公开(公告)号：US20240061129A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US17890836

申请日：2022-08-18

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Boehm

IPC: G01S19/42 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H04W4/021

CPC classification number: G01S19/42 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  H04W4/021 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: Techniques are directed to operating a utility vehicle having global positioning system (GPS) circuitry and a geofencing data repository. Such techniques involve receiving, from the GPS circuitry, GPS output that indicates geolocation. The techniques further involve updating geofencing data within the geofencing data repository based on the GPS output that indicates geolocation. The techniques further involve, after updating the geofencing data, providing control to the utility vehicle based on the geofencing data within the geofencing data repository.

公开(公告)号：US10017201B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15118731

申请日：2015-02-11

Applicant: KADDYMATIC INC.

Inventor： Matteo Cardano ,  Domenico Guida

IPC: B65B3/12 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62D5/04 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B62B5/0069 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62B5/0036 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  B62D5/046 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A control apparatus for a self-moving cart is disclosed, in particular a golf caddy, comprising at least a speed control of a motor onboard the cart and a logical control unit which adjusts said speed control of said motor based on the relative position of a reference user, furthermore comprising a proximity detection device meant to face the rear side of the cart, with respect to the travelling direction, so as to detect a relative distance with respect to a user following the cart, said logical control unit being configured so as to determine said speed control depending on said detected relative distance so that it is maintained in a tolerance range defined by a maximum distance and a minimum distance, wherein said minimum distance is such as to enable the user to operatively reach on/off means of said apparatus meant to be installed onboard said cart.

公开(公告)号：US09955136B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14437199

申请日：2013-10-15

Applicant: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Yoshiki Kuranuki

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N13/00 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G01C3/08 ,  H04N13/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06T7/564 ,  G06T7/593

CPC classification number: H04N13/122 ,  G01C3/085 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G06T7/564 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/20112 ,  G06T2207/30261 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N13/243

Abstract: A distance measuring device reduces an amount of calculations required to generate a parallax image. The distance measuring device that generates the parallax image to measure a distance includes image sensors each capturing an image, an edge image extractor that extracts an edge image in accordance with the image, the edge image including pixel values each containing identification information used to identify an edge caused by a brightness variation from light to dark or an edge caused by a brightness variation from dark to light, a binarized edge image generator that generates a binarized edge image in accordance with the identification information of the edge image, a parallax image generator that generates the parallax image from the binarized edge image, and a distance image calculator that calculates a distance image from the parallax image.

公开(公告)号：US09393981B1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14544795

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: Chunghsin Lee ,  Jian Zhang

Inventor： Chunghsin Lee ,  Jian Zhang

IPC: G05D3/00 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B62B3/02 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B62B5/0076 ,  B62B5/0033 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A foldable cart assembly having a user tracking arrangement so as to autonomously precede the movement of a user or follow movement instructions of the user during motion over a field. The cart assembly has a plurality of ultrasound and RF sensors in communication with corresponding sensors in a remote handset transmission device carried by the user. The sensors provide timing, direction and distance information to a central processor on the cart for instructing individual electrical motors empowering the respective direction and speed of rotation of the cart's wheels.

Abstract translation: 一种具有用户跟踪装置以便自动地在用户移动之前或在场上运动期间跟随用户的移动指令的可折叠推车组件。 手推车组件具有多个超声波和RF传感器，与用户携带的远程手机传输设备中的相应传感器通信。 传感器向车上的中央处理器提供定时，方向和距离信息，用于指示各个电动机赋予车轮的相应方向和速度的转向。

公开(公告)号：US08955870B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-17

申请号：US13573035

申请日：2012-08-15

Applicant: Chunghsin Lee ,  Jian Zhang

Inventor： Chunghsin Lee ,  Jian Zhang

IPC: B62B3/02 ,  B60K1/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B62B5/00

CPC classification number: B60K1/02 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y10S280/05 ,  Y10S280/06

Abstract: A foldable cart assembly which is arranged to provide trackable transportation to a product or a person. The cart contains sensors and computer-controlled drive wheels to enable that cart assembly, when fully opened, to follow a safe path as directed by received electronic signals. That cart assembly is also tri-foldably collapsible, so as to have multiple portions pivoted into nesting configuration with one another thus containable in a minimal volume and even carried by an individual.

Abstract translation: 一种可折叠推车组件，其被布置成向产品或人提供可跟踪的运输。 手推车包含传感器和计算机控制的驱动轮，以便在完全打开时能够使车组件按照接收的电子信号的指示遵循安全的路径。 该推车组件也可三重地折叠，以便具有多个部分枢转成嵌套构造彼此，从而可以以最小的体积容纳并且甚至由个体承载。

公开(公告)号：US20060106496A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US11274207

申请日：2005-11-16

Applicant: Tamao Okamoto

Inventor： Tamao Okamoto

IPC: G05B19/04 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A method of controlling a movement of a mobile robot for realizing safe and appropriate accompanying behavior to follow an accompanied target includes detecting at least a position of the accompanied target, and controlling the movement of the mobile robot, based on the detected position of the accompanied target, so that the mobile robot moves along a path that is parallel to a moving direction of the accompanied target.

Abstract translation: 控制移动机器人的移动以实现遵循伴随目标的安全和适当的伴随行为的方法包括基于检测到的伴随的位置来检测伴随的目标的至少一个位置以及控制移动机器人的移动 目标，使得移动机器人沿着与伴随目标的移动方向平行的路径移动。

公开(公告)号：US5944132A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-31

申请号：US925530

申请日：1997-09-08

Applicant: Ronald C. Davies ,  Frederick J. Fowler

Inventor： Ronald C. Davies ,  Frederick J. Fowler

IPC: A63B55/08 ,  A63B57/00 ,  A63B69/36 ,  A63B71/06 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B62D1/28 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C22/00 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: A63B71/06 ,  A63B24/0021 ,  A63B57/00 ,  A63B69/36 ,  B62D1/28 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C22/004 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/0282 ,  A63B2024/0025 ,  A63B2055/603 ,  A63B2071/0691 ,  A63B2102/32 ,  A63B2220/12 ,  A63B2220/13 ,  A63B2220/14 ,  A63B2220/20 ,  A63B2225/66 ,  A63B55/61 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  G01S19/07 ,  G01S19/41 ,  G05D1/0244 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0263 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y10S280/05

Abstract: A robotic golf caddy apparatus (21) movably supported on a steering assembly (28) and including a communications assembly (41) for communicating with a GPS system (61) and a central control station in order to guide and steer the apparatus around designated accessible areas of a golf course. The apparatus (21) also includes a dead reckoning system with distance determination device (83) and compass (85) for determining the distance the caddy travels should the communications assembly (41) lose communications with a predetermined minimum number of satellites in the GPS system (61). Also, a sensor (72a) is provided for detecting a guide tape or line (126,130), provided in preselected areas of the golf course. The caddy apparatus (21) is steered along the guide tape (126,130), rather than by the GPS system (61), in certain areas of the course where the GPS system (61) may be inadequate for maximum safe operation of the caddy apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种可移动地支撑在转向组件上并包括用于与GPS系统（61）和中央控制站进行通信的通信组件（41）的机器人高尔夫球盒设备（21），以引导和引导设备围绕指定的可访问 高尔夫球场的区域。 装置（21）还包括具有距离确定装置（83）和罗盘（85）的航位推算系统，用于当通信组件（41）与GPS系统中的预定最小数量的卫星失去通信时，确定球童行进的距离 （61）。 此外，设置有用于检测设置在高尔夫球场的预选区域中的引导带或线（126,130）的传感器（72a）。 在GPS系统（61）可能不足以使球童装置的最大安全操作的某些区域中，球童装置（21）沿着导带（126,130）而不是由GPS系统（61）转向， 。

公开(公告)号：US4844493A

公开(公告)日：1989-07-04

申请号：US92297

申请日：1987-09-01

Applicant: Dale C. Kramer

Inventor： Dale C. Kramer

IPC: A63B55/60 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62B5/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B62B3/12 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B62B5/0026 ,  A63B2055/605 ,  B60L2200/22 ,  B60L2220/42 ,  B60L2220/46 ,  B60Y2200/86 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y02T10/648 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10S280/05

Abstract: A remotely-controlled vehicle, preferably configured as a golf cart is controlled by two independent driving motors operably connected each to one of the wheels. Signals for operation of the motors are generated by an infra-red signal detecting device, which detects infra-red signals from a remote source being followed by the vehicle. The infra-red signal detecting device includes two detectors which detect the source to the sides of the vehicle and turn the device in that direction by applying a differential speed to the wheels. The infra-red detecting device also includes two detectors which detect the source forwardly of the device at one of three different locations in response to which the speed of the vehicle is controlled.

Abstract translation: 优选地构造为高尔夫球车的遥控车辆由可操作地连接到一个车轮的两个独立的驱动马达控制。 用于操作电动机的信号由红外信号检测装置产生，该信号检测装置从车辆跟随的远程源检测红外信号。 红外信号检测装置包括两个检测器，它们检测来自车辆两侧的源，并通过向车轮施加差速来转向该装置。 红外线检测装置还包括两个检测器，其在三个不同位置之一处检测设备的前方的源，响应于该车辆的速度被控制。

公开(公告)号：US3812929A

公开(公告)日：1974-05-28

申请号：US16605171

申请日：1971-07-26

Applicant: CITATION MFG CO INC

Inventor： FARQUE C

IPC: A63B55/60 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B60K27/06

CPC classification number: G05D1/028 ,  A63B55/60 ,  A63B2055/605 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L2200/30 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/648 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: A self-propelled, battery powered vehicle adapted to carry golf clubs and the like and including means to automatically follow a golfer carrying a small transmitter as he walks about a golf course. The transmitter generates a signal pattern which magnetically couples the transmitter to a directional antenna system carried by the vehicle. An automatic guidance system in the vehicle provides signals which control the individual speeds of right and left wheel drive motors to affect steering and vehicle speed in response to the position and movement of the golfer''s transmitter. The vehicle may be provided with a collapsible control arm which permits manual steering of the vehicle in lieu of the transmitter control.

Abstract translation: 一种适用于携带高尔夫球杆等的自推进式电池驱动车辆，并且包括当围绕高尔夫球场走动时自动跟随携带小型发射器的高尔夫球手的装置。 发射机产生将发射机磁耦合到由车辆携带的定向天线系统的信号模式。 车辆中的自动引导系统提供响应于高尔夫球手的发射机的位置和移动来控制右轮驱动马达和左轮驱动马达的各个速度以影响转向和车辆速度的信号。 车辆可以设置有可折叠的控制臂，其允许车辆的手动转向代替发射机控制。

公开(公告)号：US20230409030A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18229878

申请日：2023-08-03

Applicant: Lemmings, LLC

Inventor： Dennis W. Doane ,  Rick M. Doane ,  Timothy L. Doane ,  Shea P. Doane ,  Robert T. Nicola ,  Kenneth M. Burns

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  A63B55/60 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/16 ,  B60W30/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0044 ,  G01C21/20 ,  A63B55/61 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G08G1/16 ,  B60W30/08 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D1/0238

Abstract: A autonomous robotic golf caddy which is capable of following a portable receiver at a pre-determined distance, and which is capable of sensing a potential impending collision with an object in its path and stop prior to said potential impending collision.