公开(公告)号：US20170192422A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15398287

申请日：2017-01-04

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Tae Kyun KIM ,  Min Young KIM ,  Young Bae LEE ,  Wu Seong LEE ,  Jung Jae LEE ,  Seung Nyun KIM ,  Byoung Uk YOON ,  So Young LEE

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G03B15/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G05D1/0038 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G03B15/006 ,  G03B37/02 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: An unmanned image capturing device and a method of operation thereof are provided. The unmanned image capturing device includes a movement device that moves the unmanned image capturing device; a camera; a communication circuit; a location detection circuit that detects a location of the unmanned image capturing device; a processor; and a memory that stores instructions. The processor moves the unmanned image capturing device, captures a plurality of images, detects a plurality of three-dimensional locations, at which the plurality of images are respectively captured, sends at least one of the captured images and information about the respective detected location of the at least one of the captured images, receives information about a change in the at least one of the captured images or information about an image selection, and controls the movement device to move the unmanned image capturing device to a location based on the received information.

公开(公告)号：US20170351900A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

申请号：US15612601

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Wu Seong LEE ,  Sihong KIM ,  Taekyun KIM ,  Young-Chul SHIN ,  Jung-Jae LEE ,  Jonghee HAN ,  Seung-Nyun KIM ,  Byoung-Uk YOON ,  So-Young LEE

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06K9/46 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G05D1/10 ,  H04N13/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/0063 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06K9/00228 ,  G06K9/00255 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/296

Abstract: An unmanned photographing device and method thereof is provided which includes establishing a wireless connection with an external electronic device using a communication device, receiving a first signal at a first three-dimensional (3D) position from the external electronic device through the wireless connection, the first signal comprising data associated with a first image comprising a first object, determining a second 3D position based on at least part of the data and the first 3D position, controlling the unmanned photographing device to fly to or near the second 3D position, tracking a second object corresponding to the first object using a camera, and capturing a second image comprising the second object at or near the second 3D position such that the second image corresponds to the first image.

公开(公告)号：US20190023395A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16039203

申请日：2018-07-18

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

Inventor： Wu Seong LEE ,  Seung Nyun KIM

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T7/292 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a sensor, an actuator, and a processor. The sensor is configured to sense at least one external object in a direction of 360 degrees outside the electronic device. The actuator configured to allow the electronic device to move or yaw. The processor is configured to verify an angle corresponding to a location of the at least one external object among the 360 degrees and a distance between the at least one external object and the electronic device using the sensor. When the distance does not belong to a specified range, the processor is also configured to move the electronic device in a direction corresponding to the angle using the actuator such that the distance belongs to the specified range.

公开(公告)号：US20180155024A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15822619

申请日：2017-11-27

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Wu Seong LEE ,  Tae Kyun KIM ,  Bae Seok LIM ,  Youn Hyung CHOI ,  Seung Nyun KIM ,  Yong Sang YUN

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  H05K1/148 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K2201/047 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: Disclosed are a body of an unmanned aerial vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle including the same. The body includes a housing arranged in a first direction and including at least four housing sidewalls and an opening defined by the housing sidewalls and configured to receive a battery pack, a propeller support extending a specific distance from each housing sidewall in a second direction away from the center of the housing and perpendicular to the first direction and having, on a distal end, a motor and a propeller connected to the motor, and a PCB disposed on at least one of the housing sidewalls and associated with operating the motor and the propeller.

公开(公告)号：US20180170533A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15849254

申请日：2017-12-20

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

Inventor： Wu Seong LEE ,  Bae Seok LIM ,  Youn Hyung CHOI ,  Seung Nyun KIM ,  Yong Sang YUN

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/006 ,  B64C1/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is provided. The UAV includes a first guard grill, a second guard grill configured to be removably combined with the first guard grill and form an external structure and an inner space of the UAV with the first guard grill, a housing configured to include a central portion located in the center of the inner space and embed a processor and a navigation system, one or more propelling elements configured to be located the inner space and be disposed around the central portion, and a plurality of motor assemblies configured to be located in the inner space and drive the propelling elements while being electrically connected with the processor. When viewed from the outside of the external structure, the propelling elements are partially covered by at least one of the first guard grill or the second guard grill.

公开(公告)号：US20180164801A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15825454

申请日：2017-11-29

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Tae Kyun KIM ,  Wu Seong LEE ,  Seung Nyun KIM ,  Yong Sang YUN

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04M1/72533

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a communication circuit configured to establish a communication channel with an aerial vehicle, a sensor configured to collect location information and orientation information, a memory configured to store an application associated with controlling the aerial vehicle, a processor electrically connected with the communication circuit, the sensor, and the memory. The processor may be configured to calculate a valid range defining a space where it is possible to operate the aerial vehicle, based on location and/or orientation information of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20180059665A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15658036

申请日：2017-07-24

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Young-Chul SHIN ,  Wu Seong LEE

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G03B17/56 ,  G03B15/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G03B15/006 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/209 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23258 ,  H04N5/2328 ,  H04N5/23296

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a gimbal; a first camera; a second camera to detect a point of interest on ground; at least one sensor; a first motor; a second motor to operate the first camera and the second camera to maintain horizontality; and at least one processor electrically connected to the first camera, the second camera, the at least one sensor, the first motor, and the second motor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to detect a change in an angle; control the second motor to control the second camera to maintain horizontality; determine whether the point of interest is changed; if the point of interest is not changed, control the first motor to maintain hovering; and, if the point of interest is changed, control the first motor to maintain hovering by moving to original position before moving and compensating for tilt.