公开(公告)号：US09014957B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13730867

申请日：2012-12-29

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Keith Allen Bonawitz ,  Adrien Treuille

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G1/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0034 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G08G1/20 ,  G08G1/202 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining trajectories for vehicles of a fleet of vehicles are provided. In one example, a method comprises receiving an initial location of one or more vehicles, and receiving a sequence of coverage requirements for a region and an associated period of time. The region may be divided into a plurality of landmarks and the period of time may be divided into a plurality of phases. The method also comprises determining for each of one or more phases and at least one respective landmark, a set of starting landmarks from which a vehicle could reach the respective landmark during the phase. The method further comprises determining which respective landmark that the vehicle should travel to during the one or more phases based on the sequence of coverage requirements and the set of starting landmarks for the one or more phases and the at least one respective landmark.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于确定车队车辆轨迹的方法和系统。 在一个示例中，一种方法包括接收一个或多个车辆的初始位置，以及接收一个区域和相关时间段的覆盖要求序列。 该区域可以被划分为多个地标，并且该时间段可以被分成多个阶段。 该方法还包括确定一个或多个相位中的每一个以及至少一个相应的标记，一组起始地标，在该阶段期间车辆可从该起始地标到达相应的地标。 所述方法还包括基于所述一个或多个相位和所述至少一个相应地标的覆盖要求序列和所述一组起始地标来确定所述车辆在所述一个或多个阶段期间应该行进到哪个相应的标记。

公开(公告)号：US20140277854A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13838325

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Azure Sky Group LLC

Inventor： Adam Jones ,  Jason Van Valin ,  Paul K. Komla ,  Andrew Luther

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0267 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a drone. The drone may include: a navigation unit configured to determine the location of the drone and navigate the drone to designated locations; a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to read RFID tag information from RFID tags; and a wireless network transceiver configured to periodically transmit the location of the drone and RFID tag information to an inventory management system. Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method performed by a drone. The method may include: receiving navigation path information; navigating the drone along the navigation path based on satellite location signals; determining current position information based on the satellite location signals; reading RFID tag information from a first RFID tag; and transmitting the RFID tag information and the current position information via a wireless client to a central computing system.

Abstract translation: 各种示例性实施例涉及无人机。 无人机可以包括：导航单元，其被配置为确定无人机的位置并将无人机导航到指定位置; 射频识别（RFID）读取器，被配置为从RFID标签读取RFID标签信息; 以及无线网络收发机，被配置为周期性地将无人机和RFID标签信息的位置发送到库存管理系统。 各种示例性实施例涉及由无人机执行的方法。 该方法可以包括：接收导航路径信息; 根据卫星位置信号沿导航路线导航无人机; 基于卫星定位信号确定当前位置信息; 从第一RFID标签读取RFID标签信息; 以及经由无线客户端将RFID标签信息和当前位置信息发送到中央计算系统。

公开(公告)号：US20140188377A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13730867

申请日：2012-12-29

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Keith Allen Bonawitz ,  Adrien Treuille

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0034 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G08G1/20 ,  G08G1/202 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining trajectories for vehicles of a fleet of vehicles are provided. In one example, a method comprises receiving an initial location of one or more vehicles, and receiving a sequence of coverage requirements for a region and an associated period of time. The region may be divided into a plurality of landmarks and the period of time may be divided into a plurality of phases. The method also comprises determining for each of one or more phases and at least one respective landmark, a set of starting landmarks from which a vehicle could reach the respective landmark during the phase. The method further comprises determining which respective landmark that the vehicle should travel to during the one or more phases based on the sequence of coverage requirements and the set of starting landmarks for the one or more phases and the at least one respective landmark.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于确定车队车辆轨迹的方法和系统。 在一个示例中，一种方法包括接收一个或多个车辆的初始位置，以及接收一个区域和相关时间段的覆盖要求序列。 该区域可以被划分为多个地标，并且该时间段可以被分成多个阶段。 该方法还包括确定一个或多个相位中的每一个以及至少一个相应的标记，一组起始地标，在该阶段期间车辆可从该起始地标到达相应的地标。 所述方法还包括基于所述一个或多个相位和所述至少一个相应地标的覆盖要求序列和所述一组起始地标来确定所述车辆在所述一个或多个阶段期间应该行进到哪个相应的标记。

公开(公告)号：US08746620B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13747626

申请日：2013-01-23

Applicant: Sunlight Photonics Inc.

Inventor： John Peter Moussouris ,  Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus

IPC: B64C3/30 ,  B64C1/34

CPC classification number: B64C1/34 ,  B64C3/30 ,  B64C3/46 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an adaptable solar airframe are provided herein. In some embodiments, an adaptable solar airframe includes a solar PV system having at least one solar tracking system and being able to follow the sun position in order to increase sunlight collection and power output; and an expandable body having an aerodynamic cross-section that minimizes parasitic air drag at any given thickness of the body, further being at least partially transparent to sunlight, further enclosing the solar PV system, and further being able to change its shape in response to changes in the positions of the solar PV system.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了适用于太阳能机身的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，适应性太阳能机身包括具有至少一个太阳能跟踪系统并且能够跟随太阳位置以增加阳光收集和功率输出的太阳能PV系统; 以及具有空气动力学横截面的可膨胀体，该空气动力学横截面最小化在本体的任何给定厚度的寄生空气阻力，进一步包围太阳能光伏系统，并进一步包围太阳能光伏系统，并且还能够响应于 太阳能光伏系统的位置变化。

公开(公告)号：US20140021288A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US13569360

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Andrew Charles ELSON ,  Peter Davison

Inventor： Andrew Charles ELSON ,  Peter Davison

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: A method of launching a powered unmanned aerial vehicle at an altitude of at least 13,000 m, the method comprising lifting the vehicle by attachment to a lighter-than-air carrier from a substantially ground-level location to an elevated altitude, causing the vehicle to detach from the carrier while the velocity of the vehicle relative to the carrier is substantially zero, the vehicle thereafter decreasing in altitude as it accelerates to a velocity where it is capable of preventing any further descent and can begin independent sustained flight.

Abstract translation: 一种在至少13000米的高度上发射供电的无人驾驶飞行器的方法，该方法包括通过将空载承载装置从基本上地平面的位置附近提升到升高的高度，使得车辆 当车辆相对于承载件的速度基本上为零时，车辆离开载体，然后车辆随着其高度减小到能够防止任何进一步下降并且可以开始独立的持续飞行的速度。

公开(公告)号：US20130318214A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13979499

申请日：2012-01-10

Applicant: Andrew Christopher Tebay ,  Simon Graham Stockton

Inventor： Andrew Christopher Tebay ,  Simon Graham Stockton

IPC: H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L67/10 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  G06F3/0601 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0658 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F3/0673 ,  G06F2003/0697 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/125

Abstract: A data transfer system is disclosed for an unmanned vehicle on a mission. The data transfer system can include a first sensor associated with the unmanned vehicle for collecting a first data set, and a second sensor associated with the unmanned vehicle and for collecting a second data set, wherein the second data set is associated with the first data set by a predetermined association. A transceiver can transmit data from the unmanned vehicle to a remote data storage system. A mass data storage computer located on the unmanned vehicle can store the first and second data sets based on the predetermined association, and execute requests from the remote data storage system to transmit the first data set from the unmanned vehicle to the remote data storage system, and to transmit selected ones of the second data set from the unmanned vehicle to the remote data storage system.

Abstract translation: 对于任务中的无人驾驶车辆公开了一种数据传输系统。 数据传输系统可以包括与无人驾驶车辆相关联的用于收集第一数据集的第一传感器和与无人车辆相关联并用于收集第二数据集的第二传感器，其中第二数据集与第一数据集相关联 通过预定的关联。 收发器可以将数据从无人驾驶车辆传输到远程数据存储系统。 位于无人驾驶车辆上的大容量数据存储计算机可以基于预定关联来存储第一和第二数据集，并且执行来自远程数据存储系统的请求以将第一数据集从无人驾驶车辆发送到远程数据存储系统， 并且将所述第二数据集中的所选择的数据从所述无人车传送到所述远程数据存储系统。

公开(公告)号：US20130248656A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13722868

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Farrokh Mohamadi

Inventor： Farrokh Mohamadi

IPC: H04W16/00 ,  B64C19/00

CPC classification number: H04B7/1555 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04W16/00 ,  H04W16/26 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H04W72/046

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for relocatable repeaters for wireless communication links to locations that may present accessibility problems using, for example, small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). An sUAS implemented as an easy-to-operate, small vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft with hovering capability for holding station position may provide an extended range, highly secure, high data rate, repeater system for extending the range of point-to-point wireless communication links (also referred to as “crosslinks”) in which repeater locations are easily relocatable with very fast set-up and relocating times. A repeater system using beam forming and power combining techniques enables a very high gain antenna array with very narrow beam width and superb pointing accuracy. The aircraft includes a control system enabling three-dimensional pointing and sustaining directivity of the beam independently of flight path of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 为可重定位中继器提供方法和系统，用于到可能使用例如小型无人空中系统（sUAS）呈现可及性问题的位置的无线通信链路。 作为一种易于操作的小型垂直起降飞机（VTOL）飞机实现的sUAS可以提供​​扩展范围，高度安全，高数据速率的中继器系统，用于扩展点的范围 点对点无线通信链路（也称为“交叉”），其中中继器位置可以以非常快的建立和重定位时间容易地重新定位。 使用波束形成和功率组合技术的中继器系统能够实现非常高的增益天线阵列，其具有非常窄的波束宽度和极好的指向精度。 该飞机包括一个控制系统，能够独立于飞行器飞行路径的三维指向和维持梁的方向性。

公开(公告)号：US08308106B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13200466

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin

Inventor： Paul B. MacCready ,  Bart D. Hibbs ,  Robert F. Curtin

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64D27/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/10 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C9/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  Y02T50/12 ,  Y02T50/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为具有宽范围的飞行速度的飞机，在延长的时间段内消耗低水平的功率，同时以无阻碍的向下观看的方式支持通信平台。 飞机在翼的前缘包括可延伸的板条，以及反射的后缘。 飞机包括在两端之间横向延伸的飞翼和中心点。 机翼被扫掠并具有相对恒定的和弦。 该飞机还包括被配置为经由燃料电池提供电力的功率模块。 燃料电池将液态氢作为燃料储存，而在燃料电池中使用气态氢。 燃料箱加热器用于控制燃料箱中的燃料的沸腾率。 燃料电池压缩氧化剂的环境空气，并在低于一个大气压的燃料和氧化剂下操作。

公开(公告)号：US20120211589A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US11455709

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: Burak Uzman

Inventor： Burak Uzman

IPC: F41G7/24 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/00

CPC classification number: F42B12/365 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  F41G7/30 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F42B15/10 ,  G05D1/0038

Abstract: A lightweight, man-portable weapon delivery system includes a fuselage, and first and second wings mounted to opposing sides of the fuselage. The system includes an electric motor for driving a propeller for providing thrust to propel the system. The electric motor is mounted to the fuselage, and configured to be remotely started by a user. The system includes an imaging device mounted to the system and configured to capture images of a theater of operations of the system. The system includes a communication circuit in communication with the imaging device and configured to transmit the images from the imaging device to the user for viewing the theater of operations of the system for remotely steering the system. The communication circuit is configured to receive commands from the user for steering the system into the target. The system includes a payload configured to store the ordnance.

公开(公告)号：US20120138727A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US13097394

申请日：2011-04-29

Applicant: Jeremy F. Fisher

Inventor： Jeremy F. Fisher

IPC: F42B15/01 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  F42B10/14

CPC classification number: F42B15/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  F41F1/08 ,  F41F3/042

Abstract: A sonar buoy includes a fuselage having a tube-like shape, one or more wings coupled to the fuselage, an engine coupled to the fuselage and operable to propel the sonar buoy through flight, and a guidance computer operable to direct the sonar buoy to a predetermined location. The sonar buoy further includes a sonar detachably coupled to the fuselage and forming at least a part of the fuselage, and a rocket motor detachably coupled to the fuselage. The one or more wings are operable to be folded into a position to allow the sonar buoy to be disposed within a launch tube coupled to a vehicle and to automatically deploy to an appropriate position for flight after the sonar buoy is launched from the launch tube. The rocket motor propels the sonar buoy from the launch tube and detaches from the fuselage after launch.

Abstract translation: 声纳浮标包括具有管状形状的机身，耦合到机身的一个或多个翼，耦合到机身的发动机，并且可操作以通过飞行推进声纳浮标;以及引导计算机，其可操作以将声纳浮标引导到 预定位置。 声纳浮标还包括可拆卸地联接到机身并形成机身的至少一部分的声纳和可拆卸地联接到机身的火箭发动机。 一个或多个翼可操作以折叠到允许声纳浮标布置在联接到车辆的发射管内并且在从发射管发射声纳浮标之后自动部署到适当位置用于飞行的位置。 火箭发动机从发射管推进声纳浮标，并在发射后从机身分离。