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1.发明申请SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO INTERCHANGEABLY COUPLE TOOL SYSTEMS WITH UNMANNED VEHICLES 审中-公开系统和方法交互耦合工具系统与无人驾驶车辆
公开(公告)号：WO2018049247A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-15
申请号：PCT/US2017/050801
申请日：2017-09-08
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. , THOMPSON, John P. , WINKLE, David C. , ATCHLEY, Michael D. , HIGH, Donald R. , MATTINGLY, Todd D. , MCHALE, Brian G. , O'BRIEN, John J. , SIMON, John F. , JONES, Nathan G. , TAYLOR, Robert C.
Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that include a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; propulsion system; and a universal coupler configured to interchangeably couple with and decouple from one of multiple different tool systems each having different functions to be put into use while carried by a UAV, wherein a coupling system of the universal coupler is configured to secure a tool system with the UAV and enable a communication connection between a communication bus and the tool system, and wherein the multiple different tool systems comprise at least a package securing tool system configured to retain and enable transport of a package while being delivered, and a sensor tool system configured to sense a condition and communicate sensor data of the sensed condition to the UAV control circuit over the communication bus.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了包括多个无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）的无人空中任务系统，每个无人飞行器包括：UAV控制电路; 电机; 推进系统; 以及通用联接器，所述通用联接器构造成与多个不同的工具系统中的一个交替地联接和分离，每个工具系统具有不同的功能以在由UAV携带时投入使用，其中，所述通用联接器的联接系统构造成将工具系统固定到 UAV并且实现通信总线和工具系统之间的通信连接，并且其中多个不同工具系统至少包括被配置为在被递送时保持和实现包裹的运输的包裹固定工具系统，以及传感器工具系统被配置为 感测一个状态并通过通信总线将感测到的状态的传感器数据传送给UAV控制电路。
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公开(公告)号：WO2018048782A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-15
申请号：PCT/US2017/050037
申请日：2017-09-05
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. , THOMPSON, John P. , WINKLE, David C. , ATCHLEY, Michael D. , HIGH, Donald R. , MATTINGLY, Todd D. , O'BRIEN, John J. , SIMON, John F. , JONES, Nathan G. , TAYLOR, Robert C.
Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for field monitoring. A system for field monitoring comprises a plurality of types of sensor modules, an unmanned vehicle comprising a sensor system, and a control circuit configured to: receive onboard sensor data from the sensor system of the unmanned vehicle, detect an alert condition at a monitored area based on the onboard sensor data, select one or more types of sensor modules from the plurality of types of sensor modules to deploy at the monitored area based on the onboard sensor data, and cause the unmanned vehicle and/or one or more other unmanned vehicles to transport one or more sensor modules of the one or more types of sensor modules to the monitored area and deploy the one or more sensor modules by detaching from the one or more sensor modules at the monitored area.
Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于现场监测的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于现场监控的系统包括多种类型的传感器模块，包括传感器系统的无人驾驶车辆以及控制电路，所述控制电路被配置为：从无人驾驶车辆的传感器系统接收车载传感器数据，检测监控区域处的警报状况 基于所述车载传感器数据从所述多种类型的传感器模块中选择一种或多种类型的传感器模块以基于所述车载传感器数据在所述受监控区域处展开，并且使所述无人驾驶车辆和/或一个或多个其他无人驾驶车辆 以将所述一种或多种类型的传感器模块中的一个或多个传感器模块传送到所监视的区域，并且通过从所监视的区域处的所述一个或多个传感器模块分离来部署所述一个或多个传感器模块。
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3.发明申请SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DELIVERING PRODUCTS WITH UNMANNED DELIVERY AIRCRAFTS 审中-公开使用不间断的交付航空器运送产品的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：WO2017053386A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-30
申请号：PCT/US2016/052820
申请日：2016-09-21
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： JONES, Nathan G. , HICKS, Gregory A. , HIGH, Donald R.
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/128
Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided to enhance delivery of packages. Some embodiments provide an unmanned delivery system comprising: a rotational drive shaft; a crane motor cooperated with the drive shaft that is rotated by the crane motor; a first crane system with a first cord fixed with the first crane system, wherein the first crane system is configured to cooperate with the drive shaft to control the first crane system in controlling the spooling and retraction of the first cord; a control circuit coupled with the crane motor; and a stop switch electrically coupled with the control circuit and positioned to be contacted by a package release hanger secured with the first cord when the first cord is retracted to a first threshold; wherein the control circuit is configured to stop the crane motor in response to receiving a signal from the stop switch.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了系统，装置和方法以增强包裹的传递。 一些实施例提供一种无人传送系统，包括：旋转驱动轴; 起重机电动机与由起重机电动机旋转的驱动轴配合; 第一起重机系统，其具有与所述第一起重机系统固定的第一绳索，其中所述第一起重机系统构造成与所述驱动轴协作以控制所述第一起重机系统来控制所述第一绳索的卷绕和收回; 与起重机电动机耦合的控制电路; 以及停止开关，其与所述控制电路电连接并且定位成当所述第一绳索缩回到第一阈值时由与所述第一帘线固定的包装释放衣架接触; 其中所述控制电路被配置为响应于接收到来自所述停止开关的信号而停止所述起重机电动机。
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4.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2018057315A3
公开(公告)日：2018-03-29
申请号：PCT/US2017/050671
申请日：2017-09-08
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. , THOMPSON, John P. , WINKLE, David C. , ATCHLEY, Michael D. , HIGH, Donald R. , MATTINGLY, Todd D. , MCHALE, Brian G. , O'BRIEN, John J. , SIMON, John F. , JONES, Nathan G. , TAYLOR, Robert C.
IPC: G06F7/00
Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise: multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system; and wherein data acquired through a first set of at least one of the multiple UAVs while performing a first set of at least one task is caused to be distributed to a second set of at least two of the multiple UAVs, and cause cooperative computational processing of the data through the UAV control circuits of the second set of UAVs and cooperatively identify based on the cooperative computational processing a second set of at least one task to be performed, and identify a set of at least two tool systems to be utilized by a third set of at least two of the multiple UAVs in cooperatively performing the second set of at least one task.
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5.发明申请GEOGRAPHIC AREA MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF COOPERATIVELY UTILIZING MULTIPLE UNMANNED VEHICLES 审中-公开地理区域监测系统和合作利用多辆无人驾驶车辆的方法
公开(公告)号：WO2018057314A3
公开(公告)日：2018-03-29
申请号：PCT/US2017/050668
申请日：2017-09-08
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. , THOMPSON, John P. , WINKLE, David C. , ATCHLEY, Michael D. , HIGH, Donald R. , MATTINGLY, Todd D. , MCHALE, Brian G. , O'BRIEN, John J. , SIMON, John F. , JONES, Nathan G. , TAYLOR, Robert C.
Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise: multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system coupled with the motor and configured to enable UAV to move itself; and wherein a first UAV control circuit of a first UAV of the multiple UAVs, when implementing code stored in memory, is configured to identify, based at least in part on a first task performed using a first tool system temporarily coupled with the first UAV, a set of at least one task to be cooperatively performed by the first UAV and at least a second UAV of the multiple UAVs.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了无人空中作业系统，其包括：多个无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），每个无人飞行器包括：UAV控制电路; 电机; 以及推进系统，与马达耦合并被配置为使得无人飞行器能够自身移动; 并且其中，当实现存储在存储器中的代码时，所述多个UAV中的第一UAV的第一UAV控制电路被配置为至少部分地基于使用暂时与所述第一UAV耦合的第一工具系统执行的第一任务来识别， 由所述第一UAV和所述多个UAV中的至少第二UAV协作执行的一组至少一个任务。
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Patent Agency Ranking6.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2018057314A2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-29
申请号：PCT/US2017/050668
申请日：2017-09-08
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. , THOMPSON, John P. , WINKLE, David C. , ATCHLEY, Michael D. , HIGH, Donald R. , MATTINGLY, Todd D. , MCHALE, Brian G. , O'BRIEN, John J. , SIMON, John F. , JONES, Nathan G. , TAYLOR, Robert C.
Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise: multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system coupled with the motor and configured to enable UAV to move itself; and wherein a first UAV control circuit of a first UAV of the multiple UAVs, when implementing code stored in memory, is configured to identify, based at least in part on a first task performed using a first tool system temporarily coupled with the first UAV, a set of at least one task to be cooperatively performed by the first UAV and at least a second UAV of the multiple UAVs.
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7.发明申请UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS WITH A CUSTOMER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF DELIVERY UTILIZING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 审中-公开无人机接口系统的无人机系统及利用无人机系统的交付方法
公开(公告)号：WO2017151356A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-08
申请号：PCT/US2017/018786
申请日：2017-02-22
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： THOMPSON, John P. , HIGH, Donald R. , JONES, Nathan G. , WINKLE, David C. , MCHALE, Brian G.
Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided to enable package delivery and interaction with customers. Some embodiments comprise unmanned aircraft system (UAS), comprising: a crane system comprising a first spool system and a crane motor, the first spool system comprises a first cord that is extended and retracted; a retractable interface system cooperated with the first cord; a package holder configured to hold a first package to be delivered by the UAS at a delivery location; a control circuit coupled with the crane motor to control the crane motor, and to activate the crane motor to extend the first cord and lower the retractable interface system while the UAS is maintained in flight at least at a threshold height; wherein the retractable interface system comprises an input interface to receive input from a customer at the delivery location.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供系统和方法以实现包递送和与顾客的交互。 一些实施例包括无人驾驶飞机系统（UAS），其包括：包括第一卷轴系统和起重机马达的起重机系统，第一卷轴系统包括延伸和缩回的第一绳索; 与第一绳索配合的可伸缩界面系统; 包装保持器，所述包装保持器构造成保持将由所述UAS在递送位置递送的第一包装; 控制电路，其与所述起重机电机耦合以控制所述起重机电机，并且在所述UAS保持在飞行中至少在阈值高度时启动所述起重机电机以延伸所述第一绳索并降低所述可伸缩接口系统; 其中可伸缩接口系统包括输入接口，以接收来自交付位置的顾客的输入。
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8.发明申请GEOGRAPHIC AREA MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING COMPUTATIONAL SHARING ACROSS MULTIPLE UNMANNED VEHICLES 审中-公开在多个无人驾驶车辆上利用计算机分享的地理区域监测系统和方法
公开(公告)号：WO2018057315A2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-29
申请号：PCT/US2017/050671
申请日：2017-09-08
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. , THOMPSON, John P. , WINKLE, David C. , ATCHLEY, Michael D. , HIGH, Donald R. , MATTINGLY, Todd D. , MCHALE, Brian G. , O'BRIEN, John J. , SIMON, John F. , JONES, Nathan G. , TAYLOR, Robert C.
Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise: multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system; and wherein data acquired through a first set of at least one of the multiple UAVs while performing a first set of at least one task is caused to be distributed to a second set of at least two of the multiple UAVs, and cause cooperative computational processing of the data through the UAV control circuits of the second set of UAVs and cooperatively identify based on the cooperative computational processing a second set of at least one task to be performed, and identify a set of at least two tool systems to be utilized by a third set of at least two of the multiple UAVs in cooperatively performing the second set of at least one task.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了无人空中作业系统，其包括：多个无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），每个无人飞行器包括：UAV控制电路; 电机; 和推进系统; 并且其中使得通过所述多个UAV中的至少一个UAV的第一集合在执行第一组至少一个任务时获取的数据被分配给所述多个UAV中的至少两个的第二集合，并且导致协同计算处理 所述数据通过所述第二组UAV的所述UAV控制电路并且基于所述协作计算处理协作地识别待执行的至少一个任务的第二组，并且识别由第三组UAV控制电路使用的至少两个工具系统 所述多个UAV中的至少两个协同执行所述第二组至少一个任务
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9.发明申请SOLAR RECHARGEABLE UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MONITOR A GEOGRAPHIC AREA 审中-公开太阳能可充电无人驾驶车辆系统和方法以监测地理区域
公开(公告)号：WO2018048627A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-15
申请号：PCT/US2017/048162
申请日：2017-08-23
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： THOMPSON, John P. , WINKLE, David C. , ATCHLEY, Michael D. , HIGH, Donald R. , MATTINGLY, Todd D. , MCHALE, Brian G. , O'BRIEN, John , SIMON, John F. , CANTRELL, Robert L. , JONES, Nathan G. , TAYLOR, Robert C.
Abstract: Some embodiments provide an aerial monitoring system to monitor a geographic area, comprising: a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising: a plurality of lift motors to drive a propeller; a substructural support supporting the lift motors and propellers; a UAV control circuit configured to control the operation of the lift motors; a rechargeable electrical power source that supplies electrical power to the UAV control circuit and the plurality of lift motors; a recharge control circuit; and a modifiable support system cooperated with the substructural support and supporting a set of photovoltaic cells electrically coupled with the rechargeable power source and configured to supply electrical power to the rechargeable power source, wherein the recharge control circuit is configured to control a modification of the modifiable support system to cause a physical modification of at least an orientation of the modifiable support system relative to the substructural support.
Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了一种用于监视地理区域的空中监视系统，包括：无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），其包括：多个升降马达以驱动螺旋桨; 支撑升降马达和螺旋桨的子结构支撑; 无人飞行器控制电路，被配置为控制所述升降马达的操作; 向UAV控制电路和多个升降电机供应电力的可再充电电源; 再充电控制电路; 以及可修改的支撑系统，与所述子结构支撑件协作并且支撑与所述可再充电电源电耦合并被配置为向所述可再充电电源供应电力的一组光伏电池，其中所述再充电控制电路被配置为控制所述可修改 支撑系统以引起可修改支撑系统相对于子结构支撑的至少一个取向的物理修改。
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10.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2017180416A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：PCT/US2017/026277
申请日：2017-04-06
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： ATCHLEY, Michael D. , HIGH, Donald R. , THOMPSON, John P. , JONES, Nathan G.
IPC: G06F19/00
Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to transporting containers using an autonomous dolly. Some of these embodiments include systems for transporting containers along delivery paths comprising: an autonomous dolly having a microcontroller and a support portion configured to carry a plurality of containers; a mobile device with a microcontroller in communication with the microcontroller of the dolly; and one or more sensors in communication with the mobile device, the one or more sensors and mobile device configured to triangulate the location of the mobile device; wherein the dolly's microcontroller is configured to receive tracking information from the mobile device's microcontroller and to cause the dolly to follow the mobile device along a delivery path defined by movement of the mobile device from a starting point to an ending point.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，本文提供了用于使用自主小车来运输集装箱的设备和方法。 这些实施例中的一些包括用于沿着输送路径输送容器的系统，包括：具有微控制器和被配置为承载多个容器的支撑部分的自主小车; 具有与微型计算机的微控制器通信的微控制器的移动设备; 以及与所述移动设备通信的一个或多个传感器，所述一个或多个传感器和移动设备被配置为对所述移动设备的位置进行三角测量; 其中所述台车的微控制器被配置为从所述移动设备的微控制器接收跟踪信息并且使所述台车沿着由所述移动设备从起点到终点的移动所限定的递送路径跟随所述移动设备。
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