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公开(公告)号：US10395544B1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-27
申请号：US15249947
申请日：2016-08-29
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Scott Raymond Harris , Jason Leonard Peacock , Varsha Raghavan , Paul Viola
Abstract: An electronic marker may provide an approach notification to enable people to understand and interpret actions by a UAV, such as an intention to land or deposit a package at a particular location. The marker may communicate a specific intention of the UAV and/or communicate a request to a person. The marker may monitor the person or data signals for a response from the person, such as movement of the person that indicates a response. The marker may be equipped with hardware and/or software configured to provide notifications and/or exchange information with a person or the UAV at or near a destination. The marker may include a display, lights, a speaker, and one or more sensors to enable the UAV to provide information, barcodes, and text. The marker can provide final landing authority and can “wave-off” the UAV if an obstacle or person exists in the landing zone.
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公开(公告)号：US10056001B1
公开(公告)日：2018-08-21
申请号：US15160443
申请日：2016-05-20
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Scott Raymond Harris , Benjamin Griffin Novak , Joshua John Watson
CPC classification number: G06T17/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/141 , G06K9/00201 , G06K9/00637 , G06K9/2027 , G06K9/4652 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/065
Abstract: Described are systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting objects within a distance of an aerial vehicle, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), and developing a three-dimensional model or representation of those objects. Rather than attempting to use stereo imagery to determine distances and/or depth of objects, the described implementations utilize range-gating, also known as time-gating, and the known position of the aerial vehicle to develop a three-dimensional representation of objects. For example, when the aerial vehicle is at a first position it may use range-gating to detect an object at a defined distance from the vehicle. The aerial vehicle may then alter its position again and use range-gating to detect an object that is the defined distance from the vehicle at the new position. This may be done at several different positions and the resulting information and aerial vehicle position information combined to form a three-dimensional representation of those objects.
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公开(公告)号：US20180194489A1
公开(公告)日：2018-07-12
申请号：US15913599
申请日：2018-03-06
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Scott Raymond Harris , Barry James O'Brien , Joshua John Watson
CPC classification number: B64D47/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/145 , B64C2201/165 , G06K9/0063 , G06K2009/00644 , G06K2009/2045 , G06T7/593 , G06T2207/10012 , G06T2207/10048 , G08G5/045 , H04N5/33 , H04N13/239 , H04N13/243 , H04N13/25 , H04N13/271
Abstract: Described is an imaging component for use by an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) for object detection. As described, the imaging component includes one or more cameras that are configured to obtain images of a scene using visible light that are converted into a depth map (e.g., stereo image) and one or more other cameras that are configured to form images, or thermograms, of the scene using infrared radiation (“IR”). The depth information and thermal information are combined to form a representation of the scene based on both depth and thermal information.
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公开(公告)号：US09963246B2
公开(公告)日：2018-05-08
申请号：US15083153
申请日：2016-03-28
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Scott Raymond Harris , Barry James O'Brien , Joshua John Watson
IPC: H04N7/18 , B64D47/08 , B64C39/02 , G08G5/04 , H04N5/33 , H04N13/02 , G06K9/00 , G06T7/593 , G06K9/20
CPC classification number: B64D47/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/145 , G06K9/0063 , G06K2009/00644 , G06K2009/2045 , G06T7/593 , G06T2207/10012 , G06T2207/10048 , G08G5/045 , H04N5/33 , H04N13/239 , H04N13/243 , H04N13/25 , H04N13/271
Abstract: Described is an imaging component for use by an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) for object detection. As described, the imaging component includes one or more cameras that are configured to obtain images of a scene using visible light that are converted into a depth map (e.g., stereo image) and one or more other cameras that are configured to form images, or thermograms, of the scene using infrared radiation (“IR”). The depth information and thermal information are combined to form a representation of the scene based on both depth and thermal information.
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公开(公告)号：US20170359515A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-14
申请号：US15177194
申请日：2016-06-08
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Scott Raymond Harris , Ishay Kamon , Joshua John Watson
CPC classification number: H04N5/23248 , G06K9/0063 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23254 , H04N5/23258 , H04N5/23287 , H04N5/247
Abstract: An aerial vehicle may include a first sensor, such as a digital camera, having a lens or other component that includes a second sensor mounted thereto. Information or data, such as digital images, captured using the second sensor may be used to determine or predict motion of the lens, which may include components of translational and/or rotational motion. Once the motion of the lens has been determined or predicted, such motion may be used to stabilize information or data, such as digital images, captured using the first sensor, according to optical or digital stabilization techniques. Where operations of the first sensor and the second sensor are synchronized, motion of the second sensor may be modeled based on information or data captured thereby, and imputed to the first sensor.
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公开(公告)号：US20170358099A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-14
申请号：US15176734
申请日：2016-06-08
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Scott Raymond Harris , Barry James O'Brien , Joshua John Watson
CPC classification number: G06T7/55 , G06T7/596 , G06T7/62 , G06T2207/10012 , G06T2207/10032 , G06T2207/30181 , H04N7/185
Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an aerial vehicle, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), that includes a plurality of cameras that may be selectively combined to form a stereo pair for use in obtaining stereo images that provide depth information corresponding to objects represented in those images. Depending on the distance between an object and the aerial vehicle, different cameras may be selected for the stereo pair based on the baseline between those cameras and a distance between the object and the aerial vehicle. For example, cameras with a small baseline (close together) may be selected to generate stereo images and depth information for an object that is close to the aerial vehicle. In comparison, cameras with a large baseline may be selected to generate stereo images and depth information for an object that is farther away from the aerial vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US20170275023A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-28
申请号：US15083153
申请日：2016-03-28
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Scott Raymond Harris , Barry James O'Brien , Joshua John Watson
CPC classification number: B64D47/08 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/145 , G06K9/0063 , G06K2009/00644 , G06K2009/2045 , G06T7/593 , G06T2207/10012 , G06T2207/10048 , G08G5/045 , H04N5/33 , H04N13/239 , H04N13/243 , H04N13/25 , H04N13/271
Abstract: Described is an imaging component for use by an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) for object detection. As described, the imaging component includes one or more cameras that are configured to obtain images of a scene using visible light that are converted into a depth map (e.g., stereo image) and one or more other cameras that are configured to form images, or thermograms, of the scene using infrared radiation (“IR”). The depth information and thermal information are combined to form a representation of the scene based on both depth and thermal information.
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公开(公告)号：US20170090271A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-30
申请号：US14863873
申请日：2015-09-24
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Scott Raymond Harris , Stephen Thomas Safarik , Paul Viola
CPC classification number: G03B15/006 , G06K9/0063 , G06K9/46 , G06K9/4604 , G06Q10/08355 , G06T7/33 , G06T7/50 , H04N7/183
Abstract: Described are systems and methods for surveying a destination as an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) descends toward the destination. To confirm that the destination is clear of objects and includes a safe landing or delivery location, such as a substantially planar surface, the UAV may capture and process images at different altitudes during the descent. Feature points of a first image captured at a first altitude may be paired with feature points of a second image captured at a second, different altitude. A homography may be computed to confirm that the paired feature points lie in the same plane and then the two images may be registered based on the paired feature points. The registered images may then be processed to determine depth information and determine if descent of the UAV is to continue or be aborted.
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公开(公告)号：US09555883B1
公开(公告)日：2017-01-31
申请号：US14751032
申请日：2015-06-25
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Amir Navot , Scott Raymond Harris , Daniel Buchmueller
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C39/02 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/145 , B64D45/00 , B64D2045/0085 , G01C21/005 , G01C23/00 , G05D1/0088 , G05D1/0202 , G05D1/0808 , H04L67/12
Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses for synchronizing two or more sensors of an UAV. In the implementations described, a synchronization event is performed such that identifiable signals of the synchronization event can be collected by each sensor of the UAV. The synchronization event may be generated by a synchronization event component that generates multiple output signals (e.g., audio, visual, and physical) at approximately the same time so that different sensors can each collect and store at least one of the output signals. The collected signals are then compared and the sensors are adjusted to align the signals.
Abstract translation: 描述了用于同步UAV的两个或更多个传感器的方法和装置。 在所描述的实现中，执行同步事件，使得可以由UAV的每个传感器收集同步事件的可识别信号。 同步事件可以由在大约相同的时间产生多个输出信号（例如，音频，视觉和物理）的同步事件分量来产生，使得不同的传感器可以各自收集并存储至少一个输出信号。 然后将收集的信号进行比较，并调整传感器以对齐信号。
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