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Ducking and erasing audio from nearby devices

https://lens.org/183-447-428-335-424

A smart home device (e.g., a voice assistant device) includes an audio control system that determines a set of one or more audio devices to include nearby devices that are capable of providing audio streams that are audibly detected by a microphone of the smart home device. the audio control system initiates a voice-interaction mode for operating the smart home device to receive voice commands from a user and provide audio output in response to the voice commands. the audio control system transmits an audio control signal to nearby devices that configures each nearby device to implement one or more of: reducing a volume level associated with the audio streams generated by the nearby devices while the smart home device is operating in the voice-interaction mode; and transmitting, to the smart home device, audio stream data associated with a current audio stream generated for audible output by the nearby device.

System and method of last mile delivery

https://lens.org/156-714-995-147-619

A vehicle to transport a first drone and a second drone includes a controller. the controller is configured to release the first drone from the vehicle with instructions for the first drone to move a package container to a package container reception point. the controller is configured to release the second drone from the vehicle. the second drone is configured to provide data to the first drone. the data is related to a route from the vehicle to the package container reception point.

Drone based security and defense system

https://lens.org/155-543-687-327-052

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a method to augment pilot control of a drone, the method including receiving a planned flight route. embodiments may also include receiving sensor information from an at least one environment sensor along the planned flight route. in some embodiments, the at least one environment sensor may be located at a predefined location. embodiments may also include estimating a drone location from the sensor information. embodiments may also include receiving a speed vector of the drone. embodiments may also include comparing the drone location to an expected drone location along the planned flight route. embodiments may also include deriving a flight control command and a speed vector command to return the drone to a point along the planned flight route.

Unmanned aerial vehicle search and rescue system

https://lens.org/197-577-811-970-280

A search and rescue drone system includes a buoyant body member, a frame attached to the buoyant body member for carrying a motor and propeller, and an electronic array including a camera, gps, an epirb radio distress beacon, and a transmitter/receiver for remote control flying the drone and communicating with an operator. a laser guidance system may provide coordinates for landing near a swimmer in distress. the search and rescue drone may also be programmed to simply fly to the location of an electronic wearable device, like a bracelet, that is worn by a man overboard. in another embodiment, the search and rescue drone includes pivoting motor mounts, so that it can take off and land vertically with propellers rotating in a horizontal plane, and then the propellers may pivot to rotate in a vertical plane for propulsion across water similar to a fan boat with rescued people aboard.

Systems and methods for controlling an intersection of a route of an unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/007-506-204-849-085

The disclosure provides systems and methods for controlling an intersection of a route of a uav. the systems and methods provide detection of vehicles and persons in (or predicted to enter) an area of the intersection and provide a signal to the uav so that the uav can avoid flying over vehicles and persons.

Voice command security and authorization in user computing devices

https://lens.org/141-993-628-894-575

Techniques described herein include receiving, authorizing, and processing voice commands to control computing devices and perform various device capabilities. in some examples, a user computing device may implement voice command functionality using multiple independent components, with shared security credentials established between different combinations of components. an intermediate voice authorization component may receive and compare voice input data received from a user interface component with voice template data stored securely by a voice data component, to protect against a component becoming compromised by malware or exposure to an untrusted system. voice commands may be used to execute, disable, or enable various capabilities on the user device, including different device applications and features, and may be authorized by different users with various security and authorization techniques.

Insurance underwriting and re-underwriting implementing unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs)

https://lens.org/160-233-671-066-73X

Unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs) may facilitate insurance-related tasks. uavs may actively be dispatched to an area surrounding a property, and collect data related to property. a location for an inspection of a property to be conducted by a uav may be received, and one or more images depicting a view of the location may be displayed via a user interface. additionally, a geofence boundary may be determined based on an area corresponding to a property boundary, where the geofence boundary represents a geospatial boundary in which to limit flight of the uav. furthermore, a navigation route may be determined which corresponds to the geofence boundary for inspection of the property by the uav, the navigation route having waypoints, each waypoint indicating a location for the uav to obtain drone data. the uav may be directed around the property using the determined navigation route.

Adjustable antenna system for unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/164-191-939-806-544

An antenna system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) includes one or more antennas, a reflector, and a control system. the control system is configured to determine a density of antenna towers near the uav, determine a position for an active antenna of the one or more antennas based on the density, and adjust the active antenna to the determined position. in some embodiments, the antenna system further includes one or more switches, each of the one or more antennas is a different distance from the reflector, and the switches are used to adjust the active antenna to the determined position by selecting a one of the one or more antennas closest to the determined position as the active antenna. in some embodiments, the antenna system further includes an actuator and the active antenna is moved to the determined position using the actuator.

Drone station

https://lens.org/111-827-901-747-33X

A drone station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a roof allowing a drone to land thereon; a side wall formed to be erected around all sides of the roof from the lower side of the roof; a nozzle which is formed at an edge at which the roof and the side wall meet each other, and sprays an air current upward; a grill formed on the side wall to allow external air to be introduced thereinto; a guide panel disposed inside the grill to guide fluid flow so that fluid flows from the grill to the nozzle; and a rotor disposed inside the guide panel to move fluid from the grill side to the nozzle side through a rotating operation.

System and method for surgical instrument use prediction

https://lens.org/188-858-937-805-98X

A surgical robotic system includes a controller configured to access usage data pertaining to a surgical instrument and to estimate a predicted number of uses remaining for the surgical instrument. the controller is further configured to enable or disable the surgical instrument based on the predicted number of uses remaining.

Information processing system, method for presenting delivery service detail, and program

https://lens.org/034-673-185-155-738

The control unit 16 of the uav 1 detects the uav 50 as a search target on the basis of the sensing data obtained by sensing of the sensor unit 14, and moves the uav 1 to a position above the detected uav 50. then, the control unit 16 identifies a current position of the uav 1 when the uav 1 has moved to the position above the uav 50, and transmits search position information indicating the identified current position as the current position of the uav 50.

Methods, computer programs, computing devices and controllers

https://lens.org/136-217-935-099-683

A handheld computing device comprises: a display; a camera operable to capture image data representing a scene, the scene comprising a uav; an rf receiver configured to receive identification data wirelessly from the uav as a result of the uav having broadcast the identification data; and a controller configured to cause the received identification data and/or data based on the received identification data to be displayed on the display at the same time as a representation of the uav.

Unmanned aerial vehicle sensor activation and correlation system

https://lens.org/089-975-500-614-244

An unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) logs first uav information at a first frequency. the uav triggers a camera associated with the uav to capture an image. in response to triggering the camera to capture the image, the uav logs second uav information at a second frequency that is higher than the first frequency. a device that is separate from the uav identifies a location of the uav corresponding to the image based on a capture timestamp of the image received from the camera, the first uav information, and the second uav information. the device generates a geo-rectified imagery based on the image and the location of the uav.

Drone air to ground transition system

https://lens.org/135-398-826-302-530

An unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) having a plurality of arms and a land/air drive assembly attached to each arm. the land/air drive assembly includes (i) a multi-speed motor assembly; (ii) a propeller having a first diameter and driven by the motor assembly at a first speed; and (iii) a ground drive wheel having a second diameter greater than the first diameter and driven by the motor assembly at a second speed slower than the first speed. a drive assembly orientation actuator is positioned between each arm and each drive assembly, wherein the orientation actuator is configured to, on command, rotate the drive assembly between a flight position and ground drive position approximately perpendicular to the flight position.

Payload-release device position tracking

https://lens.org/190-065-654-268-32X

An unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. the payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using a delivery device that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. the location of the delivery device can be determined as it is lowered to the ground using image tracking. the uav can include an imaging system that captures image data of the suspended delivery device and identifies image coordinates of the delivery device, and the image coordinates can then be mapped to a location. the uav may also be configured to account for any deviations from a planned path of descent in real time to effect accurate delivery locations of released payloads.

Multimode unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/016-989-352-875-504

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.

Control device, program, system, and method

https://lens.org/148-640-192-057-792

Provided is a control device including a location information reception unit which receives, via a communication device, location information of a user terminal from the terminal in a wireless communication area, a detection device control unit which controls a detection device of a flying object to detect a state of a region including a location indicated by the location information, a detection information reception unit which receives, via the communication device, detection information indicating the state, an unmanned aerial vehicle control unit which controls an unmanned aerial vehicle to capture an image around the location by an image capturing unit of the vehicle based on the detection information, a captured image reception unit which receives a captured image captured by the image capturing unit from the vehicle, and a rescue method decision unit which decides a rescue method of rescuing a user of the terminal based on the image.

Methods and entities for alerting about failure of an unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/193-737-902-385-380

A method performed in an unmanned aerial vehicle is provided for alerting about failure of the unmanned aerial vehicle. the method comprises identifying a malfunctioning in the unmanned aerial vehicle, and transmitting to a network node, a failure report comprising the malfunctioning and/or position of the unmanned aerial vehicle. methods in a network node, and an unmanned aerial vehicle are also provided.

Systems and methods for hybrid autonomous control of an electric aircraft

https://lens.org/063-659-442-591-321

A system and method for hybrid autonomous control of an electric aircraft is provided. the system generally includes a sensor and a flight controller. the sensor is configured to detect an aircraft position datum, detect an aircraft rate datum, and transmit the aircraft position datum and the aircraft rate datum to a flight controller. the flight controller is configured to receive an aircraft position datum, to receive an aircraft rate datum, and to generate a recommended autopilot output as a function of at least a threshold datum, the aircraft position datum, and the aircraft rate datum.

Flight control system for unmanned aerial vehicle and topography measuring system

https://lens.org/092-936-857-017-81X

A flight control system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle on which a reflector is mounted and a total station for tracking the reflector and for acquiring measurement data including three-dimensional coordinates of the reflector, wherein the total station comprises a tracking module for tracking the reflector, a ts-data transmitting module having an optical axis parallel or approximately parallel to a tracking optical axis of the tracking module and for emitting a ts-data transmitting light, and a ts-arithmetic control module, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle has a photodetector for receiving the ts-data transmitting light and for emitting a photodetecting signal and a uav-arithmetic control module for controlling a flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and wherein the ts-arithmetic control module is configured to superimpose the measurement data on the ts-data transmitting light, and the uav-arithmetic control module is configured to separate the measurement data from the photodetecting signal and obtains a flight position of the unmanned aerial vehicle in real time.

Method and system for receiving and displaying uav data

https://lens.org/004-428-748-769-980

A handheld computing device comprises: a display; a camera operable to capture image data representing a scene, the scene comprising a uav; an rf receiver configured to receive identification data wirelessly from the uav as a result of the uav having broadcast the identification data; and a controller configured to cause the received identification data and/or data based on the received identification data to be displayed on the display at the same time as a representation of the uav.

Robot and method for controlling the same

https://lens.org/101-265-287-158-505

A robot according to the present disclosure comprises: a microphone; a camera disposed to face a predetermined direction; and a processor configured to: inactivate driving of the camera and activate driving of the microphone, if a driving mode of the robot is set to a user monitoring mode; acquire a sound signal through the microphone; activate the driving of the camera based on an event estimated from the acquired sound signal; confirm the event from the image acquired through the camera; and control at least one constituent included in the robot to perform an operation based on the confirmed event.

Remotely controlled multirotor aircraft comprising an improved frame

https://lens.org/030-484-816-239-818

A remotely controlled multirotor aircraft having a frame that includes a first and a second peripheral portions, to which at least one first and one second motor can be respectively coupled, and a central portion including a first end and a second end, to which the first peripheral portion and the second peripheral portion are respectively coupled, so that the first peripheral portion develops in a plane that is different from that in which the second peripheral portion develops; furthermore, the central portion also includes a coupling mechanism allowing the coupling between the central portion and a mobile device having video acquisition ability.

Drone

https://lens.org/176-341-741-100-104

The drone according to the embodiment has a propeller, a first direct current motor, a power source, a second direct current motor, and a control unit. the first direct current motor drives the propellers. the power source supplies power to the first direct current motor. the second direct current motor has a rotating shaft that rotates in conjunction with the rotation of a rotating shaft of the first direct current motor. the control unit controls the first direct current motor. the second direct current motor charges the power source using the current output from the second direct current motor along with the rotation of a rotating shaft of the second direct current motor.

Method and apparatus for surface attachment of modular unmanned aerial vehicle for inspection

https://lens.org/192-098-927-250-074

A modular aerial vehicle for inspection of enclosed and open space environments. the aerial vehicle is employed for inspection of various environments in remotely controlled and autonomous fashions. the aerial vehicle is capable of carrying different sensory modules depending on the specific application including surface inspection. aerial vehicle may be connected to a tether cable for electrical power delivery and transmission of control commands. the aerial vehicle may utilize a landing structure which allows landing on any angled metallic or non-metallic surface.

Fixed drone visualization in security systems

https://lens.org/132-796-883-835-899

An unmanned aerial vehicle is described and includes a computer carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle to control flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle and at least one sensor. the unmanned aerial vehicle is caused to fly to a specific location within a facility, where the unmanned aerial vehicle enters a hover mode, where the unmanned aerial vehicle remains in a substantially fixed location hovering over the specific location within the facility and sends raw or processing results of sensor data from the sensor to a remote server system.

Unmanned aerial vehicle control system, unmanned aerial vehicle control method, and program

https://lens.org/012-757-251-763-193

An unmanned aerial vehicle is caused to fly by avoiding a no-fly zone, which changes as a moving object moves. provided is an unmanned aerial vehicle control system, including: moving object position acquisition means for acquiring moving object position information on a current position of a moving object moving above a surface of an earth; zone setting means for setting a no-fly zone in which a flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle is inhibited based on the moving object position information; and flight control means for controlling the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle so that the unmanned aerial vehicle avoids the no-fly zone set based on the moving object position information.

Systems and methods for determining the position of an object using an unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/037-474-736-665-37X

An unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) may have a positional sensor and an image sensor. the uav may receive from an electronic structure a first wireless signal. the first wireless signal may include a first direction of illumination. in accordance with the first wireless signal, the uav may identify a target object based, at least in part, on the first direction of illumination. the uav may also determine positional coordinates of the target object.

Autonomous vehicle, control system for remotely controlling the same, and method thereof

https://lens.org/104-652-080-581-110

An autonomous vehicle, a control system for remotely controlling the same, and a method thereof provides a control system including a processor configured to search for an external person around an autonomous vehicle when receiving a request for help of the external person from the autonomous vehicle, and to request the help of the external person through a user terminal of the searched external person or an external notification of the autonomous vehicle.

Autonomous vehicle with automated following of person outside vehicle

https://lens.org/146-731-642-379-045

An autonomous vehicle operates in a follow mode, wherein an apparatus for controlling movement of a vehicle includes an exterior monitoring system comprising at least one sensor to monitor an exterior region and to detect a location of a target user. a controller is configured to a) interactively map an activity zone having a selected expanse in the exterior region relative to the vehicle, b) compare a monitored location of the target user to the activity zone, c) detect a relocation event when the comparison of the monitored location of the target user to the activity zone exceeds a predetermined deviation, and d) send a navigation command in response to detecting the relocation event in order to autonomously reposition the vehicle so that a relative location of the target user is restored to the activity zone.

Removable sensor payload system for unmanned aerial vehicle performing media capture and property analysis

https://lens.org/058-394-360-237-44X

An unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) may couple to a sensor payload device that includes cameras, radar, lidar, and/or other sensors. the uav, coupled to the sensor payload device, may fly within the airspace of and/or around a property and capture images and/or sensor measurements of the property. the images and sensor measurements may be certified so that they may be verified as unaltered by viewers. a 3d representation of the property may be generated, and defects in the property may be detected by comparing the 3d representation to media depicting property defects. a report identifying the defects may be generated.

Ground drone-based sports training aid

https://lens.org/034-435-446-150-457

A ground traversing, electrically driven drone travels along a programmed path that corresponds to pass catcher's travel path during a play, matching the pass catcher's speed and run cuts. the play is wirelessly communicated to the drone by a handheld electronic device located remote of the drone. a target is located on the drone so that a quarterback can throw a football at the target in order to refine the quarterback's timing and accuracy for the play. sensors located remote of the drone track both the football's and quarterback's speed and travel trajectories so that such data can be collected, along with the drone's travel path, and transmitted to the computer and eventually fed into 3-d reconstruction software for analysis by the quarterback and coaching staff. the target rotates so that the target either faces in a fixed direction or constantly faces the quarterback during execution of drone's maneuvers.

Surround view by drones

https://lens.org/012-491-702-457-537

An apparatus includes a visual display to be viewed by a vehicle occupant. at least one drone includes a camera. a controller is configured to receive images from the camera on the at least one drone and generate an overhead view of the vehicle based on the images received from the at least one drone and display the overhead view on the visual display.

Enhanced unmanned aerial vehicle flight with situational awareness for moving vessels

https://lens.org/050-472-778-706-389

An unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) comprises a flight control system and an electromechanical system directed by the flight control system. the flight control system is configured to track a position of a beacon that is in motion and monitor a difference between an actual position of the unmanned aerial vehicle and a desired position of the unmanned aerial vehicle relative to the position of the beacon. the flight control system configures one or more flight objectives based on one or more factors comprising whether the difference between the actual position and the desired position exceeds a threshold, wherein the flight objectives comprise a velocity objective and a position objective. the flight control system also commands the electromechanical system based at least on the one or more flight objectives.

Aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/006-709-849-535-925

An aerial vehicle includes a body and a wireless charging receiver pad connected to the body, whereby the aerial vehicle is configured to be wirelessly charged when parked above a wireless charging transmitter pad. the aerial vehicle includes landing gear connected to the body and extending underneath the body. the landing gear is configured for actuation to control the location of the receiver pad with respect to the transmitter pad.

Unmanned aerial vehicle control method and apparatus

https://lens.org/136-080-803-634-328

A method and apparatus for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) are provided. the method is applied to the uav, and includes: receiving flight path information transmitted by a uav controller, wherein the flight path information represents a flight path set by the uav controller for the uav controlled by the uav controller; and transmitting the flight path information to a base station that provides a network service for the uav, such that the base station determines the flight path based on the flight path information.

Plural relay sensor delivery system

https://lens.org/060-093-771-598-568

A system for sending surveillance signals from a hostile environment to an operator. the system comprises an operably movable tractor for ground hauling a trailer and an independently operable drone. the trailer has an actuatable elevator for holding a stockpile of relay sensors and comprising a pair of co-acting elevator belts defining a chute therebetween. the elevator holds a stack of relay sensors for elevation to a pickup-position by the drone. optionally a conveyor chute may replenish the stack of relay sensors in the elevator.

Unmanned aerial vehicle as well as direction finding system

https://lens.org/165-788-496-332-578

An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a main body and at least two rotor units configured to propel the unmanned aerial vehicle. the unmanned aerial vehicle includes at least two antenna units configured to receive a radio signal. the antenna units are located with respect to the main body such that the antenna units are assigned to different lateral sides of the main body. further, a direction finding system is described.

Coating repair application system using remotely piloted aircraft

https://lens.org/182-015-368-956-652

The present invention provides the use of a drone, or remotely piloted aircraft, equipped with a system for applying paint or industrial coating with epoxy paint and/or polyurethane.coating repair application system using remotely piloted aircraft, characterized by comprising remotely piloted aircraft (9), a portable painting system (2), (5), (7) and (8), linear guide (4), distance sensors (10), camera (11), remote control (12), battery (1), lattice structure (3).

Precision guided mannequin arial unit

https://lens.org/003-263-484-908-174

Disclosed is a guided mannequin aerial unit. the mannequin includes a control unit having a central processing unit (cpu), memory for storing a computer software instruction set for execution by the cpu, a high-resolution camera for taking and providing to the cpu real time images of the drop area and a second memory unit for pre-storing images of the mannequin drop area and the drop target. under the control of the software instruction set, the cpu compares the real time images to the pre- stored images to guide the mannequin to the drop target.

Electronic device and control method thereof

https://lens.org/178-522-784-637-468

An electronic device and a control method thereof are provided. the control method of an electronic device includes: acquiring first location information on a projection area of an image projected by the electronic device through a sensor; acquiring second location information on a location where a user is located, through the sensor; and performing at least one of an operation corresponding to a voice input of the user or an operation corresponding to image quality processing based on the first location information and the second location information.

Autonomous vehicle

https://lens.org/062-504-520-517-977

An autonomous vehicle capable of executing a task corresponding to a conveyance instruction by sound is provided. the autonomous vehicle docks with a conveyance target and conveys the conveyance target. the autonomous vehicle includes a docking mechanism configured to dock with the conveyance target, an audio input device, and a controller. the controller is configured to control the docking mechanism to dock with the conveyance target that is identified based on a conveyance instruction acquired via the audio input device, and to control conveyance of the docked conveyance target to a conveyance destination position that is identified based on the conveyance instruction.

Control method of internet of things device, and electronic device

https://lens.org/027-103-326-035-222

A control method and apparatus for of an internet of things device, and an electronic device (110) are provided. the method includes: sending an action call to the iot device, wherein the action call includes a target service instance identification (siid), a target instance identification (iid), and a property parameter.

Systems and methods for starting a sensorless motor

https://lens.org/069-186-268-166-645

Systems, devices, and methods for: an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav); at least one sensorless motor of the uav, the at least one sensorless motor comprising a set of windings and a rotor; at least one propeller connected to the at least one sensorless motor; a microcontroller in communication with the at least one sensorless motor, wherein the microcontroller is configured to: determine a rotation rate of the at least one propeller; determine a rotation direction of the at least one propeller; provide an output to stop the at least one propeller if at least one of: the determined rotation rate is not a desired rotation rate and the determined rotation direction is not a desired rotation direction; and provide an output to start the at least one propeller if the at least one propeller is stopped at the desired rotation rate and the desired rotation direction.

Systems and methods for delivering merchandise using autonomous ground vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles

https://lens.org/173-416-343-147-251

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to delivering merchandise using autonomous ground vehicles (agvs) in cooperation with unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs). in some embodiments, the system includes: an agv having a motorized locomotion system, a storage area to hold merchandise, a sensor to detect obstacles, a transceiver, and a control circuit to operate the agv; a uav having a motorized flight system, a gripper mechanism to grab merchandise, a transceiver, an optical sensor to capture images; and a control circuit to operate the uav. the system also includes a control circuit that instructs movement of the agv along a delivery route; determines if the agv has stopped due to an obstacle; and in certain circumstances, instructs the uav to retrieve merchandise from the agv, calculate a delivery route for the uav to the delivery location, and instructs the uav to deliver the merchandise.

Drone routing combining autonomous flight and assist vehicle travel

https://lens.org/153-749-915-092-429

A system comprises a drone having autonomous drive capability and an assist vehicle (av) for transporting the drone in an assisted drive mode in which the drone is held at, and transported by, the assist vehicle. control hardware and software are programmed to determine drone travel over a route having a first route section in which the drone travels autonomously and a second route section in which the drone travels in the assisted drive mode.

Artificial intelligence apparatus and method for controlling authority to use external device based on user identification using image recognition

https://lens.org/135-652-995-544-259

An artificial intelligence (ai) home monitoring device including a camera configured to monitor a home environment including a home appliance controlled by the ai home monitoring device; and a processor configured to in response to the monitored home environment including a detection of a first user intending to use the home appliance, check an authority of the first user based on mapping data mapping the home appliance, the first user and a predetermined condition associated with using the home appliance, and compare the predetermined condition with a condition of a current state of the authority of the first user based on the mapping data, in response to the authority of the user matching a preset authority authorizing the first user to use the home appliance, and the predetermined condition associated with using the home appliance matching the condition of the current state of the authority of the user, control the home appliance to allow the first user to use the home appliance, and in response to the authority of the user not matching the preset authority authorizing the first user to use the home appliance, control the home appliance to prevent the first user from using the home appliance.

Drone docking station for vehicle and method for controlling the same

https://lens.org/186-188-829-744-179

A drone docking station for a vehicle includes: a transfer device configured to have a cargo loaded on a drone or to vertically move the cargo transferred by the drone; a guide device including a guide panel provided on a roof of the vehicle and connected to an upper end portion of the transfer device to have the drone accommodated on an upper portion of the guide panel, wherein the guide panel is disposed to surround the transfer device and provided to move inward or outward or to be rotated around a center portion of the transfer device; and a control unit electrically connected to the guide device and configured to rotate or move the guide panel so that the drone corresponds to the cargo positioned in the transfer device when the drone is accommodated on the guide panel.

Device and method for controlling a robot to perform a task

https://lens.org/171-235-387-034-755

A method for controlling a robot to perform a task. the method includes acquiring a target image data element comprising at least one target image from a perspective of an end-effector of the robot at a target position of the robot in which the robot has performed the task, acquiring an origin image data element comprising at least one origin image from the perspective of the end-effector of the robot at an origin position of the robot, supplying the origin image data element and the target image data element to a machine learning model configured to derive a delta movement between the origin current position and the target position and controlling the robot to move according to the delta movement to perform the task.

Methods and system for vision-based landing

https://lens.org/065-389-205-661-790

A computer-implemented method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) includes obtaining a first image captured by an imaging device carried by the uav during a takeoff of the uav from a target location, obtaining a second image from the imaging device in response to an indication to return to the target location, determining a spatial relationship between the uav and the target location by comparing the first image and the second image, and controlling the uav to approach the target location based at least in part on the spatial relationship.

Method and system for controlling autonomous vehicles to affect occupant view

https://lens.org/012-191-310-338-016

A system and method for controlling an autonomous vehicle to affect a view seen by an occupant of the autonomous vehicle is described. in one embodiment, a method for controlling an autonomous vehicle to affect a view seen by an occupant of the autonomous vehicle includes determining a navigation route, determining content associated with the navigation route, monitoring current conditions of the autonomous vehicle and the occupant, determining, based on the current conditions, whether to change a position of the vehicle to affect the view seen by the occupant, and when the current conditions permit, moving the autonomous vehicle to affect the view seen by the occupant.

Systems and methods for adjusting flight control of an unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/000-871-346-089-713

An unmanned aerial vehicle including an image sensor and one or more processors. the image sensor is carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle and is configured to generate output signals conveying visual information. the one or more processors include a distance component and a flight control component. the distance component configured to determine a distance between an object of interest and the unmanned aerial vehicle. the flight control component is configured to adjust a flight path of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the distance between the object of interest and the unmanned aerial vehicle. the one or more processors are configured to: receive the visual information including the object of interest; and control the image sensor with a sensor control subsystem to adjust one or more parameters of the image sensor and to detect the object of interest.

Enhanced flight plan for unmanned traffic aircraft systems

https://lens.org/029-199-581-923-384

A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) is described. the method includes receiving an enhanced flight plan, wherein the enhanced flight plan includes one or more predefined points and each of the predefined points is associated with a set of conditions and a set of locations; storing the one or more predefined points in the uav; flying the uav according to the enhanced flight plan; detecting, by the uav, a condition associated with a predefined point in the one or more predefined points stored in the uav; and adjusting, autonomously by the uav and in response to detecting the condition, a flight of the uav using a set of locations associated with the predefined point and associated with the detected condition.

Vehicle, information processing system, non-transitory storage medium, and information processing device

https://lens.org/175-692-038-377-10X

A vehicle configured to autonomously deliver a package includes a control unit configured to acquire designation information generated along with designation by a user about an unattended delivery location for delivery of the package, and drive the vehicle to place the package at the unattended delivery location designated by the user when the unattended delivery location is identified by verifying the unattended delivery location based on the acquired designation information.

Autonomous vehicle, control system for remotely controlling the same, and method thereof

https://lens.org/115-589-557-697-584

An autonomous vehicle, a control system for remotely controlling the same, and a method thereof, includes an autonomous driving control apparatus including a processor that is configured for controlling remote driving for an autonomous vehicle by obtaining information related to a shaded section caused by a sensor failure according to surrounding information of the autonomous vehicle when receiving a remote driving control request and information related to the shaded section from the autonomous vehicle.

Two-way control of iot devices using ar camera

https://lens.org/192-636-379-420-954

Systems and methods for controlling internet of things (iot) devices using an augmented reality (ar) camera are provided. the system includes a sensor and a server that receives an input from the sensor and presents an ar object on the display of the ar camera device that corresponds to the input from the sensor. a response to the displayed ar object from a user of the ar camera device is used to select a command to send to one or more iot devices to perform an action corresponding to the user response to the displayed ar object. in an example, an ar smoke object is overlayed on the ar camera display in response to a smoke detection signal from a smoke detector. in response to the user swiping or gesturing to push away the ar smoke object, a window opening command is sent to one or more iot enabled windows.

System and method for changing a surface characteristic of a concrete bridge surface

https://lens.org/178-790-443-296-731

An automated concrete bridge paver with an ability to provide effective control of a concrete paver by a remotely locatable concrete bridge paver operator, which includes a fixed operator control station and a mobile wireless remote operator control station which can be used when the remotely locatable concrete bridge paver operator leaves the operator control station. mobile wireless remote operator control station includes a video screen which can display live video images from a plurality of remote wireless camera and sensor pods, which can be fixed on the paver or moved about the paver on an articulated arm, with or without a human basket.

Natural language user interface

https://lens.org/104-174-414-088-382

A mobile device is configured to wirelessly authenticate with a reader device. the mobile device may receive an acoustic signal from a user, and a command may be determined based on the acoustic signal. the mobile device may transmit the command to the reader device if the mobile device and the reader device are authenticated. the reader device may receive the command, and may analyze the command to determine an action to be performed. the reader device may then perform the action if the mobile device is authorized to request the command to be performed.

Method and system for assessing damage to infrastructure

https://lens.org/171-255-591-974-005

A method and system may survey a property using aerial images captured from an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav), a manned aerial vehicle (mav) or from a satellite device. the method may include identifying a commercial property for a uav to perform surveillance, and directing the uav to hover over the commercial property and capture aerial images at predetermined time intervals. furthermore, the method may include receiving the aerial images of the commercial property captured at the predetermined time intervals, detecting a surveillance event at the commercial property, generating a surveillance alert, and transmitting the surveillance alert to an electronic device associated with an owner of the commercial property.

Link rotor head and unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/034-651-890-344-828

A link rotor head and an unmanned aerial vehicle are disclosed. the link rotor head includes a main shaft, a rotor hub arranged at an upper end of the main shaft, a rotor assembly rotatably arranged on the rotor hub, a swashplate assembly movably arranged around the main shaft, and a link assembly. the swashplate assembly drives the rotor assembly to rotate via the link assembly. the link assembly includes a phase link, a phase rocker and a pitch link. the phase rocker is rotatably arranged on the rotor hub, with one end of the phase rocker movably connected with the swashplate assembly via the phase link and with an other end of the phase rocker movably connected with the rotor assembly via the pitch link.

Unmanned aerial vehicle protective frame configuration

https://lens.org/121-174-325-383-714

An unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising a monolithic uni-body frame including a hub (1120) positioned near a center of the uav; a plurality of motor arms (1108), each motor arm having a first end and a second end, each first end coupled to the hub; and a perimeter protective barrier (1114) completely surrounding the hub and the plurality of motor arms. the frame and perimeter protective barrier are formed as a monolithic uni-body to increase the structural integrity of the uav.

Methods and entities for alerting about failure of an unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/142-982-053-361-569

A method (20) performed in an unmanned aerial vehicle (2) is provided for alerting about a malfunctioning. the method (20) comprises identifying (51) a malfunctioning in the unmanned aerial vehicle about low battery or fuel, and transmit (52) to a network node (4, 10, 12) a failure report (2) comprising malfunctioning and/or position of the unmanned aerial vehicle (2). methods in a network node and computer program products are also provided.

System and method for seismic data acquisition using seismic drones

https://lens.org/020-834-371-127-964

A seismic drone, a system including a plurality of seismic drones and a base station, and a method of use of the system is disclosed. the seismic drone includes a positioning device, surveillance system, telecommunications transceiver, electronic control system (including a microprocessor), adaptable landing gear, a seismic receiver deployment system, and a seismic data recording system. the seismic drone is capable of take-off, flight to a target location (or locations), landing at the target location, deploying a seismic receiver, and sending data back to a base station or master drone.

Robot control system and control method

https://lens.org/141-405-758-998-256

The robot control system includes a first control device and a second control device network-connected to the first control device to control a robot. the first control device includes a selection unit configured to enable any one of a plurality of sources that provide information about generation of a command instructing behavior of the robot, and a first communication unit configured to transmit a command generated according to the information from the enabled source in the plurality of sources to the second control device. the second control device includes a second communication unit configured to receive the command transmitted from the first control device, and a command value generation unit configured to sequentially generate a command value for driving each axis of the robot so as to provide the behavior instructed by the command from the first control device.

Multi-sensor-based unmanned aerial vehicle and method for controlling same

https://lens.org/128-002-558-312-427

An unmanned aerial vehicle may include: a sensor part configured to acquire inertia information or position information of the unmanned aerial vehicle; and a controller. the controller is configured to estimate the position of the unmanned aerial vehicle by applying the information acquired by the sensor part to an extended kalman filter and control movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle, based on the estimated position of the unmanned aerial vehicle. the sensor part includes: an inertia sensor configured to acquire the inertia information of the unmanned aerial vehicle; a tag recognition sensor configured to recognize a tag attached to a rack and acquire absolute position information of the unmanned aerial vehicle; and an image sensor attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle so as to acquire an image of the movement environment of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Portable system including motorized base controller and transmitter for tracking a moving target

https://lens.org/108-185-831-081-893

A system including a motorized base unit with a smart device mount for automatically orienting the smart device camera toward a moving target to track the moving target and take pictures or video. the target (e.g., a child playing soccer) wears a tracking tag comprising a gps chip and transmitter packaged inside an athletic pad. the base unit includes a motorized mast for mounting a smart device. the base unit receives the transmitted gps data, calculates updated pointing angle and angular velocity for the smart phone based on update location information from the remote tag sensor, calculates the correct angle that the smart phone should be pointed at, translates the new pointing directions to a control signal that turns the mast, which in turn causes the smart device camera to “follow” or track the target.

Base stations including integrated systems for servicing uavs

https://lens.org/017-215-235-042-041

A base station is disclosed for use with an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav). the base station includes: an enclosure; a cradle that is configured to charge a power source of the uav during docking with the base station; and a temperature control system that is connected to the cradle and which is configured to vary temperature of the power source of the uav. the temperature control system includes: a thermoelectric conditioner (tec); a first air circuit that is thermally connected to the tec and which is configured to regulate temperature of the tec; and a second air circuit that is thermally connected to the tec such that the tec is located between the first air circuit and the second air circuit. the second air circuit is configured to direct air across the cradle to thereby heat or cool the power source of the uav when docked with the base station.

Unmanned aerial image capture platform

https://lens.org/167-954-357-172-301

Methods and systems are disclosed for an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) configured to autonomously navigate a physical environment while capturing images of the physical environment. in some embodiments, the motion of the uav and a subject in the physical environment may be estimated based in part on images of the physical environment captured by the uav. in response to estimating the motions, image capture by the uav may be dynamically adjusted to satisfy a specified criterion related to a quality of the image capture.

Multi-modal audio processing for voice-controlled devices

https://lens.org/057-270-569-781-365

A voice-controlled device includes a microphone to receive a set of sound waves that includes speech uttered by a user and other sound, and to output a first audio signal that includes a contribution from the speech uttered by the user and a contribution from the other sound. the device also includes a receiver to receive an electromagnetic signal and to output a second audio signal obtained from the electromagnetic signal. an audio pre-processor of the device processes the first audio signal using the second audio signal to reduce the contribution from the other sound in a processed audio signal. the voice-controlled device then provides the processed audio signal to a speech recognition module to determine a voice command issued by the user.

Self-maintained 5th generation network

https://lens.org/089-307-121-293-141

A drone can maintain a communications network. a first arm of the drone is caused to be coupled to a cell tower of the communications network or a network entity coupled to the cell tower. subsequent to the first arm being coupling to the cell tower or the network entity, the drone can perform maintenance on the network entity.

Two ways fishing line release for drone and uav

https://lens.org/150-700-743-214-963

The present disclosure discloses the fishing line release equipment and the method of the line release based on the widely used drone or uav(unmanned aerial vehicle). in order to protect the drone safely flying to the destination and facilitate fishing line release in a more convenient way, the fishing line release equipment comprises a base and a release wire, said base fixing a mechanical clip release and the electrical power controlled action that release a release wire in a clamp. a controller board and a battery are fixed on the base. a cover box covers the base and electrical part are protected by the cover box. the base is fixed on the drone or uav, one end of the release wire clamping to a gap slot in the tube that is a part of the base, the other end of the release wire connecting to the main fishing line. the clamp force can be adjusted through the nuts in the ends of tube which adjust a spring tension acting on two ball bearings which are pressed together to form a clamp in order to hold the release wire up to a pre selected force. the release wire is clamped in the slot between the two ball bearings and the release wire is released when the pulling force coming from the fishing line excesses a threshold of a release force of the clamp.each time a control key is pressed, an electrical motor makes a dial pad turn around, and a dial pin fixed on the dial pad pass through the gap, enforcing the two ball bearings to become separated and therefore allowing selective release of the release wire. a control signal can be supplied by a remote controller or a photoelectric switch or a signal output from the drone. figure

Method, device, and unmanned aerial vehicle for controlling movable object

https://lens.org/168-458-054-319-269

A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) includes obtaining a signal strength of a remote control signal received by the uav, obtaining a movement path of the uav in response to the signal strength being less than a preset strength threshold, controlling the uav to enter a backtrack return mode to return along the movement path, and controlling the uav to exit the backtrack return mode in response to the signal strength being greater than the preset strength threshold. the movement path of the uav includes position information of a plurality of discrete points, and the position information of the plurality of discrete points is calculated based on at least one of sensing information obtained by a satellite positioning system disposed in the uav or sensing information obtained by a vision positioning sensor disposed in the uav.

Controller, control method, and non-transitory computer readable media

https://lens.org/011-733-415-145-568

A controller for a vehicle capable of autonomous driving. the controller executes detecting an emergency vehicle traveling around the vehicle based on surrounding environment information, and determining how to deal with the emergency vehicle in response to a detection of the emergency vehicle. in the determining how to deal with the emergency vehicle, the controller executes, at least, determining to cause the vehicle to take an avoidance action for the emergency vehicle, and determining to cause the vehicle to take a preliminary action for the avoidance action.

Shape-shifting control surface for an autonomous vehicle

https://lens.org/102-392-332-638-566

A system for interactions with an autonomous vehicle includes a proprioceptive device; and a controller. the controller is configured to: detect a first condition external to the autonomous vehicle; generate a first proprioceptive output in response to the first condition, the first proprioceptive output changing a shape of the proprioceptive device; receive a first input force from the proprioceptive device; determine a first user input based on the first input force; and, based on the first user input, cause the autonomous vehicle to perform a navigation action.

Method and apparatus for handling goods by unmanned aerial vehicle and autonomous vehicle

https://lens.org/109-580-173-026-337

Provided is a method for an unmanned aerial vehicle to handle goods in cooperation with an autonomous vehicle. the method comprises capturing, by the unmanned aerial vehicle, an image of the autonomous vehicle having a goods storage box, recognizing, by the unmanned aerial vehicle, a marker displayed in the goods storage box by analyzing the captured image, identifying, by the unmanned aerial vehicle, a region occupied by the marker on the captured image, adjusting a relative position of the unmanned aerial vehicle and the autonomous vehicle, wherein the marker displayed in the goods storage box is covered by a lid of the goods storage box and placed in a state that cannot be captured by the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the marker is exposed in a state that can be captured by the unmanned aerial vehicle only when the lid of the storage box is opened by communication between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the autonomous vehicle.

Voice recognition apparatus and voice recognition method

https://lens.org/082-979-487-697-56X

A voice recognition device receives requests to control devices installed in a moving body based on instructions voiced by a user, and comprises a speech acquisition unit that acquires speech, a speech data conversion unit that converts the acquired speech into speech data, a control target device identification unit that analyzes the speech data to identify the control target device, a detection mode setting unit that sets a detection mode for identifying the control request corresponding to the speech data in accordance with the control target device, and a control request identification unit that analyzes the speech data to identify the control request with respect to the control target device, based on the set detection mode.

Selective video analytics based on capture location of video

https://lens.org/141-676-992-995-357

A mobile security device such as a drone includes a video camera, a memory that is configured to store a plurality of video analytics algorithms, a position sensor, a transceiver and a controller. the controller is configured to determine a position of the mobile security device based on information provided by the position sensor and to select one or more video analytics algorithms of the plurality of video analytics algorithms based at least in part upon the determined position of the mobile security device. the controller is configured to instruct the video camera to capture video and to perform the selected one or more video analytics algorithms on the captured video, resulting in one or more video analytics results. the controller is configured to transmit one or more of the video analytics results to a remote device via the transceiver.

Unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/164-286-327-609-840

An unmanned aerial vehicle ("uav") (1) for non-destructive testing ("ndt") comprises: an outer protective cage (2), a propulsion system (3) mounted inside the outer protective cage (2) and fixed thereto, an arm (4) comprising a first end (5) attached to the outer protective cage (2), and an ndt sensor (6) mounted at a second end (7) of the arm (4), wherein the arm (4) extends outward from the outer protective cage (2), the arm (4) having a length (l) between 1 and 50 percent of an overall linear dimension (d) of the outer protective cage (2).

Garage security and convenience features

https://lens.org/002-175-640-534-738

A garage door is controlled to open using an audio/video (a/v) recording and communication device. the device detects a vehicle within an area about the garage door and receives, using a camera, image data representative of an object associated with the vehicle. the device also compares the image data representative of the object associated with the vehicle with previously stored image data and identifies the object based on the comparing of the image data representative of the object with the previously stored image data. the device also authenticates an electronic device within the vehicle that is associated with the object by wirelessly communicating with the electronic device and determines, based at least in part on the authenticating of the electronic device within the vehicle, that the vehicle is an authorized vehicle. the device also transmits an actuation command to the garage door to cause the garage door to open.

Rendering method for drone game

https://lens.org/156-087-857-559-877

A rendering method for a drone game includes the following steps. firstly, a drone, a control device, a display device and an information node are provided. the drone includes a plurality of cameras. then, a plurality of images acquired from the plurality of cameras of the drone are stitched as a panoramic image by the control device, and the panoramic image is displayed on the display device. then, a ready signal is issued from the information node to the display device, and the control device accesses the drone game through an authorization of the information node in response to the ready signal. then, at least one virtual object is generated in the panoramic image. consequently, the sound, light and entertainment effects of the drone game are effectively enhanced, and the fun and diversity of the drone game are increased.

Local ai inference

https://lens.org/013-582-518-002-284

Artificial intelligence (ai) is used to infer information from a live video/audio feed from a doorbell camera, surveillance camera, and the like. moving such capability from the cloud or the edge may provide a cost advantage, greater assurance of privacy concerning a surveilled location, and less latency than other methods employing al inference.

Flying robot

https://lens.org/062-487-839-488-635

A flying robot comprising: a flying body unit; a propulsion portion comprising a plurality of propulsion units configured to cause propulsion to occur by driving rotor blades, the plurality of propulsion units being provided on the flying body unit; a working body unit; a manipulator unit configured to be capable of executing predetermined work and comprising one or more work manipulators provided on the working body unit; and connection units provided on the working body unit and the flying body unit so as to enable the flying body unit to be connected with and disconnected from the working body unit; wherein the flying robot executes the predetermined work by the work manipulators in a state in which the working body unit and the flying body unit are connected at the connection units. the flying robot is caused to execute a wide range of content of work as far as possible.

System and method for authenticating user of robotaxi

https://lens.org/029-432-466-197-207

An embodiment system for authenticating a user of a robotaxi includes a smart phone configured to request an authentication of the user based on a digital key, an authentication server configured to create a first authentication number, transmit the first authentication number to the smart phone, receive a second authentication number from the robotaxi when the authentication using the digital key fails, and request unlocking of a door to the robotaxi when the first authentication number and the second authentication number match, and the robotaxi configured to receive the second authentication number from the user, transmit the second authentication number to the authentication server, and unlock the door in response to the request from the authentication server.

Method for controlling a robot-aircraft and corresponding control system

https://lens.org/003-774-408-866-026

Method for controlling an unmanned aircraft piloted by a fully autonomous control system including a first decision module and a simplex piloting control module including a high-performance controller, a high-safety controller and a second decision module, the high-performance and high-safety controllers determining piloting commands for the robot-aircraft, according to which: —as long as a set of conditions is verified, implementation by the first decision module of a nominal piloting mode with delivery to the output of the automatic control system of the piloting commands delivered to the output of the simplex piloting control module; —otherwise, switching to an emergency piloting mode, an emergency piloting command is delivered to the output of the automatic control system for execution by the robot-aircraft, the first decision module preventing the delivery to the output of the automatic control system of the piloting commands delivered to the output of the simplex module.

Systems and methods for monitoring autonomous robotic lawnmowers

https://lens.org/031-382-749-818-236

A user device, such as a smartphone or a tablet computer, can provide a user with information pertaining to operations of an autonomous robotic lawnmower to assist the user with monitoring the operations of the robotic lawnmower and with setting up the autonomous robotic lawnmower. for example, the user device can present example lawn shapes and recommended locations of beacons suitable for these lawn shapes, can indicate the quantity of beacons detected by the autonomous robotic lawnmower, can be used to establish a region on a lawn where the autonomous robotic lawnmower performs a particular behavior, can be used to select a grass height that the autonomous robotic lawnmower cuts the lawn, and can be taught a particular path to take when returning to a docking station to charge the autonomous robotic lawnmower.

Unmanned aerial vehicle control method and apparatus

https://lens.org/037-642-711-615-448

A method and apparatus for controlling a uav are provided. the method is applied to a base station, and includes: receiving flight path information transmitted by a uav controller, wherein the flight path information represents a flight path set by the uav controller for a uav controlled by the uav controller; determining the flight path based on the flight path information; and determining a next base station to which the uav is to move based on the flight path, and performing a handover preparation for the next base station. therefore, the present disclosure improves the mobility of the uav and can also reduce the latency of handover between base stations.

Unmanned vehicle recognition and threat management

https://lens.org/055-498-015-890-939

Systems and methods for automated unmanned aerial vehicle recognition. a multiplicity of receivers captures rf data and transmits the rf data to at least one node device. the at least one node device comprises a signal processing engine, a detection engine, a classification engine, and a direction finding engine. the at least one node device is configured with an artificial intelligence algorithm. the detection engine and classification engine are trained to detect and classify signals from unmanned vehicles and their controllers based on processed data from the signal processing engine. the direction finding engine is operable to provide lines of bearing for detected unmanned vehicles.

Systems and methods for the remote piloting of an electric aircraft

https://lens.org/000-007-980-088-097

A system and method for the remote piloting of an electric aircraft is illustrated. the system comprises a remote device located outside an electric aircraft, wherein the remote device is configured to receive a flight command input from a user and transmit the flight command input to a flight controller located on the aircraft. the flight controller is located inside the aircraft and configured to receive the flight command input from the remote device and enact the flight command autonomously as a function of the flight command input.

System and method for the autonomous transition of an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

https://lens.org/091-083-594-182-005

A system for autonomous flight of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (evtol) aircraft. the system may include a pusher component, a lift component, a flight controller, and a pilot override switch. the pusher component is mechanically coupled to the evtol aircraft. the lift component is mechanically coupled to the evtol aircraft. the flight controller is communicatively connected to the pilot override switch. the flight controller is configured to identify a transition point, initiate operation of the pusher component, and terminate operation of the lift component. a method for flight control of an evtol aircraft is also provided.

Aerial marine drone system and method

https://lens.org/181-410-043-991-007

A marine drone system utilizing an unmanned aerial vehicle to provide visual feedback for conditions including temperature, depth, and conditions which may suggest favorable fishing conditions, such as weed lines, flotsam, breaks, and objects, such as birds or fish. the system utilizes a plurality of sensors, including, but not limited to, cameras, laser, gps, radar, and lidar. the visual feedback may be shown as a video fees or a map, wherein the feedback is shown as a visual backgrounds, wherein an overlay of interactive functions provides information regarding the conditions. the system also includes method steps for implementing, obtaining, and displaying the information. the system hardware includes the unmanned aerial vehicle, a base station, and a hardwired tether between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the base station providing power and bi-directional data transfer.

Drone telemetry system

https://lens.org/060-199-675-345-435

A device includes a processor. the processor is configured to execute instructions to: receive a request from an application to subscribe to a telemetry messaging service; grant a subscription to the telemetry messaging service, to the application based on the request; receive telemetry messages from drones over a radio access network (ran); process the telemetry messages; and provide the processed telemetry messages to the application over the ran.

Unmanned aerial vehicle

https://lens.org/183-596-522-430-806

The present invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) for agricultural weed management. the uav comprises a control and processing unit (20), and a camera (30). the control and processing unit is configured to control the uav to fly to a location inside the canopy of a crop and below the vertical height of the crop and/or between a row of a plurality of crops and below the vertical height of the plurality of crops. the control and processing unit is configured to control the camera to acquire at least one image relating to the ground at the location inside the canopy of a crop and below the vertical height of the crop and/or between a row of a plurality of crops and below the vertical height of the plurality of crops. the control and processing unit is configured to analyse the at least one image to determine the presence of at least one weed and its location on the ground.

Advanced mission interaction control yoke for advanced autopilots or autonomous aircraft

https://lens.org/123-348-804-890-297

An aircraft and a control yoke for operating the aircraft. the control yoke includes a base, a handle for manual operation of the aircraft, and a graphical communication device centered at the base for receiving a command from an operator and autonomously operating the aircraft according to the received command.

Vehicle altitude restrictions and control

https://lens.org/171-044-327-943-20X

An unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) includes a vehicle body, one or more propulsion units coupled to the vehicle body and configured to effect movement of the uav, and one or more processors coupled to the one or more propulsion units and individually or collectively configured to receive one or more sets of altitude restrictions for the uav, receive location information indicating a current location of the uav, determine a priority of the one or more sets of altitude restrictions by which the uav abides based on the location information, select a set from the one or more sets of altitude restrictions based on the determined priority, and generate control signals to control the one or more propulsion units such that the uav is operated in compliance with the selected set of altitude restrictions.

Method and apparatus to control one or more drones based on real-time or predictive position information

https://lens.org/053-399-336-211-494

A method, apparatus and system are provided for operating one or more drones in a building. in the context of a method, information is determined that includes at least one of real time information or predictive information. the real time information is indicative of a position of at least one individual in the building, while the predictive information is indicative of a predicted location of the at least one individual in the building at a certain time. the method also includes controlling the one or more drones in the building according to the at least one of the real time information or the predictive information to avoid the at least one individual while the drone is performing a task.

Autonomous catapult-assisted take-off, recycling, and reuse device and method of flapping-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (uav)

https://lens.org/168-641-694-007-453

An autonomous catapult-assisted take-off, recycling, and reuse device and method of a flapping-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) are provided. the device includes a base, an attitude adjusting mechanism, a catapult mechanism, a recycling mechanism, a control processing unit, a power supply module, and a sensor unit, where the attitude adjusting mechanism includes a connector, a counterweight, an adjusting motor, an attitude adjusting input gear, an attitude adjusting output gear, an attitude adjusting output gear shaft, and an installation platform; the catapult mechanism includes a catapult motor, a catapult motor frame, a pulley, a pull rope, a winch, a pull rope fixing part, a flapping-wing aircraft fixing part, two slide bars, two compression springs, and a catapult gear set; and the recycling mechanism includes a recycling motor, a recycling mechanical arm, a recycling platform, two sprockets, and a recycling gear set.

Submersible drone system

https://lens.org/061-412-925-215-737

Abstract a system includes a submersible drone comprising a payload, a propulsion system and a navigation system for determining the drone's position relative to a reference position. the drone comprises a magnet for attaching the drone to a submerged ferromagnetic surface of an object. a targeting system comprises a rangefinder for measuring a relative distance between the rangefinder and the object, and an orientation device for determining a relative bearing from the orientation device to the object. a wireless communication system communicatively connects the targeting system and drone together. a guidance system generates drive instructions based on telemetry data, the data including the position, reference position, relative distance and bearing, received in whole or in part via the wireless communication system. a drone control system controls the propulsion system in accordance with the drive instructions to move the drone to the object to attach the magnet to the surface. n ill cd i, d t-i

Apparatus, system, and method for active channel switching and spectrum identification in hostile radio frequency environments

https://lens.org/086-194-484-308-19X

An unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) has a first radio configured to operate on one of a plurality of radio frequency (rf) channels, a processing and management application program interface (api), and a controller. a system for active radio frequency (rf) channel switching includes the uav and a head end control unit in wireless communication with the uav. a method of rf spectrum identification and mapping includes collecting rf data by the uav within an area of operation, determining location data within the area of operation using a global positioning system (gps) located on the uav, and mapping the rf data of the area of operation using the location data.

Method and apparatus for controlling device, smart home device, system, and storage medium

https://lens.org/177-802-042-968-719

The present application relates to a method and an apparatus for controlling a device, a smart home device and system and a storage medium the device may be a lighting device. the method for controlling a device comprises: receiving a data stream including data for playing audio; acquiring reference data corresponding to a device control command controlling the device to perform one or more functions; determining whether at least a portion of the data in the data stream matches the reference data; and controlling, in case at least a portion of the data in the data stream matches the reference data, the device to perform one or more of the functions according to the corresponding device control command.

Autonomous digital media processing systems and methods

https://lens.org/079-700-742-676-055

A system for monitoring and recording and processing an activity includes one or more cameras for automatically recording video of the activity. a remote media system is located at the location of the activity. a network media processor and services is communicatively coupled with the remote media system. the remote media system includes one or more ai enabled cameras. the ai enabled camera is configured to record the activity. the network media processor is configured to receive an activation request of the ai enabled camera and the validate the record request.