公开(公告)号：US20190235493A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US16375225

申请日：2019-04-04

Applicant: Lemmings LLC

Inventor： Dennis W. Doane ,  Rick M. Doane ,  Timothy L. Doane ,  Shea P. Doane ,  Robert T. Nicola ,  Kenneth M. Burns

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G08G1/16 ,  A63B55/60 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B60W30/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0044 ,  A63B55/61 ,  B60W30/08 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G08G1/16

Abstract: A autonomous robotic golf caddy which is capable of following a portable receiver at a pre-determined distance, and which is capable of sensing a potential impending collision with an object in its path and stop prior to said potential impending collision.

公开(公告)号：US20150288943A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14437199

申请日：2013-10-15

Applicant: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Yoshiki Kuranuki

IPC: H04N13/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G01C3/08 ,  H04N13/02

CPC classification number: H04N13/122 ,  G01C3/085 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G06T7/564 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/20112 ,  G06T2207/30261 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N13/243

Abstract: A distance measuring device reduces an amount of calculations required to generate a parallax image. The distance measuring device that generates the parallax image to measure a distance includes image sensors each capturing an image, an edge image extractor that extracts an edge image in accordance with the image, the edge image including pixel values each containing identification information used to identify an edge caused by a brightness variation from light to dark or an edge caused by a brightness variation from dark to light, a binarized edge image generator that generates a binarized edge image in accordance with the identification information of the edge image, a parallax image generator that generates the parallax image from the binarized edge image, and a distance image calculator that calculates a distance image from the parallax image.

Abstract translation: 距离测量装置减少产生视差图像所需的计算量。 生成用于测量距离的视差图像的距离测量装置包括每个拍摄图像的图像传感器，根据图像提取边缘图像的边缘图像提取器，边缘图像包括每个包含用于识别图像的识别信息的像素值 边缘图像生成器，根据边缘图像的识别信息生成二值化边缘图像的二值化边缘图像生成器;视差图像生成器，其包括：由从亮到暗的亮度变化引起的边缘， 从二值化边缘图像生成视差图像，以及从视差图像计算距离图像的距离图像计算器。

公开(公告)号：US20140196967A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US13740498

申请日：2013-01-14

Applicant: TUNG THIN ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chen-Hui Chang ,  Yu-Hsin Liu ,  Shun-Lin Kuo ,  Shih-Tsung Chiang

IPC: A63B55/08

CPC classification number: A63B55/57 ,  A63B55/61 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y10S280/05

Abstract: A remote-controlled electric golf bag cart has a remote control, a support frame, an antenna set and a control module. The remote control transmits a distance measurement signal. The support frame has a wheel assembly, a golf bag stand and a motor assembly mounted thereon. The antenna set and the control module are mounted on the support frame. The antenna set receives the distance measurement signal. The control module determines an orientation and a distance of the remote control according to the distance measurement signal received by the antenna set, and drives the motor assembly to move the support frame forward toward the remote control, making the support follow a user having the remote control and preventing other in-field persons and obstacles from affecting the support frame to follow the remote control.

Abstract translation: 遥控电动高尔夫球包车具有遥控器，支架，天线组和控制模块。 遥控器发送距离测量信号。 支撑框架具有安装在其上的轮组件，高尔夫球袋架和马达组件。 天线组和控制模块安装在支撑架上。 天线组接收距离测量信号。 控制模块根据天线组接收到的距离测量信号确定遥控器的方向和距离，并驱动电机组件将支撑框架向前移动到遥控器，使支架跟随具有遥控器的用户 控制和防止其他现场人员和障碍物影响支持框架以跟踪遥控。

公开(公告)号：US20130098700A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13573036

申请日：2012-08-15

Applicant: Jian Zhang ,  Chunghsin Lee

Inventor： Jian Zhang ,  Chunghsin Lee

IPC: B60L15/20 ,  B62D6/00 ,  B60K1/02

CPC classification number: B60K1/02 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y10S280/05 ,  Y10S280/06

Abstract: A foldable cart assembly having a user tracking arrangement so as to follow movement of the user during motion over a field. The cart assembly has a plurality of ultrasound and RF sensors in communication with corresponding sensors in a remote handset transmission device carried by the user. The sensors provide timing, direction and distance information to a central processor on the cart for instructing individual electrical motors empowering the respective direction and speed of rotation of the cart's wheels.

Abstract translation: 一种具有用户跟踪装置的可折叠推车组件，以便跟随使用者在场上运动期间的移动。 手推车组件具有多个超声波和RF传感器，与用户携带的远程手机传输设备中的相应传感器通信。 传感器向车上的中央处理器提供定时，方向和距离信息，用于指示各个电动机赋予车轮的相应方向和速度的转向。

公开(公告)号：US20110026770A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12848677

申请日：2010-08-02

Applicant: Jonathan David Brookshire

Inventor： Jonathan David Brookshire

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00805 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: A method for using a remote vehicle having a stereo vision camera to detect, track, and follow a person, the method comprising: detecting a person using a video stream from the stereo vision camera and histogram of oriented gradient descriptors; estimating a distance from the remote vehicle to the person using depth data from the stereo vision camera; tracking a path of the person and estimating a heading of the person; and navigating the remote vehicle to an appropriate location relative to the person.

Abstract translation: 一种使用具有立体视觉摄像机的远程车辆来检测，跟踪和追踪人的方法，所述方法包括：使用来自立体视觉摄像机的视频流和定向梯度描述符的直方图来检测人; 使用来自立体视觉摄像机的深度数据估计从远程车辆到人的距离; 跟踪该人的路径并估计该人的标题; 并将远程车辆导航到相对于该人的适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100250024A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12673769

申请日：2008-08-13

Applicant: António Fernando Macedo Ribeiro ,  Carlos Duarte Oliveira E Silva ,  Ivo Mauro Correia Moutinho ,  Pedro Luis Da Costa E Silva ,  Luis Fernando Costa Pacheco ,  Sérgio Alexandre Costa De Oliveira ,  André Joaquim Barbosa Oliveira ,  Heloísa Cristiana Cardoso Costa

Inventor： António Fernando Macedo Ribeiro ,  Carlos Duarte Oliveira E Silva ,  Ivo Mauro Correia Moutinho ,  Pedro Luis Da Costa E Silva ,  Luis Fernando Costa Pacheco ,  Sérgio Alexandre Costa De Oliveira ,  André Joaquim Barbosa Oliveira ,  Heloísa Cristiana Cardoso Costa

IPC: A63B47/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01S1/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0246 ,  A63B47/021 ,  A63B2047/022 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: The present invention regards a motorised system with electric traction with computer vision for outdoor environments, which can interact with the surrounding environment in an autonomous way or remotely operated. This vehicle tows a trailer that permits, amongst other functions, to perform golf balls picking.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有用于室外环境的计算机视觉的电牵引的电动系统，其可以以自主的方式或远程操作与周围环境交互。 这种车辆牵引拖车，除了其他功能之外，还可以执行高尔夫球的采摘。

公开(公告)号：US20100063626A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12208666

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0221 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/0261 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D2201/0201 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus for controlling a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a vehicle is comprised of a machine controller, a steering system, a propulsion system, a braking system, a sensor system, and a knowledge base used by the machine controller. The machine controller identifies a dynamic condition and sends commands to the steering system, the propulsion system, and the braking system to move the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 说明性实施例提供了一种用于控制车辆的装置。 在说明性实施例中，车辆由机器控制器，转向系统，推进系统，制动系统，传感器系统和机器控制器使用的知识库组成。 机器控制器识别动态条件并向转向系统，推进系统和制动系统发送命令以移动车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20040260467A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-23

申请号：US10754916

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: Uplink Corporation

Inventor： David J. Wehrlen ,  Joseph M. Hill III ,  David J. Mullinix

IPC: G01C021/26

CPC classification number: G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: Golf cart movements at a golf course are controlled by a limited access controller that compares a golf cart's GPS-determined position against a limited access map to restrict performance of inputs by the golf cart's driver to the golf cart's motor under predetermined conditions, such as if a golf cart enters or has a predetermined likelihood of entering a limited access area. The limited access controller inhibits motor responses, such as by preventing motor operation, limiting available motor speeds, or allowing motor operation only in a vector that removes the golf cart from the limited access area, such as operation in reverse. Golf carts of a golf course communicate with a base station that updates the limited access map by defining limited access area perimeters and allowable actions within a limited access area and that directly commands allowable motor operations. For example, golf carts are prohibited from entering green areas, are restricted to golf cart paths during cart-path-only periods, and are restricted to reduced speeds in driving hazard areas.

Abstract translation: 高尔夫球场上的高尔夫球车运动由有限的进入控制器控制，该控制器将高尔夫球车的GPS确定位置与有限的访问地图进行比较，以在预定条件下限制高尔夫球车的驾驶员对高尔夫球车的马达的输入的性能，例如 高尔夫球车进入或具有进入有限进入区域的预定可能性。 有限的进入控制器例如通过防止电动机操作，限制可用的电动机速度或只允许电动机操作仅在有限的接入区域中移除高尔夫球的矢量（例如相反的操作）来阻止电动机响应。 高尔夫球场的高尔夫球车与基站通信，所述基站通过限定有限的接入区域周边和限制的接入区域内的可允许的动作并且直接命令允许的电动机操作来更新受限访问映射。 例如，高尔夫球车被禁止进入绿色区域，仅限于在仅仅车时段期间的高尔夫球车路径，并且限制在驾驶危险区域中降低的速度。

公开(公告)号：US6142251A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US586919

申请日：1996-01-23

Applicant: Gunther Bail

Inventor： Gunther Bail

IPC: A63B55/60 ,  A63B71/06 ,  B62B5/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B60T7/16

CPC classification number: B62B5/0026 ,  A63B55/61 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  A63B2055/603 ,  A63B2055/605 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y02T10/7258

Abstract: An automotive golf caddy has a high frequency position finder and an ultrasonic position finder. When the caddy is placed in readiness by means of a manual transmitter, it first determines whether it receives ultrasonic signals from the manual transmitter. If that is not the case, it determines by high frequency position finding the direction of the manual transmitter and approaches the transmitter on a straight path at a relatively high speed. When the caddy enters the ultrasonic position finding range, it is automatically switched to ultrasonic position finding, follows the manual transmitter even in curves and continuously determines its distance from the transmitter. When a predetermined minimum distance is reached, the motors of the caddy are switched off. It will only follow the transmitter automatically once again when the transmitter reaches a predetermined distance from the caddy. The ultrasonic position finding allows the caddy to be accurately kept at a predetermined minimum distance from the player.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / DE94 / 00872 Sec。 371日期1996年1月23日 102（e）日期1996年1月23日PCT提交1994年7月27日PCT公布。 公开号WO95 / 03858 日期1995年2月9日汽车高尔夫球具有高频定位器和超声波定位器。 当通过手动变送器将球童置于准备状态时，首先确定是否从手动变送器接收超声波信号。 如果不是这种情况，则通过高频位置来确定手动变送器的方向，并以相对较高的速度在直线路径上接近变送器。 当球童进入超声波位置发现范围时，自动切换到超声波位置发现，即使在曲线中也可以跟随手动发射器，并连续确定与发射器的距离。 当达到预定的最小距离时，球童的马达被关闭。 当发射机从球童到达预定距离时，它将再次自动跟随发射机。 超声波位置查找允许将球童准确地保持在距离玩家预定的最小距离处。

公开(公告)号：US3976151A

公开(公告)日：1976-08-24

申请号：US461809

申请日：1974-04-17

Applicant: Clade Anthony Farque

Inventor： Clade Anthony Farque

IPC: A63B55/60 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B62D1/28 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B62D11/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/028 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B62B5/0026 ,  B62D1/28 ,  A63B2055/605 ,  B60L2200/30 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/648 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: A self-propelled, battery powered vehicle adapted to carry golf clubs and the like and including means to automatically follow a golfer carrying a small transmitter as he walks about a golf course. The transmitter generates a signal pattern which magnetically couples the transmitter to a directional antenna system carried by the vehicle. An automatic guidance system in the vehicle provides signals which control the individual speeds of right and left wheel drive motors to affect steering and vehicle speed in response to the position and movement of the golfer's transmitter. The vehicle may be provided with a collapsible control arm which permits manual steering of the vehicle in lieu of the transmitter control.This is a division, of application Ser. No. 166,051, filed July 26, 1971 now U.S. Pat. No. 3,812,929, issued May 28, 1974.

Abstract translation: 一种适用于携带高尔夫球杆等的自推进式电池驱动车辆，并且包括当围绕高尔夫球场走动时自动跟随携带小型发射器的高尔夫球手的装置。 发射机产生将发射机磁耦合到由车辆携带的定向天线系统的信号模式。 车辆中的自动引导系统提供响应于高尔夫球手的发射机的位置和移动来控制右轮驱动马达和左轮驱动马达的各个速度以影响转向和车辆速度的信号。 车辆可以设置有可折叠的控制臂，其允许车辆的手动转向代替发射机控制。