A flight terminal noise removal method, system and device, and a medium. The method comprises: acquiring noise data of a plurality of flight terminals (310); training a noise removal model on the basis of the noise data and a plurality of historical sound samples, wherein each historical sound sample comprises historical noise data and historical environmental sound data, and the noise removal model is a machine learning model (320); and acquiring first sound data corresponding to image data of a flight terminal to be processed, and processing the first sound data on the basis of the trained noise removal model to obtain second sound data, the second sound data being sound data after noise removal (330).
G10L 21/0216 - Noise filtering characterised by the method used for estimating noise
G10L 25/30 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups characterised by the analysis technique using neural networks
B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
(1) Camcorders; camera systems for drones; cameras; gimbals for smartphones; motion-activated cameras; solar-powered rechargeable batteries
(2) Battery chargers for use with drones; downloadable computer application software for operating drones; electric batteries for use with drones; external battery pack for use with drones; portable power chargers for use with drones; rechargeable batteries for use with drones; remote controls for operating drones; telemetry apparatus for operating drones;
(3) Aerial conveyors; aeroplanes; civilian drones; delivery drones; helicams; light aircraft; photography drones; remote controlled transportation robots; screw-propellers; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Provided in the embodiments of the present description is an image stabilization system. The image stabilization system comprises a camera module; a first gimbal, which is used for carrying the camera module and driving a first motor to perform a first compensation for the jitter of the camera module; a second gimbal, which is used for carrying the first gimbal and the camera module and driving a second motor to perform a second compensation for the jitter of the camera module; and an electronic image-stabilization module, which is used for performing image-stabilization processing on image information, which is collected by the camera module, so as to output a stabilized image.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Remote control apparatus; Telemetry apparatus; Batteries, electric; Cameras; Camcorders; Computer software applications, downloadable; Battery chargers; Gimbals for smartphones; Portable video cameras with built-in videocassette recorders; Motion-activated cameras. Remote control vehicles, other than toys; Ultralight aircraft; Camera drones, other than toys; Civilian drones; Light aircraft; Camera drones; delivery drones; Pilotless aircraft; helicams; Screw-propellers.
An unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising a nose area (1), a tail area (2), a battery compartment (3), a gimbal camera module (6), a sensor module (23), a battery (7), and two arms (8). A battery compartment (3) is formed between the nose area (1) and the tail area (2); the gimbal camera module (6) is provided in the nose area (1); the sensor module (23) is provided in the tail area (2); the battery (7) is detachably mounted in the battery compartment (3); the two arms (8) are both movably connected to two sides of the nose area (1) or two sides of the battery compartment (3). The unmanned aerial vehicle is a miniaturized double-wing unmanned aerial vehicle; the two arms (8) are configured in a foldable mode, the unmanned aerial vehicle is small in structure, has multiple functional modules, and is capable of executing a photographing task. The gimbal camera module (6) and the sensor module (23) are separated by means of the battery compartment (3), signal interference of the gimbal camera module (6) on the sensor module (23) is avoided, and a flight control end of the unmanned aerial vehicle can obtain state parameters of the flight control end in time and accurately.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Aeroplanes; Air vehicles for transport; Air vehicles in the nature of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); Camera drones; Civilian drones; Drones; Gyrocopters; Helicams; Photography drones; Ultralight airplanes
Controllers for toy planes; Gyroscopes and flight stabilizers for model aircraft; Parlor games; Remote-controlled toy planes; Scale model aircraft; Scale model kits; Smart robot toys; Toy drones; Toy models; Toy robots
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Aerial device and method for controlling the aerial device
An aerial device includes a body, an optical system having gimbal supporting a camera, a lift mechanism coupled to the body, a haptic sensor coupled to the body and configured to generate haptic data, and a processing system disposed in the body and in data communication with the haptic sensor. The processing system is configured to process the haptic data to understand an intended position of the aerial device and/or an intended orientation of the gimbal and convert the intended position to a target position of the aerial device and/or the intended orientation to a target orientation of the gimbal utilizing said processed data irrespective of an initial position of said aerial device and an initial orientation of said gimbal. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the aerial device.
B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
15.
System and method for providing autonomous photography and videography
An aerial system, including a processing system, an optical system, an actuation system and a lift mechanism, includes an autonomous photography and/or videography system 70, implemented, at least in part, by the processing system 22, the optical system 26, the actuation system 28 and the lift mechanism 32. The autonomous photograph and/or videography system performs the steps of establishing a desired flight trajectory, detecting a target, controlling the flight of the aerial system as a function of the desired flight trajectory relative to the target using the lift mechanism and controlling the camera to capture pictures and/or video.
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
G01S 3/786 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using adjustment of orientation of directivity characteristics of a detector or detector system to give a desired condition of signal derived from that detector or detector system the desired condition being maintained automatically
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
H04N 23/66 - Remote control of cameras or camera parts, e.g. by remote control devices
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography
16.
Unmanned flight systems and control systems thereof
The present disclosure provides an unmanned flight system and a control system for an unmanned flight system. The unmanned flight system comprises: a body and a lift mechanism connected to the body, wherein the lift mechanism includes two rotor assembly arm structures respectively provided on two sides of the body, wherein each of the rotor assembly arm structures respectively includes: an arm, a pivotable rotor assembly, a motor for driving the rotor assembly to pivot about a pivot axis, and a motor base for mounting the motor, wherein one end of the arm is pivotally connected to one side of the body, the motor base is pivotally provided on the other end of the arm, and a rotational axis of the motor base is higher than a center of gravity of the unmanned flight system. The unmanned flight system according to the present disclosure can achieve a longer flight time, a simple rotor assembly structure, and easier overall assembly and maintenance.
The present disclosure provides an aerial system, comprising: a body; a lift mechanism coupled to the body; an optical system coupled to the body; and a computer system having at least one processor and at least one memory comprising first program instructions. When the first program instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the at least one processor may be configured to: receive a target operation, the target operation associated with a flight trajectory and a predefined action performed by the optical system and execute the target operation.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
A gimbal (100), an imaging device for an unmanned aerial vehicle and a handheld imaging device, the gimbal (100) comprising: a yaw shaft arm (110), which is provided with a roll driving motor (200) that has a first hollow shaft (202) that defines a first through hole (201), and is further provided with a first line accommodating cavity (113) that communicates with the first through hole (201); a roll shaft arm (120), a first end (121) of which is connected to the roll driving motor (200), and a second end (122) of which is provided with a pitch driving motor (300) that has a second hollow shaft (302) that defines a second through hole (301), and which is further provided with a second line accommodating cavity (123) that communicates with the first and second through holes (201, 301); a pitch shaft arm (130), a first end (131) of which is connected to the pitch driving motor (300), and the second end of which is provided with a controlled object (400); and a controlled object connecting line (410), which is accommodated in the first and second through holes (201, 301) and in the first and second line accommodating cavities (113, 123). Excessive resistance of the gimbal (100) during rotation and complicated winding may be avoided.
F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
An unmanned flight system (12) and a control system for use in the unmanned flight system. The unmanned flight system comprises: a main body (20) and a lift mechanism (40) connected to the main body. The lift mechanism comprises: two rotor assembly arm structures respectively arranged on two sides of the main body. The rotor assembly arm structures each comprise: an arm (72), a pivotable rotor assembly (42), an electric motor (82) used to drive the rotor assembly to pivot around a pivotal axis, and an electric motor base (84) used for mounting the electric motor. One end portion of the arm is pivotably connected on one side of the main body, the electric motor base is pivotably arranged on the other end portion of the arm, and the pivotal axis of the electric motor base is higher than the center of gravity of the unmanned flight system. The unmanned flight system is able to achieve longer flight times, and the rotor assemblies feature a simple structure, and overall assembly and maintenance in the system are easier.
An aerial system includes a body(22), a lift mechanism(34), and a two-axis gimbal assembly(14). A camera housing(50) of the gimbal assembly(14) extends between a first endwall(68) and a second endwall(70) along a pitch axis(P). An opening(72) in the first endwall(68) receives a camera communication cable(52). The camera communication cable(52) is coupled to a camera(44) and a control board(38). The camera housing(50) includes an inner surface(76) that defines a positioning cavity(78). The positioning cavity(78) in the camera housing(50) receives the camera(44). A pitch assembly(58) of a support assembly(48) rotates the camera housing(50) about the pitch axis(P).
A handheld remote control device (8) and a flight system kit. The handheld remote control device (8) comprises: a support structure (72); a rapid capture and release coupling mechanism (74), wherein the rapid capture and release coupling mechanism (74) is disposed on the support structure (72), and has a first magnetic component (82); and a controller (14), wherein the controller (14) is used to control the first magnetic component (82), so that the first magnetic component (82) can have at least a first working state and a second working state; in the first working state, the first magnetic component (82) generates a magnetic attraction with the second magnetic component (84) of a flight system (12); and in the second working state, the first magnetic component (82) does not generate a magnetic attraction with the second magnetic component (84) of the flight system (12). The flight system kit comprises: a handheld remote control device (8); and a flight system (12), wherein the flight system (12) comprises a second magnetic component (84) capable of generating a magnetic attraction with a first magnetic component (82) of the handheld remote control device (8).
An aerial system includes a body, a lift mechanism coupled to the body, a processing system, and at least one camera. The aerial system also includes a first motor configured to rotate the at least one camera about a first axis and a second motor configured to rotate the at least one camera about a second axis. The processing system is configured to determine a direction of travel of the aerial system and to cause the first motor and the second motor to automatically orient the at least one camera about the first axis and the second axis such that the at least one camera automatically faces the direction of travel of the aerial system.
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
23.
System and method for automated aerial system operation
A method for controlling an aerial system with a rotor enclosed by a housing, including: operating the rotor in a flight mode, detecting a grab event indicative of the aerial system being grabbed, and automatically operating the rotor in a standby mode. A method for controlling an aerial system including a central axis extending normal to a lateral plane of the aerial system, including: generating a first aerodynamic force with a set of rotors enclosed by a housing, detecting that an acute angle between the central axis and a gravity vector is greater than a threshold angle, and operating each rotor of the set of rotors to cooperatively generate a second aerodynamic force less than the first aerodynamic force with the set of rotors.
An assembly for an aerial system (12) includes a wing support (46) foldably connected to a first and second side of a body (20) of the aerial system (12), a protection structure (42) coupled to the wing support (46) and disposed over propellers (48) coupled to the wing support (46), wherein at least one of the protection structure (42) and the wing support (46) includes at least one of a positioning hook (56) and a positioning groove (58), wherein the protection structure (42) and the wing support (46) are fixed relative to each other with the at least one of the positioning hook (56) and the positioning groove (58).
An aerial vehicle including a housing, an outrunner motor including a stator mechanically coupled to the housing and a rotor rotationally coupled to the stator, and a propeller removably coupled to the rotor, the propeller including a hub and a plurality of propeller blades. A rotor, a propeller including a hub and a propeller blade, a radial alignment mechanism, a rotational retention mechanism, and an axial retention mechanism.
An aerial system, including a processing system, an optical system, an actuation system and a lift mechanism, includes an autonomous photography and/or videography system 70, implemented, at least in part, by the processing system 22, the optical system 26, the actuation system 28 and the lift mechanism 32. The autonomous photograph and/or videography system performs the steps of establishing a desired flight trajectory, detecting a target, controlling the flight of the aerial system as a function of the desired flight trajectory relative to the target using the lift mechanism and controlling the camera to capture pictures and/or video.
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
G01S 3/786 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using adjustment of orientation of directivity characteristics of a detector or detector system to give a desired condition of signal derived from that detector or detector system the desired condition being maintained automatically
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
An unmanned aerial vehicle (12) includes a fuselage body (20), a lift mechanism (30) coupled to the fuselage body, and a depth sensing and obstacle avoidance system (32) coupled to the fuselage body. The depth sensing and obstacle avoidance system includes a platform assembly (58), a pair of stereovision cameras (80) coupled to the platform assembly, and a motor assembly (62) coupled to the fuselage body and to the platform assembly. The platform assembly includes a support member (68) extending between a first end (70) and an opposite second end (72) along a longitudinal axis (74). The pair of stereovision cameras includes each stereovision camera (82, 84) positioned at an opposite end of the support member. The motor assembly is configured to rotate the platform assembly with respect to the fuselage body about a rotational axis (66) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the platform assembly. The depth sensing and obstacle avoidance system and a method of operating an aerial vehicle are also disclosed.
An unmanned aerial vehicle is described herein. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a fuselage body, a lift mechanism coupled to the fuselage body, and a depth sensing and obstacle avoidance system coupled to the fuselage body. The depth sensing and obstacle avoidance system includes a platform assembly, a pair of stereovision cameras coupled to a platform assembly, and a motor assembly coupled to the fuselage body and to the platform assembly. The platform assembly includes a support member extending between a first end and an opposite second end along a longitudinal axis. The pair of stereovision cameras includes each stereovision camera positioned at an opposite end of the support member. The motor assembly is configured to rotate the platform assembly with respect to the fuselage body about a rotational axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the platform assembly.
An aerial vehicle is described herein. The aerial vehicle includes a lift mechanism that includes a rotor blade assembly coupled to a motor assembly. The rotor blade assembly includes a plurality of rotor blades that are pivotably coupled to a rotor blade clamping mechanism. The rotor blade clamping mechanism includes an upper paddle clamp that is coupled to a lower paddle clamp. The upper paddle clamp includes a center protrusion and a plurality of blade support protrusions extending outwardly from the lower outer surface. The center protrusion includes a center shaft aperture sized and shaped to receive a motor shaft therein. Each blade support protrusion is sized and shaped to be inserted through a corresponding positioning aperture of a corresponding rotor blade. The lower paddle clamp includes a central recess to receive the center protrusion therein and a plurality of blade recesses to receive a corresponding blade support protrusion therein.
An aerial vehicle is described herein. The aerial vehicle includes a lift mechanism that includes a rotor blade assembly coupled to a motor assembly. The rotor blade assembly includes a plurality of rotor blades that are pivotably coupled to a rotor blade clamping mechanism. The rotor blade clamping mechanism includes an upper paddle clamp that is coupled to a lower paddle clamp. The upper paddle clamp includes a center protrusion and a plurality of blade support protrusions extending outwardly from the lower outer surface. The center protrusion includes a center shaft aperture sized and shaped to receive a motor shaft therein. Each blade support protrusion is sized and shaped to be inserted through a corresponding positioning aperture of a corresponding rotor blade. The lower paddle clamp includes a central recess to receive the center protrusion therein and a plurality of blade recesses to receive a corresponding blade support protrusion therein.
A two-axis gimbal system (10) includes a camera module (12) and a pitch axis motor assembly (14) including a stator part (16) and a rotary part (18) wherein the stator part (16) is coupled to the camera module (12) along a pitch axis (P) and the pitch axis motor assembly (14) drives the camera module (12) to pivot around the pitch axis (P). The system (10) also includes a roll axis motor assembly (20) including a second stator part (22) and a second rotary part (24). The system (10) further includes a first bracket (26) having two ends (46,48), wherein the first end (46) is coupled to the stator part (16) of the pitch axis motor assembly (14) along a roll axis (R) and the second end (48) is coupled to the second rotary part (24) of the roll axis motor assembly (20) such that the first bracket (26) is driven by the roll axis motor assembly (20) to pivot around the roll axis (R). The system (10) also includes a second bracket (28) and a control board assembly (30).
A frame assembly for an aerial system(12) including a fuselage body(20),a first rotor assembly(72) and a second rotor assembly(74) is described. The first and second rotor assemblies(72,74) are coupled to the fuselage body by respective positioning assemblies(100,102). Each positioning assembly including a hinge assembly(156) to enable the first and second rotor assemblies to pivot between a deployed position and a stowed position. A first positioning assembly(100) including tapered positioning shaft. A second positioning assembly(102) including a positioning sleeve having a tapered inner surface defining a cavity that is configured to receive the positioning shaft. The first positioning assembly being coupled to the second positioning assembly such that the first positioning assembly is rotatable about the rotor assembly rotational axis independent of the second rotor assembly.
A frame assembly for an aerial system (12) includes a body (20) and a first rotor assembly (72) and a second rotor assembly (74). The first and the second rotor assemblies are coupled to the body (20) by respective hinges (86). The first and the second rotor assemblies are movable between a deployed position (78) and a stowed position (76). Each rotor assembly includes a shaft assembly (84) coupled to a hinge at one end and having a rotor assembly mounted to an opposite end. A rotary actuator (180) is coupled between the rotor assembly and the shaft assembly and is configured to controllably rotate the rotor assembly relative to the shaft assembly.
An aerial system and method of operating an aerial system is provided. The aerial system includes a body, a lift mechanism, a processing system, a camera, and a sensor module. The lift mechanism is coupled to the body and configured to controllably provide lift and/or thrust. The processing system is configured to control the lift mechanism to provide flight to the aerial system. The camera is coupled to the body and is configured to obtain images of an environment proximate the aerial system. The sensor module is coupled to the body and includes an emitter and a receiver. The receiver is configured to sense data related to an ambient environment associated with the aerial system. The processing system controls a controllable parameter of the lift mechanism or the emitter as a function of the sensed data.
A frame assembly for an aerial system includes a body and first and second rotor assemblies. The first and second rotor assemblies are coupled to the body by respective hinges. The first and second rotor assemblies are movable between a deployed position and a stowed position. Each rotor assembly includes a shaft assembly coupled to the hinge at one end and having a rotor assembly mounted to an opposite end. A rotary actuator is coupled between the rotor assembly and the shaft assembly and is configured to controllably rotate the rotor assembly relative to the shaft assembly.
A frame assembly for an aerial system including a fuselage body and first and second rotor assemblies is described herein. The first and second rotor assemblies are coupled to the fuselage body by respective positioning assemblies. Each positioning assembly including a hinge assembly to enable the first and second rotor assemblies to pivot between a deployed position and a stowed position. A first positioning assembly including tapered positioning shaft. A second positioning assembly including a positioning sleeve having a tapered inner surface defining a cavity that is configure to receive the positioning shaft therein. The first positioning assembly being coupled to the second positioning assembly such that the first positioning assembly is rotatable about the rotor assembly rotational axis independent of the second rotor assembly.
An aerial system, preferably including one or more proximity sensors, such as sensors arranged in opposing directions. A method for aerial system operation, preferably including: determining a set of sensors; sampling measurements at the set of sensors; localizing the aerial system based on the measurements, such as to determine one or more obstacle clearances; and controlling system flight, such as based on the clearances.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
An aerial system includes a body, a propeller coupled to the body, and a motor coupled to the propeller. The motor is configured to rotate the propeller in a first direction, wherein an other portion of the aerial system rotates in an opposing second direction. The other portion of the aerial system that rotation in the opposing second direction may be the body or a second propeller. The aerial system also includes a processing system configured to control the motor to cause the aerial system to hover in a substantially fixed pose, and a camera configured to obtain images of an environment proximate the aerial system while the aerial system is hovering.
An aerial system includes a body, a lift mechanism coupled to the body, a processing system, and at least one camera. The aerial system also includes a first motor configured to rotate the at least one camera about a first axis and a second motor configured to rotate the at least one camera about a second axis. The processing system is configured to determine a direction of travel of the aerial system and to cause the first motor and the second motor to automatically orient the at least one camera about the first axis and the second axis such that the at least one camera automatically faces the direction of travel of the aerial system.
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
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Multi-degree-of-freedom motor design with reduced number of electromagnetic control phases
Disclosed herein are methods for a multiple degree-of-freedom (DOF) motor system with reduced number of electromagnet control phases. The motor system includes a first body that is able to move relative to a second body along multiple DOFs. The first body has at least one magnetic positioner attached. The second body has a plurality of controlled electromagnets. Control signals, the total number of phases of which is less than half the total number of electromagnets, energize at least one of the controlled electromagnets to create magnetic interaction with at least one magnetic positioner on the first body, and to control the movement of the first body relative to the second body along designated dimension(s).
An aerial system includes a body, a propeller coupled to the body, and a motor coupled to the propeller. The motor is configured to rotate the propeller in a first direction, wherein an other portion of the aerial system rotates in an opposing second direction. The other portion of the aerial system that rotation in the opposing second direction may be the body or a second propeller. The aerial system also includes a processing system configured to control the motor to cause the aerial system to hover in a substantially fixed pose, and a camera configured to obtain images of an environment proximate the aerial system while the aerial system is hovering.
An aerial system (12) includes a body (20), a lift mechanism (40) coupled to the body (20), a processing system (22), and at least one camera (52A, 52B). The aerial system (12) also includes a first motor (90) configured to rotate the at least one camera (52A, 52B) about a first axis and a second motor (92) configured to rotate the at least one camera (52A, 52B) about a second axis. The processing system (22) is configured to determine a direction of travel of the aerial system (12) and to cause the first motor (90) and the second motor (92) to automatically orient the at least one camera (52A, 52B) about the first axis and the second axis such that the at least one camera (52A, 52B) automatically faces the direction of travel of the aerial system (12).
An aerial device includes a body, an optical system having gimbal supporting a camera, a lift mechanism coupled to the body, a haptic sensor coupled to the body and configured to generate haptic data, and a processing system disposed in the body and in data communication with the haptic sensor. The processing system is configured to process the haptic data to understand an intended position of the aerial device and/or an intended orientation of the gimbal and convert the intended position to a target position of the aerial device and/or the intended orientation to a target orientation of the gimbal utilizing said processed data irrespective of an initial position of said aerial device and an initial orientation of said gimbal. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the aerial device.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
45.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EASY-TO-USE RELEASE AND AUTO-POSITIONING FOR DRONE APPLICATIONS
A method for operating a system including a plurality of cameras, the method including: selecting a subset of the cameras, determining a subset of pixels captured by the camera subset, determining a pixel depth associated with each pixel of the pixel subset, and controlling system operation based on the pixel depth.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software for image editing; Downloadable computer software for video editing; Downloadable image file containing artwork, text, audio, video, games and Internet Web links relating to sporting and cultural activities; Photographic cameras; Remote controls for Camera drones; Batteries, electric; Downloadable software for sending and receiving electronic messages, graphics, images, audio and audio visual content via global communication networks; Gesture recognition software; Cameras; Camcorders; Cameras for use with drones, excluding document cameras
An aerial system, including a processing system, an optical system, an actuation system and a lift mechanism, includes an autonomous photography and/or videography system 70, implemented, at least in part, by the processing system 22, the optical system 26, the actuation system 28 and the lift mechanism 32. The autonomous photograph and/or videography system performs the steps of establishing a desired flight trajectory, detecting a target, controlling the flight of the aerial system as a function of the desired flight trajectory relative to the target using the lift mechanism and controlling the camera to capture pictures and/or video.
An aerial system, including a processing system, an optical system, an actuation system and a lift mechanism, includes an autonomous photography and/or videography system 70, implemented, at least in part, by the processing system 22, the optical system 26, the actuation system 28 and the lift mechanism 32. The autonomous photograph and/or videography system performs the steps of establishing a desired flight trajectory, detecting a target, controlling the flight of the aerial system as a function of the desired flight trajectory relative to the target using the lift mechanism and controlling the camera to capture pictures and/or video.
An aerial device includes a body, an optical system having gimbal supporting a camera, a lift mechanism coupled to the body, a haptic sensor coupled to the body and configured to generate haptic data, and a processing system disposed in the body and in data communication with the haptic sensor. The processing system is configured to process the haptic data to understand an intended position of the aerial device and/or an intended orientation of the gimbal and convert the intended position to a target position of the aerial device and/or the intended orientation to a target orientation of the gimbal utilizing said processed data irrespective of an initial position of said aerial device and an initial orientation of said gimbal. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the aerial device.
An aerial device includes a body, an optical system having gimbal supporting a camera, a lift mechanism coupled to the body, a haptic sensor coupled to the body and configured to generate haptic data, and a processing system disposed in the body and in data communication with the haptic sensor. The processing system is configured to process the haptic data to understand an intended position of the aerial device and/or an intended orientation of the gimbal and convert the intended position to a target position of the aerial device and/or the intended orientation to a target orientation of the gimbal utilizing said processed data irrespective of an initial position of said aerial device and an initial orientation of said gimbal. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the aerial device.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
An aerial system, preferably including one or more housings. A housing for an aerial system, preferably including: a first and second piece that cooperatively surround one or more propellers of the aerial system; and a retention mechanism that removably couples the first piece to the second piece. A method for aerial system operation, preferably including attaching and/or detaching housing pieces of the aerial system.
An aerial system having an obstacle detection and avoidance system is described herein. The obstacle detection and avoidance system includes a pair of ultra-wide angle lens cameras orientated coaxially along an optical axis. Each ultra-wide angle lens camera includes a field-of-view lens having a vertical angle of view greater than 180 degrees. The pair of ultra-wide angle lens cameras is orientated such that a portion of each corresponding camera field-of-view overlaps to define a viewable region of interest including overlapping vertical field angle.
An aerial system (12) having an obstacle detection and avoidance system is described herein. The obstacle detection and avoidance system includes a pair of ultra-wide angle lens cameras (52A, 52B) orientated coaxially along an optical axis. Each ultra-wide angle lens camera (52A,52B) includes a field-of-view lens having a vertical angle of view greater than 180 degrees. The pair of ultra-wide angle lens cameras (52A, 52B) is orientated such that a portion of each corresponding camera field-of-view overlaps to define a viewable region of interest including overlapping vertical field angle.
A method for operating a system including a plurality of cameras, the method including: selecting a subset of the cameras, determining a subset of pixels captured by the camera subset, determining a pixel depth associated with each pixel of the pixel subset, and controlling system operation based on the pixel depth.
A method for controlling an aerial system with a rotor enclosed by a housing, including: operating the rotor in a flight mode, detecting a grab event indicative of the aerial system being grabbed, and automatically operating the rotor in a standby mode. A method for controlling an aerial system including a central axis extending normal to a lateral plane of the aerial system, including: generating a first aerodynamic force with a set of rotors enclosed by a housing, detecting that an acute angle between the central axis and a gravity vector is greater than a threshold angle, and operating each rotor of the set of rotors to cooperatively generate a second aerodynamic force less than the first aerodynamic force with the set of rotors.
System(10) and method(M60, M70, M80, M90, M100, M110, M210) for controlling an aerial system(12), without physical interaction with a separate remote device(14), based on sensed user(18) expressions. User(18) expressions may include thought, voice, facial expressions, and/or gestures. User(18) expressions may be sensed by sensors(36, 44) associated with the aerial system(12) or the remote device(14).
System and method for controlling an aerial system, without physical interaction with a separate remote device, based on sensed user expressions. User expressions may include thought, voice, facial expressions, and/gestures. User expressions may be sensed by sensors associated with the aerial device or a remote device.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
An aerial system, preferably including one or more housings. A housing for an aerial system, preferably including: a first and second piece that cooperatively surround one or more propellers of the aerial system; and a retention mechanism that removably couples the first piece to the second piece. A method for aerial system operation, preferably including attaching and/or detaching housing pieces of the aerial system.
An aerial system, preferably including one or more proximity sensors, such as sensors arranged in opposing directions. A method for aerial system operation, preferably including: determining a set of sensors; sampling measurements at the set of sensors; localizing the aerial system based on the measurements, such as to determine one or more obstacle clearances; and controlling system flight, such as based on the clearances.
An aerial system, preferably including one or more proximity sensors, such as sensors arranged in opposing directions. A method for aerial system operation, preferably including: determining a set of sensors; sampling measurements at the set of sensors; localizing the aerial system based on the measurements, such as to determine one or more obstacle clearances; and controlling system flight, such as based on the clearances.
An aerial system (10) and method of operating an aerial system (10) are provided. The aerial system (10) includes a body (12), a lift mechanism (14), a processing system (20), a camera (30), and a sensor module (16, 18). The lift mechanism (14) is coupled to the body (12) and configured to controllably provide lift and/or thrust. The processing system (20) is configured to control the lift mechanism (14) to provide flight to the aerial system (10). The camera (30) is coupled to the body (12) and is configured to obtain images of an environment proximate the aerial system (10). The sensor module (16, 18) is coupled to the body (12) and includes an emitter (18) and a receiver (16). The receiver (16) is configured to sense data related to an ambient environment associated with the aerial system (10). The processing system (20) controls a controllable parameter of the lift mechanism (14) or the emitter (18) as a function of the sensed data. The aerial system (10) may decrease user cognitive load resulting, and increase the reliability of autopilot application.
An aerial system and method of operating an aerial system is provided. The aerial system includes a body, a lift mechanism, a processing system, a camera, and a sensor module. The lift mechanism is coupled to the body and configured to controllably provide lift and/or thrust. The processing system is configured to control the lift mechanism to provide flight to the aerial system. The camera is coupled to the body and is configured to obtain images of an environment proximate the aerial system. The sensor module is coupled to the body and includes an emitter and a receiver. The receiver is configured to sense data related to an ambient environment associated with the aerial system. The processing system controls a controllable parameter of the lift mechanism or the emitter as a function of the sensed data.
An aerial vehicle including a set of rotors, a processor (111) configured to control the set of rotors for aerial vehicle flight, and a housing (120) defining a plurality of cooling channels (122), wherein, for each rotor of the set, a projection of the processor (111) and the cooling channels (122) onto the respective rotor plane (133) does not intersect the swept area (134) of the rotor, and a distance from the rotor axis (132) of a first rotor of the set to a cooling channel (122) is less than 75% of a rotor diameter of the first rotor. A method for aerial vehicle operation, including providing an aerial vehicle including a rotor, a processor (111), and a housing (120), flying the aerial vehicle, and, while flying the aerial vehicle, actively cooling the processor (111), including, at the rotor, forcing airflow toward the processor (111).
A method for controlling an aerial system, including: receiving a video, selecting a region of the video, controlling a touch-sensitive display to display the region of the video, receiving a drag input from the touch-sensitive display, receiving a second video, selecting a second region of the second video based on the drag input, controlling the touch-sensitive display to display the second region of the second video, and moving the aerial system based on the drag input.
An aerial vehicle including a housing, an outrunner motor including a stator mechanically coupled to the housing and a rotor rotationally coupled to the stator, and a propeller removably coupled to the rotor, the propeller including a hub and a plurality of propeller blades. A rotor, a propeller including a hub and a propeller blade, a radial alignment mechanism, a rotational retention mechanism, and an axial retention mechanism.
An aerial vehicle including a housing, an outrunner motor including a stator mechanically coupled to the housing and a rotor rotationally coupled to the stator, and a propeller removably coupled to the rotor, the propeller including a hub and a plurality of propeller blades. A rotor, a propeller including a hub and a propeller blade, a radial alignment mechanism, a rotational retention mechanism, and an axial retention mechanism.
A method for controlling an aerial system with a rotor enclosed by a housing, including: operating the rotor in a flight mode, detecting a grab event indicative of the aerial system being grabbed, and automatically operating the rotor in a standby mode. A method for controlling an aerial system including a central axis extending normal to a lateral plane of the aerial system, including: generating a first aerodynamic force with a set of rotors enclosed by a housing, detecting that an acute angle between the central axis and a gravity vector is greater than a threshold angle, and operating each rotor of the set of rotors to cooperatively generate a second aerodynamic force less than the first aerodynamic force with the set of rotors.
A multi-degree-of-freedom motor system comprises a rotor including a rotor body and a plurality of magnetic positioners coupled to the rotor body and a stator including a stator housing and a plurality of electromagnetic coils positioned within the stator housing. The plurality of electromagnetic coils is arranged in a plurality of coil groups. Each coil group includes a predefined number of electromagnetic coils being arranged in a predefined pattern. A controller for transmitting control signals to each of the plurality of electromagnetic coils is also provided and the controller is configured to transmit the control signals including a number of driving signal phases that is less than the total number of electromagnetic coils.
An aerial vehicle including a set of rotors, a processor configured to configured to control the set of rotors for aerial vehicle flight, and a housing defining a plurality of cooling channels, wherein, for each rotor of the set, a projection of the processor and the cooling channels onto the respective rotor plane does not intersect the swept area of the rotor, and a distance from the rotor axis of a first rotor of the set to a cooling channel is less than 75% of a rotor diameter of the first rotor. A method for aerial vehicle operation, including providing an aerial vehicle including a rotor, a processor, and a housing, flying the aerial vehicle, and, while flying the aerial vehicle, actively cooling the processor, including, at the rotor, forcing airflow toward the processor.
B64C 15/12 - Attitude, flight direction or altitude control by jet reaction the jets being propulsion jets the power plant being tiltable
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
A method for controlling an aerial system, including: receiving a video, selecting a region of the video, controlling a touch-sensitive display to display the region of the video, receiving a drag input from the touch-sensitive display, receiving a second video, selecting a second region of the second video based on the drag input, controlling the touch-sensitive display to display the second region of the second video, and moving the aerial system based on the drag input.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED AERIAL SYSTEM OPERATION
A method for controlling an aerial system with a rotor enclosed by a housing, including: operating the rotor in a flight mode, detecting a grab event indicative of the aerial system being grabbed, and automatically operating the rotor in a standby mode. A method for controlling an aerial system including a central axis extending normal to a lateral plane of the aerial system, including: generating a first aerodynamic force with a set of rotors enclosed by a housing, detecting that an acute angle between the central axis and a gravity vector is greater than a threshold angle, and operating each rotor of the set of rotors to cooperatively generate a second aerodynamic force less than the first aerodynamic force with the set of rotors.
A method for controlling an aerial system with a rotor enclosed by a housing, including: operating the rotor in a flight mode, detecting a grab event indicative of the aerial system being grabbed, and automatically operating the rotor in a standby mode. A method for controlling an aerial system including a central axis extending normal to a lateral plane of the aerial system, including: generating a first aerodynamic force with a set of rotors enclosed by a housing, detecting that an acute angle between the central axis and a gravity vector is greater than a threshold angle, and operating each rotor of the set of rotors to cooperatively generate a second aerodynamic force less than the first aerodynamic force with the set of rotors.
Disclosed is a multi-rotor air vehicle which is simple in structure and can be assembled and disassembled. A four-axis multi-rotor air vehicle or a six-axis multi-rotor air vehicle can be assembled by reusing components of an unmanned air vehicle. With structural connectors provided, the air vehicle can be assembled with its own components, and can also be assembled with Lego components to achieve other additional different functions and appearance characteristics.
