公开(公告)号：US20140318620A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14263858

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: Jordin T. Kare ,  Thomas J. Nugent, JR. ,  David Bashford

Inventor： Jordin T. Kare ,  Thomas J. Nugent, JR. ,  David Bashford

IPC: H01L31/052

Abstract: A device for converting electromagnetic radiation into electricity comprises an expander that includes a conical shape having an axis and a curved surface that is configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation away from the axis to expand a beam of the electromagnetic radiation; and one or more energy conversion components configured to receive a beam of electromagnetic radiation expanded by the expander, and to generate electricity from the expanded beam of electromagnetic radiation. With the expander's curved surface, a beam of electromagnetic radiation that is highly concentrated—has a large radiation flux—may be converted into a beam that has a larger cross-sectional area. Moreover, one can configure, if desired, the curved surface to provide a substantially uniform distribution of radiation across the expanded cross-sectional area. With such an expanded beam the one or more energy conversion components can efficiently convert some of the electromagnetic radiation into electricity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将电磁辐射转换成电的装置包括：膨胀器，其包括具有轴线和弯曲表面的锥形形状，所述弯曲表面被构造成将电磁辐射反射远离轴线以扩展电磁辐射束; 以及一个或多个能量转换部件，其配置成接收由扩展器扩展的电磁辐射束，并且从扩展的电磁辐射束产生电力。 利用扩展器的曲面，高度集中的具有大的辐射通量的电磁辐射束可被转换成具有较大横截面积的光束。 此外，如果需要，可以配置弯曲表面以提供穿过扩展的横截面积的辐射的基本上均匀的分布。 利用这种扩展的光束，一个或多个能量转换部件可以有效地将一些电磁辐射转换成电。

公开(公告)号：US20150041598A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14124993

申请日：2012-06-09

Applicant: Thomas J. Nugent ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David James Bashford

Inventor： Thomas J. Nugent ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David James Bashford

IPC: B64D27/02 ,  B64D37/00 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/30 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H04B10/807

Abstract: An aerial platform receives power in the form of light, for example laser light, transmitted via an optical fiber from a remote optical power source. The platform comprises a receiver which converts at least a portion of the light to a different form of power, for example electric power. The platform also comprises a propulsion element which consumes the different form of power to generate propulsive thrust. Supplying power to the aerial platform from a remote source enables the platform to remain aloft longer than a battery or fuel tank carried by the platform would allow. Transmitting the power in the form of light is preferable in many cases to transmitting electric power, because electrical conductors are generally heavier than optical fibers, and are hazardous in the presence of lightning or a high-voltage power line.

Abstract translation: 空中平台通过光纤从远程光功率源接收以光的形式（例如激光）的功率。 平台包括将至少一部分光转换成不同形式的功率（例如电力）的接收器。 该平台还包括消耗不同形式的动力以产生推进推力的推进元件。 从远程电源向空中平台供电可使平台比平台承载的电池或燃料箱更长时间保持高度。 由于电导体通常比光纤重，所以在许多情况下以光的形式发射功率在传输电力方面是优选的，并且在存在雷电或高压电力线的情况下是危险的。

公开(公告)号：US09800091B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14124993

申请日：2012-06-09

Applicant: Thomas J. Nugent, Jr. ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare

Inventor： Thomas J. Nugent, Jr. ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare

IPC: B64F3/02 ,  H02J17/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F3/00 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/30 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H04B10/807

Abstract: An aerial platform receives power in the form of light, for example laser light, transmitted via an optical fiber from a remote optical power source. The platform comprises a receiver which converts at least a portion of the light to a different form of power, for example electric power. The platform also comprises a propulsion element which consumes the different form of power to generate propulsive thrust. Supplying power to the aerial platform from a remote source enables the platform to remain aloft longer than a battery or fuel tank carried by the platform would allow. Transmitting the power in the form of light is preferable in many cases to transmitting electric power, because electrical conductors are generally heavier than optical fibers, and are hazardous in the presence of lightning or a high-voltage power line.

公开(公告)号：US07693984B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US11321713

申请日：2005-12-29

Applicant: David Bashford ,  W. Bryant Eastham ,  James L. Simister

Inventor： David Bashford ,  W. Bryant Eastham ,  James L. Simister

IPC: G06F15/173 ,  G06F15/16 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L1/18 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04J3/24 ,  H04L1/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing status data to a requesting device are disclosed. A request for status data is transmitted from a requesting device to a providing device. The request includes prior values of variables stored at the requesting device. At the providing device, the transmitted prior values are compared with current values of the variables stored at the providing device. Changed variables, which comprise variables for which the current value is different from the prior value, are identified. A variable map is formulated that identifies the changed variables. Current values for the changed variables and variable map are organized into a pre-defined format to form status data. The status data is transmitted to the requesting device.

Abstract translation: 公开了向请求设备提供状态数据的系统和方法。 状态数据的请求从请求设备发送到提供设备。 请求包括存储在请求设备处的变量的先前值。 在提供设备处，将所发送的先前值与存储在提供设备处的变量的当前值进行比较。 识别变量，其中包含当前值与先前值不同的变量。 制定了可变图，用于识别变化的变量。 更改的变量和变量映射的当前值被组织成预定义的格式以形成状态数据。 状态数据被发送到请求设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070156840A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11321713

申请日：2005-12-29

Applicant: David Bashford ,  W. Eastham ,  James Simister

Inventor： David Bashford ,  W. Eastham ,  James Simister

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G08C17/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing status data to a requesting device are disclosed. A request for status data is transmitted from a requesting device to a providing device. The request includes prior values of variables stored at the requesting device. At the providing device, the transmitted prior values are compared with current values of the variables stored at the providing device. Changed variables, which comprise variables for which the current value is different from the prior value, are identified. A variable map is formulated that identifies the changed variables. Current values for the changed variables and variable map are organized into a pre-defined format to form status data. The status data is transmitted to the requesting device.

Abstract translation: 公开了向请求设备提供状态数据的系统和方法。 状态数据的请求从请求设备发送到提供设备。 请求包括存储在请求设备处的变量的先前值。 在提供设备处，将所发送的先前值与存储在提供设备处的变量的当前值进行比较。 识别变量，其中包含当前值与先前值不同的变量。 制定了可变图，用于识别变化的变量。 更改的变量和变量映射的当前值被组织成预定义的格式以形成状态数据。 状态数据被发送到请求设备。