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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Watercraft automation and aquatic effort data utilization

Номер: US20120066245A1
Автор: Ryan T. Grace, Ted V. Grace
Принадлежит: Grace Ryan T, Grace Ted V

Watercraft automation and aquatic data utilization for aquatic efforts are disclosed. In one aspect, an anchor point is obtained and a watercraft position maintenance routine is actuated to control the watercraft to maintain association with the anchor point. In another aspect, prior aquatic effort data is obtained in association with an anchor point. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data is generated in association with an anchor point. In still another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized for prediction generation. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized to obtain another anchor point for a watercraft.

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Номер записи: 1
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for Navigation in No-Passing Zones

Номер: US20120130571A1
Автор: Gregory D. Dunkle
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for assisting tug boats, work boats and other vessels to navigate no-passing zones, such as narrow channel areas, along an inland and other waterways to avoid passing or overtaking other vessels having the right-of-way according to established waterway rules of the road within the no-passing zones. The method is implemented within an executing computer program, using a database of mile mark distances and of no-passing zones along the length of the waterway.

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Номер записи: 2
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Method And Device For Automatically Monitoring The Ability Of An Aircraft To Follow A Flight Trajectory With At Least One Turn

Номер: US20120150367A1
Автор: Florent Lanterna, Jean Müller, Jean-Damien Perrie, Nicolas Potagnik, Thierry Bourret
Принадлежит: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS

Method and device for automatically monitoring the ability of an aircraft to follow a flight trajectory with at least one turn. The monitoring device ( 1 ) includes means ( 6, 8, 10, 11, 14 ) for implementing monitorings in order to estimate the ability of the aircraft to follow at least one turn of the flight trajectory.

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Номер записи: 3
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Flight Control Laws for Constant Vector Flat Turns

Номер: US20120253558A1
Автор: Kevin Thomas Christensen, Shyhpyng Jack Shue, Troy Sheldon Caudill
Принадлежит: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC

An aircraft and method to control flat yawing turns of the aircraft while maintaining a constant vector across a ground surface. The aircraft includes a control system in data communication with control actuators, a lateral control architecture, a longitudinal control architecture, and an initialization command logic. The lateral control architecture controls the aircraft in the lateral direction, while the longitudinal control architecture controls the aircraft in the longitudinal direction. The initialization command logic automatically activates the lateral control architecture and the longitudinal control architecture to maintain a constant vector across the ground whenever a directional control input is made at low speed.

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Номер записи: 4
04-07-2013 дата публикации

GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR UNDER-ACTUATED MARINE SURFACE SHIPS AND OTHER AUTONOMOUS PLATFORMS

Номер: US20130173096A1
Автор: Chalhoub Nabil, KHALED Nassim
Принадлежит: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

A computer implemented method for guiding an under-actuated marine surface vessel in tracking a desired trajectory comprises expressing a predetermined vessel trajectory as a set of straight line segments, determining a desired current line segment, and determining the vessel's current position. A cross-track error and the derivative of the cross-track error are then determined. Next, a radius R of the line-of-sight (LOS) circle using a newly introduced exponential function is determined. Intersection points M and N between the LOS circle and the current desired line segment are determined. A desired heading angle is determined as the angle between the line of sight and a predetermined fixed reference line. A drift detection algorithm is built into the proposed guidance scheme to detect situations whereby the ship moves parallel to its desired trajectory for an extended period of time without being able to correct for the cross track error. 2. The method of wherein:{'sub': 'min', 'Ris 1.7L;'}L is the length of the ship; andb is 0.05.3. The method of further comprising:{'sub': i+1', 'i', 'i+1, 'i) determining if the vessel has reached endpoint Aof the line segment [A, A];'}j) if the vessel has not reached the desired position, the system loops back to the step c).{'sub': i+1', 'i', 'i+1, 'k) if the vessel has reached desired endpoint Aof the line segment [A, A], then the index is incremented to the next line segment of the desired trajectory; and'}{'sub': n+1', 'n+1, 'l) determining if the destination Ahas been reached, if Ahas been reached the loop is terminated, else loop back to step b).'}4. The method of wherein drift is detected prior to step e) to correct the desired heading angle.6. The method of wherein:{'sub': 'min', 'Ris 1.7L;'}L is the length of the ship; andb is 0.05.7. The method of wherein the vessel is an under-actuated marine ship or other autonomous platform.8. A non-transitory computer readable medium encoded instructions that execute the method of ...

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Номер записи: 5
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Computing device and method for controlling unmanned aerial vehicle in flight space

Номер: US20130253733A1
Автор: Chang-Jung Lee, Chih-Ping Lo, Hou-Hsien Lee
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

In a method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a flight space using a computing device, a 3D sample database is created and store in a storage device of the computing device. The computing device includes a depth-sensing camera that captures a 3D scene image of a scene in front of a user, and senses a depth distance between the user and the depth-sensing camera. A 3D person image of the user is detected from the 3D scene image, and gesture information of the user is obtained by comparing the 3D person image with human gesture data stored in the 3D sample database. The method converts the gesture information of the user into one or more flight control commands, and drives a driver of the UAV to control the UAV to fly in a flight space according to the flight control commands

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Номер записи: 6
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Automatic steering device and automatic steering method

Номер: US20130276688A1
Автор: Kazutoshi Shimo, Kentaroh Hamamoto, Suminori EKUNI
Принадлежит: Furuno Electric Co Ltd

There is provided an automatic steering device with which an optimal duty ratio for achieving an optimal rudder turning speed at a cruising speed can be found simply and accurately. An automatic steering device 10 includes a correspondence acquisition component 24 and a duty ratio calculator 25 . The correspondence acquisition component 24 finds a correspondence between a duty ratio and a rudder turning speed based on a first rudder turning speed while a steering mechanism 11 is controlled at a first duty ratio, and a second rudder turning speed while the steering mechanism 11 is controlled at a second duty ratio. The duty ratio calculator 25 calculates the duty ratio corresponding to a specific rudder turning speed based on the correspondence found by the correspondence acquisition component 24.

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Номер записи: 7
09-01-2014 дата публикации

SENSOR LOCATION METHOD AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20140012434A1
Автор: Sparks Edmund Peter, SPENCE CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
Принадлежит:

The present invention applies model-based processing to a sensor output from a sensor such as a sonar, radar, or laser range finder. In particular, embodiments of the invention use a priori knowledge of a model signal return expected from a particular object to identify the location of the object relative to the sensor (and/or vice versa). In some embodiments the object is augmented with reflectors that return the sensor signal back towards the sensor so that the object can be more easily detected by the sensor. In preferred embodiments the reflectors are arranged in an a priori known pattern on the object, to help identify both the location and the orientation of the object with respect to the sensor. In the preferred embodiment, the sensor is a sonar, mounted on an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). 1. A system for locating an object with respect to a sensor , the sensor being of a type that emits energy and detects reflections of the emitted energy in order to detect objects , the system comprising: i) an a priori model of a configuration of the object, the configuration providing a set of expected sensor returns; and', 'ii) received sensor data from a sensor scan, the sensor data comprising a plurality of candidate sensor returns that may represent the object to be located;, 'at least one memory in which is stored i) from the candidate sensor returns, hypothesise a plurality of locations for the object in dependence, for a hypothesised location, on a subset of the candidate sensor returns and the a priori model; and', 'ii) from the hypothesised plurality of locations, determine one or more of the hypothesised locations to provide a best fit of the a priori model to the sensor data in dependence at least on the other candidate sensor returns than those in the subset that formed the one or more best fit hypothesised locations., 'and at least one processor, arranged in use to2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the object is provided with energy reflectors ...

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Номер записи: 8
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Unmanned device interaction methods and systems

Номер: US20140022055A1
Автор: John D. Rinaldo, Jr., Lowell L. Wood, JR., Mark A. Malamud, Richard T. Lord, Robert W. Lord, Royce A. Levien
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices.

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Номер записи: 9
06-03-2014 дата публикации

UNMANNED DEVICE INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20140067167A1
Автор: JR. John D., JR. Lowell L., Levien Royce A., Lord Richard T., Lord Robert W., Malamud Mark A., Rinaldo, Wood
Принадлежит:

Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices. 1. A system comprising:one or more articles of manufacture includingcircuitry for obtaining photographic data depicting a first unmanned aerial device;circuitry for obtaining an indication whether or not the first unmanned aerial device behaved anomalously; andcircuitry for signaling a decision whether or not to transmit the photographic data depicting the first unmanned aerial device as an automatic and conditional response to the indication whether or not the first unmanned aerial device behaved anomalously.234-. (canceled)35. A system comprising:one or more articles of manufacture includingmeans for obtaining photographic data depicting a first unmanned aerial device;means for obtaining an indication whether or not the first unmanned aerial device behaved anomalously; andmeans for signaling a decision whether or not to transmit the photographic data depicting the first unmanned aerial device as an automatic and conditional response to the indication whether or not the first unmanned aerial device behaved anomalously.36. The system of in which the means for obtaining an indication whether or not the first unmanned aerial device behaved anomalously comprises:means for obtaining an indication that the first unmanned aerial device is performing a particular task; andmeans for selectively generating a result of comparing the particular task against a task list of one or more tasks that the first unmanned aerial device performs as the indication whether or not the first unmanned aerial device behaved anomalously.37. The system of in which the means for obtaining an indication whether or not the first unmanned aerial device behaved anomalously comprises:means for obtaining an indication that the first unmanned aerial device ...

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Номер записи: 10
06-03-2014 дата публикации

ELECTRIC TAXI AUTO-GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20140067169A1
Автор: Haissig Christine Marie, Hughes Keith, Nutaro Joseph
Принадлежит:

An auto-guidance and control method and system are provided for use in conjunction with an aircraft electric taxi system, wherein electric taxi guidance may be performed in a manual mode by a crew or in an auto-mode by an auto-guidance and control system. First, aircraft status data and airport feature data are accessed. A processor, in response to at least the aircraft status data and the airport feature data, generates taxi guidance information and renders the taxi guidance information on a display. A guidance route is manually navigated utilizing guidance information on the display in the manual mode. In the auto mode, taxi-path commands, generated by the processor, are applied to taxi path guidance controllers in the auto-mode. 1. An auto-guidance and control method for use in conjunction with an aircraft electric taxi system , and wherein electric taxi guidance may be performed in a manual mode by a crew or in an auto-mode by an auto-guidance and control system , the method comprising:obtaining aircraft status;accessing airport feature data;generating by a processor, in response to at least the aircraft status data and the airport feature data, taxi guidance information;rendering the taxi guidance information on a display;manually navigating a guidance route utilizing guidance information on the display in the manual mode; andapplying taxi-path commands, generated by the processor, to taxi path guidance controllers in the auto-mode.2. A guidance and control method according to further comprising applying taxi-path commands generated by the processor to a brake controller claim 1 , a nose-wheel steering mechanism claim 1 , and a taxi controller.3. A guidance and control method according to further comprising conveying aircraft intent to neighboring aircraft and systems.4. A guidance and control method according to wherein the taxi guidance information comprises taxi speed guidance information claim 1 , and further comprising sending commands derived from the ...

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Номер записи: 11
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for operation of an unmanned ocean vessel

Номер: US20160001861A1
Автор: Peddie David
Принадлежит:

A method is described for steering of an un-manned ocean vessel (), where the vessel comprises a hull (), a self-tacking wing sail () for propulsion, a keel () for direction stability and a rudder (). The method comprises the steps: to set the rudder () and the sail () so that the vessel () holds a stable direction with regard to the wind at a given rudder deflection, a) to check the position of the vessel () with the help of an electronic steering system () on board, and if it is registered that the vessel () is not getting any nearer its destination, h adjust the rudder () to set a new, arbitrary course, where the course is chosen from among a number of pie-determined course changes, c) check again the position of the vessel () with the help of the electronic steering system () and if it is registered that the vessel () has got nearer its destination, d) to let the vessel () continue on the same course, and e) to repeat said check of the position of the vessel () and the steps a) to d) at regular intervals. 11012161820. Method for steering of an un-manned ocean vessel () , where the vessel comprises a hull() , a self-tacking wing sail () for propulsion , a keel () for direction stability , and a rudder () , characterised by the steps:{'b': 20', '16', '10, 'to set the rudder () and the sail () so that the vessel () holds a stable direction with regard to the wind at a given rudder deflection,'}{'b': 10', '22', '10, 'a)—to check the position of the vessel () with the help of an electronic steering system () on board, and if it is registered that the vessel () is not getting any nearer its destination,'}{'b': '20', 'b)—adjust the rudder () to set a new, arbitrary course, where the course is chosen among a number of pre-determined course changes,'}{'b': 10', '22', '10, 'c)—check again the position of the vessel () with the help of the electronic steering system () and if it is registered that the vessel () has got nearer its destination,'}{'b': '10', 'd)—to let the ...

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Номер записи: 12
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SUPPORTING SYSTEM FOR A FLOATING UNIT IN SHALLOW OR VERY SHALLOW WATER

Номер: US20180001976A1
Автор: FRESNET Olivier, Lazzarin Diego, Serena Alberto
Принадлежит:

A supporting system for a floating unit in shallow water exerts controlled stresses on the floating unit hull and includes supporting structure for the hull. An extendable supporting device operatively connects to the supporting structure and is suitable to support a predetermined weight of the floating unit and load when entirely supported by the extendable supporting device and when the extendable supporting device rests on a bed of a water body. An actuator device connects to the supporting structure and operatively connects to the extendable supporting device for extension or contraction. A control device operatively connects to the actuator device to control the extraction or contraction movement of the extendable supporting device. The system includes at least one hull stress monitoring device operatively connected to the control device. A device to monitor the stress, or load, on the extendable supporting device operatively connects to the control device. 1. Supporting system for a floating unit in shallow water , comprising:at least one portion of supporting structure for a hull of said floating unit;at least one extendable supporting device operatively connected to said portion of supporting structure and suitable to support part of weight of the floating unit and of a load arranged on said hull when supported by said at least one extendable supporting device and when said at least one extendable supporting device rests on a bed of a water body;at least one actuator device connected to said at least one portion of supporting structure and operatively connected to said at least one extendable supporting device for extension or retraction of said at least one extendable supporting device;at least one control device operatively connected to said actuator device to control the extraction or retraction movement of said at least one extendable supporting device;at least one hull stress monitoring device operatively connected to said at least one control device; ...

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Номер записи: 13
04-01-2018 дата публикации

PERFORMING GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS USING UNMANNED TOW VESSELS

Номер: US20180001977A1
Автор: Toennessen Rune
Принадлежит:

Techniques are disclosed relating to towing source elements and geophysical sensors through a body of water using one or more unmanned tow vessel. In some embodiments, a plurality of unmanned tow vessels are configured to tow one or more signal sources and/or one or more streamers. The plurality of unmanned tow vessels may, in some embodiments, traverse various sail paths along a surface of a body of water in order to acquire geophysical data relating to formations disposed below the bottom of the body of water. 1. A system , comprising: a first unmanned tow vessel that is configured to tow one or more source elements; and', 'a second unmanned tow vessel that is configured to tow one or more streamers;, 'a plurality of unmanned tow vessels, including traverse a first sail path in a first formation, wherein the first formation includes a first ordering of the plurality of unmanned tow vessels;', 'while traversing the first sail path in the first formation, actuate at least one of the one or more source elements and collect first data via at least one of the one or more streamers;', 'turn toward a subsequent sail path;', 'traverse the subsequent sail path in a second formation, wherein the second formation includes a second, different ordering of the plurality of unmanned tow vessels; and', 'while traversing the subsequent sail path in the second formation, actuate at least one of the one or more source elements and collect second data via at least one of the one or more streamers., 'wherein the plurality of unmanned tow vessels are configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of unmanned tow vessels are further configured to:while turning toward the subsequent sail path, actuate at least one of the one or more source elements and collect third data via the one or more streamers.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of unmanned tow vessels are further configured to turn toward the subsequent sail path without actuating at least one of the ...

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Номер записи: 14
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Landing Pad For Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Delivery

Номер: US20190002129A1
Автор: Falesch Alex J., Walsh Ryan
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A landing pad receives and stores packages delivered from an aerial vehicle are awaiting pickup from an aerial vehicle. The landing pad can be placed outside of a window and can contain a transmitter for sending out an identification signal via radio frequency to aid aerial vehicles in finding the landing pad. The landing pad contains a landing platform with a trapdoor that leads to a storage compartment. The trapdoor can be configured to only open when it receives a signal from an authorized aerial vehicle. The storage compartment can be accessed via a storage compartment door which can contain a locking mechanism. The storage compartment can be climate controlled. The landing pad can also have a transmitter that emits sounds to discourage animals from nesting on or near the landing pad. The landing pad can also include a solar power generator as a source of electrical energy. 1. A method of delivering a package via a drone capable of transmitting a first signal recognizable by a receiver associated with a landing pad , wherein said method comprises:(a) loading said drone with said package;(b) employing a global positioning system device to navigate said drone to said landing pad, wherein said landing pad comprises a landing platform with a trapdoor in a normally closed position and a storage compartment with a floor and a conveyor belt and a hydraulic system configured to tilt said floor;(c) opening said trapdoor of said landing platform upon receipt of said first signal by said receiver to expose an interior of said storage compartment; and(d) actuating a mechanism operatively associated with said drone to transfer said package into said storage compartment.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:(e) positioning said landing pad in a window of a residence.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:(f) configuring said landing pad to fold into said window when not interacting with said drone.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said storage compartment ...

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Номер записи: 15
07-01-2021 дата публикации

INFORMATION GENERATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20210003399A1
Автор: Dobashi Manabu, KURIYAGAWA Koji, YAMAKAWA HIROSHI
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

An information generating apparatus obtains usage state information about mobile bodies from the mobile bodies and maintenance information about the mobile bodies. The information generation apparatus estimates a maintenance time for each mobile body based on the usage state information and the maintenance information, determines, based on locations of the mobile bodies and the maintenance time estimated for each mobile body, a route by which a maintenance worker of the mobile bodies visits the locations of the mobile bodies, and generates route information including the route determined. The information generating apparatus specifies the mobile bodies of which the worker visits the locations based on whether the maintenance time estimated is within a first period. 1. An information generating apparatus comprising:one or more processors; anda memory storing instructions which, when the instructions are executed by the one or more processors, cause the image processing apparatus to function as:a usage state obtaining unit configured to obtain usage state information about mobile bodies from the mobile bodies;a maintenance information obtaining unit configured to obtain maintenance information about the mobile bodies;an estimating unit configured to estimate a maintenance time for each mobile body based on the usage state information and the maintenance information;a determining unit configured to determine, based on locations of the mobile bodies and the maintenance time estimated for each mobile body, a route by which a worker responsible for maintenance of the mobile bodies visits the locations of the mobile bodies; anda generating unit configured to generate route information including the route determined,wherein the determining unit specifies the mobile bodies of which the worker visits the locations based on whether the maintenance time estimated is within a first period.2. The information generating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the determining unit ...

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Номер записи: 16
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CALIBRATION OF LASER AND VISION SENSORS

Номер: US20200003878A1
Автор: Ma Lu, Wu Kanzhi
Принадлежит: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.

Automatic calibration between laser and vision sensors carried by a mobile platform, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A representative method includes evaluating depth-based feature points obtained from the laser sensor with edge information obtained from the vision sensor and generating calibration rules based thereon. 1106-. (canceled)107. A computer-implemented method for generating a point cloud , the method comprising:obtaining observation data generated by at least one vision sensor, wherein the observation data corresponds to a time period;evaluating states associated with a laser unit at different points in time within the time period based at least on the observation data;determining one or more transformation rules for transforming between one or more reference systems and a target reference system associated with the laser unit, wherein the one or more reference systems are associated with the laser unit at the different points in time within the time period and the target reference system is associated with the laser unit at a target point in time within the time period;transforming data obtained by the laser unit based at least on the one or more transformation rules to the target reference system, the data obtained by the laser unit corresponding to the different points in time within the time period; andgenerating the point cloud using at least a portion of the transformed data.108. The method of claim 107 , wherein determining the one or more transformation rules further comprises:computing transformation matrices for the laser unit at the different points in time with respect to the target point in time, wherein each transformation matrix is computed using a corresponding state associated with the laser unit at a corresponding point in time.109. The method of claim 108 , wherein transforming data obtained by the laser unit based at least on the one or more transformation rules to the target reference system further comprises: ...

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Номер записи: 17
02-01-2020 дата публикации

VESSEL MONITORING BASED ON DIRECTIONALLY CAPTURED AMBIENT SOUNDS

Номер: US20200003916A1
Автор: CALLAWAY Mark, LINDELL Lasse, Mertovaara Mikko, SIPILÄ Sauli
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The invention allows vessel monitoring based on directionally captured ambient sounds. A remote operation centre for monitoring a vessel comprises a set of speakers and a controller. The controller comprises an input unit configured to receive at least one microphone signal from at least one on-board directional microphone of an array of on-board directional microphones. The controller further comprises a processing unit configured to analyze the received at least one microphone signal and to generate speaker-specific directional output signals based on the analysis. The controller further comprises an output unit configured to send the generated speaker-specific directional output signals to respective one or more speakers of the set of speakers. 1100100. A remote operation centre () for monitoring a vessel , characterized in that the remote operation centre () comprises:{'b': '110', 'a set of speakers () having one or more speakers; and'}{'b': '120', 'claim-text': [{'b': '121', 'an input unit (), configured to receive at least one microphone signal from at least one on-board directional microphone of an array of on-board directional microphones;'}, {'b': '122', 'a processing unit (), configured to analyze the at least one microphone signal received Land to generate speaker-specific directional output signals based on the analysis; and'}, {'b': 123', '110, 'an output unit (), configured to send the speaker-specific directional output signals generated to the one or more speakers of the set of speakers ().'}], 'a controller (), comprising2100122. The remote operation centre () according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit () is further configured to perform the analyzing of the at least one microphone signal received by determining the direction of a sound represented by the at least one microphone signal received.3100122. The remote operation centre () according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit () is further configured to perform the analyzing of the ...

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Номер записи: 18
04-01-2018 дата публикации

MARINE VESSEL

Номер: US20180004209A1
Автор: AKUZAWA Shu, AOKI Hirotaka, ASHIDA Yusuke, OKAMOTO Yukitaka
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A marine vessel includes a distance detector that measures a distance to an object, a speed detector that detects a vessel speed, and a controller that executes on-shore/off-shore assistance control to control a propulsion unit to generate a thrust that moves a vessel body in a direction opposite to a direction toward the object based on the distance to the object measured by the distance detector and the vessel speed detected by the speed detector. 1. A marine vessel comprising:a vessel body;an engine located on the vessel body;a propulsion unit that is driven by the engine and generates a thrust that moves the vessel body;a distance detector that measures a distance to an object;a speed detector that detects a vessel speed; anda controller configured or programmed to execute on-shore/off-shore assistance control to control the propulsion unit to generate a thrust that moves the vessel body in a direction opposite to a direction toward the object based on the distance to the object measured by the distance detector and the vessel speed detected by the speed detector.2. The marine vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the propulsion unit includes a jet propulsion unit that moves the vessel body in a forward-rearward direction.3. The marine vessel according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured or programmed to control the jet propulsion unit to generate claim 2 , in the forward-rearward direction claim 2 , the thrust that moves the vessel body in the direction opposite to the direction toward the object in the on-shore assistance control.4. The marine vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the propulsion unit includes a side thruster that moves the vessel body in a right-left direction.5. The marine vessel according to claim 4 , wherein the controller is configured or programmed to control the side thruster to generate claim 4 , in the right-left direction claim 4 , the thrust that moves the vessel body in the direction opposite to the direction toward ...

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Номер записи: 19
07-01-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE OF PROPELLER FOR SHIP, CONTROL METHOD OF PROPELLER FOR SHIP, AND CONTROL PROGRAM OF PROPELLER FOR SHIP

Номер: US20210004007A1
Автор: FUJIMA Akifumi, HASHIZUME Takashi, Yamamoto Hiroshi
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A control device, a control method, and a control program of a propeller for ship that enable the ship to move accurately in parallel are provided. When a joystick is tilted in a predetermined direction, a system controller performs a second control to make a ship move in parallel in accordance with corrected control parameters while correcting control parameters of outboard motors for moving the ship in the predetermined direction, on condition that wave height at a current position of the ship is equal to or higher than a threshold value, determines whether the control parameters are appropriate from a moving state of the ship when the ship is moved in accordance with the control parameters, on the condition that the wave height is lower than the threshold value, and rewrites the control parameters so that the ship moves in parallel when the control parameters are not appropriate. 1. A control device of a propeller for a ship configured to control the propeller in the ship equipped with a plurality of propellers , the device comprising:a storage configured to store a set of control parameters for each of the plurality of propellers in association with an operation signal input from an operation unit to make the ship move in parallel;a controller configured to selectively perform a first control for controlling the plurality of propellers by the set corresponding to a first operation signal in a case where the first operation signal to make the ship move in parallel in a predetermined direction is input, and a second control for starting the control of the plurality of propellers by the set corresponding to the first operation signal, and controlling the plurality of propellers by the corrected set while correcting the set so that the ship moves in parallel based on the moving state of the ship after the control;an update processing unit configured to perform update processing of rewriting the set corresponding to the first operation signal stored in the storage, ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-01-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE BODY, INFORMATION PROCESSOR, MOBILE BODY SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

Номер: US20210004008A1
Автор: Mitomo Toshimoto, Serita Kazutoshi
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A mobile body includes: an imaging unit; a movement mechanism that moves itself; a wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication; and an information generator that generates, on a basis of external information received from outside by the wireless communication unit, route guidance information for use in allowing the movement mechanism to move itself. 1. A mobile body comprising:a movement mechanism configured to move the mobile body;an imaging unit configured to obtain image data; and receive external information,', 'generate route guidance information for use in allowing the movement mechanism to move the mobile body based on the image data, the external information, position information of the mobile body, and map information, and', 'communicate a negotiation with other mobile bodies to perform a predetermined operation., 'circuitry configured to2. The mobile body according to claim 1 ,wherein the circuitry generates the route guidance information with use of a correspondence relationship between mode setting information, which sets an autonomous move mode of a plurality of autonomous move modes, and a plurality of kinds of information for each of the plurality of autonomous move modes, andwherein the route guidance information includes at least two selectable routes.3. The mobile body according to claim 1 , wherein the external information includes one or both of:GPS information, andsearch history information stored in a memory associated with an information processor.4. The mobile body according to claim 1 ,wherein the image data, the position information, and the map information are stored together with data update time information regarding the image data, andwherein the circuitry generates the route guidance information on a regular basis with use of the data update time information, with updated image data being stored as the image data on a regular basis, and with the map information being automatically updated on a regular basis.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 21
03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO IMPLEMENT NONLINEAR CONTROL OF VEHICLES MOVED USING MULTIPLE MOTORS

Номер: US20190004519A1
Автор: Aldana Lopez Rodrigo, de la Guardia Gonzalez Rafael, Gomez Gutierrez David, Parra Vilchis Jose I.
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Methods and apparatus to implement nonlinear control of vehicles moved using multiple motors, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a logic circuit configured to calculate virtual position control variables for a vehicle moved using multiple motors. The virtual position control variables calculated based on an application of a control law to position information of the vehicle. The control law is derived from a nonlinear model of movement of the vehicle. The logic circuit is configured further to calculate control inputs based on the virtual position control variables. The control inputs are to control the motors to navigate the vehicle along a designated path of movement. 1. An apparatus comprising a logic circuit configured to:calculate virtual position control variables for a vehicle moved using multiple motors, the virtual position control variables calculated based on an application of a control law to position information of the vehicle, the control law derived from a nonlinear model of movement of the vehicle; andcalculate control inputs based on the virtual position control variables, the control inputs to control the motors to navigate the vehicle along a designated path of movement.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the position information includes reference position information and measured position information claim 1 , the logic circuit configured further to calculate reference orientation information based on the virtual position control variables claim 1 , the reference orientation information and the reference position information corresponding to the designated path of movement for the vehicle.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the logic circuit is configured further to calculate trigonometric values for measured orientation information claim 2 , the measured orientation information including a measured yaw orientation claim 2 , a measured pitch orientation claim 2 , and a measured roll ...

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Номер записи: 22
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED BUOY FOR MONITORING UNDERWATER OBJECTS

Номер: US20160009347A1
Автор: Imran Mir
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Various embodiments of the invention provide a buoy and system for monitoring divers and other underwater objects. In many embodiments, the buoy has capabilities to monitor a diver, obtain position information about the diver and use that information to move itself to an effective range for continued monitoring. The buoy can connect and communicate with a communication device attached to a diver to communicate, position, biometric and other data. In one embodiment, the buoy comprises a propulsion system for propelling the buoy, an acoustic communication module for communicating with the diver and a propulsion controller for controlling the propulsion system to move to the effective range. Other embodiments provide a power generation system using a power generating buoy comprising an inertial weight, an energy converter and a connecting linkage. The system may comprise a single or multiple buoys and can include an electrical storage such as an electrical battery. 1a propulsion system for propelling the buoy;an acoustic communication module configured to at least receive acoustic communications from a communication device that is associated with an object located in water underneath the buoy; anda propulsion controller that identifies, from the acoustic communications received by the acoustic communication module, position information for the communication device of the underwater object, wherein the propulsion controller outputs control information to control the propulsion system of the buoy to stay within a selected distance of the object.. A self-propelled buoy for communication with an underwater object, the buoy comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/334,526, filed Jul. 17, 2014, titled “Self-Propelled Buoy for Monitoring Underwater Objects”, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/231,881, filed Sep. 13, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,804,461, issued Aug. 12, 2014, titled “Self-Propelled Buoy for Monitoring ...

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Номер записи: 23
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING MARINE VESSELS

Номер: US20210009239A1
Автор: CARMON Yaron Shlomo, EYAL Amir, NATAN Lawrence, OFIR Yehonatan, SELA Ofer
Принадлежит: AQUA MARINA YACHTS (1995) LTD.

Aspects of the invention may be related to a computer system and a computerized method of controlling a marine vessel. Embodiments may include: receiving, by a controller, a position of the marine vessel from a positioning system; receiving, by the controller, geographical data, from at least one database, the geographical data may include at least a map of seabed depths; receiving, by the controller, a heading direction and speed of the marine vessel; calculating, by the controller, a safety zone ahead of the marine vessel based on the position, the heading direction and the speed of the marine vessel; identifying a location of a critical seabed depth inside the safety zone based on the received, the geographical data; and changing, by the controller, a state of a propelling unit of the marine vessel when a critical seabed depth was identified inside the safety zone. 1. A method of controlling a marine vessel , comprising:receiving, by a controller, a position of the marine vessel from a positioning system;receiving, by the controller, geographical data, from at least one database, the geographical data comprising at least a map of seabed depths;receiving, by the controller, a heading direction and speed of the marine vessel;determining, by the controller, a safety zone ahead of the marine vessel based on the position, the heading direction and the speed of the marine vessel;identifying, by the controller, a location of a critical seabed depth inside the safety zone based the received geographical data; andchanging, by the controller, a state of a propelling unit of the marine vessel when a critical seabed depth was identified inside the safety zone.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein changing the state of the propelling unit of the marine vessel comprises at least one of: reducing the speed of the marine vessel claim 1 , disengaging the engine of the marine vessel from the propelling unit claim 1 , activating dynamic positioning system (DPS) claim 1 , maneuvering ...

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Номер записи: 24
10-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-COPTER LIFT BODY AIRCRAFT WITH TILT ROTORS

Номер: US20190009895A1
Автор: Tu Haofeng
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A multi-copter lift body aircraft has a lift body that has a first airfoil shape on a front to rear cross-section. The lift body has a nose and a tail. A multi-copter propeller is attached to the lift body. The multi-copter propellers provide a lift at low speeds, and the lift body provides a lift at high speeds. The multi-copter propeller is mounted to a shaft. A shaft angle is formed on the multi-copter propeller, and the shaft angle provides a forward thrust. The shaft angle is angled upward and forward and the shaft angle is not perpendicular to a chord line of the lift body. Avionics are stored in a hollow cavity of the lift body. The avionics include a control circuit, batteries, and a radio receiver. 1. A multi-copter lift body aircraft comprising:a. a lift body that has a first airfoil shape along a medial line between a nose and a tail of the lift body, and a second airfoil shape along a lateral line between a leading edge of a left wing and a leading edge of a right wing;b. a plurality of multi-copter propellers attached to the lift body, wherein each of the plurality of multi-copter propellers provides a multi-copter propeller lift at low speeds, wherein the lift body provides a lift body lift at high speeds, wherein each of the plurality of multi-copter propellers is mounted to a shaft, wherein the plurality of multi-copter propellers include front multi-copter propellers and rear multi-copter propellers;c. a shaft angle formed on the rear multi-copter propellers, wherein the shaft angle provides a forward thrust, wherein the shaft angle is fixed and angled upward and forward, wherein the shaft angle is not perpendicular to a chord line of the lift body, wherein the shaft angle facilitates an Fx forward force and an Fy lifting force, wherein the Fx forward force is the sine of the shaft angle; andd. avionics stored in a hollow cavity of the lift body, wherein the avionics includes a control circuit, batteries, and a radio receiver, wherein during a ...

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Номер записи: 25
09-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTEXT-BASED FLIGHT MODE SELECTION

Номер: US20200010194A1
Автор: HU XIAO, Liu Ang, Pan Xuyang, ZHOU Guyue
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A system for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to switch between different flight modes during operation. The system includes one or more processors configured to determine, based on sensor data received from one or more sensors carried by the UAV, a change in environment of the UAV from a first environment type to a second environment type. In response to determining the change in environment, the one or more processors configured to switch a flight mode of the UAV from a first flight mode to a second flight mode, and effect operation of the UAV in accordance with a second set of operating rules for operating in the second environment type. 1. A system for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to switch between different flight modes during operation , the system comprising: determine, based on sensor data received from one or more sensors carried by the UAV, a change in environment of the UAV from a first environment type to a second environment type, the first environment type and the second environment type being selected from a plurality of different environment types;', 'in response to determining the change in environment, switch a flight mode of the UAV from a first flight mode to a second flight mode, the first flight mode and the second flight mode being selected from a plurality of different flight modes, the first flight mode being associated with a first set of operating rules for the UAV to operate in the first environment type, and the second flight mode being associated with a second set of operating rules for the UAV to operate in the second environment type; and', 'effect operation of the UAV in the second environment type in accordance with the second set of operating rules associated with the second flight mode., 'one or more processors configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise a GPS sensor claim 1 , an inertial sensor claim 1 , a vision sensor claim 1 , a lidar sensor claim 1 , an ...

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Номер записи: 26
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TIME LIMITED COMMUNICATION FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLED VEHICLES

Номер: US20210011472A1
Автор: Schechter Amir
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The present invention is for a system, device and method for remotely controlled vehicles for controlling the course of such a vehicle in a crowded space by utilizing a time limited control signal communication including route maneuvers during an emergency situation so as to avoid the emergency situation. 1) An aerial vehicle safety device the device including: a controller module , communication module , Radio Frequency (RF) module , and an aerial vehicle interface module provided for seamlessly associating and communicating with an aerial vehicle wherein said device has seamless access to sensor data of aerial vehicle; and wherein said device is configured to monitor the flight path for an emergency situation; such that when an emergency situation is identified said device abstracts a control signal including maneuvering instructions configured to circumvent and/or avoid the emergency situation by altering the flight path of said aerial vehicle.2) The device of further comprising power supply.3) The device of further comprising at least one or more selected from: user interface (UI) module claim 1 , GPS module claim 1 , a sensor module claim 1 , digital compass claim 1 , gyro sensor claim 1 , and a three-axis accelerometer claim 1 , barometric pressure sensor.4) The device of wherein said control signal is abstracted with said controller module and wherein said control signal comprises virtual sensory data relating to the at least one selected from: position claim 1 , direction and speed claim 1 , acceleration angular acceleration claim 1 , velocity of said aerial vehicle and wherein said control signal mobilizes aerial vehicle to a safer flightpath that avoids the emergency situation until such a time that the emergency situation is alleviated.5) The device of wherein said virtual sensory data comprises a virtual GPS data set that is communicated to said aerial vehicle causing vehicle to “move aside” and/or alter its flightpath at least for a period of time ...

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Номер записи: 27
14-01-2021 дата публикации

FLIGHT AIDING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, AND MOBILE TERMINAL

Номер: US20210011473A1
Автор: Song Jianyu
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A flight aiding method for an unmanned aerial vehicle includes receiving a receiving, from a mobile terminal that controls the unmanned aerial vehicle, a flight aiding instruction to execute a flight aiding function. The flight aiding method further includes in response to receiving the flight aiding instruction, controlling, regardless of a head direction that a head of the unmanned aerial vehicle is pointing, the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly by controlling both a velocity of the unmanned aerial vehicle along a reference direction and a velocity of the unmanned aerial vehicle perpendicular to the reference direction. The reference direction is defined for the unmanned aerial vehicle based on a position of a point of interest and a current location of the unmanned aerial vehicle. 1. A flight aiding method for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:receiving, from a mobile terminal that controls the unmanned aerial vehicle, a flight aiding instruction to execute a flight aiding function; andin response to receiving the flight aiding instruction, controlling, regardless of a head direction that a head of the unmanned aerial vehicle is pointing, the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly by controlling both a velocity of the unmanned aerial vehicle along a reference direction and a velocity of the unmanned aerial vehicle perpendicular to the reference direction, the reference direction being defined for the unmanned aerial vehicle based on a position of a point of interest and a current location of the unmanned aerial vehicle.2. The flight adding method according to claim 1 , further comprising:controlling, in response to receiving a forward flight instruction, the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly along the reference direction regardless of the head direction.3. The flight adding method according to claim 2 , further comprising:receiving the forward flight instruction sent from the mobile terminal in response to a pitch stick of the mobile terminal controlling the unmanned ...

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Номер записи: 28
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS MARITIME VESSEL SECURITY AND SAFETY

Номер: US20200012283A1
Автор: NGUYEN Vu Xuan
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An autonomous boat capability for man or unmanned vessels to build a contextual understanding of the marine environment to identify situations of collisions, man-overboard, intrusion and taking appropriate action based on context. This includes imaging (conventional camera, ToF camera, depth camera, thermal cameras, radar, lidar) and audio (microphone, sonar, sonic) sensors, compute device to build environmental understand, recognition, and compute optimal route navigation, controller to manage heading, controller to handle propulsion, display for latest marine information and navigation data, speakers to alert crew, horn to signal to other vessels. 1. A method for maritime hazard mitigation on a maritime vessel , the method comprising the steps of:providing a maritime vessel; at least one computer having a processor, software executing on the processor, and', 'a data storage, and', 'at least one sensor in communication with the at least one computer,', 'wherein maritime data is loaded onto the data storage, the maritime data including information stored on a database including a marine data model;, 'providing a maritime hazard mitigation system onboard the maritime vessel, the maritime hazard mitigation system comprising detect at least one maritime object via the at least one sensor;', 'associate the at least one maritime object with the marine data model stored on the database;', 'determine a navigation maneuver for the maritime vessel based upon the association between the at least one maritime object and the marine data model stored on the database; and', 'conduct a navigation maneuver by the maritime vessel., 'wherein upon operation of the maritime vessel, the maritime hazard mitigation system is configured to2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one maritime object includes objects selected from a group consisting of boats claim 1 , marine platforms claim 1 , sea life claim 1 , people claim 1 , buoys claim 1 , floating hazards claim 1 , ground claim ...

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Номер записи: 29
09-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FLIGHT PATH PLANNING OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES USING FLYING ROUTES OF BIRDS

Номер: US20200013296A1
Автор: KAO SHU-HUI
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A method for flight path planning of unmanned aerial vehicles using flying routes of birds includes: recording multiple pieces of flight data, wherein multiple recording devices are used to record the multiple pieces of flight data when the birds fly from a first designated point to a second designated point and are respectively installed on the birds; generating an optimal flight path, wherein an analyzing device collects the multiple pieces of flight data and calculates the optimal flight path; and controlling a UAV to fly according to the optimal flight path, wherein the optimal flight path is inputted to the UAV. By virtue of bird's nature automatically avoiding obstruction and adapting to wind direction and air flow, multiple obstruction-free recording points between two places can be acquired to form an optimal flight path with the shortest flying time or distance. 1. A method of flight path planning of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) using flying routes of birds , comprising steps of:(a) recording multiple pieces of flight data, wherein multiple recording devices are used to record the multiple pieces of flight data when the birds fly from a first designated point to a second designated point, and the multiple recording devices are respectively installed on the birds;(b) generating an optimal flight path, wherein an analyzing device collects the multiple pieces of flight data and calculates the optimal flight path; and(c) controlling a UAV to fly according to the optimal flight path, wherein the optimal flight path is inputted to the UAV.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the step (a) each recording device records latitude claim 1 , longitude claim 1 , height claim 1 , UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) claim 1 , flight direction and flight speed of a corresponding bird at present every a preset fixed time period.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein step (b) further comprises steps of:(b11) generating multiple flying tracks, wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 30
03-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER WITH EDGE ENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220034114A1
Автор: Durvasula Kameshwar, Hanan Ethan
Принадлежит: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC

An autonomous pool cleaner includes a main body, a filter that is removably coupled to the main body, and an edge engagement assembly. The main body includes a top, a bottom, and one or more peripheral walls that extend between the top and the bottom. The filter is accessible for removal or installation via a particular peripheral wall of the one or more peripheral walls. The edge engagement assembly is configured to extend beyond the particular peripheral wall of the main body and removably secure the autonomous pool cleaner to an edge of a swimming pool so that the filter is accessible and vertically removable when the autonomous pool cleaner is secured to the edge. 120.-. (canceled)21. A filter for an autonomous swimming pool cleaner , comprising:a. a main body defining an interior (i) configured to receive debris filtered from water of a swimming pool and (ii) having an open top;b. a handle coupled to the main body;c. an arcuate section forming a U-shaped cavity; andd. a lid (i) coupled to the main body and (ii) selectively closing the open top. The present invention relates to the field of swimming pool cleaners and, in particular, to a swimming pool cleaner, such as a robotic and/or motorized pool cleaner, with a filter that is installable and removable via a peripheral wall of the pool cleaner and features that facilitate in-water installation and removal of the same.In order to automate pool cleaning, many motorized or automatic pool cleaners have been developed. There are many different types of swimming pool cleaners; however, typically, motorized pool cleaners (which are sometimes also referred to as pool cleaning robots and may be interchangeably referred to herein as pool cleaners, autonomous pool cleaners, pool cleaning robots, and other such variations) use a pump or suction system to clean a pool. The pump or suction system draws a combination of water and dirt/debris, via an intake, into a filter included or installed in the pool cleaner, such as a ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SCHEDULING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FULLY AUTONOMOUS WATERBORNE INTER TERMINAL TRANSPORTATION

Номер: US20220035374A1
Автор: MA Dongfang, QU Fengzhong, Xu Wen, ZHENG Huarong
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The present application discloses is a scheduling method and system for fully autonomous waterborne inter terminal transportation, and belongs to the field of transportation. The method includes: establishing a dynamic scheduling model for waterborne Autonomous guided vessels (wAGVs); quickly inserting the dynamically arriving transportation tasks into all the existing wAGV paths, calculating the insertion cost and selecting the path and position with the lowest insertion cost to obtain updated initial paths; improving the initial path using a heuristic algorithm based on tabu search to obtain quasi-optimal wAGV paths; executing the scheduling wAGV paths. The scheduling model of the present application is based on the combinatorial optimization, and considers performance indexes such as transportation distance and customer satisfaction, and constraints such as time window and loading capacity. An initial path by using an insertion method within the framework of rolling horizon is constructed. The initial path is then optimized and improved by designing a tabu search heuristic so that obtaining quasi-optimal multi-wAGV paths are obtained in real time. This system is helpful to improve the autonomy level of large ports. 1. A scheduling method for fully autonomous waterborne inter terminal transportation , comprising the following steps:1) modeling against a fully autonomous waterborne inter terminal transportation scheduling problem, establishing a waterborne autonomous guided vessel (wAGV) oriented mixed integer programming dynamic scheduling model, and solving the mixed integer programming dynamic scheduling model to obtain a starting optimal path for a scheduling system;2) inserting a newly arrived transportation task into the possible positions in all the existing paths of wAGVs calculated in the previous step but has not been completely executed within a rolling horizon framework, and calculating the corresponding insertion cost, comparing and selecting paths and ...

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Номер записи: 32
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING MARINE VESSELS

Номер: US20200017177A1
Автор: CARMON Yaron Shlomo, EYAL Amir, NATAN Lawrence, OFIR Yehonatan, SELA Ofer
Принадлежит: AQUA MARINA YACHTS (1995) LTD.

Aspects of the invention may be related to a computer system and a computerized method of controlling a marine vessel. Embodiments may include: receiving, by a controller, a position of the marine vessel from a positioning system; receiving, by the controller, geographical data, from at least one database, the geographical data may include at least a map of seabed depths; receiving, by the controller, a heading direction and speed of the marine vessel; calculating, by the controller, a safety zone ahead of the marine vessel based on the position, the heading direction and the speed of the marine vessel; identifying a location of a critical seabed depth inside the safety zone based on the received, the geographical data; and changing, by the controller, a state of a propelling unit of the marine vessel when a critical seabed depth was identified inside the safety zone. 1. A method of controlling a marine vessel , comprising:receiving, by a controller, a position of the marine vessel from a positioning system;receiving, by the controller, geographical data, from at least one database, the geographical data comprising at least a map of seabed depths;receiving, by the controller, a heading direction and speed of the marine vessel;determining, by the controller, a safety zone ahead of the marine vessel based on the position, the heading direction and the speed of the marine vessel;identifying, by the controller, a location of a critical seabed depth inside the safety zone based the received geographical data; andchanging, by the controller, a state of a propelling unit of the marine vessel when a critical seabed depth was identified inside the safety zone.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein changing the state of the propelling unit of the marine vessel comprises at least one of: reducing the speed of the marine vessel claim 1 , disengaging the engine of the marine vessel from the propelling unit claim 1 , activating dynamic positioning system (DPS) claim 1 , maneuvering ...

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Номер записи: 33
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Automatic Location Placement System

Номер: US20180017974A1
Автор: Tyers Bradley
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A method of automatically moving, by an automatic location placement system, a marine vessel includes receiving, by a central processing unit, from a vision ranging photography system, at least one optical feed including data providing a mapping of an environment surrounding a marine vessel. The method includes displaying, by the central processing unit, on a touch screen monitor, the mapping of the environment. The method includes receiving, by the central processing unit, from the touch screen monitor, target location data. The method includes directing, by the central processing unit, at least one element of a propulsion system of the marine vessel, to move the marine vessel to the targeted location, using the mapping. 1receiving, by a central processing unit, from a vision ranging photography system, at least one optical feed including data providing a 3D pose costmap mapping of an environment surrounding a marine vessel;displaying, by the central processing unit, on a touch screen monitor, the 3D pose costmap mapping of the environment surrounding the marine vessel;receiving, by the central processing unit, from the touch screen monitor, target location data; andautomatically directing, by the central processing unit, at least one element of a propulsion system of the marine vessel, to move the marine vessel to the targeted location, using the 3D pose costmap mapping of the environment surrounding the marine vessel.. A method of guiding a marine vessel to move, by a location placement system, the method comprising: The methods and systems described herein relates generally to automatic docking and marine vessel collision avoidance systems preferably for a marine vessel, and more particularly to an automatic location placement system between a powered marine vessel and a dock or external object.To maneuverer a large marine vessel to a desired location is a precise operation, which may cause damage to the marine vessel and the surrounding areas when relying on ...

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Номер записи: 34
18-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATED UNMANNED VEHICLE NAVIGATION PLANNING

Номер: US20180017976A1
Автор: BASH Yariv, Regev Amit
Принадлежит: Flytrex Aviation Ltd.

A system and method for dynamically updated vehicle navigation planning for a second UV based on navigation feedback of a first UV. The first UV navigates based on a first navigation plan and the second UV navigates based on a second navigation plan. The system includes: a processing circuitry; and a memory, the memory containing instructions that, when executed by the processing circuitry, configure the system to: receive the navigation feedback of the first UV, wherein the navigation feedback of the first UV includes telemetry data indicating at least a divergence event and a location of the divergence event, wherein the divergence event is a divergence of the first UV from the first navigation plan; and dynamically update the second navigation plan based on the navigation feedback of the first UV when the second navigation plan includes the location of the divergence event. 1. A system for dynamically updated navigation planning for a second unmanned vehicle (UV) based on navigation feedback of a first UV , wherein the first UV navigates based on a first navigation plan , wherein the second UV navigates based on a second navigation plan , comprising:a processing circuitry; and receive the navigation feedback of the first UV, wherein the navigation feedback of the first UV includes telemetry data indicating at least a divergence event and a location of the divergence event, wherein the divergence event is a divergence of the first UV from the first navigation plan; and', 'dynamically update the second navigation plan based on the navigation feedback of the first UV when the second navigation plan includes the location of the divergence event., 'a memory, the memory containing instructions that, when executed by the processing circuitry, configure the system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is further configured to:send the updated second navigation plan to the second UV.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is further configured to:determine ...

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Номер записи: 35
03-02-2022 дата публикации

MULTI-SENSOR DATA FUSION-BASED AIRCRAFT DETECTION, TRACKING, AND DOCKING

Номер: US20220036750A1
Автор: Poojary Rajesh V., Seelamonthula Raghu, Sharma Manuj, Sridhara Murthy Vinay
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Tracking aircraft in and near a ramp area is described herein. One method includes receiving camera image data of an aircraft while the aircraft is approaching or in the ramp area, receiving LIDAR/Radar sensor data of an aircraft while the aircraft is approaching or in the ramp area, merging the camera image data and the LIDAR/Radar sensor data into a merged data set, and wherein the merged data set includes at least one of: data for determining the position and orientation of the aircraft relative to the position and orientation of the ramp area, data for determining speed of the aircraft, data for determining direction of the aircraft, data for determining proximity of the aircraft to a particular object within the ramp area, and data for forming a three dimensional virtual model of at least a portion of the aircraft from the merged data. 1. A method for tracking an aircraft , comprising:receiving camera image data of an aircraft while the aircraft is approaching or in the ramp area;receiving LIDAR/Radar sensor data of an aircraft while the aircraft is approaching or in the ramp area;merging the camera image data and the LIDAR/Radar sensor data into a merged data set; andwherein the merged data set includes at least one of: data for determining the position and orientation of the aircraft relative to the position and orientation of the ramp area, data for determining speed of the aircraft, data for determining direction of the aircraft, data for determining proximity of the aircraft to a particular object within the ramp area, and data for forming a three dimensional virtual model of at least a portion of the aircraft from the merged data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method includes:comparing the three dimensional virtual model to one or more aircraft reference models stored in memory of a computing device to find a match between the three dimensional virtual model and one of the aircraft reference models to determine an aircraft type.3. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 36
17-01-2019 дата публикации

MAGNETIC NAVIGATION AND POSITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190018417A1
Автор: Bonk Alyson, Tillotson Brian
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

A cooperative system of vehicles is disclosed, each of a first vehicle and a second vehicle having a magnetometer, a filter, a database, a conductive loop, and an AC output generator. The magnetometer is attached to measure a surrounding magnetic field, and the filter to isolate a sensed signal. The AC output generator is connected to the conductive loop to generate a magnetic field. 110. A cooperative system of vehicles () , comprising:{'b': '100', 'a first vehicle ();'}{'b': 104', '103, 'a first magnetometer () attached to the first vehicle to measure a first magnetic field () surrounding the first magnetometer;'}{'b': 106', '107, 'a first filter () attached to the first vehicle to isolate a first sensed signal () caused by the first magnetic field;'}{'b': 108', '109, 'a first database () attached to the first vehicle containing a listing of the first sensed signal as a function of time ();'}{'b': '110', 'a first conductive loop () attached to the first vehicle;'}{'b': 112', '115, 'a first AC output generator () connected to the first conductive loop to generate a second magnetic field ();'}{'b': '200', 'a second vehicle ();'}{'b': 204', '203, 'a second magnetometer () attached to the second vehicle to measure a third magnetic field () surrounding the second magnetometer;'}{'b': 206', '207, 'a second filter () attached to the second vehicle to isolate a second sensed signal () caused by the third magnetic field;'}{'b': 208', '209, 'a second database () attached to the second vehicle containing a listing of the second sensed signal as a function of time ();'}{'b': '210', 'a second conductive loop () attached to the second vehicle; and'}{'b': 212', '215, 'a second AC output generator () connected to the second conductive loop to generate a fourth magnetic field ().'}2. The cooperative system of vehicles of claim 1 , wherein:{'b': '113', 'the first AC output generator has a first frequency (); and'}{'b': '213', 'the second AC output generator has a second frequency ...

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Номер записи: 37
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Guidance system of a drone

Номер: US20180018884A1
Автор: Alessandro Giusti, Giovanni Minetti, Jérôme Guzzi, Luca Maria Gambardella
Принадлежит: Paradox Engineering SA

A guidance system for a drone is described, said system comprising: a plurality of poles fixed to the ground and associated with a private or public electric power grid; a plurality of devices fixed to the poles and powered by the electric power grid, said devices being interconnected in a wireless network and comprising a radio communication module for communicating with the drone; a controller connected to the wireless network and intended to program a flight path of the drone between two or more poles by transmitting configuration commands to the respective devices of the wireless network, for configuring the radio communication modules, wherein the radio communication module of one pole in the flight path is configured to guide the drone towards the radio communication module of a following pole in the flight path.

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Номер записи: 38
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Determining when to Release Control of an Autonomous Vehicle

Номер: US20210018915A1
Автор: Chin Sean, Hanson Eric J., Hyde Sean, Nix Molly Castle, Poeppel Scott C., Zhao Dennis
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Systems and methods for controlling an autonomous vehicle are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes providing a control of the autonomous vehicle to a user associated with a vehicle service. The method includes identifying one or more release signals indicative of one or more actions of the user. The method includes releasing the control of the autonomous vehicle from the user, based at least in part on the release signals. 123-. (canceled)24. A computer-implemented method , the method comprising:obtaining, by a computing system comprising one or more computing devices, interior sensor data indicative of an interior environment of a vehicle during the performance of a vehicle service;identifying, by the computing system, one or more release signals based, at least in part, on the interior sensor data;determining, by the computing system, that the vehicle service is complete based, at least in part, on the one or more release signals; andin response to determining that the vehicle service is complete, initiating, by the computing system, a vehicle action.25. The computer-implemented method of claim 24 , wherein the interior sensor data indicative of the interior environment of the vehicle comprises at least one of image data or motion capture data indicative of a user exiting the autonomous vehicle.26. The computer-implemented method of claim 24 , wherein the vehicle comprises one or more interior sensors onboard the vehicle claim 24 , the one or more interior sensors comprising at least one of one or more cameras claim 24 , one or more motion sensors claim 24 , one or more door sensors claim 24 , or one or more pressure sensors.27. The computer-implemented method of claim 24 , wherein the one or more release signals are indicative of one or more actions of a user within the vehicle.28. The computer-implemented method of claim 24 , wherein the one or more release signals are indicative of a number of passengers that entered the ...

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Номер записи: 39
24-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AIRBORNE DISSEMINATION AND IMPLANTATION OF SEEDS

Номер: US20190021236A1
Автор: Patrick Brett Evan
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This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the airborne dissemination and implantation of seeds utilizing an aerodynamic seed delivery apparatus with built-in nutrients, anti-pest, and anti-fungal properties that can be disseminated rapidly from an airborne platform. The velocity of impact and depth of penetration into specific soil types by the delivery apparatus can be controlled up to a terminal velocity kinetic energy by exploiting a specified drag coefficient, mass, and altitude of release. The seeds are delivered and imbedded into the soil at the optimal depth and orientation to maximize germination rates, since seed orientation has a pronounced effect on germination and sprout mortality rates. Flight paths for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) utilized for dissemination can be automated to adjust coordinates based on wind vectors, terrain elevation data, and soil permeability data to efficiently achieve a desired penetration depth across a specified geographic area. 1. A method to deliver and implant a seed comprising:a. a body of a predetermined material with a specified geometry, a specified diameter and a specified length,b. a head of said material with a specified geometry, a specified diameter, and a specified length, connected to said body,c. a tail of said material with a specified geometry, a specified diameter, and a specified length, connected to said body opposite of said head,d. a seed with a predetermined orientation relative to the central axis of the apparatus and orientation of said head,whereby said components together have a predetermined weight due to the volume and density of said seed and predetermined material, a predetermined cross-section due to said body predetermined geometry and specified diameter, and a predetermined drag coefficient due to the predetermined geometry and specified parameters of these components, in order to have a specified terminal velocity and soil penetration depth.2. A method according to further ...

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Номер записи: 40
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FLIGHT CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20180022454A1
Автор: Cai Wei, XIA Yongfeng, YE Hualin, Zhang Pengfei
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A flight control method includes: determining a positional relationship between an aircraft and a control device; determining a polar coordinate system with the control device as an origin according to the positional relationship; receiving a flight direction control instruction sent by the control device, the flight direction control instruction being generated on the basis of the polar coordinate system; and driving, according to coordinate information about the aircraft in the polar coordinate system, the aircraft to fly in accordance with the flight direction control instruction. 1. A flight control method , comprising:determining a positional relationship between an aircraft and a control device;determining a polar coordinate system with the control device as an origin according to the positional relationship;receiving a flight direction control instruction sent by the control device, the flight direction control instruction being generated on the basis of the polar coordinate system; anddriving, according to coordinate information about the aircraft in the polar coordinate system, the aircraft to fly in accordance with the flight direction control instruction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the driving the aircraft to fly in accordance with the flight direction control instruction comprises:when the flight direction control instruction instructs the aircraft to perform forward flight or backward flight, driving the aircraft to fly along a direction of a line connecting the aircraft and the control device so that a length value in the coordinate information varies and an angle value in the coordinate information does not vary.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the driving the aircraft to fly in accordance with the flight direction control instruction comprises:when the flight direction control instruction instructs the aircraft to make a left turn or a right turn, driving the aircraft to fly along a direction perpendicular to a line connecting the aircraft ...

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Номер записи: 41
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Intelligent Solar Powered Pool Skimming Robot

Номер: US20170022728A1
Автор: Kremecek Miroslav, Simik Milan
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Systems and methods can support an autonomous pool skimming system. The pool skimming system may have a body with two or more hulls. Two or more paddlewheels may be coupled to the body. An independent motor may drive each paddlewheel. The motors may be independently controllable to support steering. The pool skimming system may have one or more processing units, two or more distance sensors, one or more solar cells, and a power supply operable to power the processing units and the motors from energy supplied by the solar cells. One or more processing modules may configure the processing units to plan and execute a traversal path across the surface of a body of water, such as a swimming pool, to collect debris into a removable basket. A portion of the traversal path may be established according to signals from distance sensors. 1. An autonomous water skimming system , comprising:a body comprising two or more hulls;one or more processing units;two or more paddlewheels coupled to the body, each paddlewheel driven by an independent motor, wherein the motors are independently controllable by the one or more processing units to support steering;two or more distance sensors;one or more solar cells;a power supply operable to power the one or more processing units and the motors from energy supplied by the one or more solar cells; andone or more processing modules, wherein the one or more processing units are configured by the one or more processing modules to plan and execute a traversal path across the surface of a body of water in order to collect debris into a removable basket and a portion of the traversal path is established according to signals associated with the two or more distance sensors.2. The autonomous water skimming system of claim 1 , further comprising a backwash flap.3. The autonomous water skimming system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more rechargeable battery cells.4. The autonomous water skimming system of claim 1 , further comprising a user ...

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Номер записи: 42
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING ATTITUDE OF A MARINE VESSEL WITH TRIM DEVICES

Номер: US20190023368A1
Автор: Andrasko Steven J., Anschuetz Steven M., Balogh Daniel J., Lemancik Michael J., Przybyl Andrew J.
Принадлежит: Brunswick Corporation

A trim control system includes a memory storing a plurality of trim profiles, each trim profile defining a unique relationship between a plurality of vessel speeds and respective propulsion device trim angles. The unique relationship is: (a) a calibrated relationship developed by determining optimal trim angles for a particular propulsion device powering a particular marine vessel at a number of tested vessel speeds and a number of different conditions; or (b) developed by modifying a nominal relationship between a number of vessel speeds and a number of corresponding trim angles. An input device allows a user to select one of the trim profiles from the memory so as to specify an aggressiveness of trim angle relative to vessel speed. A controller determines a setpoint trim angle corresponding to measured vessel speed according to the selected trim profile. The control system positions the propulsion device at the setpoint trim angle. 1. A trim control system for automatically controlling a trim angle of a trimmable marine propulsion device with respect to a marine vessel , the trim control system comprising: a calibrated relationship developed by determining optimal trim angles for a particular marine propulsion device powering a particular marine vessel at a number of tested vessel speeds and at a number of different conditions, including at least one of under a number of tested loading conditions and with a number of tested propellers; and', 'developed by modifying a nominal relationship between a number of vessel speeds and a number of corresponding trim angles, wherein the nominal relationship is the calibrated relationship;, 'a memory that stores a plurality of trim profiles, each trim profile defining a unique relationship between a plurality of vessel speeds and respective trim angles of the marine propulsion device with respect to the marine vessel, wherein the unique relationship defined by each trim profile is one ofa user interface including an input ...

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Номер записи: 43
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Flight Plan Preparing Method And Flying Vehicle Guiding System

Номер: US20180023974A1
Автор: FUKAYA Nobuyuki, Otani Hitoshi, SASAKI Daisuke, Sasaki Takeshi
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A flying vehicle has a retro-reflector, a position measuring instrument has a non-prism measurement function for performing a distance measurement and an angle measurement in non-prism and a prism measurement function for performing the distance measurement and the angle measurement with respect to the retro-reflector, a control device is adapted to have a flight range as set within a flat plane, to prepare an approximate flight plan having a two-dimensional approximate flying route as set within the flight range, to measure the approximate flying route by the non-prism measurement, to calculate a three-dimensional detailed flying route based on the measurement results and the approximate flying route, to prepare a detailed flight plan including the detailed flying route and to control the flying vehicle so as to fly in maintaining a distance between the flying vehicle system and a surface of the object to be measured at a constant value based on the detailed flight plan and a result of the prism measurement. 1. A flying vehicle guiding system comprising: a flying vehicle system having a measuring device installed and capable of remotely controlling , a position measuring instrument capable of measuring distance , angle and of tracking , a ground base station for controlling a flight of a flying vehicle based on measurement result of said position measuring instrument and a control device installed on said flying vehicle or on said ground base station ,wherein said flying vehicle has a retro-reflector,said position measuring instrument has a non-prism measurement function for performing a distance measurement and an angle measurement in non-prism and a prism measurement function for performing the distance measurement and the angle measurement with respect to said retro-reflector,said control device is adapted to have a flight range as set within a flat plane according to map information, drawing or image including an object to be measured, to prepare an approximate ...

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Номер записи: 44
10-02-2022 дата публикации

CONCEPTS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANERS VIA ACCELEROMETERS OR OTHER SENSORS, MOTORS, OR BOTH

Номер: US20220042336A1
Автор: Dallet Florent, Duffaut Simon, Favie Louis
Принадлежит: ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE

Techniques and methods for wirelessly communicating with equipment such as, but not necessarily limited to, automatic swimming pool cleaners (APCs) are detailed. An accelerometer or other sensor on-board an APC may recognize such communications. In some cases, varying operation of a motor or other feedback generator of the APC may provide sonic or other feedback in response to the communications. 1. A method of communicating with an automatic swimming pool cleaner configured to operate within water of a swimming pool , the method comprising:creating a vibration recognizable by a sensor of the automatic swimming pool cleaner, wherein the vibration furnishes an operating instruction to the automatic swimming pool cleaner.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein creating the vibration comprises generating the vibration externally of the swimming pool.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein creating the vibration comprises generating the vibration internally within the swimming pool.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein creating the vibration comprises generating the vibration with a vibration device.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising tilting the automatic swimming pool cleaner in a manner recognizable by the sensor of the automatic swimming pool cleaner claim 1 , wherein the tilting furnishes an operating instruction to the automatic swimming pool cleaner.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an accelerometer.7. A method of communicating with an automatic swimming pool cleaner configured to operate within water of a swimming pool claim 1 , the method comprising:tilting the automatic swimming pool cleaner in a manner recognizable by a sensor of the automatic swimming pool cleaner, wherein the tilting furnishes an operating instruction to the automatic swimming pool cleaner.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein tilting the automatic swimming pool cleaner comprises tilting the automatic swimming pool cleaner externally of the swimming pool.9. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 45
23-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DANGEROUS CURRENT IDENTIFICATION, CHARACTERIZATION, ALERTING AND FOR DISTRESSED SWIMMER LOCATION AND ASSISTANCE

Номер: US20200023926A1
Автор: GEDER Jason D., PRUESSNER Marius, SANDBERG William C., Wang Eric
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A vessel includes a body, such as surfboard, that floats in water. One or more thrusters, and one or more sensors are provided on the body. A controller is configured to selectively activate the thrusters to cause the vessel to move along a path through the water, receive sensor data from the one or more sensors while the vessel is moving along the path, determine, based on the sensor data, whether a dangerous condition is present in the water; and output a warning when the dangerous condition is present in the water. For example, the collected sensor data may relate to locations and directions of currents in the water, the dangerous condition may relate to a rip current, and the warning may identify at least one attribute of the rip current. A map identifying a location of the dangerous condition may be generated and forwarded to other devices. 1. A vessel comprising:a body that floats in water, the body including a board,one or more thrusters provided on a bottom surface of the board;one or more sensors provided on the body; and selectively activate the thrusters to cause the vessel to move along a path through the water;', 'receive sensor data from the one or more sensors while the vessel is moving along the path;', 'determine, based on the sensor data, when a dangerous condition is present in the water; and', 'output a warning when the dangerous condition is present in the water., 'a controller configured to2. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the path extends along a shore claim 1 , the sensor data relates to locations and directions of currents in the water claim 1 , the dangerous condition relates to a rip current claim 1 , and the warning identifies at least one attribute of the rip current.3. The vessel of claim 2 , wherein the controller further identifies at least one of a location of the rip current claim 2 , a velocity of the rip current claim 2 , a width of the rip current claim 2 , a depth of the water at the rip current claim 2 , or a change in the rip ...

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Номер записи: 46
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Method And Device For Determining An Operational Distance Of An Unspecified Termination Segment Of An Aircraft Flight Plan

Номер: US20160027309A1
Автор: Jaouad BERRAJAA, Virginie LE GALL
Принадлежит: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS

The device includes a receiving unit for receiving at least a start point of an unspecified termination segment, an orientation of the unspecified termination segment and a start point of a following segment, a first computation unit for calculating a median plane passing through the start point of the following segment and perpendicular to this following segment, a second computation unit for calculating an operational distance, called calculated operational distance, as a function of the position of the start point of the unspecified termination segment relative to the median plane, using geometric data, and a transmission unit for providing at least one user means with the calculated operational distance.

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Номер записи: 47
10-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPERATING AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANERS, ESPECIALLY WHEN APPROACHING WALLS OR OTHER OBJECTS

Номер: US20220043450A1
Автор: Besnier Arnaud, Dallet Florent, Duffaut Simon, Mcqueen E. Keith
Принадлежит: ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE

An automatic swimming pool cleaner (APC) may include a sensor for detecting adjacency of a pool wall or other object. Following such detection, the APC may reorient itself so as to re-approach the wall (or other object) in a manner better suited for cleaning the area. The reorientation may occur through, for example, changing speeds of motors on-board the APC, directions of travel of the cleaner, or both. 1. A method of cleaning a swimming pool using an automatic swimming pool cleaner travelling within the swimming pool , comprising:(i) causing the automatic swimming pool cleaner to detect an approaching pool wall or other object at a first angle;(ii) causing reorientation of a body of the automatic swimming pool cleaner in response to the detection; and(iii) causing the automatic swimming pool cleaner to re-approach the pool wall or other object at a second angle different from the first angle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a sensor on-board the automatic swimming pool cleaner detects the approaching wall.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises at least one of an accelerometer claim 2 , an ultrasonic sensor claim 2 , a time of flight sensor claim 2 , or a current watching sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising causing the automatic swimming pool cleaner to withdraw from an area of the pool wall or other object after detecting its approach.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein causing reorientation of a body of the automatic swimming pool cleaner in response to the detection comprises differential driving of at least two wheels or tracks of the automatic swimming pool cleaner.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein causing the automatic swimming pool cleaner to re-approach the pool wall or other object at the second angle comprising repositioning of an intake port of the automatic swimming pool cleaner relative to the pool wall or other object.7. An automatic swimming pool cleaner comprising:a housing;a sensor configured to detect a pool ...

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Номер записи: 48
28-01-2021 дата публикации

HYDRODYNAMIC INTELLIGENT ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210024182A1
Автор: Chen Yongmao, Huang Keqin, Ren Yuzhen, Sun Kai, ZONG Ming
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A hydrodynamic intelligent robot and a control method thereof, the robot includes a moving platform, a hydrodynamic system and a dynamic intelligent system. The hydrodynamic system includes at least one nozzle mounted on the moving platform and a hydrodynamic device electrically connected to the dynamic intelligent system and connected to the at least one nozzle by a pipeline for spraying water so that the moving platform is rotated and moved by spraying water through the nozzle; the dynamic intelligent system is configured to control the hydrodynamic device according to input instructions, so as to indirectly realize vector control of the nozzle's water quantity and control the moving platform to move autonomously and intelligently. The present disclosure can monitor states of the moving platform by pre-inputting control instructions, and automatically determine numerical parameters needed to be adjusted by algorithm, so as to realize autonomous intelligent motion of the moving platform. 1. A hydrodynamic intelligent robot comprising ,a moving platform configured to rotate and move freely in space;a hydrodynamic system connected to the moving platform and comprising at least one nozzle mounted on the moving platform, and a hydrodynamic device connected to the at least one nozzle by a pipeline for spraying water for rotating and moving the moving platform by means of the at least one nozzle spraying water;a dynamic intelligent system electrically connected to the hydrodynamic device; and wherein the dynamic intelligent system is configured to control the hydrodynamic device according to input instructions, so as to indirectly realize vector control of the at least one nozzle's water quantity and control the moving platform to move autonomously and intelligently.2. The hydrodynamic intelligent robot as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the dynamic intelligent system comprises claim 1 ,a navigation and positioning system configured to input motion instructions for guiding ...

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Номер записи: 49
23-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE FOR PROPELLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200026293A1
Автор: FUJIMA Akifumi, HASHIZUME Takashi, Yamamoto Hiroshi
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A control device for a propelling system of a vessel that can support a safe sailing of the vessel while reducing the load, of a steersman by executing automatic sailing control on the vessel when the vessel enters or approaches a specific water area where the sailing is limited. When determining that a hull stays within the specific water area in a state where a revolution speed and a rotational direction of a propeller and a posture of an outboard engine are controlled based on a signal inputted from a controlling device, an ECU of the outboard engine switches the sailing of the hull to an automatic sailing where the revolution speed and rotational direction of the propeller and the posture of the outboard engine are controlled without the intervention of the controlling device. 1. A control device for a propelling system of a vessel comprising:a manual sailing control unit configured to control a revolution speed of a propeller included in a propelling system, a posture of the propelling system and a rotational direction of the propeller based on a signal inputted from a controlling device for instructing the revolution speed, the posture and the rotational angle;a positional information acquisition unit configured to acquire positional information of a hull to which the propelling system is attached;a determination unit configured to determine, based on the positional information and information on a specific water area where the sailing is limited, whether the hull stays within the specific water area or there is a possibility that the hull enters the specific water area; andan automatic sailing control unit configured to automatically sail the hull by controlling the revolution speed, the posture and the rotational direction if it is determined that the hull stays within the specific water area or there is a possibility that the hull enters the specific water area.2. The control device for the propelling system cording to claim 1 ,wherein if it is determined ...

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Номер записи: 50
24-01-2019 дата публикации

FLYING VEHICLE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND FLYING VEHICLE NAVIGATION METHOD

Номер: US20190027050A1
Автор: Mori Tomoyuki, SOMA Fumihito, YASUI Koryo
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A flying vehicle navigation system includes a flying vehicle () and a control system () that controls the flight of the flying vehicle. The flying vehicle is configured to be switchable to autonomous driving when the flying vehicle is located in a first takeoff and landing section () set on the ground. After the flying vehicle is switched to autonomous driving, the control system guides the flying vehicle such that the flying vehicle takes off from a first takeoff and landing section, flies in a three-dimensional road as an exclusive track set in the specific region of the air, and lands on a second takeoff and landing section set on the ground. After the flying vehicle is switched to autonomous driving, operations from takeoff from the first takeoff and landing section to landing on the second takeoff and landing section are automatically carried out under control by the control system. 1. A flying vehicle navigation system comprising:a flying vehicle; anda control system configured to control a flight of the flying vehicle,wherein the flying vehicle is configured to be possible to begin the flight by autonomous driving when the flying vehicle is positioned in a first takeoff and landing section,wherein in the flight of the flying vehicle by the autonomous driving, the control system guides the flying vehicle such that the flying vehicle takes off from the first takeoff and landing section, flies in a three-dimensional road that is an exclusive track set in a specific region of the air, and lands on a second takeoff and landing section, andwherein operations of the flying vehicle from the takeoff from the first takeoff and landing section to the landing on the second takeoff and landing section are automatically carried out under a control by the control system.2. The flying vehicle navigation system according to claim 1 , wherein the flying vehicle is configured to specify a three-dimensional position of the flying vehicle claim 1 , and transmit position data ...

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Номер записи: 51
28-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LAST MILE DELIVERY

Номер: US20210026378A1
Автор: Lo Yuan-Chang, Ruth David Brian
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A vehicle to transport a first drone and a second drone includes a controller and a storage unit. The storage unit is configured to store a plurality of package containers. The controller is configured to initiate movement of a package container from the storage unit to the first drone and to initiate coupling of a first electromechanical interface of a plurality of electromechanical interfaces of the package container to the first drone. The controller is also configured to release the first drone from the vehicle with instructions for the first drone to move the package container to a package container reception point configured to couple to a second electromechanical interface of the plurality of electromechanical interfaces. The second drone is configured to provide data to the first drone. The data is related to a route from the vehicle to the package container reception point. 1. A vehicle to transport a first drone and a second drone , the vehicle comprising:a storage unit configured to store a plurality of package containers, each package container of the plurality of package containers including a plurality of electromechanical interfaces, and wherein the first drone and the second drone are configured to electrically and mechanically couple to the plurality of electromechanical interfaces; and initiate movement of a package container of the plurality of package containers from the storage unit to the first drone;', 'initiate coupling of a first electromechanical interface of a plurality of electromechanical interfaces of the package container to the first drone; and', 'release the first drone from the vehicle with instructions for the first drone to move the package container to a package container reception point configured to couple to a second electromechanical interface of the plurality of electromechanical interfaces, the second drone configured to provide data to the first drone, wherein the data is related to a route from the vehicle to the package ...

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Номер записи: 52
01-02-2018 дата публикации

SPECIALIZED CONTEXTUAL DRONES FOR ANIMAL VIRTUAL FENCES AND HERDING

Номер: US20180027772A1
Автор: Gordon Michael S., Kozloski James Robert, Kundu Ashish, PICKOVER Clifford A.
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Techniques for drone device control are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises establishing, by a plurality of drone devices respectively operatively coupled to processors and coordinating with one other, a defined region of a defined coordinate space of a geographic area, wherein the defined region is associated with an animal. The computer-implemented method also comprises monitoring, by the plurality of drone devices, a physical relationship between the animal and the defined region. The computer-implemented method can also comprise, in response to identifying that the physical relationship between the animal and the defined region fails to meet a criterion, performing, by the plurality of drone devices, a pattern of operations selected to alter the physical relationship between the animal and the defined region to satisfy the criterion. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:establishing, by a plurality of drone devices respectively operatively coupled to processors and coordinating with one other, a defined region of a defined coordinate space of a geographic area, wherein the defined region is associated with one or more animals; andmonitoring, by the plurality of drone devices, a physical relationship between the animal and the defined region.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to identifying that the physical relationship between an animal of the one or more animals being and the defined region fails to meet a criterion, performing, by the plurality of drone devices, a pattern of operations selected to alter the physical relationship between the animal and the defined region to satisfy the criterion.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the pattern of operations comprises a movement pattern of the plurality of drone devices.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the pattern of operations comprises a visual indication presented by a drone of the ...

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Номер записи: 53
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Methods for Generating Aerial Photographing Path for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Computer Devices, and Storage Mediums

Номер: US20200027225A1
Автор: Huang Hui, XIE Ke
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The present application relates to methods, apparatuses, computer devices, and storage mediums for generating an aerial photographing path for a UAV. A method according to an embodiment includes acquiring an inputted aerial photographing landmark; obtaining a UAV aerial photographing safe space according to the aerial photographing landmark; constructing a viewing angle quality scalar field of the aerial photographing landmark; and generating an aerial photographing path set in the UAV aerial photographing safe space according to the viewing angle quality scalar field. 1. A method for generating an aerial photographing path for a UAV , the method comprising:acquiring an inputted aerial photographing landmark;obtaining a UAV aerial photographing safe space according to the aerial photographing landmark;constructing a viewing angle quality scalar field of the aerial photographing landmark; andgenerating an aerial photographing path set in the UAV aerial photographing safe space according to the viewing angle quality scalar field.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the generating the aerial photographing path set in the UAV aerial photographing safe space according to the viewing angle quality scalar field comprises:dividing the viewing angle quality scalar field into a plurality of spaces based on a cylindrical coordinate system; andacquiring a key viewing angle of each space, and performing curve fitting in the UAV aerial photographing safe space on the basis of the key viewing angle to generate the aerial photographing path set, wherein the key viewing angle is a viewing angle corresponding to a maximum value of viewing angle quality in the space.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the space comprises a plurality of sub-spaces claim 2 , the acquiring the key viewing angle of each space comprises:acquiring a viewing angle quality corresponding to each sub-space in the space, and regarding a viewing angle corresponding to a maximum viewing angle ...

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Номер записи: 54
23-01-2020 дата публикации

System, Method, and Computer Readable Medium for Autonomous Airport Runway Navigation

Номер: US20200027362A1
Автор: Callahan Kevin S., DAME STEPHEN, Evans Nick S., Margineantu Dragos D., Moser Matthew A., Rupnik Brian K., Staudinger Tyler C., Whitehead Brain T.
Принадлежит:

Example implementations relate to autonomous airport runway navigation. An example system includes a first sensor and a second sensor coupled to an aircraft at a first location and a second location, respectively, and a computing system configured to receive sensor data from one or both of the first sensor and the second sensor to detect airport markings positioned proximate a runway. The computing system is further configured to identify a centerline of the runway based on the airport markings and receive sensor data from both of the first sensor and the second sensor to determine a lateral displacement that represents a distance between a reference point of the aircraft and the centerline of the runway. The computing system is further configured to control instructions that indicate adjustments for aligning the reference point of the aircraft with the centerline of the runway during subsequent navigation of the aircraft. 1. A system , comprising:a first sensor coupled to an aircraft at a first location;a second sensor coupled to the aircraft at a second location; receive a first set of sensor data that includes sensor data from one or both of the first sensor and the second sensor;', 'detect one or more airport markings positioned proximate a runway using the first set of sensor data, wherein the aircraft is positioned on the runway;', 'identify a centerline of the runway based on the one or more airport markings;', 'receive a second set of sensor data that includes sensor data from both of the first sensor and the second sensor;', 'determine a lateral displacement that represents a distance between a reference point of the aircraft and the centerline of the runway using the second set of sensor data, wherein the lateral displacement is determined based on a comparison of a first position of the reference point relative to the centerline of the runway as represented in sensor data from the first sensor with a second position of the reference point relative to the ...

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Номер записи: 55
01-02-2018 дата публикации

PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICES HAVING A DRIVING CONFIGURATION AND A FLYING CONFIGURATION

Номер: US20180029431A1
Автор: Bang Eui Shik, Kuo James Yu-Hsin, Lau Chelsia Ka Po, LI Jack, TANG Daniel
Принадлежит:

A personal transportation device comprises a frame, a wheel pivotably connected to a frame and switchable between a driving configuration and a flying configuration, a motor to rotate the wheel; and an automatic cruise module. The automatic cruise module is configured to control the wheel and guide the personal transportation device to fly from a first location to a second location according to a designated route as an unmanned aircraft. 1. A personal transportation device , comprising:a frame;a wheel,wherein the wheel is pivotably connected to a frame and switchable between a driving configuration and a flying configuration, and wherein the wheel constitutes a propeller at the flying configuration;a motor to power the propeller to rotate; andan automatic cruise module, wherein the automatic cruise module is configured to control the propeller and guide the personal transportation device to fly from a first location to a second location according to a designated route.2. The personal transportation device of claim 1 , wherein the automatic cruise module includes:a navigation module configured to positioning the designated route between the first location and the second location; anda route calibration module configured to control the propeller to adjust a flying route to be consistent with the designated route.3. The personal transportation device of claim 1 , where the wheel contacts a ground at the driving configuration and the wheel is taken off the ground at the flying configuration.4. The personal transportation device of claim 1 , wherein the wheel includes a lock mechanism to lock the wheel with the frame at the flying configuration or the driving configuration.5. The personal transportation device of claim 1 , wherein the wheel includes an axle claim 1 , a rim and a plurality of spokes connected with the axle and the rim claim 1 , wherein the spokes constitute blades of the propeller claim 1 , each blade rotatable around its blade axis claim 1 , and wherein ...

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Номер записи: 56
29-01-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR CALCULATING STATUS, AND MOVABLE BODY

Номер: US20150032304A1
Автор: Fujisawa Naomi, Nakamura Hiraku
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A status calculating apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes three or more antennas disposed at different positions on a movable body, each antenna receiving positioning signals, correlators for calculating carrier wave phase differences for every antenna based on correlation of the positioning signals with a replica signal, carrier wave phase measurement value calculating modules for calculating carrier wave phase measurement values, a baseline vector calculating module for calculating baseline vectors based on the carrier wave phase measurement values, and an attitude angle calculating module for calculating a yaw angle for every baseline vector and calculating a representative yaw angle based on the plurality of calculated yaw angles. 1. A status calculating apparatus , comprising:three or more antennas disposed at different positions on a movable body, each antenna receiving a plurality of positioning signals;correlators configured to calculate carrier wave phase differences for every antenna based on correlation of the plurality of positioning signals with a replica signal of the positioning signal;carrier wave phase measurement value calculating modules configured to calculate carrier wave phase measurement values, each carrier wave phase measurement value being an integrated value of the carrier wave phase differences;a baseline vector calculating module configured to calculate a plurality of baseline vectors based on the carrier wave phase measurement values; andan attitude angle calculating module configured to calculate a yaw angle for every baseline vector and calculating a representative yaw angle based on the plurality of calculated yaw angles, as an attitude angle.2. The status calculating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attitude angle calculating module calculates the yaw angle for every baseline vector based on a representative pitch angle and a representative roll angle claim 1 , the representative pitch angle and the representative roll ...

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Номер записи: 57
29-01-2015 дата публикации

Dynamic load compensation

Номер: US20150032306A1
Автор: Bjørnar Realfsen, Eirik Mathiesen, Ole Henrik Jørgensen, Petter Faugstad Johannessen
Принадлежит: Kongsberg Maritime AS

The present invention relates to a system for reducing load and frequency variations in the power distribution of a dynamically positioned vessel. The system comprising a consumer load control being connected to at least one power generator and at least one thruster, the consumer load control being adapted to monitor the available power in the system, from said at least one power generator and, the power consumption from said at least one thruster as well as other power consumers in the system. The system also comprises a dynamic positioning (DP) unit monitoring the position of the vessel calculating the required thruster capacity for maintaining a predetermined position, wherein the DP unit is adapted to define an acceptable window for variations in said position relative to the predetermined position, and said consumer load control is adapted to adjust the power provided to said thruster in order to reduce total load variations depending on the available power and to the position of the vessel relative to said window.

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Номер записи: 58
04-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DRONE DELIVERY OR PICK UP DURING A DELIVERY OR PICK UP PHASE OF DRONE OPERATION

Номер: US20160033966A1
Автор: Farris Emmett, II William F., McGee
Принадлежит:

A system including a landing location where a drone at least one of delivers and acquires a parcel, and a homing device to interact with the drone to guide the drone to the landing location independent of interaction from another source. The homing device guides the drone during the landing phase of a flight plan. A method is also disclosed. 1. A system comprising:a landing location where a drone at least one of delivers and acquires a parcel; anda homing device to interact with the drone to guide the drone to the landing location independent of interaction from another source;wherein the homing device guides the drone during the landing phase of a flight plan.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the homing device is a part of the landing location.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the landing location comprises a container into which a parcel is at least one of removed from within or upon and placed within or upon by the drone.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the container comprises a transportation subsystem to move the container to a location for the drone to at least one of deliver and acquire the parcel.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the homing device assesses at least one environmental condition along a first path the drone will take to reach the landing location and commands the container to move from a current position to another position to create a second path for the drone to reach the landing location when the first path is not suitable for the drone to take.6. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the landing location comprises a landing pad onto which a parcel is at least placed upon or removed from by the drone.7. The system according to claim 6 , wherein the landing pad comprises a transportation subsystem to move the landing pad for the drone to at least one of deliver and acquire the parcel.8. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the homing device further comprises a navigator that comprises at ...

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Номер записи: 59
31-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING ONE OR MORE TUGBOATS

Номер: US20190031299A1
Автор: BANGSLUND Thomas, HANSEN Rasmus Kobberø
Принадлежит:

A system for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver. The system comprises at least one tugboat suitable for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver, and a remote control unit configured for wirelessly controlling the operation of the at least one tugboat from a position remote from the at least one tugboat. 1. A system for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver , said system comprising:at least one tugboat suitable for assisting said marine vessel to maneuver, said tugboat being configured to be able to deliver a bollard pull of at least 40 tons, anda remote control unit configured for wirelessly controlling the operation of said at least one tugboat from a position remote from said at least one tugboat, said remote control unit being configured to transmit thrust commands wirelessly to said at least one tugboat in the form of a vector in relation to the hull of the assisted marine vessel, and said tugboat being configured to carry out a thrust command wirelessly received from said remote control unit, also when the magnitude of the thrust command is 40 tons or more.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein said remote control unit is configured to transmit follow the assisted marine vessel instructions to said at least one tugboat and said tugboat being configured to follow the assisted marine vessel.3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one tugboat comprises:a communication device configured to wirelessly receive instructions received from said remote control unit, anda controller configured to execute the instructions received by the communication device.4. A system according to claim 1 , wherein said remote control unit comprises a user interface configured to receive input from a pilot or other human operator.5. A system according to claim 3 , wherein said tugboat comprises a plurality of sensors claim 3 , comprising at least a position sensor claim 3 , and wherein said control and communication device is configured to wirelessly transmit ...

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Номер записи: 60
31-01-2019 дата публикации

CONTAINER SHIP

Номер: US20190031305A1
Автор: POSBORG Troels
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A container ship configured for stowing a plurality of shipping containers above the open deck. The container ship comprises at least one digital video camera arranged to capture a field of view forward of the forward of bow of the container ship, a bridge provided with instruments for direction control, instruments for engine control, and with at least one display screen coupled to the at least one digital video camera for real time reproduction of images captured by the digital video camera. 1. A container ship configured for stowing a plurality of shipping containers above the open deck , said container ship comprising:at least one optical sensor arranged to capture one or more images of a viewing field of view forward of the bow of the container ship wherein at least a part of the viewing field of view is a blindspot which is not in direct line of sight from a bridge, instruments for direction,', 'instruments for engine, and', 'at least one display coupled to said at least one optical sensor for real time reproduction of the one or more images including the blindspot captured by said optical sensor., 'wherein the bridge is provided with2. A container ship according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one optical sensor is arranged such that it provides a field of view to the sea surface forward of the bow of the container ship that starts at a distance that is less than the lesser of two ship lengths or 500 m forward of the container ship.3. A container ship according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one optical sensor is arranged such that it provides a field of view to the sea surface forward of the bow of the container ship that starts at a distance that is less than the lesser of two ship lengths or 500 m forward of the bow to at least 10° on either side under all conditions of draught claim 2 , trim and containers stowed on deck.4. A container ship according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one optical sensor is placed on the container ship such that the ...

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Номер записи: 61
31-01-2019 дата публикации

System and method for controlling an unmanned vehicle and releasing a payload from the same

Номер: US20190031346A1
Автор: Chuen-Tze Mark YONG, Iryanto JAYA, Jax Jiaxin CHEN, Jia Jun Nicholas Emmanuel HON, Jiin Joo ONG, Jun Bei Rex TAN, Yoon Chun Nicholas NG
Принадлежит: Garuda Robotics Pte Ltd

Aspects of the invention include a system for managing an agriculture plantation comprising a plantation information management server operable to send at least one electronic request to manage the agricultural plantation, the at least one electronic request comprises at least one target within the agricultural plantation; a central processor arranged in data communication with the plantation information management server to receive the electronic request to form a first dataset; the first dataset comprises data related to a size, a location and the at least one target within the agricultural plantation; an unmanned vehicle command and control server arranged in data communication with a plurality of base stations to deploy the plurality of base stations at predetermined locations within the agricultural plantation; each of the plurality of base stations arranged in data communication with at least one unmanned vehicle; the unmanned vehicle command and control server further arranged in data communication with the central processor to receive a second dataset related to at least one operation of the at least one unmanned vehicle; and a block segregator arranged to receive the first dataset as input to generate an output, the output comprises data related to the division of the agricultural plantation into a plurality of smaller areas.

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Номер записи: 62
17-02-2022 дата публикации

VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20220049974A1
Автор: NOY Avraham Zeev
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A system for displaying videos, comprising a processing resource configured to: provide a data repository comprising a plurality of previously captured video segments (PCVSs) captured during previous operations of corresponding platforms, each being associated with metadata indicative of a Line-of-Sight (LoS) of a sensor, carried by the corresponding platform of the platforms used to capture the corresponding PCVS, with respect to a fixed coordinate system established in space, during capturing the corresponding PCVS; obtain an indication of a Region-of-Interest (RoI); identify one or more of the PCVSs that include at least part of the RoI, utilizing the LoSs associated with the PCVSs, giving rise to RoI matching PCVSs; and display at least part of at least one of the RoI matching PCVSs, being displayed RoI matching PCVSs, on a display of an operating platform to an operator of the operating platform during a current operation of the operating platform. 1. A system for displaying a video for operating a platform , comprising a processing resource configured to:provide a data repository comprising a plurality of previously captured video segments (PCVSs) captured during previous operations of corresponding platforms, wherein each of the PCVSs being associated with metadata indicative of a Line-of-Sight (LoS) of a sensor, carried by the corresponding platform of the platforms used to capture the corresponding PCVS, with respect to a fixed coordinate system established in space, during capturing the corresponding PCVS;obtain an indication of a Region-of-Interest (RoI);identify one or more of the PCVSs that include at least part of the RoI, utilizing the LoSs associated with the PCVSs, giving rise to RoI matching PCVSs;adjust at least part of at least one of the RoI matching PCVSs, being displayed RoI matching PCVSs, to compensate for differences between (i) the current LoS of the platform with respect to the RoI and (ii) the LoS of the sensor carried by the ...

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Номер записи: 63
04-02-2021 дата публикации

System and Method for Networked Weather Sensing in Open Water Environments

Номер: US20210031885A1
Автор: Huang Yih-Ru, Suarez Montalvo Hernan A., Zhang Yan
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A USV comprises a buoyant hull structure; an MCU coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a VHF radio coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a satellite radio coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a GPS coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a plurality of weather sensors coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a navigation and propulsion controller coupled to the buoyant hull structure; at least one thruster coupled to the buoyant hull structure and configured to provide propulsion; a battery coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a charge controller coupled to the buoyant hull structure; and a solar panel coupled to the buoyant hull structure and configured to charge the battery. 1. An unmanned surface vehicle (USV) comprising:a buoyant hull structure;a master computer unit (MCU) coupled to the buoyant hull structure;a very high frequency (VHF) radio coupled to the buoyant hull structure;a satellite radio coupled to the buoyant hull structure;a Global Positioning System (GPS) coupled to the buoyant hull structure;a plurality of weather sensors coupled to the buoyant hull structure;a navigation and propulsion controller coupled to the buoyant hull structure;at least one thruster coupled to the buoyant hull structure and configured to provide propulsion;a battery coupled to the buoyant hull structure;a charge controller coupled to the buoyant hull structure; anda solar panel coupled to the buoyant hull structure and configured to charge the battery.2. The USV of claim 1 , wherein the buoyant hull structure comprises:an aluminum frame; andan ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam skin surrounding the aluminum frame.3. The USV of claim 1 , wherein the buoyant hull structure is configured to absorb impact and resist ultraviolet (UV) radiation.4. The USV of claim 1 , wherein the MCU is configured to form a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller with sensor feedback to provide condition heading control.5. The USV of claim 1 , wherein the MCU is configured to monitor ...

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Номер записи: 64
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Flight path management system

Номер: US20180033313A1
Автор: Kathy Jo Smith, Peter Mellema, Scott Robert Edwards
Принадлежит: GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC, General Electric Co

Systems and methods for determining a flight path of an aircraft are provided. In one embodiment, a method can include identifying one or more parameter(s) associated with a moving target. The method can include determining a moving circular flight path associated with the moving target based at least in part on the parameter(s) associated with the moving target. The method can include identifying one or more condition(s) associated with at least one of the aircraft and the moving circular flight path. The method can include determining a flight path of the aircraft from a location of the aircraft to the moving circular flight path based at least in part on the parameter(s) associated with the moving target and the condition(s) associated with at least one of the aircraft and the moving circular flight path.

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Номер записи: 65
31-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FLOWN IN PROXIMITY TO A POWER GRID

Номер: US20190033467A1
Автор: DORSEY Scott B., Moore Andrew J.
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A method for determining geolocation of a UAV near a power grid includes detecting, via a transceiver, a carrier signal transmitted from a first grid node to identify the node's fixed geolocation. A response signal may be transmitted from a second grid node in response to the carrier signal to identify a fixed geolocation of the second grid node, or the UAV may process the carrier signal. A processor determines time-of-flight of the carrier signal, e.g., using the response signal, and derives the UAV's geolocation using the time-of-flight. Determining time-of-flight may include referencing a lookup table indexed by time-of-arrival at the transceiver of the modulated carrier and response signals. A timestamp may indicate time-of-transmission of the carrier and response signals, respectively. Deriving geolocation may include subtracting time-of-transmission of the response signal from that of the carrier signal. A system includes the processor and transceiver. 1. A method for determining a geographical location (geolocation) of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flown in proximity to a power grid , the method comprising:detecting, via a transceiver, a carrier signal that is transmitted by a first grid node of the power grid, the carrier signal identifying a fixed geolocation of the first grid node;detecting, via the transceiver, a response signal transmitted from a second grid node of the power grid, the response signal identifying a fixed geolocation of the second grid node;calculating, via a processor, a time-of-flight of the carrier signal using the response signal;deriving the geolocation of the UAV using the calculated time-of-flight; andcontrolling flight operations of the UAV using the derived geolocation.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:modulating the carrier signal via the first grid node; andafter modulating the carrier signal, transmitting the carrier signal to the second grid node at a frequency of at least 50 Hz.3. The method of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 66
31-01-2019 дата публикации

AERIAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE AERIAL DEVICE

Номер: US20190033854A1
Автор: Jin Pengxiang, Qu Zheng, Zhang Tong
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An aerial device includes a body, an optical system having gimbal supporting a camera, a lift mechanism coupled to the body, a haptic sensor coupled to the body and configured to generate haptic data, and a processing system disposed in the body and in data communication with the haptic sensor. The processing system is configured to process the haptic data to understand an intended position of the aerial device and/or an intended orientation of the gimbal and convert the intended position to a target position of the aerial device and/or the intended orientation to a target orientation of the gimbal utilizing said processed data irrespective of an initial position of said aerial device and an initial orientation of said gimbal. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the aerial device. 1. A system for use with an aerial device , the aerial device including a body , a lift mechanism , an optical system and a gimbal , the lift mechanism being coupled to the body and configured to provide at least one of lift and thrust to the body , the optical system being coupled to the body and having a camera , the gimbal supporting the camera and enabling rotational movement of the camera , the system comprising:a haptic sensor coupled to the body and configured to generate haptic data; and process the haptic data received from the haptic sensor to understand at least one of an intended position of said aerial device and an intended orientation of said gimbal; and', 'convert the at least one of said intended position of said aerial device and the intended orientation of the gimbal to at least one of a target position of the aerial device and a target orientation of the gimbal utilizing the processed data., 'a processing system disposed in the body and in communication with the haptic sensor and being configured to2. The system claim 1 , as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the at least one of said intended position of said aerial device and the intended orientation of the gimbal ...

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Номер записи: 67
31-01-2019 дата публикации

PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION COMPLEX PARENT-SUBSIDIARY MOBILE CARRIER

Номер: US20190033857A1
Автор: LIN CHEN-HSIN
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A passenger transportation complex parent-subsidiary mobile carrier includes a parent carrier and at least one subsidiary carrier. The parent carrier has a parent carrying section. The subsidiary carrier has a subsidiary carrying section. The parent carrier includes a first connection section and the subsidiary carrier includes a second connection section releasably mated and connected with the first connection section. At least a part of the parent carrying section and at least a part of the subsidiary carrying section are mated and connected with each other and positioned on the same plane so that the parent carrier and the subsidiary carrier are connected to together form the complex carrier as an integrated assembly to move together or separate from each other to respectively move. 1. A passenger transportation complex parent-subsidiary mobile carrier comprising:a parent carrier, the parent carrier being defined with at least one reference axis and having a parent carrying section and a profile line surrounding and connecting with the parent carrying section, the parent carrier including at least one first connection section disposed on the parent carrier; andat least one subsidiary carrier, the subsidiary carrier being defined with a central reference axis and having a subsidiary carrying section and a profile line surrounding and connecting with the subsidiary carrying section, the subsidiary carrier including a second connection section disposed on the subsidiary carrier, the second connection section being releasably mated and connected with the first connection section, at least one of the parent carrier and the subsidiary carrier being self-movable and including a power control unit capable of controlling moving speed and direction, at least one of the parent carrier and the subsidiary carrier having a passenger transportation section, whereby when the first connection section is mated and connected with or released from the second connection section, the ...

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Номер записи: 68
30-01-2020 дата публикации

MARINE DRIVE CONTROL OF A MARINE VESSEL IN A CONFIGURED OPERATION MODE

Номер: US20200033861A1
Автор: George Gino, Marzuq Hashim, Neathery Brian, Pulley Ben, Steinbrink Jonathan
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

An example of controlling a marine vessel is described herein. Some examples involve receiving an input to place a drive system of a marine vessel into an operation mode; positioning, by the device, two or more marine drive units of the drive system in a first configuration based on the input; identifying, by the device and while the drive system is in the operation mode, that respective throttles associated with the two or more marine drive units are in a same drive position; and repositioning, by the device, the two or more marine drive units to a second configuration based on identifying that the respective throttles are in the same drive position. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a device, an input to place a drive system of a marine vessel into an operation mode;positioning, by the device, two or more marine drive units of the drive system in a first configuration based on the input;identifying, by the device and while the drive system is in the operation mode, that respective throttles associated with the two or more marine drive units are in a same drive position; andrepositioning, by the device, the two or more marine drive units to a second configuration based on identifying that the respective throttles are in the same drive position.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:returning the two or more marine drive units to the first configuration when at least one of the respective throttles is retuned to a neutral position, orreturning the two or more marine drive units to the first configuration when the respective throttles are in different drive positions.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when in the first configuration claim 1 , at least one of the two or more marine drive units are configured to generate propulsion at a vectored angle relative to a center line of the marine vessel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when in the second configuration claim 1 , the two or more marine drive units are configured to generate ...

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Номер записи: 69
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Smart Interactive and Autonomous Robotic Property Maintenance Apparatus, System, and Method

Номер: US20180035606A1
Автор: Burdoucci Romello
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The present invention relates to an intelligent interactive apparatus, system and method that aligns with property trimming and cutting tools such as pole saws, lawnmowers or unmanned aerial drones. More particularly, the present invention relates to a pole saw or autonomous lawnmower with attached functional accessories such as autonomously operated line trimmer or lawn edging devices operating on a 360 degree axis obtaining power and motion on a electro magnetic levitation system and having an attached imaging apparatus assembly that is linked to a display output device allowing for more intelligent and consistent tree, grass, and hedge views and overall control. The tree trimming imaging apparatus assembly of the present invention allows for an intelligent interactive system wherein the method used makes a user capable of a more accurate and safe tree, hedge, or property trimming experience. The present invention's system is linked by superimposed design overlays giving augmented reality guidance, and an interactive imaging apparatus for an improved viewing method. The imaging device enables a more accurate tree, hedge or property grass trimming experience using an imaging and proximity sensors, and laser guided focal area that intelligently follows a grid mapping axis process using artificial intelligence algorithm and defect predictive analytics engine to reduce property maintenance trimming errors, safety risks, and difficulty. 1. A robotic lawnmower comprising:An autonomous artificial intelligence machine learning system, the system comprising of a least a sensor array and cutting apparatus operating on gas combustion system, solar charging, battery operated, or waste heat energyA cutting system comprising of an integrated mesh network capable of communicating via restricted secure peer to peer network, cellular, wifi having a smart interactive grass trimmer and grass edger configured to allow user guidance or peer to peer connected mesh networked drones ...

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Номер записи: 70
04-02-2021 дата публикации

DETERMINING A VIRTUAL REPRESENTATION OF AT LEAST PART OF AN ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20210035452A1
Автор: RODEY Patrick Michael
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Disclosed is a system for determining a virtual representation of at least part of an environment that is navigable by a ship . The system has at least one beacon - remote from the ship. The or each beacon comprises at least one sensor - for sensing surroundings information representative of at least part of the environment, a transmitter , and a controller connected to the at least one sensor and configured to cause the surroundings information to be transmitted via the transmitter. The system also comprises a control centre remote from the ship. The control centre comprises a receiver configured to receive the surroundings information, and a control unit connected to the receiver and configured to determine a virtual representation of at least part of the environment based on the surroundings information. The virtual representation may comprise a topographical map, such as a LIDAR map. 1. A system for determining a virtual representation of at least part of an environment that is navigable by a ship , the system having: at least one sensor for sensing surroundings information representative of at least part of the environment,', 'a transmitter, and', 'a controller connected to the at least one sensor and configured to cause the surroundings information to be transmitted via the transmitter; and, 'at least one beacon remote from the ship, the or each beacon comprising a receiver configured to receive the surroundings information, and', 'a control unit connected to the receiver and configured to determine a virtual representation of at least part of the environment based on the surroundings information., 'a control centre remote from the ship, the control centre comprising2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the control centre comprises a transmitter connected to the control unit claim 1 , and wherein the control unit is configured to cause the virtual representation to be transmitted by the transmitter of the control centre.3. The system according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 71
11-02-2016 дата публикации

MOTOR CONTROLLER

Номер: US20160041555A1
Автор: Bayer Janice I.
Принадлежит: BOREALIS TECHNICAL LIMITED

This application describes the software invented to control a dual electric motor system. The dual electric motor system is a Chorus Motor system applied to electric drive for aircraft taxi. The software uses closed-loop control together with several other control laws to operate the motors. Knowledge of the current operating state of the motors, together with knowledge of the commands given to taxi forward, taxi in reverse, or brake in reverse, is used to configure the motors to optimal operating parameters. The software architecture is described along with the pilot interface and many details of software implementation. 1. A method for controlling a drive motor system mounted within an aircraft nose wheel to drive the aircraft independently on the ground without the use of the aircraft main engines in accordance with one or more stationary , forward or reverse aircraft operational states , said method comprises:a. housing within at least one aircraft nose wheel an electrically powered drive motor system comprising a stator-rotor combination adapted to generate a requested nose wheel torque or speed in response to one or more selected stationary, forward or reverse aircraft operational states to drive said at least one nose wheel, and electronically connecting drive electronics to said stator-rotor combination;b. operationally connecting a pilot interface to said electrically powered drive motor system comprising a plurality of input devices and a plurality of notification devices adapted to overlap with said plurality of input devices, each of said input devices being adapted to actuate a power command and to move the aircraft at a drive motor torque in a selected direction as required by the one or more selected stationary, forward or reverse aircraft operational states;c. providing a plurality of sensors in connection with said plurality of input devices, said at least one nose wheel, and said electrically powered drive motor adapted to provide information ...

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Номер записи: 72
24-02-2022 дата публикации

MARINE VESSEL PROPULSION SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, AND KEYCODE SERVER

Номер: US20220055729A1
Автор: Matsuo Masashi, SATO Taichi, YAMAGUCHI Yuki
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A marine vessel propulsion system includes a propulsive force generator to generate a propulsive force, a drive source to drive the propulsive force generator, and a controller configured or programmed to control the drive source to perform marine vessel maneuvering-related functions including at least one limited function. The controller includes an interface, and is further configured or programmed to include a restriction unit to restrict a control operation for the limited function, and a restriction cancellation unit to cancel the restriction effected by the restriction unit to permit the control operation for the limited function if a predetermined keycode is inputted from the interface or is registered in the controller. 1. A marine vessel propulsion system for applying a propulsive force to a marine vessel , the marine vessel propulsion system comprising:a propulsive force generator to generate the propulsive force;a drive source to drive the propulsive force generator; anda controller configured or programmed to control the drive source to perform a plurality of marine vessel maneuvering-related functions including at least one limited function; whereinthe controller includes an interface; andthe controller is further configured and programmed to include a restriction unit to restrict a control operation for the at least one limited function, and a restriction cancellation unit to cancel the restriction effected by the restriction unit to permit the control operation for the at least one limited function when a predetermined keycode is inputted from the interface or is registered in the controller.2. The marine vessel propulsion system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one limited function includes at least one of:a function to increase a maximum output of the drive source;a function to maintain the marine vessel at a position;a function to cause the marine vessel to travel at a constant speed;a function to automatically operate the marine vessel; ...

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Номер записи: 73
08-02-2018 дата публикации

DRONE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLIGHT, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM

Номер: US20180040249A1
Автор: KUHARA SHUNSUKE
Принадлежит:

A drone includes a time measuring unit that obtains a present time, a flight possible area changing unit that determines a flight possible area thereof in accordance with a difference between an end of a time period for which the flight thereof is permitted and the present time, and a flight control unit that controls the drone such that the drone flies within the flight possible area. 1. A drone comprising:a controller;a communicator that communicates with a control device used to remotely control the drone;a time measurer that measures present time;a position measurer that obtains a current position of the drone; anda storage that stores a current position of the control device obtained through the communicator and a time period for which the flight of the drone is permitted,wherein the controller performs operations includingdetermining a flight possible area of the drone in accordance with a difference between an end of the time period for which flight of the drone is permitted and the present time, anddetermining whether the drone is located within the flight possible area on the basis of a distance between the current position of the drone and the current position of the control device.2. The drone according to claim 1 ,wherein the operations further includesequentially reducing the flight possible area as time elapses.3. The drone according to claim 1 ,wherein the operations further includeautomatically moving, if it is determined that the drone is located outside the flight possible area, the drone toward the control device.4. The drone according to claim 3 ,wherein the operations further includerejecting, if it is determined that the drone is located outside the flight possible area, an operation other than the operation for automatically moving the drone toward the control device.5. The drone according to claim 1 ,wherein the operations further includenotifying, before the flight possible area is determined, the control device that the flight possible area ...

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Номер записи: 74
06-02-2020 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS OCEAN DATA COLLECTION

Номер: US20200039620A1
Автор: Jenkins Richard Elliott, Owens Dylan
Принадлежит: Saildrone, inc.

A system for autonomous ocean data collection includes at least one sensor capable of collecting sensor data, at least one transmission device, and at least one computing device comprising one or more hardware processors and memory coupled to the one or more hardware processors, the memory storing one or more instructions which, when executed by the one or more hardware processors, cause the at least one computing device to generate data for transmission based on the sensor data collected by the at least one sensor, and cause the at least one transmission device to transmit the data. 1. A system for autonomous ocean data collection comprising;at least one sensor capable of collecting sensor data;at least one transmission device; generate data for transmission based on the sensor data collected by the at least one sensor, and', 'cause the at least one transmission device to transmit the data., 'at least one computing device comprising one or more hardware processors and memory coupled to the one or more hardware processors, the memory storing one or more instructions which, when executed by the one or more hardware processors, cause the at least one computing device to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one transmission device is positioned above a water line when the system is deployed in water.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises one or more environmental sensors capable of collecting environmental data.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises one or more of a temperature sensor and a moisture sensor.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises one or more chemical sensors.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises one or more monitoring devices.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises one or more logging devices configured to store the sensor data.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one transmission device ...

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Номер записи: 75
24-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR SEAMLESSLY TRACKING A WATER VESSEL USING SATELLITE AND MOBILE DATA

Номер: US20220057528A1
Автор: Bennett Christopher Ryan
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A system and a method are disclosed for enabling seamlessly tracking a location of a water vessel by supplementing satellite data with mobile data location based on proximity of a water vessel to shore. The system receives a Global Positioning System (GPS) location of the water vessel, the GPS location of the water vessel based on using the satellite data of the water vessel. The system determines that the GPS location is within a threshold distance of a boundary. Responsive to determining that the GPS location is within the threshold distance of the boundary, the system initiates monitoring for a mobile signal emanating from a trajectory path of the water vessel. The system detects, during the monitoring, the mobile signal, the tracking the location of the water vessel based on mobile data of the mobile signal. The system provides the tracked location to a monitoring device. 1. A method for seamlessly tracking a location of a water vessel by supplementing satellite data with mobile data based on proximity of the water vessel to shore , the method comprising:receiving a Global Positioning System (GPS) location of the water vessel, the GPS location of the water vessel based on using the satellite data of the water vessel;determining that the GPS location is within a threshold distance of a boundary;responsive to determining that the GPS location is within the threshold distance of the boundary, initiating monitoring for a mobile signal emanating from a trajectory path of the water vessel;detecting, during the monitoring, the mobile signal;tracking the location of the water vessel based on the mobile data of the mobile signal; andproviding the tracked location to a monitoring device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detected mobile signal is based on a transmission from a mobile Internet of Things (IoT) device on the water vessel claim 1 , the mobile IoT device being coupled to a power supply of the water vessel.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 76
07-02-2019 дата публикации

SHIP HANDLING DEVICE

Номер: US20190041857A1
Автор: Hayashi Akiyoshi, IRAHARA Daisuke, TAMURA Gakuji
Принадлежит: Yanmar Co., Ltd.

A ship handling device capable of executing dynamic positioning control. While the dynamic positioning control is being active, if a distance deviation from a target position exceeds a predetermined value and a first condition that a state where a moving amount of the ship per unit time is not more than a predetermined amount has continued for a predetermined period is satisfied, or if an orientation deviation from a target orientation exceeds a predetermined value and a second condition that a state where a turning amount of the ship per unit time is not more than a predetermined amount has continued for a predetermined period is satisfied, a thrust setting value resulting from the dynamic positioning control at a determination on the first or second condition is stored as a reference value, and the reference value is added to a thrust setting value subsequently resulting from the dynamic positioning control. 1. A ship handling device for a ship , comprising:a driving force source;a propulsion device;a position calculating device configured to calculate a position of the ship; andan orientation calculating device configured to calculate an orientation of the ship, whereinthe ship handling device is capable of executing a dynamic positioning control for balancing a thrust of the ship with an external force acting on the ship, andwhile the dynamic positioning control is active,in a case where a distance deviation from a target position is greater than a predetermined value and a first condition that a state where a moving amount of the ship per unit time is equal to or less than a predetermined amount has continued for a predetermined period of time is satisfied, orin a case where an orientation deviation from a target orientation is greater than a predetermined value and a second condition that a state where a turning amount of the ship per unit time is equal to or less than a predetermined amount has continued for a predetermined period of time is satisfied,a ...

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Номер записи: 77
24-02-2022 дата публикации

SITUATION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS FOR MARINE VESSELS

Номер: US20220058957A1
Автор: RYDSTRÖM Mats
Принадлежит:

A control unit for controlling a marine vessel to avoid an emergency situation, the control unit comprising processing circuitry and a storage medium, wherein the control unit is configured to receive path data from one or more sensor devices indicative of a path traveled by the marine vessel in a forward direction and to store the received path data by the storage medium, characterized in that the control unit is configured to receive a trigger signal from an input device, and, in response to the trigger signal, determine a location for turning the vessel around, navigating to the location, turning the vessel around at the location, and navigating the vessel along the path in reverse direction. 1. A control unit for controlling a marine vessel to avoid an undesired situation , the control unit comprising:processing circuitry; anda storage medium,wherein the control unit is configured to receive path data from one or more sensor devices indicative of a path traveled by the marine vessel in a forward direction and to store the received path data by the storage medium,wherein the control unit is configured to receive a trigger signal from an input device, and, in response to the trigger signal, determine a location for turning the vessel around, navigating to the location, turning the vessel around at the location, and navigating the vessel along the path in reverse direction.2. The control unit of claim 1 , wherein the input device is a manual input device operable from a position onboard the vessel.3. The control unit of claim 1 , wherein the input device is a portable device configured to be wirelessly connected to the control unit.4. The control unit of claim 3 , wherein the portable device is configured attachable to a jacket claim 3 , life-vest claim 3 , or other personal equipment.5. The control unit of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to navigate the vessel along the path in the reverse direction up to a location associated with a man-overboard ...

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Номер записи: 78
06-02-2020 дата публикации

DOCKING SUPPORT DEVICE OF MARINE VESSEL

Номер: US20200042004A1
Автор: Fujiyama Naoyuki, SAKAGUCHI Ryo
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

To provide a docking support device of a marine vessel, which is capable of improving the accuracy in the distance measurement of a docking object, and can determine whether docking at the docking object is achievable or not, by detecting an obstacle which lies in the surrounding area of an own marine vessel. A docking support device of a marine vessel includes a LiDAR with the use of a laser, a short range body detection sensor, a docking object detector detecting a docking object based on an output signal of the LiDAR, an obstacle detector detecting an obstacle based on an output signal of the short range body detection sensor, and a docking determination calculator determining whether docking at the docking object is achievable or not, based on a determination result of the docking object and a detection result of the obstacle, and outputs a determination result. 1. A docking support device of a marine vessel comprising:a LiDAR detecting a distance of a body which lies in the surroundings of an own marine vessel, with use of a laser,a short range body detection sensor whose detectable distance of the body is shorter than a detectable distance of the LiDAR,a docking object detector detecting a docking object, which is an object at which the own marine vessel is to dock, based on an output signal of the LiDAR,an obstacle detector detecting an obstacle in the surroundings of the own marine vessel, based on an output signal of the short range body detection sensor, anda docking determination calculator determining whether docking at the docking object is achievable or not, based on a detection result of the docking object and a detection result of the obstacle, and outputs a determination result.2. The docking support device of the marine vessel according to claim 1 ,wherein the docking object detector detects a relative distance of the docking object to the own marine vessel, based on the output signal of the LiDAR, andthe obstacle detector detects a relative ...

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Номер записи: 79
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Integrated Method and System for Communication, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing of Deep-Sea Vehicle

Номер: US20200042020A1
Автор: Li Zhengguang, LU Dequan, QIN Shengjie, Tang Jialing, WANG Xiangxin, ZHANG Tongwei
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An integrated method and system for communication, positioning, navigation, and timing of a deep-sea vehicle. The method implements integration and deep fusion of communication, positioning, navigation, and timing, and can achieve uniformity of space references and time references between sensors and systems, can reduce difficulty in information fusion, and can implement convenient underwater acoustic communication, real-time/high-update-rate/low-power-consumption/high-precision positioning, high-precision/fault-tolerant navigation, and precise timing. The present invention implements simultaneous operation of four working modes: communication, positioning, navigation, and timing, to fundamentally resolve problems such as insufficient practicability of underwater acoustic communication, low accuracy of navigation and positioning, and no timing function, so as to improve underwater operation efficiency of a deep-sea vehicle. 1. An integrated method for communication , positioning , navigation , and timing of a deep-sea vehicle , wherein the integrated method is applied to an integrated device for communication , positioning , navigation , and timing of a deep-sea vehicle , the integrated device comprises a water surface monitoring platform , a deep-sea vehicle , and a scientific research ship/shore-based monitoring center; and the integrated method comprises the steps of:acquiring latitude and longitude and time information of the water surface monitoring platform;delivering the latitude and longitude and time information of the water surface monitoring platform to the deep-sea vehicle in an underwater acoustic communication manner;decoding the communication information by the deep-sea vehicle, to acquire the latitude and longitude and a time when the water surface monitoring platform transmits the communication information;acquiring a time when the deep-sea vehicle receives the communication information;obtaining a transmission delay according to the time when the ...

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Номер записи: 80
18-02-2016 дата публикации

TAIL-SITTER FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20160048132A1
Автор: Cherepinsky Igor, Sane Harshad S.
Принадлежит:

A system and method for controlling flight of an aircraft having a propeller, memory and a processor includes receiving one or more signals indicative of a flight plan comprising a plurality of waypoints; determining information indicative of a trajectory between the plurality of waypoints; determining information indicative of vehicle attitude commands; determining information indicative of flight control command signals; and determining an error between sensed vehicle states and the vehicle attitude commands. 1. A method for controlling flight of an aircraft , comprising:receiving, with a processor, one or more signals indicative of a flight plan comprising a plurality of waypoints;determining, with the processor, information indicative of a trajectory between the plurality of waypoints;determining, with the processor, information indicative of vehicle attitude commands;determining, with the processor, information indicative of flight control command signals; anddetermining, with the processor via a sensor, signals indicative of an error between sensed vehicle states and the vehicle attitude commands.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing the aircraft with an adjustment solution indicative of an adjusted flight control command signal in response to the determining of the error signal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the trajectory further comprises determining at least one of an aircraft velocity claim 1 , aircraft attitude claim 1 , and aircraft position.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving sensor information related to a deviation of the aircraft from the trajectory; anddetermining a transition trajectory in response to the receiving of the information related to a deviation.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the trajectory further comprises receiving signals indicative of data from real-time terrain and obstacle sensors.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 81
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Method for detecting naval mines and naval mine detection system

Номер: US20150049588A1
Автор: Detlef Lambertus, Ralf Richter
Принадлежит: Atlas Elektronik GmbH

The invention concerns a group of vessels ( 24 ), having an unmanned surface vessel ( 3 ) and an unmanned underwater vessel ( 1, 1 a ), wherein the underwater vessel comprises a location device, in particular a sonar device, for sensing location data ( 12 ) in the underwater area and one evaluation unit or more evaluation units, and the evaluation unit or the evaluation units are arranged in such a manner that these comprise detection means ( 20 ) for detecting ( 14 ) a contact (MILEC) with the aid of the sensed location data ( 12 ) and with classification means ( 21 ) for classifying ( 15 ) the detected contact (MILEC) as a mine-like contact (MILCO) or non mine-like contact (NONMILCO), whereby classification is accomplished by comparing the contact (MILEC) with known mine information so that a mine-like contact (MILCO) can be identified as a mine contact (MINE) or as another object (NOMBO).

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Номер записи: 82
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Authorization And Geofence Envelope Determination

Номер: US20210049916A1
Автор: Downey Jonathan, Michini Bernard J., Moster Joseph, Ogden James, Weigel Donald Curry
Принадлежит:

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle authorization and geofence envelope determination. One of the methods includes determining, by an electronic system in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), an estimated fuel remaining in the UAV. An estimated fuel consumption of the UAV is determined. Estimated information associated with wind affecting the UAV is determined using information obtained from sensors included in the UAV. Estimated flights times remaining for a current path, and one or more alternative flight paths, are determined using the determined estimated fuel remaining, determined estimated fuel consumption, determined information associated wind, and information describing each flight path. In response to the electronic system determining that the estimated fuel remaining, after completion of the current flight path, would be below a first threshold, an alternative flight path is selected. 130-. (canceled)31. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system , comprising one or more processors and one or more computer storage media storing instructions that are operable , when executed by the one or more processors , to cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:displaying, via a user interface, a current flight path of the UAV;determining based on information and a contingency prediction of the UAV and recommending an alternative flight path for the UAV;displaying, via the user interface, the alternative flight path for the UAV; andperforming the alternative flight path for the UAV.32. The system of claim 31 , wherein the current flight path includes a plurality of waypoints and the alternative flight path excludes one or more waypoints from the current flight path.33. The system of claim 31 , wherein the information includes estimated fuel remaining and estimated fuel consumption.34. The system of claim 33 , wherein the estimated fuel remaining is battery charge ...

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Номер записи: 83
16-02-2017 дата публикации

CONTEXT-BASED FLIGHT MODE SELECTION

Номер: US20170045886A1
Автор: HU XIAO, Liu Ang, Pan Xuyang, ZHOU Guyue
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Systems and methods for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle within an environment are provided. In one aspect, a system comprises one or more sensors carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle and configured to provide sensor data and one or more processors. The one or more processors can be individually or collectively configured to: determine, based on the sensor data, an environment type for the environment; select a flight mode from a plurality of different flight modes based on the environment type, wherein each of the plurality of different flight mode is associated with a different set of operating rules for the unmanned aerial vehicle; and cause the unmanned aerial vehicle to operate within the environment while conforming to the set of operating rules of the selected flight mode. 1. A system for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) , the system comprising: receive sensor data collected by one or more sensors carried onboard the UAV, wherein the sensor data is indicative of: (1) an environment type in which the UAV is operating, (2) a physical state of the UAV, and/or (3) an operational state of one or more components onboard the UAV;', 'select one or more flight modes from a plurality of different flight modes based on the sensor data, wherein the plurality of different flight modes contain different sets of operating rules for the UAV; and', 'effect operation of the UAV in accordance with the set(s) of operating rules of the one or more selected flight modes., 'one or more processors configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise one or more of: a GPS sensor claim 1 , an inertial sensor claim 1 , a vision sensor claim 1 , a lidar sensor claim 1 , an ultrasonic sensor claim 1 , a barometer claim 1 , or an altimeter.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the physical state of the UAV comprises a spatial disposition and/or state of motion of the UAV detected by the one or more sensors.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 84
16-02-2017 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROLLED BOAT SYSTEM

Номер: US20170045887A1
Автор: Mazin Ben
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The invention generally relates to a remote controlled boat system. In certain embodiments, the system includes a boat having a first central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a first global positioning unit operably coupled to the first central processing unit. The system also includes at least one controller configured to control the boat via remote communication with the first central processing unit via the communication unit of the boat, the controller including a second central processing unit operably coupled to a second global positioning unit. 1. A remote controlled boat system , the system comprising:a boat comprising a first central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a first global positioning unit operably coupled to the first central processing unit; andat least one controller configured to control the boat via remote communication with the boat, the controller comprising a second central processing unit operably coupled to a second global positioning unit.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to maintain a location of the boat utilizing coordinates the first central processing unit receives from the first global positioning unit.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat to a location of the controller utilizing coordinates received from the first global positioning unit and coordinates from the second global positioning unit transmitted from the controller to the first central processing unit via the communication unit.5. The system ...

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Номер записи: 85
15-02-2018 дата публикации

SHIP

Номер: US20180046190A1
Автор: HITACHI Junichi, KANDA Kouichi
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The present invention addresses the problem of providing a ship that can recognize the correct position of itself on the sea. A ship () comprises a recognition controller () that recognizes the position of the ship on the sea, the recognition controller () recognizing the position of the ship on the sea on the basis of relative distances between the ship () and a plurality of land-based targets. The recognition controller () captures an image (P) of a structure (S) and an image (P) of a structure (S) by using a first camera () and a second camera (), respectively, and maneuvers the ship such that the sizes of the captured image (P) and image (P) do not change and thereby maintains a fixed point on the sea. 1. A ship: comprisinga recognition means structured to recognize a position of the ship itself on sea; anda ship operation controller; a first camera provided in a front part of a hull; and', 'a second camera provided in a rear part of the hull,, 'wherein the recognition means compriseseach of the first camera and the second camera specifies being structured to specify a land-based target among land-based structures,the recognition means is structured to photograph images of the land-based targets respectively by the first camera and the second camera, andwherein the ship operation controller is structured to control the ship so as to maintain sizes of the plurality of the images of the land-based targets, and the recognition means is structured to perform fixed point holding on the sea.23-. (canceled) This is the U.S. national stage of application No. PCT/JP2016/055631, filed on Feb. 25, 2016. Priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) and 35 U.S.C. §365(b) is claimed from Japanese Application No. 2015-041337, filed on Mar. 3, 2015, the disclosures of which are also incorporated herein by reference.At least an embodiment of the present invention relates to an art of recognition of a position of a ship.Conventionally, as a position recognition means for a position a ship on ...

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Номер записи: 86
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Method for guiding an aircraft

Номер: US20170046963A1
Автор: Christophe Guettier, Julien Farjon
Принадлежит: Sagem Defense Securite SA

The guiding method such as described correctly guides an aircraft on a platform of an airport, even in complex taxiing areas.

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Номер записи: 87
03-03-2022 дата публикации

REMOTE POSITION MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20220063772A1
Автор: Ambler Lindsay
Принадлежит:

The application relates to systems and techniques for remotely navigating a marine vessel. The systems can include a dynamic positioning system and/or a marine location management system for remotely navigating a marine vessel. The marine location management system can include a communication module for receiving a geographic location of the marine vessel and transmitting a navigation plan to a vessel control system. The marine location management system can also include a processor adapted to determine the geographical coordinates of the marine location and the marine vessel. In some cases, the marine vessel can include a thruster system adapted to receive the navigation plan and determine a set of thrust vectors based on the navigation plan.

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Номер записи: 88
03-03-2022 дата публикации

WATERCRAFT DEVICE WITH A HANDHELD CONTROLLER

Номер: US20220063786A1
Автор: Brock Joseph Andrew, Korver Alec, Montague Donald Lewis, Schabb Daniel Elliot, Schulte Jamieson Edward
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In one aspect, a wireless remote controller for a personal watercraft is provided that includes a watertight body and a rotatable thumbwheel disposed on an upper surface of the watertight body. The remote controller includes at least one magnet affixed to the thumbwheel such that the at least one magnet rotates with the thumbwheel. The remote controller includes a magnetic sensor configured to produce magnetic field data in at least two axes. The remote controller includes a processor operably coupled to the magnetic sensor and communication circuitry configured to communicate control signals to an associated personal watercraft. The processor is configured to determine an angular position of the thumbwheel based at least in part on the magnetic field data in each of the at least two axes and to generate a control signal based at least in part on the determined position of the thumbwheel.

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Номер записи: 89
25-02-2016 дата публикации

METHODS FOR AGRONOMIC AND AGRICULTURAL MONITORING USING UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS

Номер: US20160050840A1
Автор: Baurer Phil, Koch Justin L., Plattner Troy L., SAUDER DOUG
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A method for agronomic and agricultural monitoring includes designating an area for imaging, determining a flight path above the designated area, operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) along the flight path, acquiring images of the area using a camera system attached to the UAV, and processing the acquired images. 1. A method for agronomic and agricultural monitoring , the method comprising:using a first central processing unit (CPU) at a base station, monitoring an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), as the UAV flies along a flight path above an area and as the UAV performs:using a second CPU of the UAV, capturing a plurality of initial images of the area as the UAV flies along the flight path;using the second CPU of the UAV, receiving an identification of one or more target areas for taking additional different images;using the second CPU of the UAV, in response to receiving the identification: causing the UAV to capture the one or more additional different images of the one or more target areas;transmitting the plurality of initial images and the one or more additional different images to an image recipient.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the UAV identifying itself the one or more target areas for which the one or more different images are required as the UAV orthorectifies the plurality of initial images and identifies areas with a low quality imagery.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:using the UAV, sending to a computing device an indication of areas having certain characteristics comprising one or more of low nitrogen levels, low crop maturity levels, or high crop shadow levels;receiving, from the computing device, instructions to acquire one or more images of the one or more target areas for which the one or more additional different images are required;receiving, from the computing device, an identification of the one or more target areas for which the one or more additional different images are required.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 90
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Context-based flight mode selection

Номер: US20190047700A1
Автор: Ang LIU, Guyue ZHOU, XIAO Hu, Xuyang Pan
Принадлежит: SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd

A system for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes one or more processors configured to receive sensor data from one or more sensors carried by the UAV. The sensor data is indicative of at least a state of the UAV. The one or more processors are further configured to select a flight mode from a plurality of different flight modes based at least in part on the sensor data and effect operation of the UAV in accordance with a set of operating rules associated with the selected flight mode.

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Номер записи: 91
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Multipoint Cable Cam System and Method

Номер: US20220066450A1
Автор: Arya Ashwani, Ferdowsi Mehran, More Vikrant, SILVA WILLIAM, Yui Stephen
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This disclosure describes systems and methods for a multipoint cable cam (MPCC) of an aerial vehicle. A method includes operations of receiving user input associated with a predetermined path and correlating the received user input with stored global positioning satellite (GPS) data to generate one or more virtual waypoints along the predetermined path. The method includes processing the one or more virtual waypoints to generate a spline-based flight path. The method may include storing the spline-based flight path and transmitting the spline-based flight path to the aerial vehicle. 1. A method , comprising:generating virtual waypoints along a drone path;processing the virtual waypoints to generate a spline-based flight path and a camera path, wherein the spline-based flight path is smoothed between the virtual waypoints and the camera path is smoothed between the virtual waypoints; andtransmitting the spline-based flight path and the camera path to an aerial vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the camera path includes information associated with at least one of a camera angle or a gimbal tilt.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the virtual waypoints along the drone path comprises:receiving user input associated with the drone path and the camera path; andcorrelating the received user input with stored global positioning satellite (GPS) data to generate the virtual waypoints along the drone path.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the received user input is a touch-based user input associated with a drawing on a map corresponding to a controller of the aerial vehicle.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the stored GPS data is obtained from a publicly available GPS data source.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spline-based flight path is smoothed between corners of the virtual waypoints.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the camera path is a spline-based camera path.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the virtual waypoints includes a GPS ...

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Номер записи: 92
13-02-2020 дата публикации

PERFORMING GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS USING UNMANNED TOW VESSELS

Номер: US20200047856A1
Автор: Toennessen Rune
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Techniques are disclosed relating to towing source elements and geophysical sensors through a body of water using one or more unmanned tow vessel. In some embodiments, a plurality of unmanned tow vessels are configured to tow one or more signal sources and/or one or more streamers. The plurality of unmanned tow vessels may, in some embodiments, traverse various sail paths along a surface of a body of water in order to acquire geophysical data relating to formations disposed below the bottom of the body of water. 1. A system , comprising: a subset of high-frequency source elements towed at a first source density relative to a width of the survey spread;', 'a subset of mid-frequency source elements towed at a second source density relative to the width of the survey spread; and', 'a subset of low-frequency source elements towed at a third source density relative to the width of the survey spread, wherein the third source density is lower than at least one of the first source density or the second source density., 'a plurality of unmanned tow vessels positioned in a crossline direction to form a survey spread, wherein the plurality of unmanned tow vessels are configured to traverse a sail path while towing one or more streamers and a set of source elements, including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second source density is lower than the first source density.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the third source density is lower than both the first source density and the second source density.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a survey vessel configured to tow one or more low-frequency signal sources.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of unmanned tow vessels is configured to tow at least one streamer.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein a first unmanned tow vessel claim 1 , of the plurality of unmanned tow vessels claim 1 , is configured to tow at least one streamer and at least one of the set of source elements.7. The system of claim ...

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Номер записи: 93
14-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD, A CIRCUIT AND A SYSTEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING

Номер: US20190049275A1
Автор: Ben-Shalom Omer, Nayshtut Alex, Pogorelik Oleg
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A circuit includes a first communication interface configured to receive first sensor data from a stationary sensor. The first sensor data include a result of a first sensing of a local environment of the stationary sensor performed by the stationary sensor. The circuit may further include a second communication interface configured to receive second sensor data from an unmanned aerial vehicle. The second sensor data include a result of a second sensing of at least a portion of the local environment of the stationary sensor performed by a sensor of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The circuit may further include one or a plurality of processors configured to compare the first sensor data and the second sensor data and to classify the at least one stationary sensor based on a result of the comparison. 1. A circuit , comprising:a first communication interface configured to receive first sensor data from a stationary sensor, wherein the first sensor data comprise a result of a first sensing of a local environment of the stationary sensor performed by the stationary sensor;a second communication interface configured to receive second sensor data from an unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein the second sensor data comprise a result of a second sensing of at least a portion of the local environment of the stationary sensor performed by a sensor of the unmanned aerial vehicle;one or a plurality of processors configured to compare the first sensor data and the second sensor data and to classify the at least one stationary sensor based on a result of the comparison.2. The circuit of claim 1 ,wherein at least one processor of the one or the plurality of processors is configured to instruct the at least one stationary sensor to provide the first sensor data.3. The circuit of claim 1 ,wherein at least one processor of the one or a plurality of processors is configured to instruct the unmanned aerial vehicle to provide the second sensor data.4. The circuit of claim 1 ,wherein at least ...

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Номер записи: 94
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Small craft and small craft trailing system

Номер: US20180050772A1
Автор: Hirotaka AOKI, Satoshi Koyano, Shu Akuzawa, Yusuke ASHIDA
Принадлежит: Yamaha Motor Co Ltd

A small craft includes a craft body, a propulsion device configured to propel the craft body, a position acquisition portion configured to acquire positional information about a trailer on which the craft body is loadable, and a controller configured to control the propulsion device on the basis of the positional information about the trailer acquired by the position acquisition portion during an operation for releasing the craft body from the trailer and/or an operation for attaching the craft body to the trailer.

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Номер записи: 95
22-02-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRATED DISPLAY FOR A TROLLING MOTOR

Номер: US20180050773A1
Автор: Clark Jeremiah
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Trolling motor assemblies with an integrated screen and/or user interface are provided herein. For example, the screen is integrated in the main housing or a foot pedal housing of the trolling motor assembly and accessible/visible by a user while the trolling motor is deployed. Such an assembly provides an easy-to-use and compact assembly that provides useful marine features for the user right at the trolling motor, thereby saving space and allowing the user to receive all pertinent information at their current position on the watercraft. 110-. (canceled)11. A trolling motor assembly configured for attachment to a watercraft , wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises:a shaft defining a first end and a second end;a trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water;a main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft;a foot pedal at least partially contained within a foot pedal housing and electrically connected to the trolling motor, wherein the foot pedal is configured to control operation of the trolling motor;at least one of a position sensor configured to determine the location of the watercraft or a sonar transducer assembly configured to gather sonar data from an underwater environment relative to the watercraft;a screen configured to display marine data;one or more processors; and receive marine data from the at least one position sensor or sonar transducer assembly;', 'process the received marine data to generate an image including at least one of a chart with the location of the watercraft or a sonar image based on the gathered sonar data; and', 'cause the screen to display the image,, 'a memory ...

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Номер записи: 96
23-02-2017 дата публикации

WATERCRAFT AUTOMATION AND AQUATIC EFFORT DATA UTILIZATION

Номер: US20170050709A1
Автор: GRACE Ryan T., GRACE Ted V.
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Watercraft automation and aquatic data utilization for aquatic efforts are disclosed. In one aspect, an anchor point is obtained and a watercraft position maintenance routine is actuated to control the watercraft to maintain association with the anchor point. In another aspect, prior aquatic effort data is obtained in association with an anchor point. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data is generated in association with an anchor point, in still another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized for prediction generation. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized to obtain another anchor point for a watercraft. 120- (canceled)21. A system for sourcing aquatic effort data , the system comprising:an electronic GPS mapping computer, the electronic GPS mapping computer having a display and being configured to communicate with a sonar device; provide aquatic effort data, wherein the aquatic effort data includes at least map data,', 'obtain current aquatic effort data, wherein the current aquatic effort data includes at least a current position and current sonar information of the sonar device, and', 'update the aquatic effort data with the current aquatic effort data, wherein the update includes updating the map data with the current position and the current sonar information of the sonar device., 'a memory, of the electronic GPS mapping computer, having computer-executable instructions stored thereon, the computer-executable instructions causing a processor to22. The system of claim 21 , further comprising displaying the update on the display of the electronic GPS mapping computer.23. The system of claim 21 , further comprising a secondary computing device claim 21 , wherein a processor of the secondary computing device causes the update to be displayed on the secondary computing device claim 21 , wherein the secondary computing device is at least one member of a group ...

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Номер записи: 97
23-02-2017 дата публикации

WATERCRAFT AUTOMATION AND AQUATIC EFFORT DATA UTILIZATION

Номер: US20170050712A1
Автор: GRACE Ryan T., GRACE Ted V.
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Watercraft automation and aquatic data utilization for aquatic efforts are disclosed. In one aspect, an anchor point is obtained and a watercraft position maintenance routine is actuated to control the watercraft to maintain association with the anchor point. In another aspect, prior aquatic effort data is obtained in association with an anchor point. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data is generated in association with an anchor point. In still another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized for prediction generation. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized to obtain another anchor point for a watercraft. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for controlling a trolling device , the system comprising:a trolling motor;a control mechanism associated with the trolling motor for controlling at least one member of a group consisting of: a speed of the trolling motor and a direction of the trolling motor;an electronic GPS mapping computer having an electronic display for displaying data;a network connection between the control mechanism and the electronic GPS mapping computer; and receiving an indication of a water depth,', 'generating control instructions based on the indication of the water depth, and', 'sending instructions to the control mechanism associated with the trolling motor to cause the control mechanism to control the direction of the trolling motor to maintain the water depth., 'computer executable instructions executable by a processor of the electronic GPS mapping computer, wherein the computer executable instructions are configured for22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the indication of the water depth is received by user input.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the indication of the water depth is received by a sonar device.24. The system of claim 21 , wherein the indication of the water depth is received by a depth sensor.25. The system of claim 24 , ...

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Номер записи: 98
08-05-2014 дата публикации

PASSIVE LOCAL WIND ESTIMATOR

Номер: US20140129057A1
Автор: Hall Alexander Philip, Marton Trygve Frederik, Muren Petter
Принадлежит: PROX DYNAMICS AS

Local wind fields can be predicted if both the airspeed and the ground speed of the helicopter are known. An aircraft that uses an inertial navigation unit, autopilot and estimator allows a measure of ground speed to be known with good certainty. The embodiments herein extends this system to allow an estimate of the local wind field to be found without actively using an airspeed sensor, but instead combining the measurements of an accelerometer and a drag force model and a model of controlled aerodynamics of the aircraft to estimate the airspeed, which again can be used to estimate the local wind speed. 1. A method in a device for navigating an aircraft , comprising:measuring a ground speed associated with the aircraft;{'sub': 'B', 'estimating an airspeed of the aircraft based on an acceleration aof the aircraft and controlled aerodynamic forces applied to the aircraft;'}estimating a wind field experienced by the aircraft based on the ground speed and the airspeed; andnavigating the aircraft based on the estimated wind field.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises an accelerometer configured to measure the acceleration aof the aircraft claim 1 , wherein the aircraft comprises a mass m claim 1 , and wherein the estimating the airspeed of the aircraft further comprises:{'sub': 'B', 'img': {'@id': 'CUSTOM-CHARACTER-00202', '@he': '4.57mm', '@wi': '2.46mm', '@file': 'US20140129057A1-20140508-P00010.TIF', '@alt': 'custom-character', '@img-content': 'character', '@img-format': 'tif'}, 'multiplying the acceleration a, with a mass m resulting in a required aircraft force for experienced motion ;'}{'img': [{'@id': 'CUSTOM-CHARACTER-00203', '@he': '4.57mm', '@wi': '2.46mm', '@file': 'US20140129057A1-20140508-P00010.TIF', '@alt': 'custom-character', '@img-content': 'character', '@img-format': 'tif'}, {'@id': 'CUSTOM-CHARACTER-00204', '@he': '4.57mm', '@wi': '2.46mm', '@file': 'US20140129057A1-20140508-P00010.TIF', '@alt': 'custom-character', '@img-content': ' ...

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Номер записи: 99
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Intelligent Predictive Aircraft Takeoff Rejection Decision Making

Номер: US20190049953A1
Автор: Dong Jian, Hussain Naveed Moayyed
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An example method for predictive take-off rejection (TOR) of an aircraft includes receiving, at a computing device on the aircraft and at a time before the aircraft takes off for a current flight, outputs from a plurality of sensors positioned on the aircraft, comparing the outputs received from the plurality of sensors for the current flight to reference flight data, based on comparing the outputs received from the plurality of sensors for the current flight to the reference flight data the computing device making a determination of whether to initiate a TOR procedure before the aircraft reaches a takeoff speed on a runway, and based on determining to initiate the TOR procedure, the computing device sending a signal to a control device on the aircraft to initiate the TOR procedure. 1. A method for predictive take-off rejection (TOR) of an aircraft , comprising:receiving, at a computing device on the aircraft and at a time before the aircraft takes off for a current flight, outputs from a plurality of sensors positioned on the aircraft, wherein the plurality of sensors output data representative of different types of physical phenomena;comparing the outputs received from the plurality of sensors for the current flight to reference flight data, wherein the reference flight data includes a data stream collected for the same sensors positioned at a substantially same location on the aircraft, during substantially same flight conditions, and during a successful takeoff of the aircraft;based on comparing the outputs received from the plurality of sensors for the current flight to the reference flight data, the computing device making a determination of whether to initiate a TOR procedure before the aircraft reaches a takeoff speed on a runway, wherein when the outputs received from the plurality of sensors for the current flight are outside of a threshold range of the reference flight data, the computing device determines to initiate the TOR procedure; andbased on ...

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Номер записи: 100