Re-tasking Balloons in a Balloon Network Based on Expected Failure Modes of Balloons

    公开(公告)号:US20160173324A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US15048010

    申请日:2016-02-19

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W24/04 H04B7/18504 H04L41/0677 H04W24/02

    Abstract: Example methods and systems for assigning tasks to balloons within a balloon network are described. One example system includes a first sub-fleet of balloons assigned a first set of one or more tasks within a balloon network, a second sub-fleet of balloons assigned a second set of one or more tasks within the balloon network, and a control system configured to determine that a first balloon in the first sub-fleet of balloons initially has a predicted failure mode that corresponds to the first set of tasks, subsequently determine that the first balloon has a predicted failure mode that corresponds to the second set of tasks, and reassign the first balloon from the first sub-fleet of balloons to the second sub-fleet of balloons.

    Re-tasking Balloons in a Balloon Network Based on Expected Failure Modes of Balloons
    4.
    发明申请
    Re-tasking Balloons in a Balloon Network Based on Expected Failure Modes of Balloons 有权
    基于气球预期故障模式,在气球网络中重新安排气球

    公开(公告)号:US20150063159A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-05

    申请号:US14014822

    申请日:2013-08-30

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04L41/0677 H04B7/18504 H04W24/02 H04W24/04

    Abstract: Example methods and systems for assigning tasks to balloons within a balloon network are described. One example system includes a first sub-fleet of balloons assigned a first set of one or more tasks within a balloon network, a second sub-fleet of balloons assigned a second set of one or more tasks within the balloon network, and a control system configured to determine that a first balloon in the first sub-fleet of balloons initially has a predicted failure mode that corresponds to the first set of tasks, subsequently determine that the first balloon has a predicted failure mode that corresponds to the second set of tasks, and reassign the first balloon from the first sub-fleet of balloons to the second sub-fleet of balloons.

    Abstract translation: 描述用于将任务分配给气球网络内的气球的示例方法和系统。 一个示例性系统包括:气球网络中分配有第一组一个或多个任务的气球的第一子队,分配有气球网络内的一个或多个任务的第二组气球的第二子队,以及控制系统 被配置为确定所述第一子集队中的第一气球最初具有对应于所述第一组任务的预测故障模式,随后确定所述第一气球具有对应于所述第二组任务的预测故障模式, 并将第一个气球从第一个气球子队重新分配到第二个气球子队。

    Collapsible envelope for descent of balloon with envelope still attached
    5.
    发明授权
    Collapsible envelope for descent of balloon with envelope still attached 有权
    可折叠信封下降的气球与信封仍然附着

    公开(公告)号:US08812176B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-19

    申请号:US13732001

    申请日:2012-12-31

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: B64B1/62

    Abstract: A balloon is provided having a balloon envelope having a top portion and a bottom portion, a payload positioned beneath the balloon envelope, a moveable plate positioned atop the balloon envelope, a line attached to the moveable plate, and a control system configured to cause the line to be pulled to cause the moveable plate to be pulled towards the bottom portion of the balloon envelope such that the top portion of the balloon envelope is moved towards the bottom portion of the balloon envelope forcing gas out of the balloon envelope such that the balloon envelope is collapsed. The balloon may further include a drag plate positioned beneath the balloon envelope that serves to slow the descent of the payload to the earth.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种具有气球外壳的球囊,其具有顶部和底部部分,位于球囊外壳下方的有效载荷,位于球囊外壳顶部的可移动板,连接到可移动板的线以及控制系统, 线被拉动以使可移动板被拉向气囊封套的底部,使得气囊外壳的顶部朝向球囊的底部部分移动,从而使气体从气囊外壳中流出,使气囊 信封已折叠。 气囊还可以包括位于气囊外壳下方的拖板,其用于减缓有效载荷下降到地球。

    Valuation of and Marketplace for Inter-Network Links Between Balloon Network and Terrestrial Network
    10.
    发明申请
    Valuation of and Marketplace for Inter-Network Links Between Balloon Network and Terrestrial Network 有权
    气球网络与地面网络之间的网络间链接估值和市场

    公开(公告)号:US20150146579A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-28

    申请号:US14609813

    申请日:2015-01-30

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a marketplace for inter-network links between a balloon network and a terrestrial data network. An example method may involve a computer-based purchasing agent: (i) determining a demand for inter-network bandwidth between a balloon network and a terrestrial data network, (ii) determining one or more offers to provide an inter-network link, wherein the inter-network link provides inter-network bandwidth between the balloon network and the terrestrial data network, and wherein each offer is associated with a corresponding client device, (iii) based at least in part on a comparison of: (a) the demand for inter-network bandwidth and (b) the one or more offers to provide an inter-network link, selecting one or more of the offers to provide an inter-network link, and (iv) initiating a process to establish an inter-network link at each client device that corresponds to one of the one or more selected offers.

    Abstract translation: 实施例涉及气球网络和地面数据网络之间的网络间链路的市场。 示例性方法可以涉及基于计算机的购买代理:(i)确定对气球网络和地面数据网络之间的网络间带宽的需求,(ii)确定一个或多个提供以提供网络间链路,其中 所述网络间链路提供所述气球网络和地面数据网络之间的网络间带宽,并且其中每个提供与相应的客户端设备相关联,(iii)至少部分地基于以下的比较:(a)所述需求 用于网络间带宽和(b)提供网络间链路的一个或多个提供,选择一个或多个提供以提供网络间链路,以及(iv)启动建立网络间网络的过程 在与每个客户端设备相对应的一个或多个所选择的优惠中的链接。

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