaldeen ,  Chivukula Venkata L. Narayana

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G01C21/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/3605 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: A method and system for determining a delivery location is provided. The method includes enabling a UAV delivery application specifying a delivery location for delivery of a package. A street address defining the delivery location is received and an eyewear based video device is enabled and directed towards a geographical area associated with the delivery of the package. GPS data associated with the geographical area is retrieved from the eyewear based video device and first GPS coordinates identifying a location of an embedded computing device are retrieved from a GPS system. A distance between the first GPS coordinates and the geographical area is calculated. Additionally, second GPS coordinates identifying the geographical area are calculated based on the GPS data, the distance, and the first GPS coordinates and it is determined if the second GPS coordinates are located within a specified perimeter surrounding the street address defining the delivery location.

公开(公告)号：US20180067501A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15258902

申请日：2016-09-07

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Stuart R. Kobata ,  Martin Edward Lozano ,  Henry Rodriguez, JR. ,  Kevin Swenson ,  Brian Vaniman

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  G06T7/20

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G01M99/004 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: A system and method for collecting test data from a unit under test (UUT) in a multi-gravity environment is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining a desired accelerative load profile for the UUT, determining the commanded flight profile of a flight vehicle at least in part from the desired accelerative load profile and a predicted dynamic response of the flight vehicle having the UUT mounted thereto to the commanded flight profile, commanding the flight vehicle having the UUT mounted thereto to fly the determined flight profile, and collecting the test data using a data acquisition system communicatively coupled to the UUT.