公开(公告)号：US20110019558A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12509525

申请日：2009-07-27

Applicant: Eric Rowe ,  Brian Griffin

Inventor： Eric Rowe ,  Brian Griffin

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L43/0858 ,  H04L43/106 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/28

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for generating real-time measured latency data. A message is generated with a time stamp. The time stamp indicates a time the message was sent. The time the message was sent is determined based on a reference-clock source, such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite. A time that the message was received is determined using the reference-clock source. The real-time measured latency data is determined based on the time stamp and the time the message was received. If user data is present in the message, the user data is determined by removing the time stamp from the message. The time stamp and the time the message was received may be generated using a latency-measuring device that is configured to communicate with the reference-clock source. The latency-measuring device may be aboard an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).

Abstract translation: 提供了用于产生实时测量的等待时间数据的装置和方法。 使用时间戳生成消息。 时间戳表示消息发送的时间。 消息发送的时间是基于诸如全球定位系统（GPS）卫星的参考时钟源确定的。 使用参考时钟源确定收到消息的时间。 实时测量的等待时间数据是基于时间戳和接收消息的时间来确定的。 如果消息中存在用户数据，则通过从消息中删除时间戳来确定用户数据。 可以使用被配置为与参考时钟源进行通信的等待时间测量设备来生成时间戳和接收消息的时间。 潜伏测量装置可以搭载在无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）或无人地面车辆（UGV）上。

公开(公告)号：US20100302359A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12475766

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: Brian Adams ,  Eric Rowe ,  Erik Sanchez

Inventor： Brian Adams ,  Eric Rowe ,  Erik Sanchez

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N11/02

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  H04L1/0014 ,  H04L1/0017 ,  H04L1/0026 ,  H04L2001/0098 ,  H04N7/12

Abstract: Systems for improving unmanned aerial vehicle communication are presented. In a primary embodiment, a UAV transmits an encoded stream of video frames at a first bit-rate over a wireless air interface to a remote control station. The remote control station decodes and displays the video frames for a human user. Upon determining that the characteristics of the wireless air interface have changed, the UAV changes its codec configuration to transmit the encoded stream of video frames at a second bit-rate. The UAV and the ground control station may also use a prioritization scheme to prioritize command and control information and at least some types of video frames over other types of video frames and additional information. In this way, important communications are more likely to be received when the capacity of the wireless air interface is limited.

Abstract translation: 介绍了改进无人机通信系统。 在主要实施例中，UAV以无线空中接口的第一比特速率将经编码的视频帧流发送到远程控制站。 遥控站解码并显示人类用户的视频帧。 在确定无线空中接口的特性已经改变的情况下，UAV改变其编解码器配置，以第二比特率传输编码的视频帧流。 UAV和地面控制站还可以使用优先级排序方案来优先处理命令​​和控制信息以及至少某些类型的视频帧超过其他类型的视频帧和附加信息。 以这种方式，当无线空中接口的容量有限时，更可能接收重要的通信。

公开(公告)号：US20100286860A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12268696

申请日：2008-11-11

Applicant: Eric Rowe ,  James Nickerson ,  David E. Ekhaguere ,  Richard E. Annati

Inventor： Eric Rowe ,  James Nickerson ,  David E. Ekhaguere ,  Richard E. Annati

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G05B23/0283 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  F05D2260/80 ,  G01M15/05 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05B23/0205 ,  G05B23/0259 ,  G06N5/00 ,  G07C5/0808

Abstract: Propulsion prognostics apparatus and systems for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. One propulsion prognostics apparatus comprises a prognostics module configured to generate prognostics data and a power output sensor configured to be coupled to the engine system and configured to generate power output data representing an actual power output of the engine system. The propulsion prognostics apparatus further comprises a processor coupled to the prognostics module and the power output sensor. The processor is configured to receive the prognostics data and the power output data, compare the prognostics data and the power output data, and determine the airworthiness of the UAV based on the comparison. A propulsion prognostics system includes a UAV having an engine system and the above propulsion prognostics apparatus coupled to the UAV.

Abstract translation: 提供了无人机（UAV）的推进预报装置和系统。 一个推进预测装置包括被配置为产生预测数据的预测模块和被配置为耦合到发动机系统并被配置为生成表示发动机系统的实际功率输出的功率输出数据的功率输出传感器。 推进预测装置还包括耦合到预测模块和功率输出传感器的处理器。 处理器被配置为接收预测数据和功率输出数据，比较预测数据和功率输出数据，并且基于比较来确定UAV的适航性。 推进预报系统包括具有发动机系统的UAV和耦合到UAV的上述推进预测装置。

公开(公告)号：US08359178B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-22

申请号：US12398041

申请日：2009-03-04

Applicant: Eric Rowe ,  Mike Gruer

Inventor： Eric Rowe ,  Mike Gruer

IPC: G01D18/00

CPC classification number: G01D21/00 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01D15/00

Abstract: A method for identifying erroneous sensor outputs is provided. The method includes obtaining a first plurality of samples from a sensor over a period of time. A mean of the plurality of samples is determined. A first additional sample from the sensor at a time subsequent to times that the first plurality of samples were obtained is also received. A divergence of the first additional sample from the mean is determined. The first additional sample is identified as erroneous when the divergence is greater than a threshold.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于识别错误的传感器输出的方法。 该方法包括在一段时间内从传感器获得第一多个样本。 确定多个样本的平均值。 还接收了在获得第一多个样本之后的时间的传感器的第一附加样本。 确定第一个额外样品与平均值的差异。 当发散度大于阈值时，第一个附加样本被识别为错误的。

公开(公告)号：US06772328B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US09335939

申请日：1999-06-18

Applicant: Gerald Talbot ,  Hanwoo Cho ,  Eric Rowe

Inventor： Gerald Talbot ,  Hanwoo Cho ,  Eric Rowe

IPC: G06F15177

CPC classification number: G06F13/4068

Abstract: In a common processor module/motherboard interface, an interface protocol is defined such that a replacement processor module can be recognized by a common motherboard and such that a common processor module can be compatible with multiple motherboards. A module information field stored on a processor module includes status information pertaining to the processor module. When the processor module is coupled to a motherboard, the motherboard downloads the module information field and generates initialization commands for the processor module based on the retrieved module information field. The commands are transferred to the processor module for initialization of the processor.

Abstract translation: 在通常的处理器模块/主板接口中，定义了一个接口协议，使得替换处理器模块可以被公共主板识别，并且使公共处理器模块可以与多个主板兼容。 存储在处理器模块上的模块信息字段包括与处理器模块有关的状态信息。 当处理器模块耦合到母板时，主板下载模块信息字段，并且基于检索的模块信息字段为处理器模块生成初始化命令。 这些命令被传送到处理器模块，用于处理器的初始化。

公开(公告)号：US09304512B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US12268696

申请日：2008-11-11

Applicant: Eric Rowe ,  James Nickerson ,  David E. Ekhaguere ,  Richard E. Annati

Inventor： Eric Rowe ,  James Nickerson ,  David E. Ekhaguere ,  Richard E. Annati

IPC: G05B23/02 ,  G01M15/05 ,  G06N5/00 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G05B23/0283 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  F05D2260/80 ,  G01M15/05 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05B23/0205 ,  G05B23/0259 ,  G06N5/00 ,  G07C5/0808

Abstract: Propulsion prognostics apparatus and systems for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. One propulsion prognostics apparatus comprises a prognostics module configured to generate prognostics data and a power output sensor configured to be coupled to the engine system and configured to generate power output data representing an actual power output of the engine system. The propulsion prognostics apparatus further comprises a processor coupled to the prognostics module and the power output sensor. The processor is configured to receive the prognostics data and the power output data, compare the prognostics data and the power output data, and determine the airworthiness of the UAV based on the comparison. A propulsion prognostics system includes a UAV having an engine system and the above propulsion prognostics apparatus coupled to the UAV.

Abstract translation: 提供了无人机（UAV）的推进预报装置和系统。 一个推进预测装置包括被配置为产生预测数据的预测模块和被配置为耦合到发动机系统并被配置为生成表示发动机系统的实际功率输出的功率输出数据的功率输出传感器。 推进预测装置还包括耦合到预测模块和功率输出传感器的处理器。 处理器被配置为接收预测数据和功率输出数据，比较预测数据和功率输出数据，并且基于比较来确定UAV的适航性。 推进预报系统包括具有发动机系统的UAV和耦合到UAV的上述推进预测装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100228512A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12398041

申请日：2009-03-04

Applicant: Eric Rowe ,  Mike Gruer

Inventor： Eric Rowe ,  Mike Gruer

IPC: G01R35/00

CPC classification number: G01D21/00 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01D15/00

Abstract: A method for identifying erroneous sensor outputs is provided. The method includes obtaining a first plurality of samples from a sensor over a period of time. A mean of the plurality of samples is determined. A first additional sample from the sensor at a time subsequent to times that the first plurality of samples were obtained is also received. A divergence of the first additional sample from the mean is determined. The first additional sample is identified as erroneous when the divergence is greater than a threshold.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于识别错误的传感器输出的方法。 该方法包括在一段时间内从传感器获得第一多个样本。 确定多个样本的平均值。 还接收了在获得第一多个样本之后的时间的传感器的第一附加样本。 确定第一个附加样品与平均值的差异。 当发散度大于阈值时，第一个附加样本被识别为错误的。

公开(公告)号：US06516373B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-04

申请号：US09335954

申请日：1999-06-18

Applicant: Gerald Talbot ,  Hanwoo Cho ,  Eric Rowe

Inventor： Gerald Talbot ,  Hanwoo Cho ,  Eric Rowe

IPC: G06F1300

CPC classification number: G06F13/4068

Abstract: A common motherboard interface accommodates processor modules of different processor architectures. The system comprises an interface for communicating with a processor module inserted at the motherboard. The interface receives an identifier signal from the processor module. The identifier signal identifies the processor module architecture. An architecture selection circuit selectively exchanges processor architecture specific signals with the processor module based on the identifier signal. In this manner, a multiple of processor modules of completely different processor architectures can share a common motherboard, thereby providing a system that can be field-upgraded by processor modules of different architectures, or simply allowing the same motherboard to be employed in two different products of different processor architectures.

Abstract translation: 通用的主板接口可容纳不同处理器架构的处理器模块。 该系统包括用于与插入主板的处理器模块通信的接口。 该接口从处理器模块接收标识符信号。 标识符信号标识处理器模块体系结构。 架构选择电路基于标识符信号选择性地与处理器模块交换处理器架构特定信号。 以这种方式，具有完全不同的处理器架构的多个处理器模块可以共享公共主板，从而提供可以由不同架构的处理器模块进行现场升级的系统，或者简单地允许将相同的主板用于两种不同的产品 的不同处理器架构。