Orientation of directional antennas
    44.
    发明授权
    Orientation of directional antennas 有权
    定向天线方位

    公开(公告)号:US09590298B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-07

    申请号:US14711737

    申请日:2015-05-13

    CPC classification number: H01Q3/08 H01Q1/1257 H01Q1/28

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for enabling orientation of directional antennas even when one or more of the directional antennas are moving. Position information for each directional antenna is transmitted using an omnidirectional antenna transmitting at a low bandwidth and a low power. The position information of the directional antennas is used to orient the directional antennas so that a high bandwidth, low power wireless connection can be enabled and/or maintained between the directional antennas. The position information is periodically transmitted and the orientation of the directional antennas is updated as one or more of the directional antennas move so that the wireless connection between the directional antennas is maintained.

    Abstract translation: 提供了系统,方法和装置,用于即使当定向天线中的一个或多个正在移动时,定向天线的取向也是如此。 使用以低带宽和低功率发送的全向天线来发送每个定向天线的位置信息。 定向天线的位置信息用于定向方向天线,使得可以在定向天线之间启用和/或维持高带宽低功率无线连接。 周期性地发送位置信息,并且随着一个或多个定向天线的移动,定向天线的方向被更新,从而保持定向天线之间的无线连接。

    LANDING OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES ON TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES FOR TRANSPORT
    45.
    发明申请
    LANDING OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES ON TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES FOR TRANSPORT 有权
    运输运输车辆上的非机动车辆登机

    公开(公告)号:US20160257401A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-08

    申请号:US14635743

    申请日:2015-03-02

    Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”) which fly to destinations (e.g., for delivering items) may land on transportation vehicles (e.g., delivery trucks, etc.) for temporary transport. An agreement with the owner of the transportation vehicles (e.g., a shipping carrier) may be made for obtaining consent and determining compensation for landings, and the associated transportation vehicles that are available for landings may be identified by markers on the roof or other identification techniques. The routes of the transportation vehicles may be known and utilized to determine locations where UAVs will land on and take off from the transportation vehicles, and in cases of emergencies (e.g., due to low batteries, mechanical issues, etc.) the UAVs may land on the transportation vehicles for later retrieval.

    Abstract translation: 飞往目的地(例如交付物品)的无人机(“UAV”)可以登陆运输车辆(例如运送卡车等)进行临时运输。 可以与运输工具的所有者(例如航运承运人)达成协议,以获得同意并确定着陆的赔偿,可用于着陆的相关运输车辆可以通过屋顶上的标记或其他识别技术来识别 。 运输车辆的路线可能是已知的,用于确定无人机将从运输车辆着陆和起飞的地点,并且在紧急情况下(例如,由于电池电量低,机械问题等),UAV可能会着陆 在运输车辆上进行后续检索。

    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE CONFIGURATION FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT
    46.
    发明申请
    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE CONFIGURATION FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT 有权
    用于扩展飞行的无人驾驶航空器配置

    公开(公告)号:US20160129998A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-12

    申请号:US14538570

    申请日:2014-11-11

    Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will facilitate extended flight duration. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV also includes a pushing motor and propeller assembly that is oriented at approximately ninety degrees to one or more of the lifting motors. When the UAV is moving horizontally, the pushing motor may be engaged and the pushing propeller will aid in the horizontal propulsion of the UAV.

    Abstract translation: 本公开描述了将有助于延长飞行持续时间的无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)的配置。 无人机可能有任何数量的起重马达。 例如,无人机可以包括四台起重电动机(也称为四号机),八台起重马达(八重直升机)等。同样,为了提高水平飞行的效率,无人机还包括一个推动马达和螺旋桨 组件,其定向在一个或多个起重马达上大约九十度。 当无人机水平移动时,推动马达可以接合,推进螺旋桨将有助于无人机的水平推进。

    PROPELLER SAFETY FOR AUTOMATED AERIAL VEHICLES
    47.
    发明申请
    PROPELLER SAFETY FOR AUTOMATED AERIAL VEHICLES 审中-公开
    自动航空器的螺旋桨安全

    公开(公告)号:US20160039529A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14491215

    申请日:2014-09-19

    Abstract: The disclosure describes an automated aerial vehicle (AAV) and system for automatically detecting a contact or an imminent contact between a propeller of the AAV and an object (e.g., human, pet, or other animal). When a contact or an imminent contact is detected, a safety profile may be executed to reduce or avoid any potential harm to the object and/or the AAV. For example, if a contact with a propeller of the AAV by an object is detected, the rotation of the propeller may be stopped to avoid harming the object. Likewise, an object detection component may be used to detect an object that is nearing a propeller, stop the rotation of the propeller, and/or navigate the AAV away from the detected object.

    Abstract translation: 本公开描述了一种自动航空器(AAV)和系统,用于自动检测AAV的推进器与物体(例如人,宠物或其他动物)之间的接触或即将接触。 当检测到接触或即将发生的接触时,可以执行安全简档以减少或避免对物体和/或AAV的任何潜在危害。 例如,如果检测到与物体的AAV的螺旋桨的接触,则可以停止螺旋桨的旋转,以避免对物体造成伤害。 类似地,物体检测部件也可用于检测靠近螺旋桨的物体,停止螺旋桨的旋转和/或导航AAV远离检测到的物体。

    Automated aerial vehicle inspections

    公开(公告)号:US10913549B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-09

    申请号:US16056174

    申请日:2018-08-06

    Abstract: Automated inspections of aerial vehicles may be performed using imaging devices, microphones or other sensors. Between phases of operation, the aerial vehicle may be instructed to perform a plurality of testing evolutions, e.g., in a sequence, at a testing facility, and data may be captured during the evolutions by sensors provided on the aerial vehicle and by ground-based sensors at the testing facility. The imaging and acoustic data may be processed to determine whether any vibrations or radiated noises during the evolutions are consistent with faults or discrepancies of the aerial vehicle such as microfractures, corrosions or fatigue. If no faults or discrepancies are detected, the aerial vehicle may be returned to service without delay. If any faults or discrepancies are detected, however, then the aerial vehicle may be subjected to maintenance, repairs or further manual or visual inspections.

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