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公开(公告)号:US10745127B2
公开(公告)日:2020-08-18
申请号:US15949857
申请日:2018-04-10
Applicant: Kespry Inc.
Inventor: Benjamin Stuart Stabler , Robert Parker Clark , Nathaniel Hall-Snyder , Paul Doersch
Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for providing reliable control of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A system for providing reliable control of the UAV can include a computing device that can execute reliable and unreliable programs. The unreliable programs can be isolated from the reliable programs by virtue of executing one or more of the programs in a virtual machine client. The UAV can initiate a recovery action when one or more of the unreliable programs fail. The recovery action can be performed without input from one or more of the unreliable programs.
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公开(公告)号:US20170123035A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-04
申请号:US14927141
申请日:2015-10-29
Applicant: Kespry, Inc.
Inventor: Robert Parker Clark
CPC classification number: G01R35/005 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/14 , B64C2201/141 , G01C17/38 , G01R33/0035
Abstract: The disclosure herein describes methods and apparatuses for magnetometer calibration through collection and processing of calibration data in the background and unassisted autonomous calibration maneuvers prior to a mission. As an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle is transported by the user after power up, vehicle data relevant to magnetometer calibration can be collected from the movements of the vehicle. Magnetometer calibration accuracy checks or some parts of magnetometer calibration can be performed from the data collected in the background. Based on the extent of accuracy determinations, the vehicle can further perform autonomous and unassisted maneuvers to complete magnetometer calibration before performing a mission.
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公开(公告)号:US10124908B2
公开(公告)日:2018-11-13
申请号:US15030808
申请日:2014-10-21
Applicant: Kespry, Inc.
Inventor: Benjamin Stuart Stabler , Nathaniel Hall-Snyder , Paul Doersch , Marcus Hammond
IPC: B64F1/02 , B64C39/02 , A63H27/00 , B64F1/12 , B60L11/18 , B64F1/20 , B64F1/36 , G05D1/10 , G05D1/06
Abstract: Provided herein are systems and method for autonomously or semi-autonomously landing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on a landing pad. The landing pad can include features configured to correct misalignment of the UAV on the landing pad. The landing pad can additionally include one or more markers than can be identified by the UAV to aid the UAV in locating the landing pad and determining the location of the UAV relative to the landing pad.
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公开(公告)号:US10060741B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-28
申请号:US15360681
申请日:2016-11-23
Applicant: Kespry, Inc.
Inventor: Robert Parker Clark
CPC classification number: G01C7/04 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/165 , B64D31/06 , G01C7/02 , G05D1/0094 , G06K9/0063 , G08G5/0034 , G08G5/0039 , G08G5/0069 , H04N7/183
Abstract: Topology based adaptive data gathering is disclosed herein. Payload data gathering by an unmanned aerial vehicle can be adjusted based on topological or topographical characteristics of the area of flight by the unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle collects payload data over an area and may scale up the rate of payload data gathering or slow down the flight as the unmanned aerial vehicle flies over a high or complex structure. Conversely, the unmanned aerial vehicle may advantageously scale down the rate of payload data gathering or speed up the flight as the unmanned aerial vehicle flies over a simple structure or an empty area.
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公开(公告)号:US20180122246A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-03
申请号:US15360870
申请日:2016-11-23
Applicant: Kespry, Inc.
Inventor: Robert Parker Clark
CPC classification number: G01C7/04 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/165 , B64D31/06 , G05D1/0094 , G06K9/0063 , G08G5/0034 , G08G5/0039 , G08G5/0069 , H04N7/183
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle responds to mission cues during a mission. The mission cues are characteristics of image and/or sensor data. The unmanned aerial vehicle may change data gathering operations or may perform sub-missions within a mission in response to the mission cues.
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公开(公告)号:US10540901B2
公开(公告)日:2020-01-21
申请号:US16056911
申请日:2018-08-07
Applicant: Kespry Inc.
Inventor: Robert Parker Clark
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a camera, one or more sensors, memory storing first instructions that define an overall mission, and memory storing one or more mission cues. The vehicle further includes one or more processors configured to execute a first part of the first instructions to perform a first part of the overall mission. The processors are configured to process at least one of the image data and the sensor data to detect a presence of at least one of the mission cues. The processors are configured to, in response to detecting a mission cue, interrupting execution of the first instructions and executing second instructions to control the unmanned aerial vehicle to perform a first sub-mission of the overall mission. The processors are configured to after executing the second instructions, performing a second part of the overall mission by executing a second part of the first instructions.
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公开(公告)号:US10126126B2
公开(公告)日:2018-11-13
申请号:US15360870
申请日:2016-11-23
Applicant: Kespry, Inc.
Inventor: Robert Parker Clark
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle responds to mission cues during a mission. The mission cues are characteristics of image and/or sensor data. The unmanned aerial vehicle may change data gathering operations or may perform sub-missions within a mission in response to the mission cues.
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公开(公告)号:US09594381B1
公开(公告)日:2017-03-14
申请号:US14864508
申请日:2015-09-24
Applicant: Kespry, Inc.
Inventor: Robert Parker Clark , Chang Young Kim
IPC: G01C23/00 , G05D1/00 , G05D3/00 , G06F7/00 , G06F17/00 , G05D1/10 , B64C39/02 , B64D47/08 , G01S17/08 , G01S17/93
CPC classification number: G05D1/101 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/141 , B64D47/08 , G01S7/4813 , G01S13/94 , G01S17/023 , G01S17/89 , G01S17/933 , G05D1/102
Abstract: An enhanced distance detection system for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle is described here. The distance detection system includes a distance detector, which may have a limited scope of distance detection, and a directional controller, which allows extending the dimension or scope of the distance detector as the vehicle travels and performs missions. The directional controller can change the detection direction of the distance detector with a motorized gimbal or functionally similar system, and the change in the detection direction can be integrated with the status of and other instructions executed by the vehicle.
Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于自主或半自主车辆的增强距离检测系统。 距离检测系统包括距离检测器,其可以具有有限的距离检测范围,以及方向控制器,其允许当车辆行进并执行任务时延伸距离检测器的尺寸或范围。 方向控制器可以用电动万向节或功能相似的系统改变距离检测器的检测方向,并且检测方向的变化可以与车辆执行的状态和其他指令相结合。
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公开(公告)号:US20160347462A1
公开(公告)日:2016-12-01
申请号:US14723897
申请日:2015-05-28
Applicant: Kespry, Inc.
Inventor: Robert Parker Clark
CPC classification number: B64D17/62 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/185 , B64D17/80 , B64D43/02 , G05D1/0072 , G05D1/0077 , G05D1/0088 , G05D1/105
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a closely integrated emergency recovery and operation systems for an unmanned aerial vehicle with built-in levels of redundancy and independence to maximize the likelihood of a controlled velocity landing. The unmanned aerial vehicle may include multiple processors and multiple state estimating modules such as inertial measurement units to independently determine the operational and error status of the unmanned aerial vehicle. Base on predictive or projected computations, the emergency recovery system may determine a suitable time for a recovery action, such as parachute deployment, and execute the recovery action.
Abstract translation: 无人机包括紧凑的紧急恢复和操作系统,用于具有内置冗余度和独立性的无人驾驶飞行器,以最大限度地发挥受控速度着陆的可能性。 无人驾驶飞行器可以包括多个处理器和多个状态估计模块,例如惯性测量单元,以独立地确定无人驾驶飞行器的操作和错误状态。 基于预测或预计计算,紧急恢复系统可以确定恢复动作(例如降落伞部署)的合适时间,并执行恢复动作。
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公开(公告)号:US20160257424A1
公开(公告)日:2016-09-08
申请号:US15030808
申请日:2014-10-21
Applicant: KESPRY, INC.
Inventor: Benjamin Stuart Stabler , Nathaniel Hall-Snyder , Paul Doersch , Marcus Hammond
CPC classification number: B64F1/02 , A63H27/00 , A63H27/12 , B60L11/1816 , B60L11/182 , B60L11/1838 , B60L2200/10 , B64C39/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/18 , B64C2201/182 , B64F1/12 , B64F1/20 , B64F1/362 , G05D1/0676 , G05D1/102 , Y02T10/7005 , Y02T10/7072 , Y02T90/122 , Y02T90/14
Abstract: Provided herein are systems and method for autonomously or semi-autonomously landing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on a landing pad. The landing pad can include features configured to correct misalignment of the UAV on the landing pad. The landing pad can additionally include one or more markers than can be identified by the UAV to aid the UAV in locating the landing pad and determining the location of the UAV relative to the landing pad.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于在着陆垫上自主地或半自主地将无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)着陆的系统和方法。 着陆垫可以包括配置成校正着陆垫上的UAV的未对准的特征。 着陆垫还可包括一个或多个标记,可以由无人机识别,以帮助无人机定位着陆垫并确定无人机相对于着陆垫的位置。
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