公开(公告)号：US20180065749A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15697106

申请日：2017-09-06

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Inventor： Robert L. Cantrell ,  John P. Thompson ,  David C. Winkle ,  Michael D. Atchley ,  Donald R. High ,  Todd D. Mattingly ,  Brian G. McHale ,  John J. O'Brien ,  John F. Simon

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  A01G1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/78

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  A01G22/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G06K9/00657 ,  G06K9/78

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of pollinating crops include one or more unmanned vehicles including a pollen applicator configured to collect pollen from a flower of a first crop and to apply the pollen collected from the flower of the first crop onto a flower of a second crop and a sensor configured to detect presence of the pollen applied to the flower of the second crop by the pollen applicator to verify that the pollen collected from the flower of the first crop by the pollen applicator was successfully applied by the pollen applicator onto the flower of the second crop.

公开(公告)号：US20180060811A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15691336

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: BRAGI GmbH

Inventor： Peter Vincent Boesen

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G01S3/808

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01S3/46 ,  G01S3/808 ,  G01S5/0072 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R1/1091 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R2460/07

Abstract: A method of using a set of earpieces to enable a drone delivery includes determining by a drone a position of a user of the set of earpieces, determining by the set of earpieces a position of the drone relative to the set of the earpieces, electronically communicating delivery information from the drone to the set of the earpieces, generating audio messages at the set of the earpieces based on the delivery information from the drone and the position of the drone relative to the set of the earpieces, and conveying by the drone a payload from the drone to the user of the set of earpieces. The set of earpiece includes a left earpiece and a right earpiece wherein each of the left earpiece and the right earpiece comprises an earpiece housing, a speaker, a microphone, a processor, a transceiver, and an inertial sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20180049575A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15676946

申请日：2017-08-14

Applicant: Frank YAMRICK

Inventor： Frank YAMRICK

IPC: A47G29/14 ,  A47G29/28

CPC classification number: A47G29/141 ,  A47G29/28 ,  A47G2029/142 ,  A47G2029/144 ,  A47G2029/147 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G06Q10/00

Abstract: A parcel receiving system for receiving a package preferably delivered by a drone to an automated parcel box positioned adjacent an opening in the building. It has an extendable platform adapted to extend out of opening 8 and receive package. A controller communicates with an external device to receive an unlocking code from the delivery company. When a drone carrying the package gets close to the target location, it sends a code to the controller. If the codes match, it extends a platform to receive the package, retracts the platform moving package into a secure holding area, until a user provide the proper authentication to open the secure holding area to take the package. Holding area may be cooled or heated as required to properly hold the package. Parcel receiving system may also communicate with a smartphone to indicate that a package was been received, or provide pictures/video of the package.

公开(公告)号：US09868526B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US14882137

申请日：2015-10-13

Applicant: W. Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.

Inventor： William M. Yates

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: An airborne drone delivery network and method of operating same that provides an effective system to deliver items to a set number of delivery locations using drones in which the drone flight path is minimized and wherein the drones may be easily retrieved and reused for delivery of additional items.

公开(公告)号：US09852392B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14193689

申请日：2014-02-28

Applicant: Nokia Corporation

Inventor： Arun Srinivasan

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G05D1/0676

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for drone delivery of products. In one aspect there is provided a method, which may include selecting, at a user equipment, a product; and selecting, by the user equipment, a three-dimensional location where a drone deposits the selected product. Related systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20170358215A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15193488

申请日：2016-06-27

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) air traffic control method utilizing wireless networks and concurrently supporting delivery application authorization and management communicating with a plurality of UAVs via a plurality of cell towers associated with the wireless networks, wherein the plurality of UAVs each include hardware and antennas adapted to communicate to the plurality of cell towers; maintaining data associated with flight of each of the plurality of UAVs based on the communicating; processing the maintained data to perform a plurality of functions associated with air traffic control of the plurality of UAVs; and processing the maintained data to perform a plurality of functions for the delivery application authorization and management for each of the plurality of UAVs.

公开(公告)号：US20170349281A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

申请号：US15612206

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: U.S.A., as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventor： Jesse R. Quinlan ,  Michael D. Patterson

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C3/00 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C3/00 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D1/12

Abstract: A modular Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) has first and second flight configurations, and includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) parent module and a plurality of UAV child modules. The parent module may have a fuselage, forward and aft wings connected to the fuselage, and a first plurality of flight propulsion devices. The child modules have a corresponding second plurality of flight propulsion devices. Each child module docks wingtip-to-wingtip with the parent module or an adjacent edge of a child module using the docking mechanisms. The child modules undock and separate from the forward wing and each other, and achieve controlled flight independently of the parent module while in the second flight configuration. A method for controlling the modular UAS is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20170341747A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15165118

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Eric V. Kline ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include a method, system, and computer program for delivering a product. The method includes determining a delivery location and time for a payload using an aircraft. A recipient is notified of the delivery location and time. A first signal is received from the recipient. The time or location of the delivery location and time is changed, dynamically, based on the first signal. The payload is delivered to the recipient.

公开(公告)号：US09828092B1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14623465

申请日：2015-02-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amir Navot ,  Elad Ben-Israel

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G06Q10/08355

Abstract: Described is a system and method for utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”) to facilitate delivery of ordered items to user specified delivery destinations. In one implementation, the UAV may be configured as a one-way UAV that is designed to transport ordered items to the user specified delivery destination but not return to a materials handling facility under its own power. Instead, the one-way UAV may remain at the delivery destination for later retrieval by a retrieval unit (e.g., truck).

公开(公告)号：US20170334546A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15658168

申请日：2017-07-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brian C. Beckman ,  Allan Ko

IPC: B64C11/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D13/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/32 ,  G01C21/00

CPC classification number: B64C11/00 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2230/14 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D13/00 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: Aerial vehicles may be operated with discrete sets of propellers, which may be selected for a specific purpose or on a specific basis. The discrete sets of propellers may be operated separately or in tandem with one another, and at varying power levels. For example, a set of propellers may be selected to optimize the thrust, lift, maneuverability or efficiency of an aerial vehicle based on a position or other operational characteristic of the aerial vehicle, or an environmental condition encountered by the aerial vehicle. At least one of the propellers may be statically or dynamically imbalanced, such that the propeller emits a predetermined sound during operation. A balanced propeller may be specifically modified to cause the aerial vehicle to emit the predetermined sound by changing one or more parameters of the balanced propeller and causing the balanced propeller to be statically or dynamically imbalanced.