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公开(公告)号：US20180186471A1
公开(公告)日：2018-07-05
申请号：US15463262
申请日：2017-03-20
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Donald Hutson , Gwendolyn Denise Barriac , Paul Ferrell
CPC classification number: B64D47/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/127 , F16M11/10 , F16M11/18 , F16M13/02 , G03B15/006 , G03B17/55 , G03B17/56 , G03B17/561 , G03B37/04 , H04N5/2251 , H04N5/23238
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting cameras to a drone may include a frame having camera mounts for mounting two 190-degree field-of-view cameras in a back-to-back orientation. Positioning two 190-degree field-of-view cameras in a back-to-back orientation enables obtaining 360-degree field-of-view by stitching images from the two cameras together. The frame may be configured to position the cameras at a 30-40-degree tilt angle (e.g., 35°) with respect to a main axis of the drone to enable the respective images to be stitched together with reduced stitch lines while allowing the lower-facing camera to be used for viewing the ground. In some embodiments, the camera apparatus may be mounted to a drone dampening system.
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公开(公告)号：US20160264234A1
公开(公告)日：2016-09-15
申请号：US14643070
申请日：2015-03-10
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Brad Lee Vaughn , Charles Wheeler Sweet , Vincent Kemler , Aine Mary Shivnan , Kaustubh Balkrishna Gondkar , James York Wilson , Michael Franco Taveira , Donald Hutson
CPC classification number: B64C17/02 , A63H27/12 , B64C27/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/146 , G05D1/0011
Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for adjusting a center of mass of a drone may include a balance track and a repositionable weight. The balance track may extend outwardly from a central region of the drone. The balance track may include a plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. The repositionable weight may be configured to be secured at any one of the plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. Various embodiments may include receiving a weight-distribution input relating to balancing the drone. A weight-distribution balance profile may be determined, based on the weight-distribution input, for determining whether a repositionable weight should be repositioned among a plurality of weight-balance fixation positions on a balance track extending outwardly from a central region of the drone. The repositionable weight may be repositioned according to the weight-distribution balance profile.
Abstract translation: 用于调节无人机质量中心的装置，方法和系统可以包括平衡轨道和可重定位重量。 平衡轨道可以从无人机的中心区域向外延伸。 平衡轨道可以包括多个重量平衡固定位置。 可重定位重量可以被配置为固定在多个重量平衡固定位置中的任何一个处。 各种实施例可以包括接收与平衡无人机相关的权重分布输入。 可以基于重量分布输入来确定重量分布平衡曲线，用于确定是否可以在从无人机的中心区域向外延伸的平衡轨道上的多个重量平衡固定位置之间重新定位可重新定位的重量。 可重新定位的重量可以根据重量分布平衡曲线重新定位。
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公开(公告)号：US20180024570A1
公开(公告)日：2018-01-25
申请号：US15219116
申请日：2016-07-25
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Donald Hutson
CPC classification number: G05D1/101 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/00 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/146 , B64D47/08 , G01C21/18
Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed of a device for use on an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) including two or more gimbals, a gimbal processor, an inertial measurement unit, and a communication connection. The two or more gimbals are pivotally coupled to rotate orthogonally relative to each other. An inner gimbal of the two or more gimbals may support an inner platform for receiving components thereon. An outer gimbal of the two or more gimbals may be pivotally coupled to the drone. The gimbal processor is mounted on the inner platform, wherein the gimbal processor is configured to control pivotal movement of the two or more gimbals. The inertial measurement unit may be fixed relative to the inner platform and coupled to the gimbal processor. The communication connection may be coupled to the gimbal processor and configured to exchange signals with the drone for controlling operations.
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公开(公告)号：US20170021915A1
公开(公告)日：2017-01-26
申请号：US15285717
申请日：2016-10-05
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Brad Lee Vaughn , Charles Wheeler Sweet , Vincent Kemler , Aine Mary Shivnan , Kaustubh Balkrishna Gondkar , James York Wilson , Michael Franco Taveira , Donald Hutson
CPC classification number: B64C17/02 , A63H27/12 , B64C27/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/146 , G05D1/0011
Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for adjusting a center of mass of a drone may include a balance track and a repositionable weight. The balance track may be configured to extend outwardly from a central region of the drone. The balance track may include a plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. The repositionable weight may be configured to be secured at any one of the plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. In various embodiments the repositionable weight may include an electronic component. Various embodiments may include a another balance track configured to extend outwardly from the central region along a second axis that is different from a first axis of the other balance track.
Abstract translation: 用于调节无人机质量中心的装置，方法和系统可以包括平衡轨道和可重定位重量。 平衡轨道可以被配置为从无人机的中心区域向外延伸。 平衡轨道可以包括多个重量平衡固定位置。 可重定位重量可以被配置为固定在多个重量平衡固定位置中的任何一个处。 在各种实施例中，可重定位重量可以包括电子部件。 各种实施例可以包括另一个平衡轨道，该平衡轨道配置成沿着与另一平衡轨道的第一轴线不同的第二轴线从中心区域向外延伸。
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公开(公告)号：US20180281933A1
公开(公告)日：2018-10-04
申请号：US15651212
申请日：2017-07-17
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Jonathan Paul Davis , Donald Hutson , Paul Ferrell , Clayton Dumstorff , Travis Van Schoyck , Ross Eric Kessler
Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems of various embodiments are disclosed for operating a propeller assembly for use with a UAV. Various embodiments include a propeller assembly including a pivotal arm, a propeller mounted on the pivotal arm, and pivotal leg coupled to the pivotal arm. The pivotal leg may be folded into the pivotal arm and the pivotal arm may be folded into a body of the UAV. A processor may be coupled to the propeller assembly and configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations of the propeller assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US20180281941A1
公开(公告)日：2018-10-04
申请号：US15474014
申请日：2017-03-30
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Donald Hutson
Abstract: Various embodiments include a drone capable of operating as an airplane, a quad-copter, or a hybrid aircraft using a versatile flight performance envelope enabled by six elements of control. The drone may include a monolithic wing with a propulsion/lift module connected to each wing tip. Each propulsion/lift module may include a pivotal support structure configured to pivot around a longitudinal axis of the monolithic wing, with two pylons extending radially outwardly from the pivotal support structure and at least partially away from one another, and a propulsion units positioned on a distal end of each pylon. The pivotal support structures may be coupled to the monolithic wing via a servo motor enabling a processor to individually control rotation of each propulsion/lift module to provide roll and pitch control. Thrust and rotation of the propulsion units may be individually controlled by the processor to provide yaw, roll and pitch control.
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公开(公告)号：US09908618B2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-06
申请号：US15285717
申请日：2016-10-05
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Brad Lee Vaughn , Charles Wheeler Sweet , Vincent Kemler , Aine Mary Shivnan , Kaustubh Balkrishna Gondkar , James York Wilson , Michael Franco Taveira , Donald Hutson
CPC classification number: B64C17/02 , A63H27/12 , B64C27/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/146 , G05D1/0011
Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for adjusting a center of mass of a drone may include a balance track and a repositionable weight. The balance track may be configured to extend outwardly from a central region of the drone. The balance track may include a plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. The repositionable weight may be configured to be secured at any one of the plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. In various embodiments the repositionable weight may include an electronic component. Various embodiments may include a another balance track configured to extend outwardly from the central region along a second axis that is different from a first axis of the other balance track.
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公开(公告)号：US09469394B2
公开(公告)日：2016-10-18
申请号：US14643070
申请日：2015-03-10
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Brad Lee Vaughn , Charles Wheeler Sweet, III , Vincent Kemler , Aine Mary Shivnan , Kaustubh Balkrishna Gondkar , James York Wilson , Michael Franco Taveira , Donald Hutson
CPC classification number: B64C17/02 , A63H27/12 , B64C27/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/146 , G05D1/0011
Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for adjusting a center of mass of a drone may include a balance track and a repositionable weight. The balance track may extend outwardly from a central region of the drone. The balance track may include a plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. The repositionable weight may be configured to be secured at any one of the plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. Various embodiments may include receiving a weight-distribution input relating to balancing the drone. A weight-distribution balance profile may be determined, based on the weight-distribution input, for determining whether a repositionable weight should be repositioned among a plurality of weight-balance fixation positions on a balance track extending outwardly from a central region of the drone. The repositionable weight may be repositioned according to the weight-distribution balance profile.
Abstract translation: 用于调节无人机质量中心的装置，方法和系统可以包括平衡轨道和可重定位重量。 平衡轨道可以从无人机的中心区域向外延伸。 平衡轨道可以包括多个重量平衡固定位置。 可重定位重量可以被配置为固定在多个重量平衡固定位置中的任何一个处。 各种实施例可以包括接收与平衡无人机相关的权重分布输入。 可以基于重量分布输入来确定重量分布平衡曲线，用于确定是否可以在从无人机的中心区域向外延伸的平衡轨道上的多个重量平衡固定位置之间重新定位可重新定位的重量。 可重新定位的重量可以根据重量分布平衡曲线重新定位。
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公开(公告)号：US10850835B2
公开(公告)日：2020-12-01
申请号：US15474014
申请日：2017-03-30
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Donald Hutson
Abstract: Various embodiments include a drone capable of operating as an airplane, a quad-copter, or a hybrid aircraft using a versatile flight performance envelope enabled by six elements of control. The drone may include a monolithic wing with a propulsion/lift module connected to each wing tip. Each propulsion/lift module may include a pivotal support structure configured to pivot around a longitudinal axis of the monolithic wing, with two pylons extending radially outwardly from the pivotal support structure and at least partially away from one another, and a propulsion units positioned on a distal end of each pylon. The pivotal support structures may be coupled to the monolithic wing via a servo motor enabling a processor to individually control rotation of each propulsion/lift module to provide roll and pitch control. Thrust and rotation of the propulsion units may be individually controlled by the processor to provide yaw, roll and pitch control.
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公开(公告)号：US10472090B2
公开(公告)日：2019-11-12
申请号：US15498980
申请日：2017-04-27
Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
Inventor： Ross Eric Kessler , Jonathan Paul Davis , John Anthony Dougherty , Daniel Warren Mellinger, III , Charles Wheeler Sweet, III , Donald Hutson
Abstract: A lighting system for an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) adapts to the environment around the UAV to ensure status notification lights are visible to an operator and/or abide by regulatory lighting requirements. A processor of the UAV may receive information from various sensors regarding environmental conditions and location of the UAV, and adjust a UAV lighting system to ensure visibility under the environmental conditions. Adjustments to the lighting system may include selection of light sources that are illuminated, the illumination intensity of particular light sources, the colors emitted by various light sources and other lighting configurations.
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