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公开(公告)号：US20160156406A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-02
申请号：US14462167
申请日：2014-08-18
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 , H04W16/28
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, an airborne wireless service area includes: an airborne fleet, comprised of a plurality of aircraft, wherein the airborne fleet is configured to transmit a plurality of first beams at a first radio frequency (RF), wherein the plurality of first beams are characterized by corresponding first frequency band, channel, bandwidth, transmission format, uneven angular field intensity distribution, and boundaries, wherein neighboring first beams have an overlap region, and wherein at least one of the following characteristics is different between the neighboring first beams: frequency band, channel, or transmission format; and a plurality of first communication cells defined by respective boundaries of the plurality of first beams, wherein each of the first communication cells are characterized by their size, shape, and position.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的方法和装置的实施例。 在一些实施例中，机载无线服务区域包括：由多个飞行器组成的空中机队，其中所述机载舰队被配置为以第一射频（RF）发射多个第一波束，其中所述多个第一波束 其特征在于相应的第一频带，信道，带宽，传输格式，不均匀角场强度分布和边界，其中相邻的第一光束具有重叠区域，并且其中以下特征中的至少一个在相邻的第一光束之间是不同的： 频段，频道或传输格式; 以及由所述多个第一光束的相应边界限定的多个第一通信单元，其中所述第一通信单元中的每一个的特征在于其大小，形状和位置。
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公开(公告)号：US20180354617A1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-13
申请号：US16052938
申请日：2018-08-02
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
Abstract: An aircraft for vertical take-off and landing includes an aircraft frame having an open frame portion, at least one vertical thruster, a pod, separable from the aircraft and including a cabin to contain at least one of cargo and passengers, where the pod, when mounted to the aircraft, defines at least a portion of the aircraft frame, and a mounting system including at least one attachment member configured to attach the pod to the open frame portion. Such aircraft is capable of flight with and without the pod.
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公开(公告)号：US20180123678A1
公开(公告)日：2018-05-03
申请号：US15457988
申请日：2017-03-13
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
IPC: H04B7/185
CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 , H04B7/18504
Abstract: Embodiments of methods for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of providing wireless communication services includes: receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a first area by a distributed airborne communication payload, wherein the distributed airborne communication payload is comprised of sections located on respective ones of a plurality of airborne platforms; relaying the RF signal along the sections located on different airborne platforms; and transmitting the RF signal to a second area.
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公开(公告)号：US20170297736A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：US15076478
申请日：2016-03-21
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN P. MOUSSOURIS
CPC classification number: B64D43/02 , B64D43/00 , G01F1/32 , G01F1/46 , G01F1/68 , G01P5/00 , G01P5/165 , G01P13/025 , G05D1/104
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for establishing situational awareness during formation flight includes exchanging transponder signals between at least two aircraft, establishing two-way communication links between the at least two aircraft, exchanging telemetry data between the at least two aircraft, and assigning the roles of a leader and a follower to the aircraft.
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公开(公告)号：US20170269612A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-21
申请号：US15075098
申请日：2016-03-18
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN P. MOUSSOURIS
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of operating aircraft for flight in close formation includes establishing a communication link between a first aircraft and a second aircraft, assigning to at least one of the first aircraft or the second aircraft, via the communication link, initial positions relative to one another in the close formation, providing flight control input for aligning the first and second aircraft in their respective initial positions, tracking, by at least one aircraft in the close formation, at least one vortex-generated by at least one other aircraft in the close formation, and based on the tracking, providing flight control input to adjust a relative position between the first aircraft and the second aircraft.
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公开(公告)号：US20150097079A1
公开(公告)日：2015-04-09
申请号：US13856892
申请日：2013-04-04
Applicant: Sunlight Photonics Inc.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE
CPC classification number: B64D33/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/066 , B64C2201/141 , B64D27/24 , B64D41/00 , B64D41/007 , B64D47/00 , B64D2041/002 , F03D9/007 , F03D9/11 , F03D9/25 , F03D9/30 , G05D1/0005 , G05D1/101 , H02S10/12 , Y02T50/53 , Y02T50/64
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to harvest renewable energy are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method to harvest renewable energy includes providing an aircraft suitable for untethered flight in an open airspace and an airborne kinetic energy conversion system attached to the airframe, the airborne kinetic energy conversion system comprising a turbine, a generator connected to the turbine, and electrical storage means connected to the generator; flying the aircraft; gaining excess kinetic energy; and converting excess kinetic energy into electricity using the kinetic energy conversion system.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了收获可再生能源的方法和设备。 在一些实施例中，一种收获可再生能源的方法包括提供适用于开放空域中的无螺旋飞行的飞行器以及连接到机身的机载动能转换系统，该机载动能转换系统包括涡轮机，连接到涡轮机的发电机 和连接到发电机的电存储装置; 飞机飞行 获得过量的动能; 并使用动能转换系统将过量的动能转化为电能。
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公开(公告)号：US20170293307A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-12
申请号：US15092781
申请日：2016-04-07
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN P. MOUSSOURIS
IPC: G05D1/10 , B64C39/02 , G05D1/08 , G01P13/02 , G05D1/04 , B64C13/16 , G08G5/00 , G01P5/00 , B64C19/02 , G05D1/00
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for close formation flight, comprises a plurality of sensors for collecting measurements characterizing airflow near an aircraft. The plurality of sensors are attachable to at least one of a wing, fuselage, or tail of the aircraft, and the measurements provide information about airflow velocity in a direction transverse to a direction of the aircraft flight.
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公开(公告)号：US20160368600A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-22
申请号：US15252297
申请日：2016-08-31
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C29/0025 , B64C37/02 , B64C39/10 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/088 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/143 , B64C2211/00 , B64D9/00 , G05D1/0022 , G05D1/0027 , G05D1/005 , G05D1/0212 , G05D1/0669 , G05D1/102 , G05D1/104 , G08G5/0008 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0021 , G08G5/0065 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025 , G08G5/045 , G08G7/02 , Y02T50/12
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an aircraft for vertical take-off and landing. In various embodiments, an aircraft assembly includes at least one first wing portion providing a lift force during a horizontal flight, at least one wing opening disposed on a vertical axis of the at least one first wing portion and at least one thruster positioned inside the at least one wing opening to provide vertical thrust during a vertical flight. The aircraft assembly can further include air vents positioned inside at least one of the wing openings. The air vents can further include louvres positioned over or under the air vents to open and close the wing openings. The thruster can further be used to provide flight control for the aircraft.
Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供一种用于垂直起飞和着陆的飞行器。 在各种实施例中，飞行器组件包括至少一个在水平飞行期间提供提升力的第一翼部分，至少一个翼开口，设置在至少一个第一翼部分的垂直轴线上，以及至少一个推进器， 至少一个翼开口在垂直飞行期间提供垂直推力。 飞行器组件还可以包括定位在至少一个机翼开口内的通风口。 通风口还可以包括位于空气通风口上方或下方的百叶窗，以打开和关闭机翼开口。 推进器还可用于为飞机提供飞行控制。
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公开(公告)号：US20160050012A1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-18
申请号：US14462421
申请日：2014-08-18
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
IPC: H04B7/185
CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 , H04B7/18504
Abstract: Embodiments of methods for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of providing wireless communication services includes: receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a first area by a distributed airborne communication payload, wherein the distributed airborne communication payload is comprised of sections located on respective ones of a plurality of airborne platforms; relaying the RF signal along the sections located on different airborne platforms; and transmitting the RF signal to a second area.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的方法的实施例。 在一些实施例中，提供无线通信服务的方法包括：通过分布式机载通信有效载荷从第一区域接收射频（RF）信号，其中分布式机载通信有效载荷包括位于多个 机载平台; 沿着位于不同机载平台的部分中继射频信号; 以及将RF信号发送到第二区域。
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公开(公告)号：US20160050011A1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-18
申请号：US14462403
申请日：2014-08-18
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV , MICHAEL CYRUS , ALLAN J. BRUCE , JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS
IPC: H04B7/185
CPC classification number: H04B7/18506
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided. An airborne wireless communication system may include: an airborne fleet comprising a plurality of airborne platforms; a distributed communication payload subdivided into parts, each distributed on respective airborne platforms. The communication payload comprises air-to-user link equipment and air-to-air link equipment to provide communications between the airborne wireless communication system and end-users and between individual airborne platforms; and payload control electronics to control the air-to-user and air-to-air equipment and manage operation of the airborne wireless communication system. The air-to-user link equipment comprises an RF antenna to produce an RF beam in a direction towards the ground. A communication cell is defined on the ground and in the airspace below the fleet bounded by a boundary of the RF beam. The air-to-user communication equipment is configured to provide communication links between the airborne fleet and end-user devices within the communication cell.
Abstract translation: 提供了提供分布式机载无线通信的方法和装置。 机载无线通信系统可以包括：包括多个机载平台的机载机队; 分布式通信有效载荷分为部分，分布在各自的机载平台上。 通信有效载荷包括空对空链路设备和空对空链路设备，以提供机载无线通信系统与最终用户之间以及各个机载平台之间的通信; 和有效负载控制电子设备，以控制空对空和空对空设备，并管理机载无线通信系统的运行。 空对空链路设备包括RF天线，以在朝向地面的方向上产生RF波束。 通信小区被定义在地面上和在由RF射线边界限定的舰队下方的空域中。 空对空通信设备被配置为在通信小区内的机载机群和终端用户设备之间提供通信链路。
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