公开(公告)号：US09817405B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US15300038

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: ZHEJIANG GEELY HOLDING GROUP CO., LTD ,  ZHEJIANG GEELY AUTOMOBILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD

Inventor： Shufu Li

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/00 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0684 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: A cargo transport system includes a UAV and a vehicle for sending and receiving the UAV. The UAV has a navigation system for guiding the UAV to fly to transport cargos between the vehicle and a terminal according to first navigation position information of the vehicle and the terminal. The vehicle includes a UAV accommodating device and a UAV receiving controller for guiding the UAV to the vehicle based on wireless signal transmitted directly between them when the UAV flies into a preset range around the vehicle. The UAV receiving controller includes: an identity verification unit for providing information to the UAV in response to a request broadcasted by the UAV to determine whether the vehicle is a target vehicle where the UAV is to land; and a short distance guide unit which provides information for guiding the UAV to land when the vehicle is the target vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20170323257A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-09

申请号：US15148961

申请日：2016-05-06

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  Hon Wah Chin ,  William David Duncan, Jr. ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Tony S. Pan ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Yaroslav A. Urzhumov ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G06Q10/0631

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be used to deliver a package. The UAV may include a communication interface configured to receive a request to transport a package from a customer and a navigation unit configured to direct the UAV to the package. The UAV may also include a sensor configured to determine at least one of a weight and a plurality of dimensions of the package and a schedule unit configured to adjust a pick up schedule for a one or more other packages based on at least one of the weight and the plurality of dimensions of the package.

公开(公告)号：US09812021B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US14315213

申请日：2014-06-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amir Navot ,  Gur Kimchi ,  Brian C. Beckman ,  Frederik Schaffalitzky ,  Daniel Buchmueller ,  Robert John Anderson

IPC: G08G5/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04

CPC classification number: G08G5/045 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078

Abstract: This disclosure describes an automated aerial vehicle that includes one or more object detection elements configured to detect the presence of objects and an avoidance determining element configured to cause the automated aerial vehicle to automatically determine and execute an avoidance maneuver to avoid the objects. For example, an object may be detected and an avoidance maneuver determined based on a position of the object and an object vector representative of a direction and a magnitude of velocity of the object.

公开(公告)号：US09809307B1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US15661859

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: James Sommerfield Richardson

Inventor： James Sommerfield Richardson

IPC: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B63C9/01

CPC classification number: B64D1/02 ,  B63C9/01 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention comprise systems for providing a lifesaving apparatus to a distressed individual. Such systems may comprise an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to selectably support a lifesaving apparatus. The UAV may comprise a release mechanism configured to release the lifesaving apparatus when proximate a distressed person. The system may additionally comprise a control device configured to wirelessly communicate with the UAV such that a user can pilot the UAV from a distance and deliver the lifesaving apparatus to a distressed person. Methods of using the same may comprise piloting the UAV proximate a distressed person, providing a signal to the UAV to release the lifesaving apparatus by operating the release mechanism, and then pulling the lifesaving apparatus and the distressed person to safety via a control line secured to the lifesaving apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20170316375A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15582147

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/02

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：US09792576B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US15331989

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Hani T. Jamjoom ,  David M. Lubensky ,  Justin G. Manweiler ,  Justin D. Weisz

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06F17/30

Abstract: Controlling drones and vehicles in package delivery, in one aspect, may include routing a delivery vehicle loaded with packages to a dropoff location based on executing on a hardware processor a spatial clustering of package destinations. A set of drones may be dispatched. A drone-to-package assignment is determined for the drones and the packages in the delivery vehicle. The drone is controlled to travel from the vehicle's dropoff location to transport the assigned package to a destination point and return to the dropoff location to meet the vehicle. The delivery vehicle may be alerted to speed up or slow down to meet the drone at the return location, for example, without the delivery vehicle having to stop and wait at the dropoff location while the drone is making its delivery.

公开(公告)号：US20170291697A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15093872

申请日：2016-04-08

Applicant: Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Inventor： Przemyslaw Mariusz Kornatowski ,  Stefano Mintchev ,  Dario Floreano

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/006 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: An aerial vehicle, configured to transport cargo, and including a propulsion system and a foldable cage is described. The foldable cage is substantially linear while in a folded configuration, and substantially circular while in a deployed configuration. Moreover, the foldable cage includes a rods that form isosceles triangles. The rods are coupled together by flexible joints.

公开(公告)号：US09783293B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14282145

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

Inventor： Ashok N. Srivastava ,  Douglas M. Pasko ,  Hani Batla ,  Igor Kantor ,  Gurpreet Ubhi

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06Q10/00

Abstract: A device receives a request for a flight path of UAV from a first location to a second location in a region, and determines, based on credentials associated with the UAV, whether the UAV is authenticated for utilizing the device and a network. The device determines, when the UAV is authenticated, capability information for the UAV based on the request and component information associated with the UAV. The device calculates the flight path from the first location to the second location based on the capability information and one or more of weather information, air traffic information, obstacle information, or regulatory information associated with the region. The device generates flight path instructions for the flight path based on one or more of the weather information, the air traffic information, the obstacle information, or the regulatory information associated with the region, and provides the flight path instructions to the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20170283057A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15479036

申请日：2017-04-04

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Inventor： John P. Thompson ,  David C. Winkle ,  Eric A. Letson

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64F1/007

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for receiving aerial vehicle delivery. An apparatus for receiving aerial vehicle delivery comprises a receiving pad configured to receive a package released by an aerial vehicle; one or more accessory couplers attached to the receiving pad and configured to allow a receiving pad accessory to couple to and uncouple from the receiving pad; and a wall portion surrounding at least a portion of the receiving pad, the wall portion being removably coupled to the receiving pad via an accessory coupler.

公开(公告)号：US20170275023A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15083153

申请日：2016-03-28

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Raymond Harris ,  Barry James O'Brien ,  Joshua John Watson

IPC: B64D47/08 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04N13/02 ,  H04N5/33

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K2009/00644 ,  G06K2009/2045 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/10048 ,  G08G5/045 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/243 ,  H04N13/25 ,  H04N13/271

Abstract: Described is an imaging component for use by an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) for object detection. As described, the imaging component includes one or more cameras that are configured to obtain images of a scene using visible light that are converted into a depth map (e.g., stereo image) and one or more other cameras that are configured to form images, or thermograms, of the scene using infrared radiation (“IR”). The depth information and thermal information are combined to form a representation of the scene based on both depth and thermal information.