公开(公告)号：US09977431B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15419804

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： John A. Lockwood ,  Joseph F. Stanek

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G1/09

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

公开(公告)号：US20180065759A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15804609

申请日：2017-11-06

Applicant: Airogistic, L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeff MICHALSKI ,  Michael FOLEY

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  G08G5/02 ,  G05D1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64D45/04

CPC classification number: B64D45/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a stand for launching, landing, testing, refueling and recharging a UAV, and methods for testing, landing and launching the UAV are disclosed. Further, embodiments may include transferring a payload onto or off of the UAV, and loading flight planning and diagnostic maintenance information to the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20180039838A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15228399

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Yuk L. Chan ,  Kyle E. Gilberston ,  Daniel F. Hogerty ,  Eileen P. Tedesco

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00771 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  G06F17/30283 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G06K2209/23 ,  G06K2209/27 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T2207/30232 ,  G06T2207/30241 ,  G06T2207/30248 ,  G08G1/0175 ,  G08G1/04 ,  G08G1/205 ,  G08G5/0043

Abstract: Aspects relate to methods, systems, and devices for monitoring unmanned vehicles. Methods include receiving, by a processor, a captured image of an observed unmanned vehicle, the captured image including measured data, comparing the measured data with an unmanned vehicle database, determining a status of the observed unmanned vehicle, and generating an indicator regarding the status of the observed unmanned vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09871979B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US13776444

申请日：2013-02-25

Applicant: Karem Aircraft, Inc.

Inventor： Abe Karem ,  Benjamin Tigner

IPC: H04N5/30 ,  H04N5/225 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: H04N5/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: An aerial surveillance and reconnaissance system includes a gimbal-stabilized ISR imaging sensor with 0.8-1.2 microradian optical resolution, using pulsed ultraviolet laser (0.330-0.380 micrometer wavelength) radiation to illuminate the observed target, and a narrow-band-pass filter at the focal plane detector to remove light at frequencies other than the illuminating frequency. Preferred sensors can be operated in a snapshot mode using intermittent illuminating pulses, with timing of the pulses selected for minimum detectability based on observations made with a lower-resolution sensor, or in a video-mode with illuminating pulses selected to generate full-motion video at operator-selectable frame rates. Some sensor embodiments may further combine the UV system described above with conventional daylight optical and sensor systems, though alternative arrangements could also include an IR sensor as well (either using a common aperture with the UV system or with a separate set of light-gathering optics).

公开(公告)号：US09844990B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US15422252

申请日：2017-02-01

Applicant: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC

Inventor： Clinton G. Hobart ,  William D. Morse ,  Robert James Bickerstaff

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B60F5/00 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F5/006 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A MEUV that is able to navigate aerial, aquatic, and terrestrial environments through the use of different mission mobility attachments is disclosed. The attachments allow the MEUV to be deployed from the air or through the water prior to any terrestrial navigation. The mobility attachments can be removed or detached by and from the vehicle during a mission.

公开(公告)号：US09773422B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14581881

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: Intel Corporation

Inventor： Rita H. Wouhaybi ,  Hong Li ,  Tobias Kohlenberg ,  Igor Tatourian

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0082 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  G06K9/00624 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0004 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: A method may include receiving, using at least one processor, location information that includes a location of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV); querying, using the at least one processor, a policy database to retrieve a notification condition for a first property with respect to UAVs; calculating, using the at least one processor, a distance between the UAV and the first property using the received location information determining, using the at least one processor, if the distance of the UAV with respect to the first property is within a range defined in the notification condition for the first property; and transmitting, using the at least one processor, a notification to a party associated with the first property when the distance of the UAV with respect to the first property is within the range defined in the notification condition for the first property.

公开(公告)号：US20170160750A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15434741

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gur Kimchi ,  Louis LeRoi LeGrand, III ,  Joshua White Traube

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D27/24 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C15/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0833 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D45/00 ,  F16P3/14 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  G08G5/045 ,  H02P2101/30

Abstract: An aerial vehicle and system for automatically detecting an object (e.g., human, pet, or other animal) approaching the aerial vehicle is described. When an approaching object is detected by an object detection component, a safety profile may be executed to reduce or avoid any potential harm to the object and/or the aerial vehicle. For example, if the object is detected entering a safety perimeter of the aerial vehicle, the rotation of a propeller closest to the object may be stopped to avoid harming the object and rotations of remaining propellers may be modified to maintain control and flight of the aerial vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09540121B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14631137

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Calvin Byers ,  Gonzalo Salgueiro

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64F5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F5/60 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G06Q10/0832

Abstract: In one embodiment, a controller instructs an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docked to a landing perch to perform a pre-flight test operation of a pre-flight test routine. The controller receives sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation from one or more force sensors of the landing perch, in response to the UAV performing the pre-flight test operation. The controller determines whether the sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation is within an acceptable range. The controller causes the UAV to launch from the landing perch based in part on a determination that UAV has passed the pre-flight test routine.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，控制器指示停靠在着陆鲈鱼上的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）执行飞行前测试程序的飞行前测试操作。 响应于执行飞行前测试操作的UAV，控制器从登陆鲈鱼的一个或多个力传感器接收与飞行前测试操作相关联的传感器数据。 控制器确定与飞行前测试操作相关联的传感器数据是否在可接受的范围内。 控制器部分地基于无人机已经通过飞行前测试程序的确定，使无人机从起落架起飞。

公开(公告)号：US20160332739A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US14713343

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： Clifford Wong

IPC: B64D25/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D25/00 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/185

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle apparatus comprises a frame. Further, the unmanned aerial vehicle apparatus comprises a propulsion mechanism coupled to the frame that propels the frame through the air. In addition, the unmanned aerial vehicle apparatus comprises a storage device that stores one or more airbags and is coupled to the frame. The unmanned aerial vehicle apparatus also comprises an inflation device coupled to the frame that receives an activation signal and inflates the one or more airbags based upon receipt of the activation signal to deploy the one or more airbags from the storage device prior to an impact of the frame with an object.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器装置包括一个框架。 此外，无人驾驶飞行器装置包括联接到框架的推进机构，其推动框架通过空气。 此外，无人驾驶飞行器装置包括存储装置，该存储装置存储一个或多个安全气囊并且联接到该框架。 无人驾驶飞行器装置还包括联接到框架的充气装置，其接收启动信号，并且基于接收到激活信号而使一个或多个安全气囊充气，以在所述启动信号的影响之前从所述存储装置部署所述一个或多个气囊 框架与对象。

公开(公告)号：US09454907B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14716850

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: Usman Hafeez ,  David Mauer

Inventor： Usman Hafeez ,  David Mauer

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0034 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a system and method for placing, activating, and testing sensors. The system comprises one or more server computers, one or more communication hubs, one or more unmanned aerial vehicles, and one or more sensors. The method comprises the steps of receiving geographic sensor placement locations, receiving sensor parameters, determining the geographic location of sensors, respectively sending location query signals to the unmanned aerial vehicles, respectively receiving location reply signals from the unmanned aerial vehicles, and calculating a geographic flight path for the unmanned aerial vehicles. The method also comprises calculating mission objectives and the energy needs of the unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the mission objectives. The method then determines the most efficient combination of unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the mission objectives and assigns the tasks to the unmanned aerial vehicles. The unmanned aerial vehicles place, activate, and test the sensors.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于放置，激活和测试传感器的系统和方法。 该系统包括一个或多个服务器计算机，一个或多个通信集线器，一个或多个无人驾驶飞行器以及一个或多个传感器。 该方法包括以下步骤：接收地理传感器放置位置，接收传感器参数，确定传感器的地理位置，分别向无人驾驶飞行器发送位置查询信号，分别接收来自无人机的位置应答信号，以及计算地理飞行 无人机的路径。 该方法还包括计算任务目标和无人机的能源需求，以完成任务目标。 然后，该方法确定无人机的最有效的组合来完成任务目标并将任务分配给无人驾驶飞行器。 无人驾驶飞行器放置，激活和测试传感器。