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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Unmanned air vehicle (uav), control system and method

Номер: US20120199698A1
Автор: David Ian Alistair POLL, Peter Geoffrey THOMASSON, Robert Idris JONES
Принадлежит: CRANFIELD AEROSPACE LTD

A gust-insensitive unmanned air vehicle (UAV) for imaging the ground, comprising a substantially neutrally stable air frame having a fuselage and at least three wings which include control surfaces. The wings are arranged in symmetrical relation about the fuselage and confer the UAV with a roll stability about a longitudinal axis of the fuselage for any roll angle. The UAV also includes a propulsion device for propelling the UAV in flight, an image sensor for imaging the ground, and a flight control system for controlling the in-flight operation of the UAV. The flight control system includes flight control sensors and is operative to render the UAV gust insensitive in response to inputs from the flight control sensors.

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Номер записи: 1
06-12-2012 дата публикации

System and method for controlling unmanned aerial vehicle

Номер: US20120307042A1
Автор: Chang-Jung Lee, Chih-Ping Lo, Hou-Hsien Lee
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a driving unit and a control unit. The control unit detects a human figure in an image of a scene of a monitored area, determines coordinate differences between the scene image's center and the figure image's center, and determines a tilt direction and a tilt angle of a lens of the image capture unit based on the coordinate differences. If the tilt angle falls within an allowable rotation range of the lens, the control unit controls the driving unit to directly rotate the lens by the tilt angle along the tilt direction. Otherwise, the control unit controls the driving unit to rotate the lens by a threshold angle along the tilt direction, and further controls the driving unit to adjust a flight orientation and a flight height of the UAV until the figure image's center superposes the scene image's center.

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Номер записи: 2
30-05-2013 дата публикации

System for Space-based Imaging in Three Dimensions

Номер: US20130135443A1
Автор: Francis Martinerie, Stephane Houzelle
Принадлежит: Thales SA

A system for space-based imaging in three dimensions comprises: at least two satellites in a geocentric orbit in the same orbital plane, a satellite being equipped with equipment for optical imaging in two dimensions and means for transmitting to the ground the images in two dimensions; at least one data receiving station on the ground, connected to a communications network; at least one centre for processing the images received in two dimensions from the said satellites in order to create resulting images in three dimensions and to broadcast the said resulting images in three dimensions, said processing centre being connected to the said communications network; and, means for controlling said satellites such that a geographical area of the Earth of which images are to be taken is seen under an angle of incidence with respect to the nadir greater than a minimum threshold and/or less than a maximum threshold.

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Номер записи: 3
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for air vehicles

Номер: US20130168498A1
Автор: Ohad RIX
Принадлежит: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd

A method for controlling in-flight refueling of a receiver aircraft having a fuel receptacle, comprising: automatically steering a refueling device to an engagement enabling position, including: repeatedly determining a spatial disposition of the refueling device with respect to the receiver aircraft, the refueling device being capable of engaging and refueling the receiver aircraft via a boom member, when the device arrives to the engagement enabling position at which the boom member is in a predetermined spaced and spatial relationship with respect to the fuel receptacle of the receiver aircraft; repeatedly calculating steering commands based at least on the repeatedly determined spatial dispositions and characteristics of a spatial control system of the refueling device; sending the steering commands to the spatial control system; whereby at the engagement enabling position, the boom member of the refueling device is capable of engaging with the fuel receptacle to enable refueling of the receiver aircraft.

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Номер записи: 4
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Automatic flight control for uav based solid modeling

Номер: US20130317667A1
Автор: Ezekiel Kruglick
Принадлежит: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Technologies are generally described for controlling a flight path of a UAV based image capture system for solid modeling. Upon determining an initial movement path based on an estimate of a structure to be modeled, images of the structure to be modeled may be captured and surface hypotheses formed for unobserved surfaces based on the captured images. A normal vector and a viewing cone may be computed for each hypothesized surface. A set of desired locations may be determined based on the viewing cones for the entire structure to be modeled and a least impact path for the UAV determined based on the desired locations and desired flight parameters.

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Номер записи: 5
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Portable proprioceptive peripatetic polylinear video player

Номер: US20140002581A1
Автор: Eric Justin Gould Bear, Jim McKee, Rachel M. Strickland
Принадлежит: MONKEYmedia Inc

Departing from one-way linear cinema played on a single rectangular screen, this multi-channel virtual environment involves a cinematic paradigm that undoes habitual ways of framing things, employing architectural concepts in a polylinear video/sound construction to create a type of experience that allows the world to reveal itself and permits discovery on the part of participants. Techniques are disclosed for peripatetic navigation through virtual space with a handheld computing device, leveraging human spatial memory to form a proprioceptive sense of location, allowing a participant to easily navigate amongst a plurality of simultaneously playing videos and to center in front of individual video panes in said space, making it comfortable for a participant to rest in a fixed posture and orientation while selectively viewing any one of the video streams, and providing spatialized 3D audio cues that invite awareness of other content unfolding simultaneously in the virtual environment.

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Номер записи: 6
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Stabilizing Platform

Номер: US20140037278A1
Автор: Tao Wang
Принадлежит: Shenzhen Dajiang Innovations Technology Co Ltd

The present invention provides an apparatus and related methods for stabilizing a payload device such an imaging device. The methods and apparatus provide fast response time for posture adjustment of the payload device while reducing the energy used.

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Номер записи: 7
13-02-2014 дата публикации

MEASURING SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING 3D COORDINATES OF AN OBJECT SURFACE

Номер: US20140046589A1
Автор: Metzler Bernhard, Siercks Knut
Принадлежит: HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH

A measuring system for determining 3D coordinates of measurement points on an object surface which has a scanning apparatus for measuring the measurement points on the object surface and for determining inner measurement point coordinates in an inner scanning coordinate system. Furthermore, a referencing arrangement for producing referencing information for referencing the inner measurement point coordinates in the outer object coordinate system and an evaluation unit for determining the 3D coordinates of the measurement points in the outer object coordinate system on the basis of the inner measurement point coordinates and the referencing information are provided such that the inner measurement point coordinates are in the form of 3D coordinates in the outer object coordinate system. The scanning apparatus is in this case carried in an unmanned, controllable, automotive air vehicle. 115-. (canceled)16. A measuring system for determining 3D coordinates of measurement points of an object surface in an outer object coordinate system comprising:an optical scanning device based on the triangulation principle for point by point optical measurement of the measurement points of the object surface and for determining inner measurement point coordinates in an inner scanning coordinate system;a referencing arrangement for generating referencing information for referencing the inner measurement point coordinates in the outer object coordinate system;an evaluation unit for determining the 3D coordinates of the measurement points in the outer object coordinate system depending on the inner measurement point coordinates and the referencing information, so that the inner measurement point coordinates are present as 3D coordinates in the outer object coordinate system;an unmanned, controllable, automotive air vehicle carrying the scanning device; and taking into account respective current inner measurement point coordinates determined using the scanning device; and/or', 'taking ...

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Номер записи: 8
07-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OBSTACLE DETECTION

Номер: US20210001838A1
Автор: HUANG Jinzhu, Zhao Cong
Принадлежит:

A movable object for responding to an object includes a first passive infrared sensor having a first detection range and a first field of view, and one or more second passive infrared sensors each having a second detection range and a second field of view. The second detection range is longer than the first detection range and the second field of view is smaller than the first field of view. The movable object further includes one or more processors configured to recognize the object based on one or more heat signals received from at least one of the first passive infrared sensor or the one or more second passive infrared sensors, and perform a flight response measure to control the movable object based on the recognized object. 1. A movable object for responding to an object , comprising:a first passive infrared sensor having a first detection range and a first field of view;one or more second passive infrared sensors each having a second detection range and a second field of view, the second detection range being longer than the first detection range and the second field of view being smaller than the first field of view; and recognize the object based on one or more heat signals received from at least one of the first passive infrared sensor or the one or more second passive infrared sensors; and', 'perform a flight response measure to control the movable object based on the recognized object., 'one or more processors configured to2. The movable object of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured to:determine a distance to the recognized object based on a calibration curve and a peak value of an output signal received from at least one of the first passive infrared sensor or the one or more second passive infrared sensors, wherein the calibration curve shows a relationship between distances and peak values.3. The movable object of claim 1 , wherein the flight response measure comprises tracking the recognized object.4. The movable object ...

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Номер записи: 9
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Aerial Delivery Systems using Unmanned Aircraft

Номер: US20220004204A1
Автор: McCullough John Richard, Oldroyd Paul K.
Принадлежит: Textron Innovations Inc.

A package delivery system uses unmanned aircraft operable to transition between thrust-borne lift in a VTOL configuration and wing-borne lift in a forward flight configuration. Each of the aircraft includes an airframe having at least one wing with a distributed thrust array coupled to the airframe. The distributed thrust array includes a plurality of propulsion assemblies configured to provide vertical thrust in the VTOL configuration and a plurality of propulsion assemblies configured to provide forward thrust in the forward flight configuration. A package delivery module is coupled to the airframe. A control system is operably associated with the distributed thrust array and the package delivery module. The control system is configured to individually control each of the propulsion assemblies and control package release operations of the package delivery module. The system includes a ground station configured to remotely communicate with the control systems of the aircraft during package delivery missions. 1. An aerial delivery system comprising:a plurality of unmanned aircraft operable to transition between thrust-borne lift in a VTOL configuration and wing-borne lift in a forward flight configuration, each aircraft including:an airframe having at least one wing;a distributed thrust array coupled to the airframe, the distributed thrust array including a first plurality of propulsion assemblies configured to provide vertical thrust in the VTOL configuration of the aircraft and a second plurality of propulsion assemblies configured to provide forward thrust in the forward flight configuration of the aircraft;a package delivery module coupled to the airframe; anda control system operably associated with the distributed thrust array and the package delivery module, the control system configured to individually control each of the propulsion assemblies and the control system configured to control package release operations of the package delivery module; anda ground ...

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Номер записи: 10
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Obstacle avoidance device

Номер: US20180002036A1
Автор: Jiang Wenyan, TIAN YU
Принадлежит:

An obstacle avoidance device for detecting surroundings of an unmanned mobile device is disclosed, which includes a stabilization platform connected with the unmanned mobile device, wherein the stabilization platform includes a stabilizer for ensuring stably bearing at least one platform camera; and an obstacle avoidance module fixed with the stabilization platform, so as to reduce interferences to detecting the surroundings by the obstacle avoidance module when the unmanned mobile device acts. The obstacle avoidance device of the present invention is able to keep a stable attitude while the unmanned mobile device is unstable and changes an attitude thereof, so as to effectively avoid obstacles. 1. An obstacle avoidance device for detecting surroundings of an unmanned mobile device , which comprises:a stabilization platform connected with the unmanned mobile device, which comprises a stabilizer for ensuring stably bearing at least one platform camera; andan obstacle avoidance module fixed with the stabilization platform, so as to reduce interferences to detecting the surroundings by the obstacle avoidance module when the unmanned mobile device acts.2. The obstacle avoidance device claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein the stabilization platform comprises a rotation shaft unit and a stabilization holder; the obstacle avoidance module is installed on the stabilization holder; the stabilization holder is movably connected with the unmanned mobile device through the rotation shaft unit claim 1 , so that the obstacle avoidance module moves relatively to the unmanned mobile device and maintains the attitude when the unmanned mobile device acts.3. The obstacle avoidance device claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein through the rotation shaft unit claim 1 , the stabilization holder rotates in three mutually perpendicular planes claim 1 , or two mutually perpendicular planes claim 1 , or in a single plane.4. The obstacle avoidance device claim 2 , as recited in claim ...

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Номер записи: 11
06-01-2022 дата публикации

ENHANCED SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING OF AN AIRBORNE RELOCATABLE COMMUNICATION HUB SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF WIRELESS DEVICES

Номер: US20220004980A1
Автор: Burch, Doyle David A., Popp Brian D., V Reuben F.
Принадлежит:

Improved systems, apparatus, and methods for enhanced positioning of an airborne relocatable communication hub supporting wireless devices are described. Such a method begins with moving an aerial communication drone operating as the airborne relocatable communication hub to a first deployed airborne position, detecting a first signal broadcast by a first wireless device using a communication hub interface on the drone, and detecting a second signal broadcast by a second wireless device using the communication hub interface. The method has the drone comparing a first connection signal strength for the first signal and a second connection signal strength for the second signal, and repositioning the aerial communication drone to a second deployed airborne position based upon the comparison. Once repositioned at the second deployed airborne position, the method has the drone linking the first and second wireless devices using the communication hub interface on the aerial communication drone. 136-. (canceled)37. An improved method for enhanced positioning of an airborne relocatable communication hub supporting a plurality of wireless devices , the method comprising the steps of:moving an aerial communication drone operating as the airborne relocatable communication hub to a first airborne deployed position;detecting, by a directional antenna coupled to a communication hub interface on the aerial communication drone, a plurality of concentrations of the wireless devices, wherein each of the concentrations corresponding to one of a respective plurality of directions from the first deployed airborne position;relocating the aerial communication drone operating as the airborne relocatable communication hub to a second airborne deployed position based upon a highest of the concentrations of the wireless devices, the second airborne deployed position being in the one of the directions corresponding to the highest of the detected concentrations of the wireless devices; ...

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Номер записи: 12
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Stabilizing platform and camera

Номер: US20190002125A1
Автор: Chengyu YIN, Peng Bin, PENG Wang
Принадлежит: SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd

A stabilizing platform for stabilizing a payload includes a frame assembly, a plurality of actuators, and a plurality of electronic speed control (ESC) units. The frame assembly includes a plurality of frame components movable relative to one another and is configured to support the payload. The plurality of actuators are configured to permit the plurality of frame components to move relative to one another. The plurality of actuators include a first actuator that is configured to control movement of the payload about a first axis and a second actuator that is configured to control movement of the payload about a second axis. Each of the plurality of ESC units is electrically coupled to a corresponding actuator of the plurality of actuators and is configured to control actuation of the corresponding actuator. At least one of the plurality of ESC units is received in the payload.

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Номер записи: 13
07-01-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLE, METHOD, AND WORK VEHICLE

Номер: US20210002870A1
Автор: Kure Kazuki, TAKAOKA Yukihisa
Принадлежит:

A work vehicle includes a work implement. A control system for the work vehicle includes a controller. The controller acquires work range data indicative of a work range. The controller determines a division distance by dividing an entire length of the work range by a predetermined number of divisions. The controller determines a plurality of starting positions so that the distance between each starting position matches the division distance in the work range. The controller generates an instruction signal to actuate the work implement from the plurality of starting positions. 1. A control system for a work vehicle including a work implement , the control system comprising: acquire work range data indicative of a work range;', 'determine a division distance by dividing an entire length of the work range by a predetermined number of divisions;', 'determine a plurality of starting positions so that a distance between each starting position matches the division distance in the work range; and', 'generate an instruction signal to actuate the work implement from the plurality of starting positions., 'a controller configured to'}2. The control system for the work vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is further configured to determine the predetermined number of divisions in response to the entire length of the work range.3. The control system for the work vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein acquire a capability parameter indicative of a mechanical capability of the work vehicle, and', 'determine the predetermined number of divisions in response to the capability parameter., 'the controller is further configured to'}4. The control system for the work vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe work range includes a terminating end, andthe controller is further configured to determine positions spaced away from the terminating end by increments of the division distance as the plurality of starting positions in the work range.5. A method executed by a ...

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Номер записи: 14
05-01-2017 дата публикации

A METHOD AND AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FOR DETERMINING EMISSIONS OF A VESSEL

Номер: US20170003684A1
Автор: Knudsen Jon
Принадлежит:

A method for determining emissions in an exhaust plume () produced by a combustion engine of a vessel () during cruise of the vessel (), said emissions comprising the presence or concentration of carbon dioxide (CO) and/or sulphur dioxide (SO) and/or the count and size of particles. The position and distribution of the exhaust plume () is determined or estimated on the basis of the position, bearing and speed of the vessel () and further on the basis of meteorological data, such as wind direction and speed. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (), i.e. a so-called drone, is controlled to fly through the 10 plume () to make measurements of exhaust emissions of the vessel (). 1. A method for determining emissions in an exhaust plume produced by a combustion engine of a vessel during cruise of the vessel , said emissions comprising the presence or concentration of at least one predetermined gas or the count and size of particles , the method comprising the steps of:identifying the vessel, its position, bearing and speed;determining meteorological conditions in an area cruised by the vessel;providing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:an electronic control system for controlling the vehicle's flight;at least one sensor for determining emissions in the atmosphere surrounding the vehicle;a data interface of passing signals to an external data collecting unit, said signals comprising at least one of: (a) an output signal of the at least one sensor and (b) data obtained from the output signal of the at least one sensor;determining a position and distribution of the exhaust plume on the basis of the position, bearing and speed of the vessel and further on the basis of said meteorological conditions; fly through the exhaust plume;', 'determine said emissions in the exhaust plume by means of the at least one sensor; and', 'transmit said signals to an external data collecting unit for further processing thereof., 'controlling the UAV to2. The method according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 15
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Weapon System and Method of Operation

Номер: US20180004203A1
Автор: Ryabov Artem
Принадлежит:

An unmanned aerial vehicle weapon system and method of operation which includes an unmanned aerial vehicle having navigational and weapon aiming cameras, remote controlled flight controls and a rifle type of weapon mounted in the wing transversely to the axis of the fuselage where the aerial vehicle is directed to a general target area and controlled to fly in a circular trajectory above and around a specific target within the target area until acquiring the target with the aiming camera and adjusting the bank angle of the vehicle to direct the weapon to the specific target. 1. A method of acquiring and destroying a target comprising the steps of;remotely control a weapon carrying unmanned aerial vehicle to a target area,identify a target within the target area,acquire the distance to the target and compute a circular trajectory of the unmanned aerial vehicle around the target,execute the computed circular trajectory around the target,remotely control the unmanned aerial vehicle to aim the weapon at the identified target along a radius of the circular trajectory.2. The method of and further including the step of claim 1 ,controlling the unmanned aircraft autonomously to maintain the target on sight throughout the circular trajectory.3. The method of and further including the step of claim 2 ,remotely controlling the firing of the weapon radially of the circular trajectory.4. An unmanned aerial vehicle weapon system comprising claim 2 ,an unmanned aerial vehicle including a fuselage having a longitudinal axis, power plant, flight controls and at least one rigid lifting surface structure,a wide-angle video camera, having a rangefinder, carried by the at least one rigid lifting surface structure,a telescopic aiming camera, having a rangefinder, carried by the at least one rigid lifting surface structure,a weapon having a barrel and carried within the at least one rigid lifting surface structure where the barrel is positioned and arranged perpendicularly to the ...

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Номер записи: 16
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Dynamically adjusting uav flight operations based on thermal sensor data

Номер: US20180004231A1
Автор: Bernard J. Michini, Fabien Blanc-Paques
Принадлежит: Unmanned Innovation Inc (dba Airware)

In some implementations, a UAV flight system can dynamically adjust UAV flight operations based on thermal sensor data. For example, the flight system can determine an initial flight plan for inspecting a flare stack and configure a UAV to perform an aerial inspection of the flare stack. Once airborne, the UAV can collect thermal sensor data and the flight system can automatically adjust the flight plan to avoid thermal damage to the UAV based on the thermal sensor data.

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Номер записи: 17
02-01-2020 дата публикации

System and method for intelligent aerial inspection

Номер: US20200004272A1
Автор: Orest Jacob Pilskalns
Принадлежит: Skyyfish LLC

A flight plan for an unmanned aerial vehicle is created based on a target to inspect. The plan can be based on the data obtained from one or more prior inspection flights for the same target. Flight plans can be automatically suggested to the users based on the analysis of data obtained during prior inspection flights.

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Номер записи: 18
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Dynamic Control of Hovering Drone

Номер: US20200004320A1
Автор: Eronen Antti, LAITINEN Mikko-Ville, Lehtiniemi Arto, Leppanen Jussi
Принадлежит:

Apparatus, a method and a computer program are provided. The apparatus includes circuitry for causing rendering of mediated reality content to a user, wherein the mediated reality content includes virtual visual content rendered on a display of a hovering drone. The apparatus also includes circuitry for determining a real location of the user in real space. The apparatus further includes circuitry for dynamically adjusting a real location of the hovering drone, relative to the determined real location of the user, based at least in part on at least one characteristic of the mediated reality content rendered to the user. 1. Apparatus comprising:at least one processor; and cause rendering of mediated reality content to a user, wherein the mediated reality content comprises virtual visual content rendered on a display of a hovering drone;', 'determine a real location of the user in real space; and', 'cause dynamic adjustment of a real location of the hovering drone, relative to the determined real location of the user, based at least in part on at least one characteristic of the mediated reality content rendered to the user., 'at least one non-transitory memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to claim 1 , with the at least one processor claim 1 , cause the apparatus to determine a real point of view of the user; and dynamically adjust the real location of the hovering drone based at least in part on the determined real point of view of the user.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the real location of the hovering drone is dynamically adjusted based at least in part on the virtual visual content rendered claim 1 , to the user claim 1 , on the display of the hovering drone.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the real location of the hovering ...

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Номер записи: 19
07-01-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE CAPTURE METHOD AND DEVICE, AND MACHINE-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210004005A1
Автор: Lin Ronghua, SU Tie
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An image capture method includes obtaining one or more control parameters and a shooting range, obtaining an image amount according to the one or more control parameters and the shooting range, determining shooting angles according to the shooting range and the image amount, and performing image capture according to the shooting angles. 1. An image capture method comprising:obtaining one or more control parameters and a shooting range;obtaining an image amount according to the one or more control parameters and the shooting range;determining shooting angles according to the shooting range and the image amount; andperforming image capture according to the shooting angles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining the one or more control parameters and the shooting range includes:obtaining the one or more control parameters and the shooting range from a control device; orobtaining part or all of the one or more control parameters from a shooting device and obtaining the shooting range from the control device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more control parameters include at least one of a sensor type of a shooting device claim 1 , a focal length claim 1 , an overlap ratio claim 1 , or a delay time.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the one or more control parameters include the sensor type, the focal length, and the overlap ratio; and determining a frame occupancy size according to the sensor type, the focal length, and the overlap ratio;', 'determining a total image size according to the shooting range; and', 'obtaining the image amount according to the frame occupancy size and the total image size., 'obtaining the image amount according to the one or more control parameters and the shooting range includes5. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the shooting range includes a start shooting angle and a finish shooting angle; and 'dividing an angle between the start shooting angle and the finish shooting angle into the shooting angles, a number of the ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING A VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATION, AND LEISURE FACILITY HAVING SUCH AN APPARATUS

Номер: US20210004077A1
Автор: Gordt Dennis
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The present invention relates to an apparatus () for presenting a virtual reality simulation, comprising at least one data processing system () by means of which the virtual reality simulation is generated, at least one VR display device () by means of which the virtual reality simulation generated by the at least one data processing system () is presented, and at least one data link () connecting the data processing system () and the VR display device (), wherein a tracking means () is provided, and wherein the at least one data processing system () follows the at least one VR display device () by means of the tracking means (). 22212022. The apparatus () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the data link () be-tween the data processing system () and the VR display device () is a wireless connection claim 1 , or in that the data link is a wired connection.32425. The apparatus () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the tracking means () comprises a vehicle () claim 1 , in particular a rail vehicle claim 1 , a land vehicle or an aircraft.425253225228. The apparatus according to claim 3 , characterized in that the vehicle () is an autonomously driving vehicle () and comprises at least one drive () and a sensor system claim 3 , and in that the vehicle () follows the VR display device () or the user () at a distance.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , characterized in that the sensor system comprises at least one camera claim 4 , GPS claim 4 , indoor tracking means claim 4 , distance sensor claim 4 , radar and/or radio location.6242425. The apparatus () according to claim 3 , characterized in that the tracking means () has at least one rail guide () claim 3 , on which the vehicle () is guided and held.72428. The apparatus () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the tracking means () comprises a power supply ().824. The apparatus () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the tracking means () forms a closed path.912. A leisure facility ...

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Номер записи: 21
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Methods and apparatus of tracking moving targets from air vehicles

Номер: US20190004547A1
Автор: Andrew Hayes, Carlos QUEREJETA MASAVEU, Ernesto Valls Hernandez, Francisco A. NAVARRO FÉLIX
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

Methods and apparatus of tracking moving targets from air vehicles are disclosed. An example system includes an air vehicle including a moving target state estimator to determine at least one of an estimated speed or an estimated location of a moving target, a tracking infrastructure to determine a detectability zone surrounding the moving target based on at least one of the estimated speed or the estimated location of the moving target, and generate a guidance reference to command the air vehicle to move towards a reference location, the reference location based on the estimated location, and a flight control system to cause the air vehicle to follow the moving target outside of the detectability zone based on the guidance reference.

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Номер записи: 22
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Method of determining a path along an object, system and method for automatically inspecting an object

Номер: US20200005655A1
Автор: Oliver Neubauer, Peter Schickel, Ulrich Seng
Принадлежит: Bitmanagement Software GmbH

A method of determining a path along an object includes a step of “determining a reference point of the object in absolute coordinates”, a step of “ascertaining a set of points of the object in absolute coordinates on the basis of further points of the object within a relative coordinate system, conversion of the further points of the object to the absolute coordinate system being effected on the basis of the reference point of the object”, and a step of “determining the path along the object on the basis of the set of points of the object, so that the path extends at a distance from the object”.

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Номер записи: 23
20-01-2022 дата публикации

MOBILE TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING

Номер: US20220015726A1
Автор: Cachovan Michal, Vija Alexander Hans
Принадлежит:

A detector used for tomography imaging is mobile, allowing the detector to move about an object (e.g., patient to be imaged). A swarm of such detectors, such as a swarm of drones with detectors, may be used for tomography imaging. The trajectory or trajectories of the mobile detectors may account for the pose and/or movement of the object being imaged. The trajectory or trajectories may be based, in part, on the sampling for desired tomography. An image of an internal region of the object is reconstructed from detected signals of the mobile detectors using tomography. 1. A tomography imaging system comprising:a plurality of separate vehicles, each of the separate vehicles independently movable in two or more dimensions, each of the separate vehicles having a detector;an image processor configured to generate a two or three-dimensional representation of an object by tomography from signals of the detectors; anda display configured to display an image of the two or three-dimensional representation of the object.2. The tomography imaging system of wherein the separate vehicles comprise three or more drones moveable in three dimensions.3. The tomography imaging system of wherein the separate vehicles comprise three or more wheeled claim 1 , tracked claim 1 , or walking vehicles.4. The tomography imaging system of wherein the image processor is configured to control a trajectory of each of the separate vehicles claim 1 , the trajectories based on a sampling pattern for the tomography.5. The tomography imaging system of wherein the detectors comprise solid state gamma ray detector.6. The tomography imaging system of wherein the separate vehicles are self-organizing.7. The tomography imaging system of wherein the separate vehicles are configured to travel to the object from one room to another room.8. The tomography imaging system of wherein the display comprises an augmented reality display.9. The tomography imaging system of wherein the image processor is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 24
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Control Device, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Control Method and Program

Номер: US20220019222A1
Автор: Bergstrom Niklas, RAABE Christopher Thomas
Принадлежит:

Provided are a flight control device, a flight control method, and the like for measuring the distance between the body of an aircraft and a target element during flight and controlling the distance in accordance with the measured value. This unmanned aircraft flight control device comprises: a distance sensor for measuring the distance between a target element and an unmanned aircraft that flies by control using an external input signal and/or pre-generated flight plan information, the distance sensor comprising an imaging camera that captures the target element, and a measured value determination circuit that determines a measured value of the distance using the captured image information; and a control signal generation circuit that generates a control signal for controlling the distance between the target element and the unmanned aircraft during flight, in accordance with the distance measurement value measured by the distance sensor. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle flight control device comprising:a distance sensor that measures a distance between an unmanned aerial vehicle and an object element, the unmanned aerial vehicle flying according to control using an external input signal and/or in advance-generated flight plan information, the distance sensor including a shooting camera that takes an image of the object element and a measurement value determination circuit that determines a measurement value of the distance using information of the taken image; anda control signal generation circuit that generates a control signal for controlling the distance between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the object element during flight, depending on the measurement value of the distance measured by the distance sensor.2. The flight control device according to claim 1 , wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle is an unmanned aerial vehicle that flies according to control using at least the external input signal claim 1 , the external input signal is a signal input in real time ...

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Номер записи: 25
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Objective-Based Control Of An Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Номер: US20220019248A1
Автор: Bachrach Abraham, Bry Adam, Donahoe Matthew, Holtz Kristen Marie, Lowe Patrick, Martirosyan Hayk, Zhu Jack Louis
Принадлежит: Skydio, Inc.

A technique is described for controlling an autonomous vehicle such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using objective-based inputs. In an embodiment, the underlying functionality of an autonomous navigation system is via an application programming interface (API). In such an embodiment, the UAV can be controlled trough specifying a behavioral objective, for example, using a call to the API to set parameters for the behavioral objective. The autonomous navigation system can then incorporate perception inputs such as sensor data from sensors mounted to the UAV and the set parameters using a multi-objective motion planning process to generate a proposed trajectory that most closely satisfies the behavioral objective in view of certain constraints. In some embodiments, developers can utilize the API to build customized applications for utilizing the UAV to capture images. Such applications, also referred to as “skills,” can be developed, shared, and executed to control the behavior of an autonomous UAV and to aid in overall system improvement. 1. A method for autonomous control of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) through a physical environment using behavioral objectives defined via a navigation application programming interface (API) , the method comprising:receiving, by a computer system, sensor data from a sensor onboard the UAV;receiving, by the computer system, via the API, information indicative of a behavioral objective; andgenerating, by the computer system, control commands configured to cause the UAV to autonomously maneuver through the physical environment based on the sensor data and the information indicative of the behavioral objective.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the behavioral objective is any of a navigation objective or an image capture objective.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the behavioral objective is defined relative to any of the physical environment claim 1 , the UAV claim 1 , a physical object located in the physical environment ...

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Номер записи: 26
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Smart Delivery Treatment Apparatus For Remote Treatment Of An Animal

Номер: US20210007327A1
Автор: WEYER Grant Andrew
Принадлежит: SmartVet Pty Ltd

The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for remotely treating an animal with an agent comprising: a launcher adapted to hold an agent and propel the agent in a treatment dose over a distance to an animal in response to a trigger command; an electronic reader module comprising: a communication interface arranged to receive an identification signal from a sensor associated with an animal; a trigger interface arranged to detect a trigger command to the launcher; and a means to record in a memory the treatment of the animal identified from electronic sensor and treated by the launcher. 1. An apparatus for remotely treating an animal with an agent , the apparatus comprising:a launcher adapted to hold an agent and, in response to a trigger command, propel the agent in a treatment dose over a distance to the animal; 'a communication interface arranged to receive an identification signal from a sensor associated with the animal;', 'an electronic reader module comprisinga trigger interface arranged to detect the trigger command to the launcher; anda means to record in a memory the treatment of the animal identified from electronic sensor and treated by the launcher.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the launcher comprises:a chamber adapted to receive the agent;a launcher barrel or nozzle for facilitating launching of a treatment dose of the agent; anda propulsion assembly for propelling the treatment dose through the barrel or nozzle to an animal in response to the trigger command.3. The apparatus of wherein the treatment dose is contained in a dosage projectile claim 1 , a liquid claim 1 , a spray claim 1 , a dart claim 1 , a gel or a bolus.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when a treatment dose is launched by the launcher claim 1 , a signal is detected by the electronic reader module and the electronic reader module initiates recording of the record of treatment of the animal in the memory.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 27
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ALLEVIATING MOVEMENT DISORDER CONDITIONS USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

Номер: US20180008797A1
Автор: Kozloski James R., PICKOVER Clifford A., RICE JOHN J.
Принадлежит:

Aspects include a method, system and computer program product for alleviating an episode of a movement disorder condition for a patient. The method comprises deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a location of a patient based on an occurrence of an episode of a movement disorder condition. A first gross sensory change stimulus is selected with a processor. The first gross sensory change stimulus is projected from the UAV. An attempt to alleviate the episode of the movement disorder condition is performed based at least in part on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV. The alleviating of the episode of the movement disorder condition is detected based on the gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV. 1. A method comprising:deploying a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a location of a patient based on an occurrence of an episode of a movement disorder condition;selecting with a processor a first gross sensory change stimulus;projecting from the UAV the first gross sensory change stimulus;attempting to alleviate the episode of the movement disorder condition based at least in part on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV; anddetecting when the episode of the movement disorder condition is alleviated based on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting the occurrence of the episode of the movement disorder condition claim 1 , wherein the determining the occurrence of the episode of the movement disorder condition includes measuring a motor characteristic with a sensor claim 1 , the sensor being operably coupled to the patient.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first gross sensory change stimulus is changed based on a continuous measurement of the motor characteristic with the sensor via a closed loop feedback system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first gross sensory change stimulus is selected from a ...

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Номер записи: 28
27-01-2022 дата публикации

RAPID AIRCRAFT INSPECTION WITH AUTONOMOUS DRONE BASE STATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20220024577A1
Автор: Stamatovski Ivan
Принадлежит:

A system for inspecting an aircraft includes a drone, a base station, and a controller. The drone includes one or more cameras. The base station has a storage compartment configured to store the autonomous drone therein. The controller has a processor and a memory. The memory has instructions stored thereon, which when executed by the processor, cause the base station to drive to a first predetermined location relative to the aircraft, and cause the drone to fly from the storage compartment of the base station to a first predetermined position relative to the aircraft so that the drone can record image data of at least portions of the aircraft with the one or more cameras. 1. A system for inspecting an aircraft , the system comprising:an autonomous drone including at least one camera;a base station having a storage compartment configured to store the autonomous drone therein; drive to a first predetermined location relative to the aircraft; and', 'open the storage compartment;, 'a base station controller having a base station processor and a base station memory, the base station memory having instructions stored thereon, which when executed by the base station processor, cause the base station to'}and determine that the storage compartment of the base station is open;', 'take flight from the base station when the storage compartment is open;', 'fly to a first predetermined position relative to the aircraft; and', 'record image data of at least portions of the aircraft with the at least one camera., 'a drone controller having a drone processor and a drone memory, the drone memory having instructions stored thereon, which when executed by the drone processor, cause the autonomous drone to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the base station includes at least one door that provides access to the storage location.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one door opens upwardly and outwardly to expose the storage compartment.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim ...

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Номер записи: 29
27-01-2022 дата публикации

SURVEYING SYSTEM, SURVEYING METHOD, AND SURVEYING PROGRAM

Номер: US20220026208A1
Автор: ITO Tadayuki, Sasaki Takeshi
Принадлежит: TOPCON CORPORATION

A surveying system includes a surveying device, a UAV, and a processor. The surveying device includes a first camera and a combination of a laser scanner and a total station. The UAV is mounted with a second camera. The processor includes an image data receiving unit, a laser scanning data receiving unit, a specified part receiving unit, a flight plan setting unit, and a camera direction setting unit. The specified part receiving unit receives a desired part specified in a photographic image taken by the first camera. The flight plan setting unit sets a flight route of the UAV that contains a position of a viewpoint for viewing the desired part, on the basis of laser scanning data. The camera direction setting unit sets directions of the second camera during flight of the UAV along the flight route, on the basis of the laser scanning data. 1. A surveying system for processing surveying data , the surveying data including data that is obtained by a surveying device and data that is obtained by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) , the surveying device having a first camera and a combination of a laser scanner and a total station , in which relationships of exterior orientation parameters between the first camera , the laser scanner , and the total station are preliminarily known , the UAV being mounted with a second camera and being capable of autonomous flying , the surveying system comprising a processor or circuitry that is configured to:receive image data of photographic images taken by the first camera and the second camera;receive laser scanning data obtained by the laser scanner;receive a desired part specified in the photographic image taken by the first camera;set a flight route of the UAV that contains a position of a viewpoint for viewing the specified part, on the basis of the laser scanning data; andset directions of the second camera during flight of the UAV along the flight route, on the basis of the laser scanning data.2. The surveying system according ...

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Номер записи: 30
27-01-2022 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL WALL INSPECTION SYSTEM USING DRONES TO PERFORM NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)

Номер: US20220026397A1
Автор: Kamel Mina Samir Fekry
Принадлежит:

A system for nondestructive inspection of structures. The system includes an omni-directional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a support arm extending outward from the UAV body from a first end attached to the body to a second distal end, which is used to support a nondestructive testing (NDT) sensor. The system includes an autopilot module stabilizing the flight of the omni-directional platform. The autopilot includes a wall-tracking mode, which determines the normal of the structure's surface, and the omni-directional UAV is stabilized to fly with the support arm aligned with normal to the surface and with the second end proximate to the surface with the UAV body in any orientation in space. The UAV operates to follow a flight path whereby a longitudinal axis of the support arm coincides with the normal and the sensor is positioned in predefined measurement position relative to the structure surface to take the measurements. 1. A system for inspecting a structure in a nondestructive manner , comprising:an omni-directional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a body;a support arm extending outward from the body from a first end attached to the body to a second end distal to the body;a nondestructive testing (NDT) sensor mounted on or in the support arm at or near the second end;an autopilot module stabilizing flight of the omni-directional UAV during at least one of free flight when in proximity to the structure; anda surface tracking module, active when the omni-directional UAV is in proximity to the structure, determining a normal of a surface of the structure, wherein the autopilot performs the stabilizing of flight to orient the body with the support arm aligned with the normal to the surface and with the second end of the support arm proximate to the surface.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the omni-directional UAV operates in response to control signals generated by the autopilot module or received from a radio controller based on user input to follow a ...

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Номер записи: 31
27-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR VALIDATING OCCURRENCE OF EVENTS

Номер: US20220026906A1
Автор: BEN-DAVID DORON, Moran Amit
Принадлежит:

A computerized method including collecting information by a sensor unit, identifying an option for occurrence of an event based on the collected information, sending a command to a first mobile robot to move to a validation location, where presence of the first mobile robot in the validation location enables the first mobile robot to validate the occurrence of the event, the first mobile robot moving to the validation location, the first mobile robot validating the occurrence of the event. 1. A computerized method , comprising:collecting information by a sensor unit;identifying an option for occurrence of an event based on the collected information;sending a command to a first mobile robot to move to a validation location, wherein presence of the first mobile robot in the validation location enabling the first mobile robot to validate the occurrence of the event;the first mobile robot moving to the validation location; andthe first mobile robot validating the occurrence of the event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor unit identifies the option for occurrence of an event.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the sensor unit sending the collected information to a remote device claim 1 , wherein the remote device identifies the option for occurrence of an event.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the remote device is the first mobile robot.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the first mobile robot sending a validation signal to a remote device claim 1 , said validation signal indicating whether or not the event took place.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:selecting a second mobile robot from multiple mobile robots; andsending the validation signal to the selected second mobile robot, wherein the validation signal comprises details of a mission to be performed by the second mobile robot in response to the validated event.7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising generating a mission to be performed based on the validation ...

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Номер записи: 32
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Property monitoring and management using a drone

Номер: US20220027637A1
Автор: Ahmad SEYFI, Babak Rezvani, Donald Gerard MADDEN, Ethan Shayne, Glenn TOURNIER
Принадлежит: Alarm com Inc

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for property management and monitoring using a drone. In some implementations, images of an outside area corresponding to a property are obtained. From the images, it is determined that a person is approaching the property. A state of the property is identified. An action to perform by a drone is determined based on the images and a state of the property. The drone is instructed to navigate to the person and perform the action.

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Номер записи: 33
12-01-2017 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, IMAGING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Номер: US20170010615A1
Автор: DUERR Peter, Kakinuma Takekazu, MIZUMURA HIRONARI, Nabeta Masaomi, Sabe Kohtaro, Sawada Tsutomu, Shibuya Miki, Shimizu Satoru, Suzuki Kousuke, TAKEDA HARUTO, TANAKA Kayoko
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

[Object] To provide a control device that can make more efficient an inspection performed by a flying body capable of performing imaging. 1. A control device comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire information related to an overview of a structure; anda flight information generating unit configured to generate flight information of a flying body being caused to fly over a periphery of the structure to image the structure on the basis of the information acquired by the acquisition unit.2. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the flying body has detected an obstacle during a flight on the basis of the flight information claim 1 , the flight information generating unit regenerates flight information used to avoid the obstacle.3. The control device according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the flying body has detected an obstacle during a flight on the basis of the flight information claim 2 , the flight information generating unit presents information related to an overview of the structure including information related to a position of the obstacle.4. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the flight information generating unit generates claim 1 , as the flight information claim 1 , information including information of a flight path of the flying body and a position where the flying body executes an imaging process.5. The control device according to claim 4 , wherein the flight information generating unit generates claim 4 , as the flight information claim 4 , information including information of an imaging direction at the position where the flying body executes an imaging process.6. The control device according to claim 4 , wherein the flight information generating unit generates claim 4 , as the flight information claim 4 , information including information used to control special imaging at the position where the flying body executes an imaging process.7. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 34
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE, GIMBAL, UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210011358A1
Автор: CHEN Xiangyu, LIU Yucheng, WENG Chao
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A control method for controlling a gimbal system includes controlling a first gimbal of the gimbal system to rotate by a first angle and controlling a second gimbal of the gimbal system to rotate by a second angle, so that a signal input/output range of a first load supported by the first gimbal and a signal input/output range of a second load supported by the second gimbal at least partially overlap. 1. A control method for controlling a gimbal system comprising:controlling a first gimbal of the gimbal system to rotate by a first angle and controlling a second gimbal of the gimbal system to rotate by a second angle, so that a signal input/output range of a first load supported by the first gimbal and a signal input/output range of a second load supported by the second gimbal at least partially overlap.2. The control method of claim 1 , wherein:the first load includes a visible light photographing device and the signal input/output range of the visible light photographing device is a field of view of the visible light photographing device; andthe second load includes a fill light and the signal input/output range of the fill light is a field of view of the fill light.3. The control method of claim 2 , wherein controlling the first gimbal to rotate by the first angle and controlling the second gimbal to rotate by the second angle so that the signal input/output range of a first load supported by the first gimbal and a signal input/output range of a second load supported by the second gimbal at least partially overlap includes:controlling the first gimbal to rotate by the first angle and controlling the second gimbal to rotate by the second angle, so that the field of view of the visible light photographing device and the field of view of the fill light at least partially overlap.4. The control method of claim 3 , wherein controlling the first gimbal to rotate by the first angle and controlling the second gimbal to rotate by the second angle so that the field of view ...

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Номер записи: 35
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TARGET TRACKING

Номер: US20210011478A1
Автор: FENG Xuyang, Qian Jie, Yu Junfeng, Zhao Cong
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A method includes obtaining an image frame captured by an imaging device carried by an unmanned vehicle and containing the target object, extracting one or more features of a target object from a region selected by a user on the image frame, and determining whether the target object is a predetermined recognizable object type based on a comparison of the one or more features with one or more characteristics associated with the predetermined recognizable object type. In response to the target object being the predetermined recognizable object type, tracking functions associated with the predetermined recognizable object type are initiated. In response to the target object not belonging to the predetermined recognizable object type, tracking functions associated with a general object type are initiated. 1. A method for tracking a target object , comprising: obtaining an image frame captured by an imaging device carried by an unmanned vehicle, the image frame containing the target object;', 'extracting one or more features of the target object from the image frame, the target object being within a region selected by a user on the image frame;', 'determining whether the target object is a predetermined recognizable object type based on a comparison of the one or more features with one or more characteristics associated with the predetermined recognizable object type;', 'in accordance with a determination that the target object is the predetermined recognizable object type, initiating tracking functions provided in the computing system and associated with the predetermined recognizable object type; and', determining a spatial relationship between the target object and the unmanned vehicle using the one or more features, the spatial relationship including a horizontal distance between the target object and the unmanned vehicle;', 'determining whether the horizontal distance is within a predetermined distance range; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the ...

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Номер записи: 36
10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLES CHANGING LANES BASED ON TRAILING VEHICLES

Номер: US20190011916A1
Автор: Alvarez Rodriguez Emma Itxel, Espiritu Santo Rincon Antonio
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Methods and apparatus are disclosed for vehicles changing lanes based on trailing vehicles. An example vehicle includes a vehicle speed sensor to measure a vehicle speed, a rearview camera to capture images when the vehicle speed is greater than a threshold, and a lane controller. The lane controller is to detect whether there is a trailing vehicle based on the images and determine, responsive to detecting the trailing vehicle, whether the trailing vehicle is providing a message to change lanes. The lane controller also is to send a lane-changing signal responsive to identifying the message. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle speed sensor to measure a vehicle speed;a rearview camera to capture images when the vehicle speed is greater than a threshold; and detect whether there is a trailing vehicle based on the images;', 'determine, responsive to detecting the trailing vehicle, whether the trailing vehicle is providing a message to change lanes; and', 'send a lane-changing signal responsive to identifying the message., 'a lane controller to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the lane-changing signal is an alert to a driver to change lanes.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , further including a display claim 2 , speakers claim 2 , and a steering wheel claim 2 , wherein the alert is at least one of a visual alert presented via the display claim 2 , an audio alert emitted via the speakers claim 2 , and a haptic alert provided via the steering wheel.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , further including an autonomy unit to perform an autonomous motive function claim 1 , wherein the lane-changing signal is an instruction for the autonomy unit to autonomously change lanes.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , to determine whether the trailing vehicle is providing the message claim 1 , the lane controller is to:create grayscale images based on the images captured by the rearview camera;set data of the grayscale images to a threshold;count a number of white pixels of the grayscale ...

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Номер записи: 37
10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING FLIGHT PLAN OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FOR AERIAL INSPECTION

Номер: US20190011920A1
Автор: Heinonen Tero, Koivuranta Ville
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A method for generating a flight plan of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes defining a list with at least one asset to be inspected; acquiring structural information of the at least one asset; and defining at least one preliminary inspection-trajectory for the at least one asset. The method further includes acquiring a map with at least one location for the at least one asset and geographical information of at least one region around the at least one asset; mapping the at least one preliminary inspection-trajectory to the location; altering the at least one preliminary inspection-trajectory, to accommodate a safety margin for flight of the UAV, based on the geographical information of the region around the at least one asset; and selecting at least one altered preliminary inspection-trajectory to define the flight plan. 1. A method for generating a flight plan of an unmanned aerial vehicle for aerial inspection , the method comprising:defining a list comprising at least one asset to be inspected;acquiring structural information of the at least one asset; at least one preliminary inspection-trajectory for the at least one asset,', 'wherein the preliminary inspection-trajectory is based on the structural information of the at least one asset;, 'defining'}acquiring a map comprising at least one location for the at least one asset and geographical information of at least one region around the at least one asset;mapping the at least one preliminary inspection-trajectory to the location of the at least one asset on the map;altering the at least one preliminary inspection-trajectory, to accommodate a safety margin for flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle, based on the geographical information of the region around the at least one asset; andselecting at least one altered preliminary inspection-trajectory to define the flight plan of the unmanned aerial vehicle.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the defining at least one preliminary inspection-trajectory ...

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Номер записи: 38
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UAV INTERACTIVE INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTROL

Номер: US20190011921A1
Автор: HU XIAO, Liu Ang, PANG Minjian, TANG Ketan, Wang Mingyu, YU Yun, ZHANG Litian, Zhao Cong, Zhao Guyue, Zhao Tao, ZHOU You
Принадлежит:

A method for controlling a movable object comprise receiving an input indicative of a selected mode, wherein the selected mode is selected from a plurality of modes, and effecting movement of the movable object based on the selected mode. The plurality of modes may comprise at least a target mode and a directional mode. The movable object may be configured to move towards or follow a selected target when the selected mode is the target mode. The movable object may be configured to move in a selected direction when the selected mode is the directional mode. An apparatus, a medium and an UAV system are also provided. 1381-. (canceled)382. A method for controlling a movable object , comprising:receiving an input indicative of a selected mode, wherein the selected mode is selected from a plurality of modes including at least a target mode and a directional mode, wherein the movable object is configured to move towards or follow a selected target when the selected mode is the target mode and the movable object is configured to move in a selected direction when the selected mode is the directional mode, and wherein the received input includes one or more selected points in at least one image that is captured by the movable object; andeffecting movement of the movable object based on the selected mode.383. The method of claim 382 , wherein the target mode comprises a fly-to mode and a tracking mode.384. The method of claim 383 , further comprising: selecting the fly-to mode when the selected target is determined to be stationary or when a relatively direct path exists between the movable object and the target.385. The method of claim 383 , further comprising: selecting the fly-to mode when fewer than a predetermined number and/or type of obstacles are determined to be present as the movable object is moving towards the selected target.386. The method of claim 383 , further comprising: directing the movable object to move towards the selected target when the selected mode ...

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Номер записи: 39
10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TARGET TRACKING

Номер: US20190011922A1
Автор: FENG Xuyang, Qian Jie, Yu Junfeng, Zhao Cong
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A method includes obtaining an image frame captured by an imaging device carried by an unmanned vehicle and containing the target object, extracting one or more features of a target object from a region selected by a user on the image frame, and determining whether the target object is a predetermined recognizable object type based on a comparison of the one or more features with one or more characteristics associated with the predetermined recognizable object type. If the target object is the predetermined recognizable object type, tracking functions associated with the predetermined recognizable object type are initiated. IF the target object does not belong to the predetermined recognizable object type, tracking functions associated with a general object type are initiated. 1. A method for tracking a target object , comprising: obtaining an image frame captured by an imaging device carried by an unmanned vehicle, the image frame containing the target object;', 'extracting one or more features of the target object from the image frame, the target object being within a region selected by a user on the image frame;', 'determining whether the target object is a predetermined recognizable object type based on a comparison of the one or more features with one or more characteristics associated with the predetermined recognizable object type;', 'in accordance with a determination that the target object is the predetermined recognizable object type, initiating tracking functions provided in the computing system and associated with the predetermined recognizable object type; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the target object does not belong to the predetermined recognizable object type, initiating tracking functions provided in the computing system and associated with a general object type., 'at a computing system having one or more processors and memory storing programs executed by the one or more processors2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tracking ...

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Номер записи: 40
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Moving body guidance apparatus, moving body guidance method, and computer-readable recording medium

Номер: US20210011495A1
Автор: Tetsuo Inoshita
Принадлежит: NEC Corp

Provided are a moving body guidance apparatus, a moving body guidance method and a computer-readable recording medium that are for accurately guiding a moving body to a target site. A moving body guidance apparatus 1 has a detection unit 2 that detects a feature of a target member 30 from an image captured by an image capturing unit 23 mounted on a moving body 20, the feature changing according to a measurement distance indicating the distance between the moving body 20 and the target member 30, and a control unit 3 that performs control for guiding the moving body 20 to the target site 31 where the target member 30 is installed, based on the detected feature.

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Номер записи: 41
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Sensor-Centric Path Planning and Control for Robotic Vehicles

Номер: US20190011932A1
Автор: Gary MCGRATH
Принадлежит: Qualcomm Inc

Various embodiments involve controlling rotational maneuvers of a robotic vehicle (e.g., an unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV) so that commanded changes in vehicle attitude (e.g., pitch, roll, and/or yaw) may be performed as rotations about a center of sensing of a sensor instead of the vehicle's center of gravity. Maneuvers performed according to various embodiments may reduce or eliminate translational movements in the sensor output that occur when the robotic vehicle rotates about the center of gravity and the sensor is mounted some distance from the center of gravity.

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Номер записи: 42
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle of automatic driving system and the control method of the system

Номер: US20200012281A1
Автор: Chan Jaegal
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A method of controlling a vehicle operating in an Automated Vehicle and Highway System (AVHS) includes: transmitting a driving assistance request to a server in response to satisfaction of a preset condition or in response to a user input; in response to the driving assistance request, receiving a connection request from a drone selected by the server; initiating data transmission and reception for autonomous driving by authenticating the connection request; and performing the autonomous driving using driving assistance data received from the drone. Implementations of the present disclosure may enable improved autonomous driving support for a vehicle having a problem in performing autonomous driving or a manually driven vehicle incapable of driving autonomously. One or more of an autonomous vehicle or a server may be linked to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) module, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) robot, Augmented Reality (AR) device, Virtual Reality (VR) device, a 5G service-related device, etc.

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Номер записи: 43
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Robot and method of providing guidance service by the robot

Номер: US20200012293A1
Автор: Seung Won Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are a robot and a method of providing a guidance service by the robot. A method of providing a guidance service by a robot according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include receiving a guidance request from a user, determining a route to a destination based on the received guidance request, determining a field of vision based on the movement direction of the determined route, determining a projection area based on the determined field of vision and information on projectable surfaces, and projecting a laser beam indicating guidance information onto the determined projection area. In a 5G environment connected for the Internet of things, the method for recommending a location of a charging station is implemented by executing an artificial intelligence algorithm or machine learning algorithm.

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Номер записи: 44
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Navigation Using Self-Describing Fiducials

Номер: US20200012829A1
Автор: Christensen Randall S., Davidson Morgan E., Robinson Richard C.
Принадлежит: Canyon Navigation, LLC

In one embodiment, a self-describing fiducial includes a communication element that optically communicates navigation-aiding information. The navigation-aiding information may include a position of the self-describing fiducial with respect to one or more coordinate systems and the communication element communicates the navigation-aiding information to one or more navigating objects in the vicinity of the self-describing fiducial. In another embodiment, the communication element is further configured to communicate supplementary information describing a spatial relationship between the self-describing fiducial and the surrounding environment. 1. A self-describing fiducial comprising:a communication element that is configured to optically communicate navigation state estimation aiding information to one or more navigating objects in the vicinity of the self-describing fiducial, wherein the navigation-aiding information comprises a geographic position of the self-describing fiducial with respect to one or more coordinate systems; andthe communication element is further configured to communicate supplementary information describing a spatial relationship between the self-describing fiducial and the surrounding environment, wherein the supplementary information comprises at least one of: additional navigation-aiding information and guidance-aiding information.2. The fiducial of claim 1 , wherein the position comprises a three dimensional position.3. The fiducial of claim 1 , wherein the supplementary information comprises an external directionality of a feature of the self-describing fiducial.4. The fiducial of claim 1 , wherein the supplementary information comprises attitude of the self-describing fiducial with respect to one or more coordinate systems claim 1 , wherein the attitude information comprises at least one of: cardinal directions claim 1 , compass heading claim 1 , true north claim 1 , magnetic north claim 1 , path direction claim 1 , zenith directionality ...

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Номер записи: 45
09-01-2020 дата публикации

OBJECT DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE FOR AERIAL VEHICLES

Номер: US20200012842A1
Автор: Klaus Andreas
Принадлежит:

Aerial vehicles that are equipped with one or more imaging devices may detect obstacles that are small in size, or obstacles that feature colors or textures that are consistent with colors or textures of a landing area, using pairs of images captured by the imaging devices. Disparities between pixels corresponding to points of the landing area that appear within each of a pair of the images may be determined and used to generate a reconstruction of the landing area and a difference image. If either the reconstruction or the difference image indicates the presence of one or more obstacles, a landing operation at the landing area may be aborted or an alternate landing area for the aerial vehicle may be identified accordingly. 1. A method for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle , the method comprising:locating, by at least one imaging device provided on the unmanned aerial vehicle, a target marker on a surface beneath the unmanned aerial vehicle;defining a landing area based at least in part on at least a portion of the target marker, wherein the landing area comprises a geometric shape defined with respect to the portion of the target marker;causing the unmanned aerial vehicle to descend toward the surface beneath the unmanned aerial vehicle;capturing, by the at least one imaging device, a first image including at least a portion of the surface beneath the unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein the first image is captured while the unmanned aerial vehicle is descending toward the surface beneath the unmanned aerial vehicle;capturing, by the at least one imaging device, a second image including at least a portion of the surface beneath the unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein the second image is captured while the unmanned aerial vehicle is descending toward the surface beneath the unmanned aerial vehicle;determining disparities between pixels corresponding to at least a plurality of points depicted in the first image and pixels corresponding to at least the plurality of points ...

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Номер записи: 46
09-01-2020 дата публикации

FLIGHT SIMULATION METHOD BASED ON MULTI-SENSOR DATA FUSION, DEVICE, AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20200013307A1
Автор: Chen Chaobin, PENG Zhaoliang
Принадлежит:

A flight simulation method includes obtaining a flight simulator start command transmitted by a flight simulation control terminal and starting a flight simulator in response to the flight simulator start command. The flight simulation method also includes generating multi-sensor simulation data based on pre-set multi-sensor model parameters and ground truth simulation data output by the flight simulator. The flight simulation method also includes fusing the multi-sensor simulation data to generate simulated multi-sensor fused data. The flight simulation method further includes generating a flight simulation control command based on the simulated multi-sensor fused data. 1. A flight simulation method , comprising:obtaining a flight simulator start command transmitted by a flight simulation control terminal and starting a flight simulator in response to the flight simulator start command;generating multi-sensor simulation data based on pre-set multi-sensor model parameters and ground truth simulation data output by the flight simulator;fusing the multi-sensor simulation data to generate simulated multi-sensor fused data; andgenerating a flight simulation control command based on the simulated multi-sensor fused data.2. The flight simulation method of claim 1 , wherein after generating the flight simulation control command based on the simulated multi-sensor fused data claim 1 , the method also comprises:generating a propulsion output command based on the flight simulation control command, controlling the flight simulator to perform flight simulation based on the propulsion output command, and generating flight status simulation data; andtransmitting the flight status simulation data to the flight simulation control terminal to enable the flight simulation control terminal to display the flight simulation.3. The flight simulation method of claim 2 , wherein after obtaining the flight simulator start command transmitted by the flight simulation control terminal claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 47
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING TARGETS

Номер: US20220033076A1
Автор: FENG Xuyang, LI Peiliang, Qian Jie, Wu Qifeng, Zhao Cong
Принадлежит:

A method of tracking a movement of a target by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the method includes receiving, from a mobile terminal collocating with the target, absolute location coordinate data of the target, acquiring, by a camera of the UAV, image data of the target, determining, based on the absolute location coordinate data and the image data of the target, 3D location coordinate data of the target with respect to the UAV, and controlling, based on the 3D location coordinate data of the target with respect to the UAV, at least one of a direction or a speed of the movement of the UAV, to maintain a constant relative 3D position of the UAV with respect to the target. 1. A method of tracking a movement of a target by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) , the method comprising:receiving, from a mobile terminal collocating with the target, absolute location coordinate data of the target;acquiring, by a camera of the UAV, image data of the target;determining, based on the absolute location coordinate data and the image data of the target, 3D location coordinate data of the target with respect to the UAV; andcontrolling, based on the 3D location coordinate data of the target with respect to the UAV, at least one of a direction or a speed of the movement of the UAV, to maintain a constant relative 3D position of the UAV with respect to the target.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mobile terminal includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver configured to obtain GPS data.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the mobile terminal further includes an inertia measurement unit (IMU) configured to obtain motion data.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the absolute location coordinate data of the target is determined based on the GPS data and the motion data.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the absolute location coordinate data of the target is a two-dimensional (2D) location coordinate data of the target.6. The method according ...

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Номер записи: 48
03-02-2022 дата публикации

DRONE DEVICE

Номер: US20220033077A1
Автор: Myslinski Lucas J.
Принадлежит:

A fact checking system utilizes social networking information and analyzes and determines the factual accuracy of information and/or characterizes the information by comparing the information with source information. The social networking fact checking system automatically monitors information, processes the information, fact checks the information and/or provides a status of the information, including automatically modifying a web page to include the fact check results. The fact checking system is able to be implemented utilizing a drone device. 1. An aerial drone device comprising:a device body;at least one motor coupled to the device body;at least one propeller coupled to the at least one motor;at least one camera coupled to the device body, wherein the at least one camera is configured to acquire content;a plurality of information acquisition components coupled to the device body, wherein a first information acquisition component of the plurality of information acquisition components is positioned in a first direction, and a second information acquisition component of the plurality of information acquisition components is positioned in a second direction, wherein the plurality of information acquisition components are configured to acquire external information;at least one power supply configured to provide power to the at least one motor, the at least one camera, and the plurality of information acquisition components; process the content acquired by the at least one camera and the external information acquired by the plurality of information acquisition components;', 'acquire depth information using the at least one camera, the plurality of information acquisition components, or any combination thereof;', 'direct the aerial drone device to navigate based on the content from the at least one camera, the external information from the plurality of information acquisition components, or any combination thereof, including avoiding at least one obstacle;', 'track at ...

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Номер записи: 49
10-01-2019 дата публикации

EXECUTION STATUS INDICATION METHOD, APPARATUS, AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20190014253A1
Автор: GUO Zhuo, PAN Paul
Принадлежит:

A method comprising receiving control instructions sent from a control device, where the control instructions are configured to instruct a photographing apparatus carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle to perform an image capturing operation; and controlling an indicator light at the unmanned aerial vehicle to indicate an execution status of the control instructions executed by the photographing apparatus. 1. A method comprising:receiving control instructions sent from a control device, the control instructions being configured to instruct a photographing apparatus carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle to perform an image capturing operation; andcontrolling an indicator light at the unmanned aerial vehicle to indicate an execution status of the control instructions executed by the photographing apparatus.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the execution status of the control instructions comprises an operation status of the photographing apparatus after the photographing apparatus executes the control instructions.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein:the execution status of the control instructions further comprises a status indicating whether the photographing apparatus successfully executes the control instructions, and an operation status of the photographing apparatus in response to the photographing apparatus successfully executes the control instructions, or', 'an operation status of the photographing apparatus in response to the photographing apparatus fails to execute the control instructions., 'the operation status of the photographing apparatus comprises4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein controlling the indicator light at the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises:controlling, by a main controller of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the indicator light at the unmanned aerial vehicle.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein controlling the indicator light at the unmanned aerial vehicle to indicate the execution status of the control ...

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Номер записи: 50
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Control device, imaging device, mobile object, control method and program

Номер: US20210014427A1
Автор: Kenichi Honjo, Ming SHAO
Принадлежит: SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd

A control device includes a processor and a storage medium storing instructions that cause the processor to control an imaging device to capture a plurality of images while an imaging direction of the imaging device is changing, determine a target imaging direction of the imaging device that satisfies a predetermined condition based on the plurality of images, and control the imaging device to perform additional image capturing while further changing the imaging direction, including performing image capturing at a first image capture angle rate while the imaging direction is in a first angle range not including the target imaging direction and performing image capturing at a second image capture angle rate while the imaging direction is in a second angle range including the target imaging direction. The second image capture angle rate correspond to more images captured per unit angle than the first image capture angle rate.

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Номер записи: 51
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Drone-Based Active Protection System

Номер: US20220034633A1
Автор: Yeshurun Yehoshua
Принадлежит:

A system for facilitating active protection of a target from a threat is provided. The system comprises one or more platforms configured for directing operation of the system, and one or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) configured to operate in the vicinity of the target, and to facilitate detection and/or neutralizing of the threat. The platform is configured for autonomously detecting and providing instructions for neutralizing the threat, and each of the unmanned aerial vehicles is configured for communicating with the platform. 1. A system for facilitating active protection of a target from a threat of a rocket or a missile , the system comprising:one or more platforms configured for directing operation of the system; andone or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's) configured to operate in the vicinity of the target, to facilitate detection of said threat and to neutralize said threat;wherein said one or more platforms are configured for autonomously detecting said threat and providing instructions to one or more of said one or more UAV's for neutralizing said threat, wherein each of said one or more UAV's is configured for communicating with said one or more platforms;wherein the system is configured to operate such that several UAV's surround the target, each UAV being configured to deploy a soft-kill countermeasure.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least some of said one or more UAV's are configured to hover in a fixed location.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein at least some of said one or more UAV's being fixed-wing aircraft.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least some of said one or more UAV's are configured to receive power from said platform and/or said target.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least some of said one or more UAV's includes surveillance equipment configured to facilitate detection of said projectile threat.6. The system according to claim 5 , wherein said at least some of said one or ...

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Номер записи: 52
03-02-2022 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Номер: US20220035373A1
Автор: INAMOTO Shinji
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

To safely transport a transportation target. A control device () is a control device that controls movement of a transporting unit () connected to a moving unit () that is movable. The control device () includes: a first control unit () that controls a movement speed of the moving unit; and a second control unit () that moves the transporting unit with respect to the moving unit according to acceleration or deceleration of the moving unit. 1. A control device that controls movement of a transporting unit connected to a moving unit that is movable , the control device comprising:a first control unit that controls a movement speed of the moving unit; anda second control unit that moves the transporting unit with respect to the moving unit according to acceleration or deceleration of the moving unit.2. The control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe second control unit gives the transporting unit an acceleration in a direction opposite to a direction of an acceleration given by the first control unit to the moving unit.3. The control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe second control unit accelerates or decelerates the transporting unit at an acceleration with an absolute value smaller than an absolute value of the acceleration given by the first control unit to the moving unit.4. The control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe second control unit starts accelerating the transporting unit before the first control unit starts accelerating the moving unit.5. The control device according to claim 4 , whereinthe second control unit controls the movement of the transporting unit such that the transporting unit is in a stopped state with respect to the moving unit when the first control unit stops accelerating or decelerating the moving unit.6. The control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe second control unit decelerates the transporting unit even when the first control unit finishes decelerating the moving unit.7. The control device according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 53
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Systems and methods for coordinating device actions

Номер: US20220035382A1
Автор: Cong Zhao, Jiaqi YAN, Xuyang FENG, You Zhou
Принадлежит: SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd

Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage devices for obstacle detection may include an exemplary method of obstacle detection by a computing device. The method includes receiving a first dataset indicating a first surrounding with a first perspective; receiving a second dataset indicating a second surrounding with a second perspective; and generating a composite dataset from the first and second datasets. The method additionally includes identifying an obstacle using the composite dataset.

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Номер записи: 54
03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD, APPARATUS, TERMINAL, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ELEVATION SURROUNDING FLIGHT CONTROL

Номер: US20220035383A1
Автор: ZHONG ZIMING
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, an apparatus, a terminal, and a storage medium for elevation surrounding flight control. The method includes: obtaining surrounding parameter information of an unmanned aerial vehicle; determining, according to the surrounding parameter information, an elevation surrounding trajectory to be surrounded, where the elevation surrounding trajectory is a plane with the point of interest as a center and the surrounding radius as a radius, and the plane where the elevation surrounding trajectory is located is perpendicular to a horizontal plane; and obtaining a capture viewing angle mode; and controlling, according to the capture viewing angle mode, the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly along the elevation surrounding trajectory. 1. A method for elevation surrounding flight control , applied to an unmanned aerial vehicle , the unmanned aerial vehicle comprising a fuselage and a photographing apparatus disposed in the fuselage , and the method comprising:obtaining surrounding parameter information of the unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein the surrounding parameter information comprises position information of a point of interest and a surrounding radius of the unmanned aerial vehicle;determining, according to the surrounding parameter information, an elevation surrounding trajectory to be surrounded, wherein the elevation surrounding trajectory is a plane with the point of interest as a center and the surrounding radius as a radius, and the plane where the elevation surrounding trajectory is located is perpendicular to a horizontal plane;obtaining a capture viewing angle mode, wherein the capture viewing angle mode comprises a free capture viewing angle mode and a centripetal capture viewing angle mode, the free capture viewing angle mode means that a photographing direction of the photographing apparatus is an arbitrary direction, and the centripetal capture viewing angle mode means that the photographing direction of the ...

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Номер записи: 55
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND PROTECTION

Номер: US20220035384A1
Автор: Newell Nicholas B., Subramanian Prakash
Принадлежит:

An electronic monitoring and protection system which obtains permission from each of a plurality of users to access security data from one or more monitoring devices. The electronic monitoring and protection system using the security data to determine a threat level posed to a person to be protected, and initiating an action if the threat level exceeds a predetermined threshold. 1. An electronic monitoring and protection system , comprising:at least one processor; [ electronically receive an indication from the user granting permission to one or more servers to access security data including one or more of audio security data and video security data resulting from monitoring of an area by at least one respective monitoring device associated with the user;', 'based on the received indication, electronically receive the security data from the at least one respective monitoring device associated with the user; and', 'electronically receive an indication from the user identifying at least one person to be protected by the electronic monitoring and protection system;, 'for each user of a plurality of users, 'electronically identify one or more subjects and one or more characteristics of the one or more subjects based on received security data from respective monitoring devices of different users of the plurality of users;', 'electronically assign a danger index to each of the identified one or more subjects based on the one or more characteristics of the one or more subjects;', 'electronically modify the danger index of each of the one or more subjects as new security data from respective monitoring devices of different users of the plurality of users are received;', 'electronically determine, based on one or more of: the received security data received from respective monitoring devices of different users of the plurality of users and the new security data from respective monitoring devices of different users, an interaction is occurring or has occurred between the one ...

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Номер записи: 56
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for processing trajectory, roadside device and cloud control platform

Номер: US20220036096A1
Автор: Wei Ma
Принадлежит: Apollo Intelligent Connectivity Beijing Technology Co Ltd

The present disclosure discloses a method and apparatus for processing a trajectory, a roadside device, and a cloud control platform, relates to the field of intelligent transportation, and in particular to the field of computer vision. An implementation scheme is: acquiring a to-be-processed trajectory, the to-be-processed trajectory comprising at least three sequential position points; determining an auxiliary line based on the position points and a preset number of interpolation points; determining positions of the interpolation points based on the preset number of interpolation points; and determining and outputting a target trajectory based on the auxiliary line and the positions of the interpolation points.

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Номер записи: 57
21-01-2021 дата публикации

TELEHANDLER WITH IMPROVED STABILISERS

Номер: US20210016648A1
Автор: Iotti Marco
Принадлежит:

Described is a stabiliser () for a telehandler, comprising a supporting frame () designed to be mounted on the carriage () of a telehandler () and two telescopic arms () fixed to the frame (), each of which includes a first hollow segment () directly connected to the frame () and a second hollow segment () inserted in a slidable fashion in the first segment (). 11112112131112113111122132121131181213121131122132. A stabiliser () for a telehandler , comprising a supporting frame () designed to be mounted on the carriage () of a telehandler () and two telescopic arms ( , ) fixed to said frame () , each of which includes a first hollow segment ( , ) directly connected to the frame () and a second hollow segment ( , ) inserted in a slidable fashion in the first segment ( , ) and at least one pull-out linear actuator () of the electric type positioned inside the arm ( , ) and having an end fixed to the first segment ( , ) and an end fixed to the second segment ( , ).2112113111161711121131. The scissor stabiliser () according to claim 1 , wherein the first segments ( claim 1 , ) of the arms are connected in a rotational fashion to the frame () claim 1 , two rotation linear actuators ( claim 1 , ) being hinged at a respective first end to the frame () and at an opposite end to a respective first segment ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , to allow the oscillation.31617. The stabiliser according to claim 2 , wherein said rotation linear actuators ( claim 2 , ) are of the hydraulic type.418. The stabiliser according to claim 2 , wherein the rotation linear actuators () are of the electric type.5. The stabiliser according to claim 1 , wherein each arm is telescopic and includes more than two segments slidably inserted inside each other claim 1 , to define at least two sliding elements.6102331218. An electric telehandler () claim 1 , comprising a carriage () movable on wheels () claim 1 , one or more traction apparatuses connected to the drive wheels () claim 1 , an electric motor ...

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Номер записи: 58
21-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATED HITCH FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE

Номер: US20210017007A1
Автор: Bittenbender Mark David, Goldberg Michael Joseph, Houston Edward F., McConnell William Patrick, Shiu Leung Man
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for towing, hitching, and connecting devices are described. An autonomous guided vehicle includes an automated hitch capable of connecting to a variety of types of containers. 1. An automatic hitching system , the system comprising: a shaft;', 'a hitch comprising an aperture that is configured to interface with a connection feature of an item container, wherein the hitch is coupled to an end of the shaft;', 'a lateral actuator configured to move the hitch laterally;', 'a vertical actuator configured to vertically maneuver the shaft; and', 'a sensor configured to sense a surrounding of the automatic hitching system, a location of the item container, and a location of the connection feature of the item container relative to the hitch;, 'a frame configured to couple to an automated guided vehicle (AGV), wherein the frame comprisesa control system in communication with the lateral actuator, the vertical actuator, and the sensor, wherein the control system receives and interprets sensor inputs from the sensor, wherein the control system generates commands based on the interpreted sensor inputs to control the rotational actuator and vertical actuator to maneuver the hitch, and wherein the control system generates commands based on the interpreted sensor inputs to operate the automated guided vehicle.2. The automatic hitching system of claim 1 , wherein the vertical actuator comprises a motor that moves the shaft up and down using a wind-up belt in a pulley arrangement claim 1 , and wherein the shaft is pulled downward when the wind-up belt is wound in and pulled upward by an integrated gas spring when the belt is wound out.3. The automatic hitching system of claim 1 , wherein the lateral actuator is configured to rotate the hitch about an axis.4. The automatic hitching system of claim 1 , wherein the hitch comprises a hitch pocket that is surrounded by a peripheral wall.5. The automatic hitching system of claim 4 , wherein the hitch pocket comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 59
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Sensor Adjustment Based on Vehicle Motion

Номер: US20190018416A1
Автор: Blaise Gassend
Принадлежит: Waymo LLC

An example system includes a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) device that scans a field-of-view defined by a pointing direction of the LIDAR device. The system also includes an actuator that adjusts the pointing direction of the LIDAR device. The system also includes one or more sensors that indicate measurements related to motion of a vehicle associated with the LIDAR device. The system also includes a controller that causes the actuator to adjust the pointing direction of the LIDAR device based on at least the motion of the vehicle indicated by the one or more sensors.

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Номер записи: 60
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Autonomous Police Vehicle

Номер: US20180018869A1
Автор: Ahmad Mohamed, Banvait Harpreetsingh, Charette Francois, Gurghian Alexandru Mihai
Принадлежит:

Techniques pertaining to an autonomous police vehicle are described. A method may involve a processor associated with an autonomous vehicle obtaining an indication of violation of one or more traffic laws by a first vehicle. The method may also involve the processor maneuvering the autonomous vehicle to pursue the first vehicle. The method may further involve the processor remotely executing one or more actions with respect to the first vehicle. 1. A method , comprising:obtaining, by a processor associated with an autonomous vehicle, an indication of violation of one or more traffic laws by a first vehicle;maneuvering, by the processor, the autonomous vehicle to pursue the first vehicle responsive to obtaining the indication; andremotely executing, by the processor, one or more actions with respect to the first vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the indication of the violation of the one or more traffic laws by the first vehicle comprises:controlling a sensor to point the sensor in a predetermined direction;receiving data from the sensor; anddetermining that a speed of the first vehicle exceeded a threshold speed based on the received data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the indication of the violation of the one or more traffic laws by the first vehicle comprises:controlling a sensor to point the sensor in a predetermined direction;receiving one or more images from the sensor;analyzing the one or more images; anddetermining that at least one of the one or more traffic laws has been violated by the first vehicle responsive to a result of the analyzing.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the indication of the violation of the one or more traffic laws by the first vehicle comprises wirelessly receiving a signal from a remote device or a second vehicle indicating that at least one of the one or more traffic laws has been violated by the first vehicle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the maneuvering of the ...

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Номер записи: 61
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Techniques for image recognition-based aerial vehicle navigation

Номер: US20210018910A1
Автор: Cong Zhao, Jie QIAN, Peiliang LI, Xuyang FENG, You Zhou
Принадлежит: SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd

A control terminal for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a processor and a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to render an image on a user interface of the control terminal. The image is captured by an imaging device coupled to the UAV and is associated with a view of the imaging device. The instructions further cause the processor to detect, via the user interface, a gesture-based input including one or more reference points in the image and indicating a view change of the imaging device, determine a type of the gesture-based input by analyzing the one or more reference points, and generate control data based on the type of the gesture-based input to control at least one of the UAV or the imaging device for the view change of the imaging device.

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Номер записи: 62
16-01-2020 дата публикации

BUILDING QUALITY INSPECTION SYSTEM AND INSPECTION ROBOT

Номер: US20200019167A1
Автор: Alshamrani Othman, Hasan Meqdad
Принадлежит: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

A building quality inspection system includes a controller, a drone, and a robot that are communicably connected to one another. The controller includes circuitry configured to, when exterior of a building is inspected, sends an inspection objective to the drone to instruct the drone to carry out a visual inspection of the exterior of the building, receives inspection data collected by the drone during the visual inspection of the exterior of the building, extracts a location where damage is suspected from the inspection data collected by the drone, sends the location where damage is suspected to the robot to carry out an exterior inspection at the location where damage is suspected, receives inspection data collected by the robot during the exterior inspection, and determines current quality of the exterior of the building based on the inspection data collected by the drone and the robot. 1. A building quality inspection system comprising:a controller, a drone, and a robot that are communicably connected to one another, wherein the controller includes circuitry configured to send an exterior inspection objective to the drone to instruct the drone to carry out a visual inspection of the exterior of the building and/or inspect an exterior environment of the building,', 'receive inspection data collected by the drone during the visual inspection of the exterior of the building,', 'extract a location where damage and/or an environmental anomaly is suspected from the inspection data collected by the drone,', 'send the location where damage and/or an environmental anomaly is suspected to the robot to carry out an exterior inspection at the location where damage and/or an environmental anomaly is suspected or an interior inspection at a corresponding interior location of the building,', 'receive inspection data collected by the robot during the exterior and/or interior inspection, and', 'determine a current quality of the exterior of the building and/or a human comfort ...

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Номер записи: 63
16-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRACE GAS DETECTION UTILIZING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

Номер: US20200019168A1
Автор: Guzman Marcelo I., Schuyler Travis J.
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An apparatus for trace gas detection includes an unmanned aerial vehicle and a sensor package including an ambient environmental parameter sensor and a gas sensor for trace gas detection. A trace gas detection system includes two such unmanned aerial vehicles and a ground station all adapted for monitoring ambient environmental parameters and trace gas detection. 1. An apparatus for trace gas detection , comprising:an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a receiver; anda sensor package held on a support carried in said receiver, said sensor package including at least one ambient environmental parameter sensor for detecting current temperature, current relative humidity and current barometric pressure and at least one gas sensor for detecting in real time presence of at least two gases to be monitored by the apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said at least one gas sensor is configured to detect the presence of at least two of methane claim 1 , propane and butane.3. The apparatus of wherein said at least one gas sensor is configured to detect the presence of methane claim 1 , propane and butane.4. The apparatus of wherein said at least one gas sensor is configured to detect the presence of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a GPS locator device providing real time location coordinates for said UAV.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said at least one gas sensor is further configured to detect a volatile organic compound (VOC).7. A trace gas detection system claim 5 , comprising:a first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a first sensor package having a first environmental parameter sensor for detecting current temperature, current relative humidity and current barometric pressure and a first gas sensor for detecting in real time presence of at least one gas to be monitored by the trace gas detection system; anda second UAV including a second sensor package having a second ambient environmental ...

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Номер записи: 64
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYLOAD DISPERSION USING UAVS

Номер: US20200019190A1
Автор: Graff Udi, Zilberstein Ariel
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According to some examples of the presently disclosed subject matter there is provided a system and method for deploying a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by an airborne carrier aircraft for dispersing payload material, each UAV comprising at least one container containing payload material and being configured to disperse the payload material at a designated dispersion area in an event site. 1. A system for deploying a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by an airborne carrier aircraft for dispersing payload material , each of the plurality of UAVs including at least one container containing payload material and being configured to disperse the payload material at a designated dispersion area in an event site , the system comprising: operate the data acquisition device for obtaining situation awareness data from the event site;', 'transmit the situation awareness data to a user device and receive user data input from the user device, wherein the user input data includes information of a selected payload dispersion area, wherein the payload dispersion area includes a plurality of area segments each of which is assigned with a respective payload dispersion area;', 'process the situation awareness data and/or the user data input to: determine a required payload capacity for each of the plurality of area segments; wherein payload capacity of each given area segment from the plurality of area segments is determined based on situation awareness data characterizing the respective payload dispersion area of the given area segment;', 'assign one or more UAVs from the plurality of UAVs to each of the plurality of area segments, based on the required payload capacity; and', 'generate for each of the plurality of UAVs a respective flight plan including a flight path for directing the UAV from an expected dropping point location to a dispersion point., 'a computerized command and control unit mountable on-board the airborne carrier aircraft and operatively ...

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Номер записи: 65
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Automatic surround photographing method and system for target

Номер: US20220038632A1
Автор: Long Huang, Ming Zhang, Yu Peng
Принадлежит: Remo Tech Co Ltd China, Remo Tech Co Ltd Korea

Disclosed are an automatic surround photographing method and system for a target. The method includes: obtaining an angle parameter of a yaw-axis gimbal, and processing an image obtained by a camera to obtain a distance parameter; obtaining, by means of calculation, a control parameter of a rotation angle of a steering gear according to the angle parameter of the yaw-axis gimbal and the distance parameter; and controlling, according to the angle parameter of the yaw-axis gimbal, the rotation of a gimbal of a gimbal camera so as to control the rotation of the camera, and controlling, according to the control parameter of the rotation angle of the steering gear, a rotation angle of the steering gear in a photographing-moving apparatus for placement of the gimbal camera, such that the photographing-moving apparatus surrounds and tracks a target, and performs surround photographing of the target.

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Номер записи: 66
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Object identification and sensing system and method

Номер: US20200019752A1
Автор: Brent Ronald Frei, Clifford Holmgren, Dafydd Daniel Rhys-Jones, Dwight Galen McMaster, Isabelle Butterfield, Jacobus du Preez, Michael Racine, Thayne Kollmorgen, Vivek Ullal Nayak, William David Dimmit
Принадлежит: Terraclear Inc

An object identification method is disclosed. The method includes obtaining images of a target geographical area and telemetry information of an image-collection vehicle at a time of capture, analyzing each image to identify objects, and determining a position of the objects. The method further includes determining an image capture height, determining a position of the image using the capture height and the telemetry information, performing a transform on the image based on the capture height and the telemetry information, identifying the objects in the transformed image, determining first pixel locations of the objects within the transformed image, performing a reverse transform on the first pixel locations to determine second pixel locations in the image, and determining positions of the objects within the area based on the second pixel locations within the captured image and the determined image position.

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Номер записи: 67
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Management and display of object-collection data

Номер: US20200019778A1
Автор: Brent Ronald Frei, Clifford Holmgren, Dafydd Daniel Rhys-Jones, Dwight Galen McMaster, Isabelle Butterfield, Jacobus du Preez, Michael Racine, Thayne Kollmorgen, Vivek Ullal Nayak, William David Dimmit
Принадлежит: Terraclear Inc

An object identification and collection method is disclosed. The method includes receiving a pick-up path that identifies a route in which to guide an object-collection system over a target geographical area to pick up objects, determining a current location of the object-collection system relative to the pick-up path, and guiding the object-collection system along the pick-up path over the target geographical area based on the current location. The method further includes capturing images in a direction of movement of the object-collection system along the pick-up path, identifying a target object in the images; tracking movement of the target object through the images, determining that the target object is within range of an object picker assembly on the object-collection system based on the tracked movement of the target object, and instructing the object picker assembly to pick up the target object.

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Номер записи: 68
10-02-2022 дата публикации

A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SENSOR WALL PLACING UAV

Номер: US20220041281A1
Автор: AMSILI Shay, EYAL Doron, YARIV Yosef Land
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A sensor wall placing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) comprising: a UAV frame; a plurality of motors; a mounting mechanism configured to detachably attach a sensor casing comprising at least one sensor, during flight of the sensor wall placing UAV, the mounting mechanism being connected to a top part of the sensor wall placing UAV so that the mounting mechanism is facing upwards from the top part of the sensor wall placing UAV, and upon detachably attaching the sensor casing to the mounting mechanism, a face of the sensor casing faces away from the sensor wall placing UAV thereby enabling the sensor wall placing UAV to perform a maneuver that results in direct contact between the face of the sensor casing and a target wall. 1. A sensor wall placing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) comprising:a UAV frame;a plurality of motors connected to the UAV frame and capable of lifting and maneuvering the sensor wall placing UAV;a mounting mechanism configured to detachably attach, via an interface, a sensor casing comprising at least one sensor, during flight of the sensor wall placing UAV, the mounting mechanism being connected to a top part of the sensor wall placing UAV so that the mounting mechanism is facing upwards from the top part of the sensor wall placing UAV, and upon detachably attaching the sensor casing to the mounting mechanism, a face of the sensor casing faces away from the sensor wall placing UAV thereby enabling the sensor wall placing UAV to perform a maneuver that results in direct contact between the face of the sensor casing and a target wall; anda processing resource configured to:fly, using the motors, the sensor wall placing UAV to a target spatial disposition with respect to the target wall on which the sensor is to be placed;upon reaching the target spatial disposition, perform a maneuver of the sensor wall placing UAV, so that the face of the sensor casing is in direct contact with the target wall; andactivate the motors in a direction that generates a ...

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Номер записи: 69
28-01-2016 дата публикации

MULTIMODE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20160025457A1
Автор: Miralles Carlos Thomas
Принадлежит:

A system comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to transition from a terminal homing mode to a target search mode, responsive to an uplink signal and/or an autonomous determination of scene change. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated by an external user , the UAV comprising:a processing unit which upon a command from the external user transitions the UAV autonomously from a first trajectory automatically homing on a target to a second trajectory avoiding and moving away from the target;wherein during the first trajectory the UAV maintains sufficient energy and maneuverability to transition to the second trajectory.2. The UAV of wherein the command is an uplink signal from the external user.3. The UAV of wherein the processing unit continually checks for the command while in the first trajectory.4. The UAV of wherein the processing unit maintains a minimum flight speed of the UAV during the first trajectory.5. The UAV of wherein the minimum flight speed of the UAV is at least one of: a stall speed of the UAV and a minimum maneuver speed of the UAV.6. The UAV of wherein the processing unit maintains a maneuver margin of 2.0 to 2.5 times the acceleration of gravity while in the first trajectory.7. The UAV of further comprising:one or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors detect at least one of: a UAV position, a UAV linear velocity, a UAV rotational velocity, a UAV linear acceleration, and a UAV attitude.8. The UAV of wherein the target is stationary.9. The UAV of wherein the target is in motion.10. A method comprising:maintaining, by a processing unit of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), sufficient energy and maneuverability of the UAV during a trajectory approaching a target to maneuver the UAV to avoid and move away from the target; andmaneuvering, by the processing unit of the UAV, the UAV to avoid and move away from the target.11. The method of wherein maneuvering the UAV away from the target is responsive to a command by a user.12 ...

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Номер записи: 70
24-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE MOVED BASED ON DISTANCE FROM EXTERNAL OBJECT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190023395A1
Автор: KIM Seung Nyun, LEE Wu Seong
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An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a sensor, an actuator, and a processor. The sensor is configured to sense at least one external object in a direction of 360 degrees outside the electronic device. The actuator configured to allow the electronic device to move or yaw. The processor is configured to verify an angle corresponding to a location of the at least one external object among the 360 degrees and a distance between the at least one external object and the electronic device using the sensor. When the distance does not belong to a specified range, the processor is also configured to move the electronic device in a direction corresponding to the angle using the actuator such that the distance belongs to the specified range. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a sensor configured to sense at least one external object in a direction of 360 degrees outside the electronic device;an actuator configured to allow the electronic device to move or yaw; anda processor operably connected to the sensor and the actuator, verify an angle corresponding to a location of the at least one external object among the 360 degrees and a distance between the at least one external object and the electronic device using the sensor; and', 'when the distance does not belong to a specified range, move the electronic device in a direction corresponding to the angle using the actuator such that the distance belongs to the specified range., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising:a communication module configured to communicate with another electronic device, when receiving selection information about a partial heading angle range among the 360 degrees via the communication module, verify whether the angle belongs to the partial heading angle range; and', 'when the angle does not belong to the partial heading angle range, move the electronic device such that the angle belongs to the partial heading angle ...

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Номер записи: 71
26-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TARGET TRACKING

Номер: US20170023938A1
Автор: ZANG Bo
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The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices related to target tracking by UAVs. The UAV may be configured to receive target information from a control terminal related to a target to be tracked by an imaging device coupled to the UAV. The target information may be used by the UAV to automatically track the target so as to maintain predetermined position and/or size of the target within one or more images captured by the imaging device. The control terminal may be configured to display images from the imaging device as well as allowing user input related to the target information. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:an imaging device;one or more wireless receivers, individually or collectively, configured to receive an instruction for starting a tracking mode to track a target and receive wireless signals from the target, wherein the wireless signals include location information of the target; andone or more processors configured to start the tracking mode based on the instruction to track the target, and to control the UAV or the imaging device to automatically track the target according to the location information of the target by automatically adjusting at least one of the UAV or the imaging device, to maintain the target substantially within a field of view of the imaging device, wherein the one or more processors are configured to assess and select one of the following: 1) to adjust the UAV, 2) to adjust the imaging device, or 3) to adjust both the UAV and the imaging device, wherein said determination is dependent upon a) number of rotational axes of the imaging device and orientation of said rotational axes relative to the UAV; b) a navigation path of the UAV; or c) a maximum angular speed allowable for the UAV or the imaging device.2. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the location information of the target comprises a GPS location of the target.3. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors select to adjust the UAV to ...

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Номер записи: 72
26-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING AIRCRAFT BASED ON IMAGES OF MOBILE TARGETS

Номер: US20170023941A1
Автор: Alcañiz Jesús Iván Maza, Benitez Fernando Caballero, Campillo David Esteban, Magaña Enrique Casado, Scarlatti David
Принадлежит:

Methods and apparatus for positioning aircraft based on images of mobile targets are disclosed. An example method includes identifying, by executing first instructions via a processor, a mobile target in an image obtained by a camera mounted on a first aircraft and obtaining, by executing second instructions via the processor, current coordinates of the first aircraft. The example method includes determining, by executing third instructions via the processor, coordinates of the mobile target based on the coordinates of the first aircraft and the image. The coordinates of the mobile target are within an area of uncertainty. The example method includes determining, by executing fourth instructions via the processor, a first position for the first aircraft that reduces the area of uncertainty of the coordinates of the mobile target. 1. A method comprising:identifying, by executing first instructions via a processor, a mobile target in an image obtained by a camera mounted on a first aircraft;obtaining, by executing second instructions via the processor, current coordinates of the first aircraft;determining, by executing third instructions via the processor, coordinates of the mobile target based on the coordinates of the first aircraft and the image, the coordinates of the mobile target being within an area of uncertainty; anddetermining, by executing fourth instructions via the processor, a first position for the first aircraft that reduces the area of uncertainty of the coordinates of the mobile target.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining the current coordinates of the first aircraft includes receiving data via a global positioning sensor of the first aircraft.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the first position to reduce the area of uncertainty includes determining the first position to minimize the area of uncertainty.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the first position for the first aircraft that reduces the area of uncertainty is ...

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Номер записи: 73
25-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVABLE OBJECT CONTROL

Номер: US20180024547A1
Автор: BALACHANDRAN Dhanushram, Schlub Robert
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A method of operating a movable object using a user terminal includes configuring, through an interface, a plurality of tasks on the user terminal for parallel execution by the movable object, and transmitting the tasks from the user terminal to the movable object for operating the movable object. 1. A method of operating a movable object using a user terminal , comprising:configuring, through an interface, a plurality of tasks on the user terminal for parallel execution by the movable object; andtransmitting the tasks from the user terminal to the movable object for operating the movable object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the configuring comprises configuring a parallel custom mission on the user terminal for execution by the movable object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the configuring comprises configuring at least one of the tasks for parallel execution by the movable object at least one of:at a predetermined time,at a predetermined location of the movable object,based on completion of one or more others tasks by the movable object, orbased on recognition by the movable object of an object of interest within an environment of the movable object.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the configuring comprises configuring the movable object to follow an object of interest.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the configuring comprises configuring a camera of the movable object to visually follow the object of interest.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the configuring comprises configuring the plurality of tasks using a movable object manager to distribute the tasks among modules of the mobile object.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the configuring comprises configuring the plurality of tasks using the movable object manager that is installed on the user terminal or on the movable object.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting comprises transmitting the plurality of tasks from the user terminal to the movable object using wireless communication.9 ...

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Номер записи: 74
25-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM FOR TAKING MOVING IMAGES, COMPRISING A DRONE AND A GROUND STATION, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Номер: US20180024557A1
Автор: LEURENT Edouard
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The displacements of the drone are defined by piloting commands applied to a set of propulsion units of the drone, the drone flying along a trajectory that is at least in part predetermined, to take moving images of a target. The drone adjusts the camera sight angle during its displacements, and as the case may be, those of the target, so that at each instant, the image taken by the camera contain the position of the target. The system comprises means for determining a static trajectory of the drone for the shooting, means for determining a dynamics of displacement of the drone along the static trajectory, and means for generating flying instructions for the drone based on the two determinations and on information about the target position over time. 1. A system for taking moving images , comprising:a drone provided with a camera;a ground station communicating with the drone through a wireless link, the displacements of the drone being defined by piloting commands applied to a propulsion unit or a set of propulsion units of the drone, the drone being adapted to fly along a trajectory that is at least in part predetermined, to take moving images of a target, and to adjust the sight angle of the camera during the displacements of the drone, and as the case may be, of the target, so that at each instant, the image taken by the camera contain the position of the target;a drone management module comprising program code enabled upon execution to perform:determining a static trajectory of the drone with respect to the target for the shooting;determining a dynamics of displacement of the drone along the static trajectory; andgenerating flying instructions for the drone based on the two determinations and on information about the target position over time.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein determining a static trajectory of the drone comprise selecting in association with a user interface of the ground station claim 1 , a trajectory among a set of memorized ...

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Номер записи: 75
23-01-2020 дата публикации

ANTI-PERSONNEL AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20200023966A1
Автор: Stephens Gentry B.
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An anti-personnel autonomous vehicle (APAV) system has a fuselage formed by a directional fragmentation weapon (DFW). An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) assembly is engaged to the DFW, the UAV assembly having a plurality of lift units positioned to provide balanced lift on the DFW. A control module integrated in the UAV assembly has a wireless transmitter/receiver communicating with a remote controller. 1. An anti-personnel autonomous vehicle (APAV) system comprising:a fuselage formed by a directional fragmentation weapon (DFW);an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) assembly engaged to the DFW and having a plurality of lift units positioned to provide balanced lift on the DFW;a control module integrated in the UAV assembly having a wireless transmitter/receiver communicating with a remote controller.2. The APAV system as defined in wherein the UAV assembly comprises a harness employing at least one longitudinal strap and at least two lateral straps adapted to be engaged around the DFW.3. The APAV system as defined in wherein the at least one longitudinal strap is positioned in the harness proximate a midline of the DFW.4. The APAV system as defined in where in the at least two lateral straps are fixed to the at least one longitudinal strap at connection points on an upper surface and a bottom surface of the DFW.5. The APAV system as defined in wherein the plurality of lift units comprises four lift units and at least two lateral straps comprise two lateral straps that engage the lift units in a quadrilateral configuration and the connection points are spaced longitudinally to provide clearance of propellers in the lift units.6. The APAV system as defined in wherein relative positioning of the connection points fixing the longitudinal strap and the lateral straps provides balanced lift by the lift units on the DFW.7. The APAV system as defined in wherein the control module is engaged to the at least one longitudinal at a central position intermediate the connection points on ...

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Номер записи: 76
23-01-2020 дата публикации

UAV Operation Route Planning Method, UAV Pesticide Spreading Method and Device

Номер: US20200023973A1
Автор: Liu Tong, Xu Bo
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The present disclosure provides a UAV operation route planning method, a UAV pesticide spreading planning method and device for providing improvements on the operation accuracy of UAV. The UAV operation route method comprises steps of: obtaining a plurality of sub-areas of an operation area of a UAV; exhausting operation orders of the sub-areas and waypoint sequences in each of the sub-areas, respectively; planning routes according to the operation orders of the sub-areas and the waypoint sequences in each of the sub-areas to obtain all routes in the operation area; and determining a route in all the routes having a total voyage meeting a preset constraint condition as an optimal operation route. 1. A UAV operation route planning method , comprising steps of:obtaining a plurality of sub-areas of an operation area of a UAV;exhausting operation orders of the sub-areas and waypoint sequences in each of the sub-areas, respectively;planning routes according to the operation orders of the sub-areas and the waypoint sequences in each of the sub-areas to obtain all routes in the operation area; anddetermining a route in all the routes having a total voyage meeting a preset constraint condition as an optimal operation route.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of planning routes according to the operation orders of the sub-areas and the waypoint sequences in the sub-areas to obtain all routes in the operation area claim 1 , comprises:sorting the waypoint sequences in each of sub-areas according to the operation orders of the sub-areas to obtain a set of waypoint sequences of the operation area; andplanning the routes according to the waypoint sequences in the set of the waypoint sequences of the operation area to generate all the routes of the operation area.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of sorting the waypoint sequences in each of sub-areas according to the operation orders of the sub-areas to obtain a set of waypoint sequences of ...

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Номер записи: 77
28-01-2021 дата публикации

SELF-DRIVING SYSTEM WITH RFID READER AND BUILT-IN PRINTER

Номер: US20210023864A1
Автор: Hou Xin, Zhao Ziran
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Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a self-driving system having an RFID reader and a built-in printer. In one embodiment, a self-driving system includes a mobile base having one or more motorized wheels, the mobile base having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, a console coupled in an upright position to the first end of the mobile base, and a tag reader integrated with the console, the tag reader having a sensor surface facing upwardly. 1. A self-driving system , comprising:a mobile base having one or more motorized wheels, the mobile base having a first end and a second end opposing the first end;a console coupled in an upright position to the first end of the mobile base;one or more first sensors disposed at the mobile base, the one or more first sensors being operable to detect the presence of an object and measure a distance from the object;one or more second sensors disposed at the mobile base, the one or more second sensors being operable to provide sensing area of the self-driving system for obstacle avoidance;a positioning/navigation device operable to communicate position information of the self-driving system with a remote server;a controller being operable to communicate with the one or more first and second sensors, the positioning/navigation device, and the mobile base for control operation and autonomous movement of the self-driving system; anda tag reader integrated with the console, the tag reader having a sensor surface facing upwardly.2. (canceled)3. The self-driving system of claim 1 , wherein the tag reader is disposed in a holder claim 1 , the holder has a bottom and side walls extending upwardly from the bottom claim 1 , and the bottom and side walls comprise an electromagnetic shielding material.4. The self-driving system of claim 3 , wherein the electromagnetic shielding material comprises a conductive plastic claim 3 , a carbon material claim 3 , a conductive polymer claim 3 , or any combination thereof.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 78
28-01-2021 дата публикации

SELF-DRIVING SYSTEM WITH RFID READER AND BUILT-IN PRINTER

Номер: US20210023865A1
Автор: Hou Xin, Zhao Ziran
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Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a self-driving system having an RFID reader and a built-in printer. In one embodiment, a self-driving system includes a mobile base having one or more motorized wheels, the mobile base having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, a console coupled in an upright position to the first end of the mobile base, and a tag reader integrated with the console, the tag reader having a sensor surface facing upwardly. 1. A self-driving system , comprising:a mobile base having one or more motorized wheels;a console coupled in an upright position to the mobile base; anda printer integrated with the console.2. The self-driving system of claim 1 , further comprising:a roll paper feeder disposed at the console; anda paper discharge port operable to discharge a paper sheet from the roll paper feeder.3. The self-driving system of claim 1 , further comprising:an ultra-wideband (UWB) based device coupled to the console, the UWB based device being operable to determine position of the self-driving system.4. The self-driving system of claim 1 , further comprising:a basket disposed at a side of the console.5. The self-driving system of claim 1 , further comprising:a display coupled to the console;a first camera disposed at the display, the first camera being a people/object recognition camera; anda first image sensing camera disposed at the console, the first image sensing camera being pointed to a direction that is at a first angle of about 30 degrees to about 85 degrees with respect to a longitudinal direction of the console.6. The self-driving system of claim 5 , further comprising:a second camera disposed at the console, the second camera being an overview camera; anda second image sensing camera disposed at the mobile base, the second image sensing camera being pointed to a direction that is at a second angle of about 60 degrees to about 125 degrees with respect to a longitudinal direction of the console.7. The self- ...

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Номер записи: 79
28-01-2021 дата публикации

SELF-DRIVING SYSTEM WITH RFID READER AND BUILT-IN PRINTER

Номер: US20210023866A1
Автор: Hou Xin, Zhao Ziran
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Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a self-driving system having an RFID reader and a built-in printer. In one embodiment, a self-driving system includes a mobile base having one or more motorized wheels, the mobile base having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, a console coupled in an upright position to the first end of the mobile base, and a tag reader integrated with the console, the tag reader having a sensor surface facing upwardly. 1. A self-driving system , comprising:a mobile base having one or more motorized wheels;a console having a display, the console coupling in an upright position to the mobile base;a RFID reader coupled to the console, the RFID reader having a sensor surface operable to read RIFD tags placed on, over, or directly over the sensor surface;a printer coupled to the console, the printer has a paper discharge port disposed at a side of the console; anda first image sensing camera disposed at the console, the image sensing camera being pointed forward and down.2. The self-driving system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second image sensing camera disposed at the mobile base, the second image sensing camera being pointed to a direction that is at a second angle of about 60 degrees to about 125 degrees with respect to a longitudinal direction of the console.3. The self-driving system of claim 1 , further comprising:a roll paper feeder disposed at the console; anda paper discharge port operable to discharge a paper sheet from the roll paper feeder.4. The self-driving system of claim 1 , further comprising:an ultra-wideband (UWB) based device coupled to the console, the UWB based device being operable to determine position of the self-driving system.5. The self-driving system of claim 1 , further comprising:a basket disposed at a side of the console.6. The self-driving system of claim 1 , wherein the RFID reader is disposed in a holder claim 1 , the holder has a bottom and side walls extending upwardly from the ...

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Номер записи: 80
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Smart Navigation System

Номер: US20220043443A1
Автор: Chung Hsin Lee
Принадлежит: Passion Mobility Ltd

A smart navigation system of an automated guided vehicle, the smart navigation system having multiple operation modes and the automated guided vehicle switching between these operation modes comprising 1) follow operator, 2) follow markings, 3) follow operator and markings, 4) follow a map, wherein the automated guided vehicle perform the modes about following the operator by capturing images of a geographic area, the automated guided vehicle identify a operator in the images and records movements and gestures thereof to switches between the operation modes.

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Номер записи: 81
25-01-2018 дата публикации

CONNECTION OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE WITH A SECOND VEHICLE TO RECEIVE GOODS

Номер: US20180025635A1
Автор: CHEAZ Nixon, COCHRAN William T., Diaz Anthony M., SEGOBIANO Bradley M.
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Connecting a first autonomous vehicle with a second vehicle to control the second vehicle during the transfer of goods to the first autonomous vehicle while moving. The first autonomous vehicle: receives a request from the second vehicle to connect to the second vehicle; initiates control over the second vehicle, such that the first autonomous vehicle synchronizes driving control with the second vehicle; initiates physical connection of the first autonomous vehicle with the second vehicle for transfer of the goods when the first and the second vehicles are in motion; after the physical connection between the first and the second vehicle is established, initiating transfer of the goods from the second vehicle to the first autonomous vehicle; and when the transfer of goods between the first and the second vehicle is complete, the first autonomous vehicle breaking the connection with the second vehicle and relinquishing control of the second vehicle. 1. A method of connecting a first autonomous vehicle with a second vehicle to control the second vehicle during the transfer of goods to the first autonomous vehicle while moving comprising the steps of:the first autonomous vehicle receiving a request from the second vehicle to connect to the second vehicle;the first autonomous vehicle initiating control over the second vehicle, such that the first autonomous vehicle synchronizes driving control with the second vehicle;the first autonomous vehicle initiating physical connection of the first autonomous vehicle with the second vehicle for transfer of the goods when the first and the second vehicles are in motion;after the physical connection between the first autonomous vehicle and the second vehicle is established, the first autonomous vehicle initiating transfer of the goods from the second vehicle to the first autonomous vehicle; andwhen the transfer of goods between the first autonomous vehicle and the second vehicle is complete, the first autonomous vehicle breaking the ...

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Номер записи: 82
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Unmanned aerial vehicle privacy controls

Номер: US20180025649A1
Автор: Dana Livonia Contreras, Edward Dale Steakley, Eric David JOHNSON, Justin Eugene Kuehn, Lucas Palage Doyle, Volkan GUREL
Принадлежит: Unmanned Innovation Inc

Disclosed in this specification are methods, systems and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on non-transitory computer storage media for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight operation and privacy controls. Based on geofence types, and UAV distance from a geofence, sensors and other devices connected to a UAV are conditionally operational. Image data collected during a UAV flight may be obfuscated by the UAV while in flight, or via a post-flight process using log data generated by the UAV.

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Номер записи: 83
24-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATION TO COMPENSATE FOR SENSOR FIELD-OF-VIEW LIMITATIONS

Номер: US20190025833A1
Автор: KIM JUNSUNG, WEI JUNQING, Xu Wenda
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An operating system for an automated vehicle equipped with limited field-of-view sensors is provided. The system includes an object-detector and a controller. The object-detector detects objects proximate to a host-vehicle. A field-of-view of the object-detector is characterized by a preferred-portion of the field-of-view, where the preferred-portion is characterized as preferred for using the object-detector. The controller is in communication with the object-detector. The controller steers the host-vehicle to align the preferred-portion with a detected-object. The system optionally includes an intersecting-road-indicator that indicates an intersecting-road connected to an intersection approached by the host-vehicle, and the controller is in communication with the intersecting-road-indicator. The controller designates an intersecting-road as the detected-object, and steers the host-vehicle to align the preferred-portion of the object-detector with the intersecting-road when the host-vehicle approaches the intersection. 1. A system for an automated vehicle equipped with limited field-of-view sensors , said system comprising:a location-detector;an object-detector that detects objects proximate to a host-vehicle, wherein a field-of-view of the object-detector is characterized by a preferred-portion of the field-of-view, said preferred-portion characterized as preferred for using the object-detector; anda controller in communication with the object-detector, wherein the controller steers the host-vehicle to align the preferred-portion with a detected-object according to a location of the host vehicle provided by the location detector of the host vehicle, and a location of the detected object provided by a digital map.2. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the object-detector is a camera operable to a wide-view-mode that views all of the field-of-view and a telescope-mode that views only the preferred-portion of the field-of-view claim 1 , the detected- ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE, INTERIOR INSPECTION OF CAVITIES USING AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM

Номер: US20190025834A1
Автор: Corban J Eric, Salzmann Jared David
Принадлежит: Versatol, LLC

An interior length of a confined space is inspected by autonomously flying an unmanned aerial vehicle having a sensor pod. The sensor pod can be tethered to the unmanned aerial vehicle and lowered into the confined space from above perhaps by an electromechanical hoist. An altitude or heading of the sensor pod can be measured. The confined space can be the flue of a chimney. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. An unmanned aircraft for autonomously inspecting an interior surface comprising:a computer;at least one distance sensor;wherein a computer monitors the at least one distance sensor in near-real time to measure a distance of the unmanned aircraft from at least one interior surface; andwherein the computer utilizes the at least one distance measured by the at least one distance sensor in near-real time to autonomously position the unmanned aircraft in more than one dimension relative to the at least one interior surface.22. An unmanned aircraft according to claim 21 , further comprising:an inspection sensor; andwherein the computer utilizes a distance measured by the at least one distance sensor to record a position of an inspection sensor in more than one dimension relative to an interior surface in near-real time.23. An unmanned aircraft according to claim 22 , wherein the computer utilizes a distance measured by the at least one distance sensor in near-real time claim 22 , a feedback control algorithm claim 22 , and thrust from one or more propellers to autonomously control to position the inspection sensor into contact with the at least one interior surface.24. An unmanned aircraft according to claim 22 , further comprisingan arm integrated with an inspection sensor; andwherein the computer utilizes the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 85
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Robot for automated image acquisition

Номер: US20190025849A1
Автор: Stark Dean
Принадлежит: 4g Space Genius Inc

Disclosed is a robot for use in acquiring high resolution imaging data. The robot is particularly suited to acquire images indoors—for example in a retail or warehouse premises. Acquired images may be analyzed to identify inventory and the like. The robot includes a conveyance for moving the robot along a path. The robot captures, using a line scan camera, a series of images of objects along the path as the robot moves. A controller controls the locomotion of the robot and the acquisition of individual images through the camera. Each individual acquired image of the series of images has at least one vertical line of pixels. The series of images may be combined to create a combined image having an expanded resolution. The number of pixels per linear unit of movement may be controlled by the controller, in dependence on the speed of motion of the robot.

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Номер записи: 86
23-01-2020 дата публикации

SECURITY DRONE WITH NON-LETHAL DETERRENT

Номер: US20200027326A1
Автор: RAVAT Abdurahman
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A drone for deterring intruders within a monitored area includes a multirotor aerial vehicle with an electric drive apparatus and a power supply configured to provide electrical energy. A controller is configured to control the multirotor aerial vehicle. A first sensor is in electrical communication with the controller, the sensor configured to provide navigation information to the controller. A wireless communication circuit is in electrical communication with the controller, and in wireless communication with an external wireless transceiver. A deterrence effector bay is in electrical communication with the controller. The deterrence effector bay includes a non-lethal deterrence effector and an actuator. Activation of the actuator causes the delivery of the non-lethal deterrence effector to a target. The drone may be used in conjunction with an alarm system as a deterrent against intrusion. 1. A drone for deterring intruders within a monitored area , the apparatus comprising:a multirotor aerial vehicle comprising a plurality of lift-producing rotors, an electric drive apparatus configured for driving the rotors, and a power supply configured to provide electrical energy;a controller configured to control the multirotor aerial vehicle;a first sensor in electrical communication with the controller, the sensor configured to provide navigation information to the controller;a wireless communication circuit in electrical communication with the controller, and in wireless communication with an external wireless transceiver;a deterrence effector bay in electrical communication with the controller, the deterrence effector bay comprising a non-lethal deterrence effector and an actuator, wherein activation of the actuator causes the delivery of the non-lethal deterrence effector to a target.2. The multirotor aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to control deterrence effector delivery: to detect the target claim 1 , and upon detecting the ...

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Номер записи: 87
23-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIRCRAFT, DEVICE, AND AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20200027357A1
Автор: FENG Xuyang, Zhao Cong, ZHOU You
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A method for controlling an aircraft includes determining photographing information related to a photographing object, the photographing information indicating an occupying scope of the photographing object in an image to be captured. The method also includes controlling the aircraft to fly to a photographing location based on the photographing information. 1. A method for controlling an aircraft , comprising:determining photographing information related to a photographing object, the photographing information indicating an occupying scope of the photographing object in an image to be captured; andcontrolling the aircraft to fly to a photographing location based on the photographing information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining an image of the photographing object; anddetermining the photographing object based on the image.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein obtaining the image of the photographing object further comprises:controlling an imaging device to capture the image of the photographing object prior to takeoff of the aircraft; orcontrolling the imaging device to capture the image of the photographing object after the aircraft takes off; orreceiving the image of the photographing object from an external device.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:controlling the imaging device carried by the aircraft to capture the image of the photographing object after the aircraft flies to the photographing location.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein controlling the imaging device to capture the image of the photographing object comprises:controlling an image composition of the imaging device such that imaging of the photographing object in an image to be captured satisfies a predetermined image composition rule; andcapturing the image of the photographing object when the imaging of the photographing object in an image to be captured satisfies a predetermined image composition rule.6. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:determining a ...

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Номер записи: 88
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Remote controlled vehicle with augmented reality overlay

Номер: US20180028931A1
Автор: Eric Justin Gould Bear, Jim McKee, Rachel M. Strickland
Принадлежит: MONKEYmedia Inc

In some embodiments, extemporaneous control of remote objects can be made more natural using the invention, enabling a participant to pivot, tip and aim a head-mounted display apparatus to control a remote-controlled toy or full-sized vehicle, for example, hands-free. If the vehicle is outfitted with a camera, then the participant may see the remote location from first-person proprioceptive perspective.

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Номер записи: 89
23-01-2020 дата публикации

CELLULAR TELEPHONY

Номер: US20200028569A1
Автор: GHOSH Ayan, HANIF Mansoor
Принадлежит: EE Limited

A communications base station is mounted on an aircraft such as a drone or a tethered balloon to provide wireless coverage over a remote area. The use of an airborne device allows a much wider coverage area to be served by one base station, and therefore one backhaul connection, than would be possible by ground based antennas. Power and maintenance savings are achieved as the aircraft is launched only when activity is detected on the ground in the area of coverage, and returns to a ground station when such activity ceases. Activity may be detected for example by sensors on a highway identifying vehicles approaching the coverage area. 1. A method of operating an aircraft carrying communications equipment for operation as a communications base station for provision , when airborne , of wireless communications connections over a coverage area , comprising:causing launch of the aircraft by a monitoring system responsive to detection of activity on the ground in the coverage area; andreturning the aircraft to the ground when the activity ceases.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the wireless communications connections are a cellular telephony network.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the launch is initiated in response to detection by a communications handover control system of an attempt to handover communications with a mobile terminal in the coverage area of the communications base station.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the aircraft is returned to the ground when no mobile terminal is currently connected to the base station.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the monitoring system comprises sensors identifying vehicles entering and leaving the coverage area.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein a tally is kept of a number of vehicles in the coverage area claim 5 , and the aircraft is returned to the ground when the tally reaches zero7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein a position of the aircraft is controlled to ...

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Номер записи: 90
23-01-2020 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

Номер: US20200029004A1
Автор: Inoshita Tetsuo
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

Concerning a partial area image that constitutes a wide area image, to measure an elapsed time from a past point of time of image capturing and control a flying body in accordance with the elapsed time, an information processing apparatus includes a wide area image generator that extracts, from a flying body video obtained when a flying body captures a ground area spreading below while moving, a plurality of video frame images and combines the video frame images, thereby generating a captured image in a wide area, an elapsed time measurer that measures an elapsed time from an image capturing time by the flying body for each of the plurality of video frame images, and an output unit that outputs the elapsed time for each video frame image together with position information of the flying body at the time of capturing of the video frame image. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a wide area image generator that extracts, from a flying body video obtained when a flying body captures a ground area spreading below while moving, a plurality of video frame images and combines the video frame images, thereby generating a captured image in a wide area;an elapsed time measurer that measures an elapsed time from an image capturing time by the flying body for each of the plurality of video frame images; andan output unit that outputs the elapsed time for each video frame image together with position information of the flying body at the time of capturing of the video frame image.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit comprises a display unit that displays an elapsed time image representing the elapsed time together with the captured image.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit comprises a display unit that displays an elapsed time image representing the elapsed time superimposed on the captured image.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 91
02-02-2017 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROLLED VEHICLE WITH A HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY APPARATUS

Номер: US20170031357A1
Автор: Bear Eric Justin Gould, MCKEE JIM, Strickland Rachel M.
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In some embodiments, extemporaneous control of remote objects can be made more natural using the invention, enabling a participant to pivot, tip and aim a head-mounted display apparatus to control a remote-controlled toy or full-sized vehicle, for example, hands-free. If the vehicle is outfitted with a camera, then the participant may see the remote location from first-person proprioceptive perspective. 1. A remote controlled vehicle system , comprising a remote vehicle with an on-board camera and a head-mounted apparatus , wherein the head-mounted apparatus comprises a microprocessor , a visual display and one or more sensors , wherein the head-mounted apparatus is positioned on a person's face such that the visual display is positioned in front of the eye(s) of the person and the person's line of sight aligns more closely with the z-axis of the visual display than with the y-axis of the visual display , wherein the head-mounted apparatus is configured to:a. generate a signal to display video and/or audio from the remote vehicle's camera;b. generate a signal to control the movement of the remote vehicle;c. generate a signal to establish an orientation of the remote vehicle's camera;d. generate a signal to update the location of the remote vehicle along the axis of the orientation of the remote vehicle's camera using x-axisometer data from at least one of the sensors indicating pivot down or pivot up of the head-mounted apparatus and an x-axisometer sensor reference data; ande. generate a signal to update the orientation of the remote vehicle's camera using v-axisometer data from at least one of the sensors indicating pivot left or pivot right of the head-mounted apparatus and a v-axisometer sensor reference data.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the video and/or audio from the vehicle's camera is produced to appear three-dimensional.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the video and/or audio from the vehicle's camera comprises a videoconference stream.4. The system ...

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Номер записи: 92
01-02-2018 дата публикации

MOBILE NAVIGATION METHOD AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20180031694A1
Автор: KUO Rong- Fa
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A mobile navigation system includes a directive beamforming antenna carried by the vehicle, emitting first and second sensing beams in first and second directions at first and second time points, respectively; an electromagnetic wave reflector installed in the target zone, receiving the first and second sensing beams, and transmitting first and second retro waves back; and a processor electrically coupled to the directive beamforming antenna, receiving the first and second retro waves, and determining a direction where the vehicle will be guided to move according to information of the first and second retro waves. A coverage area of the first sensing beam and a coverage area of the second sensing beam partially overlaps with each other, and the direction where the vehicle will be guided to move lies between the first direction and the second direction. 1. A mobile navigation system for guiding a vehicle toward a target zone , comprising:a directive beamforming antenna carried by the vehicle, emitting a first sensing beam in a first direction at a first time point and emitting a second sensing beam in a second direction at a second time point toward the target zone;an electromagnetic wave reflector installed in the target zone, receiving the first sensing beam and the second sensing beam, and transmitting a first retro wave corresponding to the first sensing beam and a second retro wave corresponding to the second sensing beam back; anda processor electrically coupled to the directive beamforming antenna, receiving the first retro wave and the second retro wave, and determining a direction where the vehicle will be guided to move according to information of the first retro wave and information of the second retro wave,wherein a coverage area of the first sensing beam and a coverage area of the second sensing beam partially overlaps with each other, and the direction where the vehicle will be guided to move lies between the first direction and the second direction.2. ...

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Номер записи: 93
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Aerial Imaging Aircraft having Attitude Stability During Translation

Номер: US20190031337A1
Автор: John Richard McCULLOUGH, Paul K. Oldroyd
Принадлежит: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC

An aerial imaging aircraft operable to transition between thrust-borne lift in a VTOL orientation and wing-borne lift in a biplane orientation. The aircraft includes an airframe having first and second wings with first and second pylons coupled therebetween. The airframe has a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis in the VTOL orientation. A two-dimensional distributed thrust array is coupled to the airframe. The thrust array includes a plurality of propulsion assemblies each operable for variable speed and omnidirectional thrust vectoring. A payload is coupled to the airframe and includes an aerial imaging module. A flight control system is operable to independently control the speed and thrust vector of each of the propulsion assemblies such that in a level or inclined flight attitude, the flight control system is operable to maintain the orientation of the aerial imaging module toward a focal point of a ground object while translating the aircraft.

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Номер записи: 94
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: 95
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Bionic visual navigation control system and method thereof for autonomous aerial refueling docking

Номер: US20190031347A1
Автор: Chen Wei, Daifeng Zhang, Haibin Duan, Han Li, Huaxin Qiu, Lin Chen, Long Xin, Lun Fei, Mengzhen Huo, Ning Xian, RUI Zhou, Xiaobin Xu, Yankai Shen, Yimin Deng, Yongbin Sun
Принадлежит: BEIHANG UNIVERSITY

A bionic visual navigation control system for autonomous aerial refueling docking includes: a tanker/receiver bottom layer control module, a multi-wind disturbances hose-drogue stable control module, an enable and select module, a close-range bionic vision relative navigation module, and a receiver relative position precise control module. A bionic visual navigation control method for autonomous aerial refueling docking is also provided. The present invention aims at improving the reliability, anti-interference and accuracy of the close-range relative navigation in the autonomous air refueling docking stage, and designs a matching relative position accurate control method with control switch, thereby improving the accuracy of close-range navigation and control, thereby promoting the successful realization of probe-and-drogue autonomous aerial refueling and improving the autonomy of UAVs.

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Номер записи: 96
01-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR GUIDING AND CONTROLLING DRONE USING INFORMATION FOR CONTROLLING CAMERA OF DRONE

Номер: US20180032077A1
Автор: CHOI Youn Han, JEON Da Hyoung, MOON Jung Ho
Принадлежит: KOREAN AIR LINES CO., LTD.

The present invention relates to a method of guiding and controlling an unmanned aerial system based on camera control information of the unmanned aerial system, the method comprising the steps of: (a) controlling a vertical axis of the unmanned aerial system by controlling a zoom of a gimbal camera by a zoom controller of a camera control unit so as to control an elevation and speed of the unmanned aerial system with a corresponding camera control signal; and (b) controlling a horizontal axis of the unmanned aerial system by controlling an angle of the gimbal camera by an angle controller of the camera control unit Accordingly, the present invention is applicable by just modifying software without changing a general system of an unmanned aerial system, has an advantage that a camera controller is enough to control a mission flight of the unmanned aerial system, and is improved in convenience and tracking performance since the speed, elevation, flight path, etc. of the unmanned aerial system are automatically controlled when a camera is used to continuously track a specific target. 1. A method of guiding and controlling an unmanned aerial system based on camera control information of the unmanned aerial system , in which a camera of a system for guiding and controlling the unmanned aerial system is used to continuously track a specific target and automatically control a speed , an elevation and a flight path , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': 330', '120', '100', '300, '(a) controlling a vertical axis of the unmanned aerial system by controlling a zoom of a gimbal camera by a zoom controller of a camera control unit so as to control an elevation and speed of the unmanned aerial system with a corresponding camera control signal; and'}{'b': 330', '110', '100, '(b) controlling a horizontal axis of the unmanned aerial system by controlling an angle of the gimbal camera by an angle controller of the camera control unit .'}2. The method according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 97
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Drone with an obstacle avoiding system

Номер: US20180032087A1
Автор: Martin Line
Принадлежит: Parrot Drones SAS

A rotary-wing drone includes a drone body including an electronic card controlling the piloting of the drone and one or more linking arms, one or more propulsion units mounted on respective ones of the linking arms, and at least one obstacle sensor integral with the drone body, whose main direction of detection is located in a substantially horizontal plane. The drone additionally includes logic executing by a processor in the electronic card and adapted to perform the controlling by correcting the drone orientation—specifically the yaw orientation—of the drone in flight so as to maintain one of the at least one obstacle sensor in the direction of displacement of the drone.

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Номер записи: 98
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ROBOT SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20200031248A1
Автор: Kwak Hoseong, Ryu Seukwoo
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is a robot system. The robot system includes a guide rail, a slider configured to move along the guide rail, a first source disposed the slider to move together with the slider, a rotation arm configured to rotate by the first driving source, and a vehicle service robot installed the rotation arm to move by the rotation arm. 1. A robot system comprising:a guide rail;a slider configured to move along the guide rail;a first driving source disposed on the slider to move together with the slider;a rotation arm configured to rotate by the first driving source; anda vehicle service robot installed on the rotation arm to move by the rotation arm.2. The robot system according to claim 1 , wherein the first driving source is controlled in a plurality of modes claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of modes comprises:a first mode in which the rotation arm rotates in a first direction in which the rotation arm is long in a longitudinal direction of the guide rail; anda second mode in which the rotation arm rotates in a second direction in which the rotation arm crosses the longitudinal direction of the guide rail.3. The robot system according to claim 1 , wherein the guide rail is disposed around a plurality of parking areas claim 1 , andthe rotation arm has a length less than the shortest straight distance between a wheel stopper installed in each of the parking areas and the guide rail.4. The robot system according to claim 1 , further comprising an indicator configured to indicate a chargeable area of the plurality of parking areas.5. The robot system according to claim 1 , further comprising a safety guard disposed between each of the parking areas and the guide rail claim 1 ,wherein an upper end of the safety guide has a height less than that of the rotation arm.6. The robot system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor configured to sense a vehicle;a server configured to transmit charging port position information of the vehicle according to information of ...

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Номер записи: 99
30-01-2020 дата публикации

DRONE AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200031470A1
Автор: Craine Ari, Dowlatkhah Sangar, Shaw Venson
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Systems and methods for authenticating a user include monitoring a monitored space for a condition to provide an interaction between a drone and an individual. In response to the condition to provide the interaction between the drone and the individual being satisfied, the drone may obtain a first set of sensor data corresponding to the individual. The first set of sensor data may indicate that the individual requires a service that requires authentication of the individual as a user of the service and that the individual is unable to provide a primary authentication response. The drone may then obtain a second set of sensor data corresponding to the individual unable to provide the primary authentication response. The drone authentication system then determines, based on the second set of sensor data and identity data that the individual corresponds to identity data of a user of the service and performs the service. 1. A method of authentication , comprising:obtaining a first set of data corresponding to an individual in a monitored space;determining, based on the first set of data, that the individual indicates a service provided by a drone that requires authentication of the individual as a user of the service and, in response, determining that the individual is unable to provide a primary authentication response;obtaining a second set of data corresponding to the individual unable to provide the primary authentication response; anddetermining, based on the second set of data and stored identity data, that the individual is a user of the service and, in response, performing the service by the drone.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining the second set of data corresponding to the individual unable to provide the primary authentication response is in response to determining an identity of the individual as a user of the service is known and the service requires authentication of the individual regardless of whether the individual is already identified as ...

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