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公开(公告)号:US10112712B1
公开(公告)日:2018-10-30
申请号:US15159859
申请日:2016-05-20
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry , Raphael Hsieh , Luan Khai Nguyen
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a series of multiuse UAV docking stations are disclosed. The docking stations can be networked with a central control and a plurality of UAVs. The docking stations can include a number of services to facilitate both UAV guidance and maintenance and community acceptance and benefits. The docking stations can include package handling facilities and can act as a final destination or as a delivery hub. The docking stations can extend the range of UAVs by providing recharging/refueling stations for the UAVs. The docking stations can also include navigational aid to guide the UAVs to the docking stations and to provide routing information from the central control. The docking stations can be incorporated into existing structures such as cell towers, light and power poles, and buildings. The docking stations can also comprise standalone structures to provide additional services to underserved areas.
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公开(公告)号:US09376208B1
公开(公告)日:2016-06-28
申请号:US14662097
申请日:2015-03-18
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry
CPC classification number: B64D35/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/044 , B64C2201/066 , B64C2201/088 , B64C2201/104 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/145 , B64D27/24 , B64D2027/026 , G05D1/042 , G08G5/006 , Y10S903/93
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) is configured with a redundant power generation system on-board the UAV. A redundant power system on-board the UAV can selectively utilize an auxiliary power source during operation and/or flight of the UAV. The power system on-board the UAV may include a battery and at least one auxiliary power source comprising a combustion engine. The combustion engine on-board the UAV may be selectively operated to charge the battery when a charge level of the battery is below a full charge level, and/or to power one or more propeller motors of the UAV.
Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器(“UAV”)配置有无人机上的冗余发电系统。 无人机上的冗余电力系统可以在UAV的运行和/或飞行期间选择性地利用辅助电源。 UAV上的电力系统可以包括电池和包括内燃机的至少一个辅助电源。 当电池的充电水平低于完全充电水平时和/或为UAV的一个或多个螺旋桨电动机供电时,可以选择性地操作在UAV上的内燃机对电池充电。
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公开(公告)号:US09881506B1
公开(公告)日:2018-01-30
申请号:US14656537
申请日:2015-03-12
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry
CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/025 , H04L67/12 , H04L67/141 , H04W12/06 , H04W76/10
Abstract: Beacon pods that provide location information to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The beacon pods may emit location information, which may replicate global positioning system (GPS) satellite information, provide a homing signal, provide access to a mobile telephone network as a signal repeater or booster, and/or provide other information and/or connectivity to a UAV, which may aid navigation and/or other operations of UAVs. The beacon pods may be configured for use in a residential location, which may enable a beacon pod to connect to residential power and computing networks. The beacon pods may establish secure data communication with UAVs and may log events related to UAVs, which may be used for various purposes.
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公开(公告)号:US09747901B1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-29
申请号:US14634578
申请日:2015-02-27
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry
CPC classification number: G10L15/22 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/141 , B64D47/06 , G06F3/167
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be used for delivering products or other articles. The UAV is configured to detect the presence of nearby people, animals, or other interactive objects. Upon detecting a nearby object, the UAV may produce speech in order to warn or instruct the object. The UAV may also have speech input capabilities in order to capture and respond to speech from the object. The UAV may conduct a speech dialog with a nearby person in order to request information and/or answer questions from the object. In certain situations, the UAV may detect whether an object is in the way of a desired landing area and may communicate with the object through speech to ask the object to move or to ask the object to specify an alternative landing area.
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公开(公告)号:US09527605B1
公开(公告)日:2016-12-27
申请号:US14576096
申请日:2014-12-18
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry , Raphael Hsieh , Luan Khai Nguyen
CPC classification number: B64F1/12 , A47G29/14 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64F1/32 , B65G43/00 , B65G51/02 , F21S8/085 , F21S8/086 , F21V33/00 , F21W2131/103
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a series of multiuse UAV docking stations. The docking stations can be networked with a central control and a plurality of UAVs. The docking stations can include a number of services to facilitate both UAV guidance and maintenance and community acceptance and benefits. The docking stations can include package handling facilities and can act as a final destination or as a delivery hub. The docking stations can extend the range of UAVs by providing recharging/refueling stations for the UAVs. The docking stations can also include navigational aid to guide the UAVs to the docking stations and to provide routing information from the central control. The docking stations can be incorporated into existing structures such as cell towers, light and power poles, and buildings. The docking stations can also comprise standalone structures to provide additional services to underserved areas.
Abstract translation: 提供一系列多用途无人机坞站的系统和方法。 对接站可以与中央控制和多个UAV联网。 对接站可以包括一些服务,以便于无人机的指导和维护以及社区接受和利益。 对接站可以包括包装处理设施,并且可以充当最终目的地或作为配送中心。 对接站可以通过为无人机提供充电/加油站来扩展无人机的范围。 对接站还可以包括导航辅助,以将无人机引导到对接站,并从中央控制器提供路由信息。 对接站可以并入现有的结构,如电池塔,灯和电源杆以及建筑物。 坞站还可以包括独立的结构,以向服务不足的地区提供额外的服务。
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公开(公告)号:US10339819B1
公开(公告)日:2019-07-02
申请号:US15635110
申请日:2017-06-27
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry
Abstract: Beacon pods that provide location information to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The beacon pods may emit location information, which may replicate global positioning system (GPS) satellite information, provide a homing signal, provide access to a mobile telephone network as a signal repeater or booster, and/or provide other information and/or connectivity to a UAV, which may aid navigation and/or other operations of UAVs. The beacon pods may be configured for use in a residential location, which may enable a beacon pod to connect to residential power and computing networks. The beacon pods may establish secure data communication with UAVs and may log events related to UAVs, which may be used for various purposes.
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公开(公告)号:US10207804B1
公开(公告)日:2019-02-19
申请号:US14662078
申请日:2015-03-18
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry
Abstract: A temperature-controlled payload container that may be used by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to transport perishable items and/or items desired to be at or near a specific temperature upon arrival at a destination. The temperature-controlled payload container may be used to maintain or adjust a temperature of a delivery item, such as a food item. In some embodiments, the temperature-controlled payload container may be capable of heating items in a first portion of the container and cooling items in a second portion of the container. For example, the container may be divided by a Peltier junction, which is an electrified junction of two different conductors. In some embodiments, the temperature-controlled payload container may receive heat generated from operation of the UAV.
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公开(公告)号:US09944404B1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-17
申请号:US14666144
申请日:2015-03-23
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry
CPC classification number: B64D45/00 , B64D2045/0085 , G01M17/00 , G07C5/008 , G07C5/0808 , G07C5/0816 , G07C5/0841
Abstract: A prognostic failure detection system may be implemented for an unmanned aerial vehicle(s) (UAV). A prognostic failure detection system may include a process of predicting failure conditions that may affect an UAV physical system or structure before they occur. By predicting failure conditions before they occur, the prognostic system allows maintenance centers to perform corrective actions in a timely and cost-effective manner. The prognostic system is intended to monitor and support the functionality of several physical systems and physical structures associated with an UAV. A physical system includes, but is not limited to, the electrical system, power system including the power supply, motor and propeller assemblies including motor controllers, navigation system, and flight controller system.
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公开(公告)号:US09592908B2
公开(公告)日:2017-03-14
申请号:US14661955
申请日:2015-03-18
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry
CPC classification number: B64C25/001 , B64C25/10 , B64C25/18 , B64C25/24 , B64C25/32 , B64C25/52 , B64C39/024 , B64C2025/008 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/18 , B64C2201/187 , B64D1/02 , G05D1/102
Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landing gear assembly that includes adjustable landing gear extension that may be extended or contracted so that the body of the UAV is contained in a horizontal plane when the UAV is landed, even on sloping surfaces. For example, when a UAV is landing, the slope of the surface may be determined and the landing gear extensions adjusted based on the slope so that the body of the UAV remains approximately horizontal when the UAV lands and is supported by the landing gear extensions.
Abstract translation: 本公开描述了无人机(UAV)起落架组件的构造,其包括可调节的起落架延伸部,其可以被延伸或收缩,使得当UAV降落时UAV的车身包含在水平面中,即使在倾斜 表面。 例如,当UAV着陆时,可以确定表面的斜率,并且基于斜率来调整起落架延伸部,使得当UAV着陆并由起落架延伸部支撑时,UAV的车身保持大致水平。
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公开(公告)号:US09387928B1
公开(公告)日:2016-07-12
申请号:US14576082
申请日:2014-12-18
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Kristofer Gentry , Raphael Hsieh , Luan Khai Nguyen
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/18 , B64F1/12 , F21S8/086 , F21V33/00 , F21W2131/103 , G05D1/102 , G06Q10/0832 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0026 , G08G5/0034 , G08G5/0039 , G08G5/0052 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/0091
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a series of multiuse UAV docking stations are disclosed. The docking stations can be networked with a central control and a plurality of UAVs. The docking stations can include a number of services to facilitate both UAV guidance and maintenance and community acceptance and benefits. The docking stations can include package handling facilities and can act as a final destination or as a delivery hub. The docking stations can extend the range of UAVs by providing recharging/refueling stations for the UAVs. The docking stations can also include navigational aid to guide the UAVs to the docking stations and to provide routing information from the central control. The docking stations can be incorporated into existing structures such as cell towers, light and power poles, and buildings. The docking stations can also comprise standalone structures to provide additional services to underserved areas.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供一系列多用途UAV坞站的系统和方法。 对接站可以与中央控制和多个UAV联网。 对接站可以包括一些服务,以便于无人机的指导和维护以及社区接受和利益。 对接站可以包括包装处理设施,并且可以充当最终目的地或作为配送中心。 对接站可以通过为无人机提供充电/加油站来扩展无人机的范围。 对接站还可以包括导航辅助,以将无人机引导到对接站,并从中央控制器提供路由信息。 对接站可以并入现有的结构,如电池塔,灯和电源杆以及建筑物。 坞站还可以包括独立的结构,以向服务不足的地区提供额外的服务。
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