Systems and methods for inertially controlling a hovering unmanned aerial vehicles
    21.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for inertially controlling a hovering unmanned aerial vehicles 有权
    用于惯性控制悬停无人机的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08089225B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-03

    申请号:US12260799

    申请日:2008-10-29

    Inventor: Emray R. Goossen

    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。

    TRANSFORMING UNMANNED AERIAL-TO-GROUND VEHICLE
    22.
    发明申请
    TRANSFORMING UNMANNED AERIAL-TO-GROUND VEHICLE 有权
    改造无人值班的空中客车

    公开(公告)号:US20100193626A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-05

    申请号:US12364762

    申请日:2009-02-03

    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。

    Landing gear for a hovercraft
    23.
    发明授权
    Landing gear for a hovercraft 失效
    起落架的气垫船

    公开(公告)号:US07748486B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-06

    申请号:US11431792

    申请日:2006-05-10

    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。

    MICRO AERIAL VEHICLE QUALITY OF SERVICE MANAGER
    24.
    发明申请
    MICRO AERIAL VEHICLE QUALITY OF SERVICE MANAGER 审中-公开
    微型客车服务经理质量

    公开(公告)号:US20100114408A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-06

    申请号:US12263063

    申请日:2008-10-31

    Inventor: Emray R. Goossen

    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。

    LAUNCH AND CAPTURE SYSTEMS FOR VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING (VTOL) VEHICLES
    25.
    发明申请
    LAUNCH AND CAPTURE SYSTEMS FOR VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING (VTOL) VEHICLES 有权
    垂直起落架(垂直起落架)车辆的启动和收获系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090236470A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-24

    申请号:US12051552

    申请日:2008-03-19

    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。

    Display segment fault detection apparatus
    26.
    发明授权
    Display segment fault detection apparatus 失效
    显示段故障检测装置

    公开(公告)号:US4951037A

    公开(公告)日:1990-08-21

    申请号:US169540

    申请日:1988-03-17

    Inventor: Emray R. Goossen

    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.

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