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    Systems and methods for switching between autonomous and manual operation of a vehicle
    1.
    发明申请
    Systems and methods for switching between autonomous and manual operation of a vehicle 有权
    用于在车辆的自主和手动操作之间切换的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号：US20070198145A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

    申请号：US11584087

    申请日：2006-10-20

    申请人： William Norris ,  James Allard ,  Mikhail Filippov ,  Robert Haun ,  Christopher Turner ,  Seth Gilbertson ,  Andrew Norby

    发明人： William Norris ,  James Allard ,  Mikhail Filippov ,  Robert Haun ,  Christopher Turner ,  Seth Gilbertson ,  Andrew Norby

    IPC分类号： G05D1/00

    CPC分类号： G05D1/0088 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B62D1/286 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0201 ,  G05D2201/0202 ,  G05D2201/0209 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G05D2201/0216 ,  H04L67/12 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47

    摘要： Systems and methods for switching between autonomous and manual operation of a vehicle are described. In one embodiment, there is a mechanical control system that receives manual inputs from a mechanical operation member to operate the vehicle in manual mode. There is further an actuator that receives autonomous control signals generated by a controller. When the actuator is engaged, it operates the vehicle in an autonomous mode, and when disengaged, it operates the vehicle in manual mode. In another embodiment, there is an E-Stop system to disengage systems that cause the vehicle to move, such as the engine, while still leaving power in the systems that do not cause the vehicle to move. There is a method for autonomous mode starting of a vehicle, comprising receiving a signal indicating autonomous mode, determining that a parking brake lever is set and the brakes are engaged, disengaging the brakes while maintaining the lever in the set position, and engaging in autonomous mode. There is a safety system with a mechanical bias to suppress moveable systems of the vehicle, comprising a clutch that releases the mechanical bias to permit movement of the moveable system when the clutch is engaged. In another embodiment a system comprises a mechanical linkage with a restoration member that permits control of an operation system of the vehicle by a remote operation member when the restoration member is engaged. There is also an actuator that prohibits control of the operation system by the remote operation member when the actuator is engaged.

    摘要翻译： 描述用于在车辆的自主和手动操作之间切换的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，存在机械控制系统，其接收来自机械操作构件的手动输入以在手动模式下操作车辆。 还有一个致动器接收由控制器产生的自主控制信号。 当致动器接合时，它以自主模式操作车辆，并且当分离时，其以手动模式操作车辆。 在另一个实施例中，存在一种E-Stop系统来使得车辆如发动机移动的系统脱离，同时仍然在不使车辆移动的系统中留下动力。 存在一种用于车辆的自主模式起动的方法，包括接收指示自主模式的信号，确定驻车制动杆被设置并且制动器接合，同时将制动器同时保持在固定位置，并且参与自主 模式。 存在具有机械偏置以抑制车辆的可移动系统的安全系统，包括离合器，其释放机械偏置以允许当离合器接合时可移动系统的移动。 在另一个实施例中，系统包括与恢复构件的机械连杆，当恢复构件接合时，该修复构件允许由远程操作构件控制车辆的操作系统。 还有一个致动器，当致动器接合时，该致动器禁止由远程操作构件控制操作系统。

    Networked multi-role robotic vehicle
    3.
    发明申请
    Networked multi-role robotic vehicle 有权
    网络多角色机器人车

    公开(公告)号：US20070198144A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

    申请号：US11584085

    申请日：2006-10-20

    申请人： William Norris ,  James Allard ,  Jeffery Puhalla ,  Kathleen Wienhold

    发明人： William Norris ,  James Allard ,  Jeffery Puhalla ,  Kathleen Wienhold

    IPC分类号： G01C22/00

    CPC分类号： G05D1/0088 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B62D1/286 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0201 ,  G05D2201/0202 ,  G05D2201/0209 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G05D2201/0216 ,  H04L67/12 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47

    摘要： An autonomous vehicle and systems having an interface for payloads that allows integration of various payloads with relative ease. There is a vehicle control system for controlling an autonomous vehicle, receiving data, and transmitting a control signal on at least one network. A payload is adapted to detachably connect to the autonomous vehicle, the payload comprising a network interface configured to receive the control signal from the vehicle control system over the at least one network. The vehicle control system may encapsulate payload data and transmit the payload data over the at least one network, including Ethernet or CAN networks. The payload may be a laser scanner, a radio, a chemical detection system, or a Global Positioning System unit. In certain embodiments, the payload is a camera mast unit, where the camera communicates with the autonomous vehicle control system to detect and avoid obstacles. The camera mast unit may be interchangeable, and may include structures for receiving additional payload components.

    摘要翻译： 具有用于有效载荷的接口的自主车辆和系统，其允许相对容易地集成各种有效载荷。 存在用于控制自主车辆，接收数据和在至少一个网络上发送控制信号的车辆控制系统。 有效载荷适于可拆卸地连接到自主车辆，所述有效载荷包括被配置为通过所述至少一个网络从所述车辆控制系统接收所述控制信号的网络接口。 车辆控制系统可以封装有效载荷数据，并通过至少一个网络（包括以太网或CAN网络）传送有效载荷数据。 有效载荷可以是激光扫描器，无线电装置，化学检测系统或全球定位系统单元。 在某些实施例中，有效载荷是相机桅杆单元，其中照相机与自主车辆控制系统通信以检测并避免障碍物。 相机桅杆单元可以是可互换的，并且可以包括用于接收额外的有效载荷分量的结构。

    Storage unit for being portable towable, liftable, rackable, and weatherproof
    5.
    发明申请
    Storage unit for being portable towable, liftable, rackable, and weatherproof 审中-公开
    便携式可拖式，可升降，可机架式和防风雨的存储单元

    公开(公告)号：US20060030254A1

    公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

    申请号：US10910732

    申请日：2004-08-03

    申请人： William Norris

    发明人： William Norris

    IPC分类号： B60H1/00

    CPC分类号： B65D90/021 ,  B60H1/00014 ,  B65D88/12 ,  B65D90/0086 ,  B65D90/18

    摘要： An improved storage unit of the type having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a floor, a pair of side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, and a roof. The roof is translucent, attaches without any puncturing thereto, and has overhanging eaves and bows with centers that are bowed thereat. A ventilation system allows the storage unit to benefit from storing in a climate controlled warehouse and provides airflow when the storage unit is stored outside. The rear wall has a roll-up door. The pair of side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall are attached from the exterior surface and the interior surface is smooth and non-abrasive. The floor is plastic undercoated plywood. Towing brackets front and rear provide a safe, strong, and secure method to attach a winch system of a transport system for maneuvering the storage unit on and off the transport system and to maneuver the storage unit with forklifts or pallet jacks in a yard or warehouse. Butyl tape seals the roof and all connecting panels and structures.

    摘要翻译： 一种具有内表面，外表面，地板，一对侧壁，前壁，后壁和屋顶的改进的存储单元。 屋顶是半透明的，没有任何穿孔附着，并且有悬垂的屋檐和弓与中心在那里鞠躬。 通风系统允许存储单元从储存在气候受到控制的仓库中获益，并且当存储单元被储存在外部时提供气流。 后墙有一个卷起门。 一对侧壁，前壁和后壁从外表面附接，内表面光滑无磨损。 地板是塑料底漆胶合板。 前后的牵引支架提供安全，坚固和安全的方法来附接运输系统的绞盘系统，用于将存储单元运送到运输系统和运输系统上，并使用叉车或托盘起重机在仓库或仓库内操纵存储单元 。 丁基胶带密封屋顶和所有连接面板和结构。

    Apparatus and methods for acoustically determining internal characteristics of an engine and the like
    6.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and methods for acoustically determining internal characteristics of an engine and the like 失效
    用于声学地确定发动机的内部特性等的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号：US20070027607A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

    申请号：US11191618

    申请日：2005-07-27

    申请人： William Norris ,  John Kleppe ,  Dana McPherson

    发明人： William Norris ,  John Kleppe ,  Dana McPherson

    IPC分类号： G06F19/00

    CPC分类号： F02D41/1498 ,  F02D41/0027 ,  F02D41/149 ,  F02D2041/288 ,  F02D2250/28

    摘要： Apparatus and methods are disclosed for determining internal engine characteristics using acoustic-vibration data. Exemplary such data are passive acoustic pyrometer data. Acoustic-vibrational frequencies emanating from a running engine are detected and compared to frequencies having known relationships to particular operating characteristics of the engine. In an example, the dominant frequency or other prominent frequency emanating from an internal-combustion chamber of a turbine engine is detected and used to determine the fuel-to-air ratio in the chamber. The determined data are used for performing adjustments or optimizations of engine performance, such as adjusting the fuel-to-air ratio as required or desired. In a similar manner, operating characteristics of other engines or engine-like environments, including furnaces and boilers, can be determined.

    摘要翻译： 公开了用于使用声振动数据确定内部发动机特性的装置和方法。 示例性的这样的数据是被动声学高温计数据。 检测到从运行的发动机发出的声振动频率，并与具有与发动机的特定工作特性有已知关系的频率进行比较。 在一个示例中，检测从涡轮发动机的内燃室发出的主要频率或其它突出频率，并用于确定腔室中的燃料与空气比。 所确定的数据用于执行发动机性能的调整或优化，例如根据需要调节燃料空气比。 以类似的方式，可以确定其它发动机或类似发动机的环境（包括炉子和锅炉）的操作特性。

    Storage unit for being portable, towable, liftable, rackable, and weatherproof
    7.
    发明申请
    Storage unit for being portable, towable, liftable, rackable, and weatherproof 有权

    公开(公告)号：US20060045682A1

    公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

    申请号：US11155074

    申请日：2005-06-16

    申请人： William Norris

    发明人： William Norris

    IPC分类号： B65F3/02

    CPC分类号： B65D90/021 ,  B60H1/00014 ,  B65D88/12 ,  B65D90/0086 ,  B65D90/18

    摘要： An improved storage unit of the type having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a floor, a pair of side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, and a roof. The roof is translucent, attaches without any puncturing thereto, and has overhanging eaves and bows with centers that are bowed thereat. A ventilation system allows the storage unit to benefit from storing in a climate controlled warehouse and provides airflow when the storage unit is stored outside. The rear wall has a roll-up door. The pair of side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall are attached from the exterior surface and the interior surface is smooth and non-abrasive. The floor is plastic undercoated plywood. Towing brackets front and rear provide a safe, strong, and secure method to attach a winch system of a transport system for maneuvering the storage unit on and off the transport system and to maneuver the storage unit with forklifts or pallet jacks in a yard or warehouse. Butyl tape seals the roof and all connecting panels and structures.

    Apparatus and methods for acoustically determining internal characteristics of an engine and the like
    9.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for acoustically determining internal characteristics of an engine and the like 失效
    用于声学地确定发动机的内部特性等的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号：US07761216B2

    公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

    申请号：US11191618

    申请日：2005-07-27

    申请人： William Norris ,  John A. Kleppe ,  Dana R. McPherson

    发明人： William Norris ,  John A. Kleppe ,  Dana R. McPherson

    IPC分类号： G06G7/70

    CPC分类号： F02D41/1498 ,  F02D41/0027 ,  F02D41/149 ,  F02D2041/288 ,  F02D2250/28

    摘要： Apparatus and methods are disclosed for determining internal engine characteristics using acoustic-vibration data. Exemplary such data are passive acoustic pyrometer data. Acoustic-vibrational frequencies emanating from a running engine are detected and compared to frequencies having known relationships to particular operating characteristics of the engine. In an example, the dominant frequency or other prominent frequency emanating from an internal-combustion chamber of a turbine engine is detected and used to determine the fuel-to-air ratio in the chamber. The determined data are used for performing adjustments or optimizations of engine performance, such as adjusting the fuel-to-air ratio as required or desired. In a similar manner, operating characteristics of other engines or engine-like environments, including furnaces and boilers, can be determined.

    摘要翻译： 公开了用于使用声振动数据确定内部发动机特性的装置和方法。 示例性的这样的数据是被动声学高温计数据。 检测到从运行的发动机发出的声振动频率，并与具有与发动机的特定工作特性有已知关系的频率进行比较。 在一个示例中，检测从涡轮发动机的内燃室发出的主要频率或其它突出频率，并用于确定腔室中的燃料与空气比。 所确定的数据用于执行发动机性能的调整或优化，例如根据需要调节燃料空气比。 以类似的方式，可以确定其它发动机或类似发动机的环境（包括炉子和锅炉）的操作特性。