公开(公告)号：US08089225B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US12260799

申请日：2008-10-29

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: Systems and methods for inertially controlling a hovering unmanned aerial vehicle (HUAV) are provided. One inertial controller includes a frame and a sensor for detecting a change in an orientation and/or motion of the frame with respect to a predetermined neutral position. The inertial controller also includes a processor for generating commands to the HUAV to modify its current orientation and/or motion in accordance with the change. A system includes the above inertial controller and a sensor for determining a second change for an orientation and/or motion for the HUAV based on the change, and a processor for generating a signal commanding an HUAV control system to orient and/or move the HUAV in accordance with the second change. One method includes detecting a change in an orientation and/or motion of an inertial controller frame and commanding the HUAV to modify its current orientation and/or motion in accordance with the change.

Abstract translation: 提供了惯性控制悬停无人机（HUAV）的系统和方法。 一个惯性控制器包括框架和传感器，用于检测框架相对于预定中立位置的方位和/或运动的变化。 该惯性控制器还包括一个处理器，用于根据该变化向HUAV生成命令以修改其当前方向和/或运动。 一种系统包括上述惯性控制器和用于基于该变化确定用于HUAV的取向和/或运动的第二变化的传感器，以及用于产生命令HUAV控制系统来定向和/或移动HUAV的信号的处理器 按照第二个变化。 一种方法包括检测惯性控制器框架的方向和/或运动的变化，并且根据该变化来命令HUAV来修改其当前的取向和/或运动。

公开(公告)号：US20110180667A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US12401523

申请日：2009-03-10

Applicant: Patrick O'BRIEN ,  Emray R. GOOSSEN ,  Steven D. MARTINEZ

Inventor： Patrick O'BRIEN ,  Emray R. GOOSSEN ,  Steven D. MARTINEZ

IPC: B64D37/00 ,  B65H75/48

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: A tether continuous energy supply system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: a ground station, a ground station energy system, a spool coupled to the ground station energy system at a rotating joint, a tether that is wound about the spool, wherein a first end of the tether is coupled to the rotating joint, a tension control motor coupled to both the spool and the ground station energy system, an unmanned aerial vehicle coupled to a second end of the tether, a UAV energy system, a fluid that moves throughout the tether continuous energy supply system, a tension control system that receives and transmits signals from a plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system, and a distributed controls system that receives and transmits signals from the plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无人驾驶飞行器的系绳连续能量供应系统，包括：地面站，地面站能量系统，在旋转接头处联接到地面站能量系统的线轴，围绕线轴缠绕的系绳，其中第一端 连接系统与旋转接头相耦合，张力控制马达耦合到线轴和地面站能量系统，联接到系绳第二端的无人驾驶飞行器，UAV能量系统， 系绳连续能量供应系统，张力控制系统，其接收并传输包含在系链连续能量供应系统内的多个传感器的信号;以及分布式控制系统，其接收并传输包含在系链连续能量内的多个传感器的信号 供应系统

公开(公告)号：US20100193626A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12364762

申请日：2009-02-03

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Randall E. Horn

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Randall E. Horn

IPC: B64C37/02

CPC classification number: B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: A transforming unmanned aerial-to-ground vehicle assembly comprising: an aerodynamic flying assembly comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle integrated with an unmanned ground vehicle, a power unit shared by the unmanned aerial vehicle and the unmanned ground vehicle, vehicle controls shared by the unmanned aerial vehicle and the unmanned ground vehicle, a disengagement mechanism to separate the unmanned ground vehicle from the unmanned aerial vehicle, one or more manipulator arms located on either the unmanned aerial vehicle or the unmanned ground vehicle, and landing gear.

Abstract translation: 一种变速无人机对地车辆组件，包括：空气动力飞行组件，包括与无人地面车辆集成的无人驾驶飞行器，由无人驾驶飞行器共享的动力单元和无人地面车辆，由无人驾驶飞行器共享的车辆控制 车辆和无人地面车辆，将无人地面车辆与无人驾驶飞行器分开的分离机构，位于无人驾驶飞行器或无人地面车辆上的一个或多个操纵臂，以及起落架。

公开(公告)号：US20100181424A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12355821

申请日：2009-01-19

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Steven D. Martinez

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Steven D. Martinez

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: F41H13/0006 ,  B64C2201/182

Abstract: The present invention provides a catch and snare system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: (a) a detection system, (b) a deployment system in communication with the detection system, (c) a capture system placed at an interference position by the deployment system, wherein the capture system comprises a net, a plurality of foam deploying canisters attached to the net for deploying foam, and at least one canister for deploying a decelerating parachute attached to the net, wherein the foam prevents the release of chemical or biological agents from the captured unmanned aerial vehicle, and (d) a descent system to bring the capture system and a captured unmanned aerial vehicle back to earth.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于无人驾驶飞行器的捕获和圈套​​系统，包括：（a）检测系统，（b）与检测系统通信的部署系统，（c）通过部署放置在干扰位置处的捕获系统 系统，其中所述捕获系统包括网，附接到所述网以用于展开泡沫的多个泡沫展开罐以及用于展开附接到所述网的减速降落伞的至少一个罐，其中所述泡沫防止化学或生物制剂的释放 从被捕获的无人驾驶飞行器，和（d）一个下降系统，使捕获系统和被捕获的无人机返回地球。

公开(公告)号：US07748486B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US11431792

申请日：2006-05-10

Applicant: Glen A. Mantych ,  Emray R. Goossen

Inventor： Glen A. Mantych ,  Emray R. Goossen

IPC: B64C25/00

CPC classification number: A63H27/02 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H27/14 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: Self-leveling legs are used to accommodate landing a ducted fan hovercraft on a sloped surface such as a roof-top. These legs move to accommodate a variation of slope within their range of motion irrespective to the azimuth of the vehicle body. The configuration and operation of the landing legs allow the hovercraft to land in a stable fashion with the hovercraft vehicle body maintained in a vertical orientation. The basic kinematics of the present invention is the displacement of one landing leg upwards is connected by a horizontal member to the opposite leg and displaces it downwards, and visa-versa. Planar surface contact is accomplished by the unique curvature of the legs and the splay of the legs from the vehicle body.

Abstract translation: 自调平腿用于容纳在倾斜表面（如屋顶）上将管道风扇气垫船落地。 这些腿移动以适应在其运动范围内的斜率的变化，而与车体的方位角无关。 着陆腿的配置和操作允许气垫船以稳定的方式着陆，气垫船车身保持垂直方向。 本发明的基本运动学是一个起落架向上的位移由水平构件连接到相对的腿并向下移位，反之亦然。 平面表面接触通过腿的独特曲率和来自车身的腿的张开来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20100114408A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12263063

申请日：2008-10-31

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen

IPC: G01C21/20 ,  H04N5/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/6377 ,  H04N21/64753 ,  H04N21/658

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for adjusting video quality outputted by an aerial vehicle to manage the data stream bandwidth to match the needs of each mission segment. A mission segment is monitored in order to determine a preferred video quality of service. A quality of service is set based on the monitored mission segment. The quality of service is selectively altered based on a change of at least one of a mission segment or an environmental condition.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于调整航空器输出的视频质量以管理数据流带宽以匹配每个任务段的需要的方法和系统。 监视任务段以确定优选的视频服务质量。 服务质量是根据被监视的任务部分设定的。 基于任务段或环境条件中的至少一个的改变来选择性地改变服务质量。

公开(公告)号：US20090236470A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12051552

申请日：2008-03-19

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen ,  Yogendra Y. Sheoran

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen ,  Yogendra Y. Sheoran

IPC: B64F1/14

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: A launch and capture system for capturing a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle having a thruster and a duct configured to direct airflow generated by the thruster includes a capture plate and an extension. The capture plate is configured to alter the airflow and generate a force attracting the duct to the capture plate. The extension is coupled to the capture plate, and is configured to at least facilitate holding the VTOL vehicle against the capture plate.

Abstract translation: 用于捕获具有推进器和构造成引导由推进器产生的气流的管道的垂直起飞和着陆（VTOL）车辆的发射和捕获系统包括捕获板和延伸部。 捕获板被配置为改变气流并产生吸引到捕获板的管道的力。 延伸部联接到捕获板，并且被构造成至少有利于将VTOL车辆保持抵靠捕获板。

公开(公告)号：US4951037A

公开(公告)日：1990-08-21

申请号：US169540

申请日：1988-03-17

Applicant: Emray R. Goossen

Inventor： Emray R. Goossen

IPC: G02F1/133 ,  G06F11/16 ,  G06F11/267 ,  G09G3/00 ,  G09G3/04 ,  G09G3/12 ,  G09G3/18 ,  G09G3/20

CPC classification number: G09G3/006 ,  G06F11/2221 ,  G06F11/1616

Abstract: Fault detection apparatus for segmented digital displays of a capacitive nature. Current probes interposed between the segment drivers and the segments detect the current pulses required by the on and off segments resulting from the square wave energization applied thereto. Discrepancies between the current pulses and the commanded data provide segment fault status. A serial bus transmits the display data from a Control Unit to the display and transmits the Segment Status Data from the display to the Control Unit. The current pulses are sampled pursuant to a pulse mode or square wave mode of operation.