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公开(公告)号:US09889933B2
公开(公告)日:2018-02-13
申请号:US15401475
申请日:2017-01-09
Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor: Brian S. Beaman , Eric V. Kline , Sarbajit K. Rakshit
CPC classification number: B64D1/00 , B64C27/08 , B64C37/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/143 , B64C2201/165
Abstract: Aspects include a system for transferring a payload between drones. The system includes a first drone having a first member and a first controller, the first member having a first coupling device on one end, the first member being configured to carry a payload, the first controller being configured to change a first altitude and orientation of the first drone. A second drone includes a second member and controller, the second member having a second coupling device on one end, the second member being configured to receive the payload, the second controller being configured to change a second altitude and orientation of the second drone. The controllers cooperate to change at least one of first and second orientations to operably engage the first coupling device to the second coupling device for transferring the payload from the first member to the second member.
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公开(公告)号:US09889931B2
公开(公告)日:2018-02-13
申请号:US14796717
申请日:2015-07-10
Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd
Inventor: Xingwang Xu , Zisheng Cao , Hualiang Qiu , Mingyu Wang , Xiaozheng Tang
IPC: B64C39/02 , H04R3/00 , H04R1/10 , G10L21/0216
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2220/00 , G10L21/0208 , G10L2021/02165 , H04R1/1083 , H04R3/005 , H04R2410/05 , H04R2410/07 , H04R2430/20 , H04R2460/01
Abstract: A UAV is provided to cancel background noise from audio data collected by the UAV. The UAV is provided with one or more background microphones in a proximity of one or more background noise-producing components. The UAV is also provided with one or more audio source collecting microphones. The audio data collected by the background microphones may be used to reduce or cancel interfering background noise from the audio signal detected by the audio source collecting microphone. The target audio may be captured or recorded with little or no background noise.
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公开(公告)号:US09889930B2
公开(公告)日:2018-02-13
申请号:US14557403
申请日:2014-12-01
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Ricky Dean Welsh , Gur Kimchi
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , A63H27/12 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/108
Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes a frame that provides both structural support for the UAV and protection for foreign objects that may come into contact with the UAV. 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 may also include one or more pushing motor and propeller assemblies that are oriented at approximately ninety degrees to one or more of the lifting motors. When the UAV is moving horizontally, the pushing motor(s) may be engaged and the pushing propeller(s) will aid in the horizontal propulsion of the UAV.
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公开(公告)号:US09884681B2
公开(公告)日:2018-02-06
申请号:US15405140
申请日:2017-01-12
Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., Ltd
Inventor: Tao Wang , Tao Zhao , Hao Du , Mingxi Wang
CPC classification number: B64C1/063 , A63H27/12 , B64C1/00 , B64C1/061 , B64C25/32 , B64C27/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C39/028 , B64C2025/325 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/14 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/165 , B64D47/00 , B64D47/08 , G05D1/042
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a transformable aerial vehicle are provided. In one aspect, a transformable aerial vehicle includes: a central body and at least two transformable frames assemblies respectively disposed on the central body, each of the at least two transformable frame assemblies having a proximal portion pivotally coupled to the central body and a distal portion; an actuation assembly mounted on the central body and configured to pivot the at least two frame assemblies to a plurality of different vertical angles relative to the central body; and a plurality of propulsion units mounted on the at least two transformable frame assemblies and operable to move the transformable aerial vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US20180029431A1
公开(公告)日:2018-02-01
申请号:US15657567
申请日:2017-07-24
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies LLC
Inventor: Daniel Tang , Chelsia Ka Po Lau , James Yu-Hsin Kuo , Eui Shik Bang , Jack Li
CPC classification number: B60F5/02 , B60B19/00 , B60B19/02 , B62K3/002 , B62K5/01 , B62K15/006 , B62K2202/00 , B62K2204/00 , B64C37/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/141 , G01C21/20 , G01C21/3423 , G05D1/0202
Abstract: A personal transportation device comprises a frame, a wheel pivotably connected to a frame and switchable between a driving configuration and a flying configuration, a motor to rotate the wheel; and an automatic cruise module. The automatic cruise module is configured to control the wheel and guide the personal transportation device to fly from a first location to a second location according to a designated route as an unmanned aircraft.
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公开(公告)号:US20180023974A1
公开(公告)日:2018-01-25
申请号:US15421834
申请日:2017-02-01
Applicant: TOPCON Corporation
Inventor: Hitoshi Otani , Daisuke Sasaki , Nobuyuki Fukaya , Takeshi Sasaki
CPC classification number: G01C23/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/14 , B64C2201/146 , B64D45/00 , B64D47/08 , G01C15/02 , G01C21/005 , G01S19/42 , G05D1/0202 , G05D1/102
Abstract: A flying vehicle has a retro-reflector, a position measuring instrument has a non-prism measurement function for performing a distance measurement and an angle measurement in non-prism and a prism measurement function for performing the distance measurement and the angle measurement with respect to the retro-reflector, a control device is adapted to have a flight range as set within a flat plane, to prepare an approximate flight plan having a two-dimensional approximate flying route as set within the flight range, to measure the approximate flying route by the non-prism measurement, to calculate a three-dimensional detailed flying route based on the measurement results and the approximate flying route, to prepare a detailed flight plan including the detailed flying route and to control the flying vehicle so as to fly in maintaining a distance between the flying vehicle system and a surface of the object to be measured at a constant value based on the detailed flight plan and a result of the prism measurement.
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公开(公告)号:US20180022455A1
公开(公告)日:2018-01-25
申请号:US15655805
申请日:2017-07-20
Applicant: Dustin McCaslin
Inventor: Dustin McCaslin
CPC classification number: B64D1/12 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/126 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/165 , B64D47/08
Abstract: A dropping mechanism with universal mounting points includes a device for securing a payload to a drone, mechanically releasing it and mounting additional accessories that can be used during flight. The dropping mechanism can be attached to either the landing gear or body of the drone, in an orientation that allows contact between the release trigger and the drone's camera. A notch and groove system holds a sliding restraint in place, keeping the payload secure during flight. Once the release trigger is pushed, an energized member pulls the sliding restraint allowing the payload to drop. Since the camera is pointed down to actuate the trigger, the user can watch as the payload falls to the ground. The use of a mechanical dropping system makes this device compatible with drones that only have an electrical connection for the camera. Universal mounting points allow attachment of a wide variety of accessories.
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公开(公告)号:US20180022451A1
公开(公告)日:2018-01-25
申请号:US15684622
申请日:2017-08-23
Applicant: UVIFY CO., LTD.
Inventor: Hyon Lim
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C27/08 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/126 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2211/00 , G08C17/02
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a plurality of arm units, each having a rotary wing, a motor, and an arm main body and detachably coupled to a main body; the main body having a plurality of receptacles for coupling to the arm units; and a battery unit detachably coupled to the main body to be exposed to outside, in which at least a part of the battery unit is exposed to outside when the battery unit is coupled to the main body.
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公开(公告)号:US09873508B2
公开(公告)日:2018-01-23
申请号:US15585743
申请日:2017-05-03
Applicant: Coriolis Games Corporation
Inventor: Jacob Apkarian
CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 , B64C27/20 , B64C27/52 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/104 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/162 , B64C2211/00 , B64F5/10
Abstract: An aerial vehicle is includes a wing, first and second rotors, and a movement sensor. The first and second multicopter rotors are rotatably coupled to the wing, the first multicopter rotor is rotatable relative to the wing about a first lateral axis, and the second multicopter rotor is rotatable relative to the wing about a second lateral axis. Each multicopter rotor is coupled to each other multicopter rotor, wherein the multicopter rotors are restricted to collective synchronous rotation relative to the wing between a multicopter configuration and a fixed-wing configuration. The movement sensor is coupled to the multicopter rotors, wherein the movement sensor is positioned to rotate relative to the wing when the multicopter rotors rotate relative to the wing between the multicopter and fixed-wing configurations.
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公开(公告)号:US20180016003A1
公开(公告)日:2018-01-18
申请号:US15212752
申请日:2016-07-18
Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor: Thomas E. CHEFALAS , Andrzej KOCHUT , Clifford A. PICKOVER , Komminist WELDEMARIAM
CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/126 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/146 , B64D47/02 , G06Q10/1093
Abstract: A drone-based system determines a user cohort for one or more users to assemble an object. The drone-based system assesses a task for the one or more users to assemble the object. Based on the determined user cohort and the assessed task, a drone of the drone-based system provides help to the one or more users as the one or more users assemble the object. The drone-based system may comprise a drone and one or more memories and computer readable code and one or more processors. The one or more processors, in response to execution of the computer readable code, cause the drone-based system to perform operations. The drone-based system may be only the drone or the drone and one or more servers.
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