公开(公告)号：US20180284811A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US15478958

申请日：2017-04-04

Applicant: RANDALL J. ALLISS ,  BILLY DANIEL FELTON ,  MICHAEL L. MASON ,  TAYLOR EVAN MATTHEWS ,  HARVEY KEITH SMITH, II ,  RAFY UDDIN ATHAR

Inventor： RANDALL J. ALLISS ,  BILLY DANIEL FELTON ,  MICHAEL L. MASON ,  TAYLOR EVAN MATTHEWS ,  HARVEY KEITH SMITH, II ,  RAFY UDDIN ATHAR

IPC: G05D1/04 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/62 ,  G01W1/08 ,  G01W1/10

CPC classification number: G01W1/10 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G01W1/08 ,  G05D1/105

Abstract: An aviation system is disclosed that has the capabilities to position a high-altitude aviation vehicle within a designated geographic region for extended periods of time or maneuver the high-altitude aviation vehicle along predetermined designated paths.

公开(公告)号：US20180259973A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15784493

申请日：2017-10-16

Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

Inventor： Masatoshi MARUO ,  Hideki FUJIMOTO ,  Mariko MIYAZAKI ,  Hajime KAJIYAMA ,  Akira ICHIKAWA ,  Naoya OGATA ,  Tetsuya KOBAYASHI ,  Toshihiko SHIBUSAWA ,  Kunitoshi YAMAMOTO

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0282 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A service providing system includes a request receiving robot and a service providing robot. The request receiving robot includes a floating unit configured to float in air, a recognition unit configured to recognize a service providing request by a user, and a transmitter configured to transmit the recognized service providing request. The service providing robot includes a receiver configured to receive the service providing request transmitted by the request receiving robot, a moving unit configured to move the service providing robot to the user who makes the service providing request as a destination according to the received service providing request, and a service providing unit configured to provide a service to the user.

公开(公告)号：US09802691B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US15322008

申请日：2016-06-15

Applicant: Kohei Nakamura

Inventor： Kohei Nakamura

IPC: B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/06

CPC classification number: B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127

Abstract: A buoyant aerial vehicle includes a buoyant vehicle body in which gas having a specific gravity smaller than air is hermetically filled, a vertical propulsion propeller which provides vertical propulsive force, and a horizontal propulsion propeller which provides horizontal propulsive force The buoyant vehicle body is configured with flotation chambers and connecting portions. The flotation chambers are arranged at positions point-symmetric with respect to a center of the buoyant vehicle body. Central portions of the flotation chambers are bulged in a side view and the connecting portions connect the flotation chambers. The connecting portions are formed in a flat shape thinner than the central portions of the flotation chambers such that wind passages along which the air flows are formed on the connecting portions, and the wind passages are oriented in at least two directions in the plan view.

公开(公告)号：US09632503B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US15366020

申请日：2016-12-01

Applicant: SPACE DATA CORPORATION

Inventor： Gerald M. Knoblach ,  Eric A. Frische ,  Bruce Alan Barkley

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/46 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64B1/62 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0055 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/46 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  H04B7/18502 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/18576 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/027

Abstract: Innovative new systems and method of operating the systems, wherein the system comprises an airborne platform comprising an unmanned balloon; a payload that is separate from the unmanned balloon; a transceiver; first and second flight termination devices; at least two separate power sources for the first and second flight termination devices; a sensor; a processor; a pump; a valve; and a tether that when broken separates the unmanned balloon and the payload, are disclosed herein.

公开(公告)号：US20170021907A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US14807118

申请日：2015-07-23

Applicant: Nathan Rapport

Inventor： Nathan Rapport

IPC: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14

CPC classification number: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64C2201/022

Abstract: The purpose of this invention, which is referred to as a vacuustat, is to generate buoyancy in the atmosphere by means of an evacuated or partially evacuated container, rather than by using a lighter-than-air lifting gas such as hydrogen or helium. This particular vacuustat design comprises a flexible airtight membrane supported by a fractal tensegrity internal structure consisting of a relatively small mass of compressive members forced into higher-order buckling modes through use of tension members. The advantages of such a design over conventional aerostats include superior buoyancy control for ascent and descent, greatly increased flight endurance, and cost-effectiveness in operation. This particular vacuustat design has a much greater lifting efficiency than previous designs, and should also be easier and more cost-effective to manufacture.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是被称为真空灭火器，是通过抽真空或部分抽真空的容器而不是通过使用比空气提升气体例如氢气或氦气在大气中产生浮力。 这种特殊的空泡设计包括由分形拉伸内部结构支撑的柔性气密膜，该内部结构由相对较小的压缩构件组成，通过使用张力构件被迫进入高阶屈曲模式。 这种设计相对于常规飞行器的优点包括上升和下降的优良浮力控制，飞行耐久性大大提高和运行成本效益。 这种特定的空泡设计具有比以前的设计更大的提升效率，并且也应该更容易且更具成本效益地制造。

公开(公告)号：US20160236638A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15010103

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: Scope Technologies Holdings Limited

Inventor： Samuel Lavie ,  Gil Emanuel Fuchs ,  Clayton Richard Morlock

IPC: B60R21/0132 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G06K9/00624 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G08G1/0112 ,  G08G1/0116 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/0133 ,  G08G1/04 ,  G08G1/065 ,  G08G1/205 ,  G08G7/00 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A system to monitor vehicle accidents using a network of aerial based monitoring systems, terrestrial based monitoring systems and in-vehicle monitoring systems is described. Aerial vehicles used for this surveillance include manned and unmanned aircraft, satellites and lighter than air craft. Aerial vehicles can also be deployed from vehicles. The deployment is triggered by sensors registering a pattern in the data that is indicative of an accident that has happened or an accident about to happen.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用基于天线的监控系统网络监测车辆事故的系统，地面监控系统和车载监控系统。 用于这种监视的空中车辆包括载人和无人飞机，卫星和轻型飞机。 也可以从车辆部署空中车辆。 传感器通过传感器注册数据来指示发生的事故或即将发生的事故。

公开(公告)号：US09334051B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14193788

申请日：2014-02-28

Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen P. Masticola ,  Stavros Zavros ,  Leslie A. Field

IPC: B64D39/02 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  Y10T29/49721

Abstract: An apparatus includes an aerial platform which is remotely controlled by an operator using a controller. The apparatus is used to service a detector of a fire safety system. The apparatus includes a frame having a gas canister and a gas delivery cup attached thereto, and a drone attached to the frame which is capable of flying the frame under remote control by the operator. A gripping mechanism for gripping a portion of a detector is provided for servicing the detector.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括由使用控制器的操作者远程控制的空中平台。 该装置用于维修消防安全系统的检测器。 该装置包括具有气罐和连接到其上的气体输送杯的框架，以及附接到框架的无人机，其能够在操作者远程控制下使框架飞行。 提供用于夹持检测器的一部分的夹持机构用于维修检测器。

公开(公告)号：US09275551B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14664872

申请日：2015-03-22

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Keith Allen Bonawitz ,  Adrien Treuille

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G08G1/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0034 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64B1/60 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G08G1/20 ,  G08G1/202 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining trajectories for vehicles of a fleet of vehicles are provided. In one example, a method comprises receiving an initial location of one or more vehicles, and receiving a sequence of coverage requirements for a region and an associated period of time. The region may be divided into a plurality of landmarks and the period of time may be divided into a plurality of phases. The method also comprises determining for each of one or more phases and at least one respective landmark, a set of starting landmarks from which a vehicle could reach the respective landmark during the phase. The method further comprises determining which respective landmark that the vehicle should travel to during the one or more phases based on the sequence of coverage requirements and the set of starting landmarks for the one or more phases and the at least one respective landmark.

公开(公告)号：US09266599B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US14546412

申请日：2014-11-18

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Ratner

IPC: B64B1/62

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to filling and lifting high altitude balloons. For instance, one example system for lifting and filling a balloon having a balloon envelope includes an apparatus for use with the balloon envelope. The apparatus includes a load line, a fill tube having a hollow portion nested within the load line and a termination member attached to the fill tube and load line. The load line is configured to lift the balloon envelope during inflation. The fill tube extends through the load line and is configured to allow lift gas to pass through the hollow portion. The termination member is configured to mate with an opening in the balloon envelope so that lift gas can pass through the hollow portion of the fill tube and into the opening in the balloon envelope.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及填充和提升高空气球。 例如，用于提升和填充具有气球外壳的球囊的一个示例性系统包括用于气球外壳的装置。 该装置包括负载线，填充管，其具有嵌套在负载线内的中空部分，以及连接到填充管和负载线的端接构件。 负载线被配置为在充气期间抬起气囊外壳。 填充管延伸穿过负载管线并且构造成允许提升气体通过中空部分。 终端构件被配置为与球囊封套中的开口配合，使得提升气体可以穿过填充管的中空部分并进入气囊封套中的开口。

公开(公告)号：US09126669B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US14104059

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: John Ciampa ,  Bertrand Dano

Inventor： John Ciampa ,  Bertrand Dano

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: Lighter-than-air systems, methods, and kits for obtaining aerial images are described. For example, various methods for determining planned ascent, drift, and/or descent of a lighter-than-air system are described. In addition, various structural arrangements of lighter-than-air systems for accomplishing planned ascent, drift, and/or descent and obtaining aerial images are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于获取空中图像的比空气系统更轻的方法和套件。 例如，描述了用于确定轻于空气系统的计划上升，漂移和/或下降的各种方法。 此外，描述了用于实现计划上升，漂移和/或下降并获得空中图像的轻于空气系统的各种结构布置。