公开(公告)号：US10307667B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-04

申请号：US15627310

申请日：2017-06-19

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： John Paul Condon ,  James Edward Fairman ,  Bradley Dean Pedersen ,  Thomas Edward KraMer ,  Scott Andrew Melanson

IPC分类号： A63H27/127 ,  A63F13/235 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63H30/04 ,  G05D1/00 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63H13/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F41G1/36 ,  F21L4/02 ,  A63H33/26

摘要： A hovering remote-control flying craft having a molded frame assembly includes a plurality of arms extending from a center body with an electric motor and corresponding propeller on each arm. In various embodiments, the motor and propeller are mounted downward-facing at a distal portion of each arm with a motor cover over the motor. The center body can be formed of a two-piece molded structure that sandwiches a circuit board to provide structural support for the frame. The circuit board can include a plurality of tabs that facilitate mounting of wire connectors, and can also provide antennas and emitters for both IR and RF communications. In some embodiments, a removable safety ring protects the propellers from lateral contact.

公开(公告)号：US09630100B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14691412

申请日：2015-04-20

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： John Paul Condon ,  James Edward Fairman ,  Bradley Dean Pedersen

IPC分类号： A63H3/00 ,  A63F13/235 ,  G05D1/00 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H33/26 ,  F21L4/02 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F41G1/36

CPC分类号： A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63H13/00 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H33/26 ,  A63H2200/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  F21L4/027 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F41G1/36 ,  G05D1/0033

摘要： A gaming system for enabling three-dimensional game play of remote-control craft controlled by a controller, each craft including a communication system with both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) capabilities. The system can include a plurality of hovering remote-control flying craft each controlled by a handheld controller, and further may include at least one additional game accessory elements, such as a puck, a ground station or a gun. Each pairing of craft and controllers communicate via an RF protocol that transmits at least control communications between the controller and the craft based on pair identification information in an RF communication protocol. The craft and game-accessory elements also communicate via at least an IR protocol that communicates game-play information. Selectable pairs of craft and controllers may be assigned to different teams for playing multiplayer team games based on team identification information in the RF communication protocol.

公开(公告)号：US09011250B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13843490

申请日：2013-03-15

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： John Paul Condon ,  James Edward Fairman ,  Bradley Dean Pedersen

IPC分类号： A63H3/00 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63F13/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F41G1/36 ,  F21L4/02 ,  A63H33/26

CPC分类号： A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63H13/00 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H33/26 ,  A63H2200/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  F21L4/027 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F41G1/36 ,  G05D1/0033

摘要： A gaming system for enabling three-dimensional game play of remote-control craft controlled by a controller, each craft including a communication system with both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) capabilities. The system can include a plurality of hovering remote-control flying craft each controlled by a handheld controller, and further may include at least one additional game accessory elements, such as a puck, a ground station or a gun. Each pairing of craft and controllers communicate via an RF protocol that transmits at least control communications between the controller and the craft based on pair identification information in an RF communication protocol. The craft and game-accessory elements also communicate via at least an IR protocol that communicates game-play information. Selectable pairs of craft and controllers may be assigned to different teams for playing multiplayer team games based on team identification information in the RF communication protocol.

摘要翻译： 一种用于实现由控制器控制的遥控飞行器的三维游戏的游戏系统，每个飞行器包括具有射频（RF）和红外（IR）功能的通信系统。 该系统可以包括多个由手持控制器控制的悬停的遥控飞行器，并且还可以包括至少一个额外的游戏附件，例如冰球，地面站或枪。 每一对工艺和控制器通过RF协议进行通信，射频协议基于RF通信协议中的对识别信息至少发送控制器和飞行器之间的控制通信。 工艺和游戏附件元素还通过至少一个传达游戏信息的IR协议进行通信。 可以根据RF通信协议中的团队识别信息将可选择的工艺和控制器对分配给不同的团队来玩多人团队游戏。

公开(公告)号：US20170173451A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15353690

申请日：2016-11-16

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： Brad D. Pedersen ,  John P. Condon ,  James E. Fairman

IPC分类号： A63F9/00 ,  A63H29/22 ,  A63F13/792 ,  A63F13/65 ,  A63F13/92 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H30/04

CPC分类号： A63F13/792 ,  A63F13/65 ,  A63F13/92 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H2200/00

摘要： Gaming systems and methods facilitate integrated real and virtual game play among multiple remote control objects, including multiple remotely-controlled aircraft, within a locally-defined, three-dimensional game space using gaming “apps” (i.e., applications) running on one or more mobile devices, such as tablets or smartphones, and/or a central game controller. The systems and methods permit game play among multiple remotely-controlled aircraft within the game space. Game play may be controlled and/or displayed by a gaming app running on one or more mobile devices and/or a central game controller that keeps track of multiple craft locations and orientations with reference to a locally-defined coordinate frame of reference associated with the game space. The gaming app running on one or more mobile devices and/or central game controller also determine game play among the various craft and objects within the game space in accordance with the rules and parameters for the game being played.

公开(公告)号：US20170010622A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15272414

申请日：2016-09-21

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： Brad Pedersen ,  Peter Spirov

IPC分类号： G05D1/08 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64C15/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC分类号： G05D1/0816 ,  B60V1/06 ,  B60V1/10 ,  B64C15/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/001 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/10 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D27/24 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0858

摘要： A homeostatic flying hovercraft preferably utilizes at least two pairs of counter-rotating ducted fans to generate lift like a hovercraft and utilizes a homeostatic hover control system to create a flying craft that is easily controlled. The homeostatic hover control system provides true homeostasis of the craft with a true fly-by-wire flight control and control-by-wire system control.

摘要翻译： 稳态飞行气垫船优选地使用至少两对反向旋转管道风扇来产生类似气垫船的升降机，并且利用稳态悬停控制系统来创建易于控制的飞行器。 稳态悬停控制系统通过真正的线控飞行控制和线控系统控制为飞行器提供真正的动态平衡。

公开(公告)号：US09004973B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13842525

申请日：2013-03-15

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： John Paul Condon ,  James Edward Fairman ,  Bradley Dean Pedersen ,  Thomas Edward KraMer ,  Scott Andrew Melanson

IPC分类号： A63H27/127 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63H30/04

CPC分类号： A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63H13/00 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H33/26 ,  A63H2200/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  F21L4/027 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F41G1/36 ,  G05D1/0033

摘要： A hovering remote-control flying craft having a molded frame assembly includes a plurality of arms extending from a center body with an electric motor and corresponding propeller on each arm. In various embodiments, the motor and propeller are mounted downward-facing at a distal portion of each arm with a motor cover over the motor. The center body can be formed of a two-piece molded structure that sandwiches a circuit board to provide structural support for the frame. The circuit board can include a plurality of tabs that facilitate mounting of wire connectors, and can also provide antennas and emitters for both IR and RF communications. In some embodiments, a removable safety ring protects the propellers from lateral contact.

摘要翻译： 具有模制框架组件的悬停的遥控飞行器包括从中心体与电动机延伸的多个臂和在每个臂上的对应的螺旋桨。 在各种实施例中，马达和螺旋桨在每个臂的远端部分朝下安装，马达盖上电动马达。 中心体可以由两片模制的结构形成，其夹持电路板以为框架提供结构支撑。 电路板可以包括便于安装导线连接器的多个接头，并且还可以为IR和RF通信提供天线和发射器。 在一些实施例中，可移除的安全环保护螺旋桨免受横向接触。

公开(公告)号：US20160228764A9

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US14691412

申请日：2015-04-20

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： John Paul Condon ,  James Edward Fairman ,  Bradley Dean Pedersen

IPC分类号： A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63F13/245

CPC分类号： A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63H13/00 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H33/26 ,  A63H2200/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  F21L4/027 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F41G1/36 ,  G05D1/0033

摘要： A gaming system for enabling three-dimensional game play of remote-control craft controlled by a controller, each craft including a communication system with both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) capabilities. The system can include a plurality of hovering remote-control flying craft each controlled by a handheld controller, and further may include at least one additional game accessory elements, such as a puck, a ground station or a gun. Each pairing of craft and controllers communicate via an RF protocol that transmits at least control communications between the controller and the craft based on pair identification information in an RF communication protocol. The craft and game-accessory elements also communicate via at least an IR protocol that communicates game-play information. Selectable pairs of craft and controllers may be assigned to different teams for playing multiplayer team games based on team identification information in the RF communication protocol.

公开(公告)号：US20150273351A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14686335

申请日：2015-04-14

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： John Paul Condon ,  James Edward Fairman ,  Bradley Dean Pedersen ,  Thomas Edward KraMer ,  Scott Andrew Melanson

IPC分类号： A63H27/00 ,  A63H30/04

CPC分类号： A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63H13/00 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H33/26 ,  A63H2200/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  F21L4/027 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F41G1/36 ,  G05D1/0033

摘要： A hovering remote-control flying craft having a molded frame assembly includes a plurality of arms extending from a center body with an electric motor and corresponding propeller on each arm. In various embodiments, the motor and propeller are mounted downward-facing at a distal portion of each arm with a motor cover over the motor. The center body can be formed of a two-piece molded structure that sandwiches a circuit board to provide structural support for the frame. The circuit board can include a plurality of tabs that facilitate mounting of wire connectors, and can also provide antennas and emitters for both IR and RF communications. In some embodiments, a removable safety ring protects the propellers from lateral contact.

摘要翻译： 具有模制框架组件的悬停的遥控飞行器包括从中心体与电动机延伸的多个臂和在每个臂上的对应的螺旋桨。 在各种实施例中，马达和螺旋桨在每个臂的远端部分朝下安装，马达盖上电动马达。 中心体可以由两片模制的结构形成，其夹持电路板以为框架提供结构支撑。 电路板可以包括便于安装导线连接器的多个接头，并且还可以为IR和RF通信提供天线和发射器。 在一些实施例中，可移除的安全环保护螺旋桨免受横向接触。

公开(公告)号：US20180008891A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15627310

申请日：2017-06-19

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： John Paul Condon ,  James Edward Fairman ,  Bradley Dean Pedersen ,  Thomas Edward KraMer ,  Scott Andrew Melanson

IPC分类号： A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63H13/00 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63F13/837 ,  G05D1/00 ,  F41G1/36 ,  A63H33/26 ,  F21L4/02 ,  F21V23/04

CPC分类号： A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63H13/00 ,  A63H17/00 ,  A63H17/32 ,  A63H27/00 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H33/26 ,  A63H2200/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  F21L4/027 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F41G1/36 ,  G05D1/0033

摘要： A hovering remote-control flying craft having a molded frame assembly includes a plurality of arms extending from a center body with an electric motor and corresponding propeller on each arm. In various embodiments, the motor and propeller are mounted downward-facing at a distal portion of each arm with a motor cover over the motor. The center body can be formed of a two-piece molded structure that sandwiches a circuit board to provide structural support for the frame. The circuit board can include a plurality of tabs that facilitate mounting of wire connectors, and can also provide antennas and emitters for both IR and RF communications. In some embodiments, a removable safety ring protects the propellers from lateral contact.

公开(公告)号：US09645580B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US15272414

申请日：2016-09-21

申请人： QFO Labs, Inc.

发明人： Brad Pedersen ,  Peter Spirov

IPC分类号： G05D1/08 ,  B60V1/06 ,  B60V1/10 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C15/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D27/24

CPC分类号： G05D1/0816 ,  B60V1/06 ,  B60V1/10 ,  B64C15/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/001 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/10 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D27/24 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0858

摘要： A homeostatic flying hovercraft preferably utilizes at least two pairs of counter-rotating ducted fans to generate lift like a hovercraft and utilizes a homeostatic hover control system to create a flying craft that is easily controlled. The homeostatic hover control system provides true homeostasis of the craft with a true fly-by-wire flight control and control-by-wire system control.