UNMANNED DRONE, ROBOT SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING MAIL, GOODS, HUMANOID SECURITY, CRISIS NEGOTIATION, MOBILE PAYMENTS, SMART HUMANOID MAILBOX AND WEARABLE PERSONAL EXOSKELETON HEAVY LOAD FLYING MACHINE

• US 20140254896A1
• Filed: 05/23/2014
• Published: 09/11/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Andrew H.B. Zhou, Dylan T.X. Zhou, Tiger T.G. Zhou
• Original Assignee: Andrew H.B. Zhou, Dylan T.X. Zhou, Tiger T.G. Zhou
• Inventors: Zhou, Tiger T G, Zhou, Dylan T X, Zhou, Andrew H B
• Application Number:
  US14/285,659
• Publication Number:
  US 20140254896A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 382/124
• CPC Class Codes: B25J 9/0006 Exoskeletons, i.e. resembling a human figure
• CPC Class Codes: B25J 9/16 Programme controls programme controls in general G05B19/00, e.g. numerical pogramme controls G05B19/18; recording or playback systems G05B19/42
• CPC Class Codes: B25J 9/1697 Vision controlled systems
• CPC Class Codes: B64C 39/026 for use as personal propulsion unit
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 10/10 Rotorcrafts
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2101/31 for surveillance
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2101/55 for life-saving or rescue operations; for medical use
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2101/64 for parcel delivery or retrieval
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2201/104 using satellite radio beacon positioning systems, e.g. GPS
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2201/20 Remote controls
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 30/21 Rotary wings
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 30/26 Ducted or shrouded rotors
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 50/11 using internal combustion piston engines
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 50/31 generated by photovoltaics
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 50/32 generated by fuel cells
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 50/38 by wireless transmission
• CPC Class Codes: G05D 1/0278 using satellite positioning signals, e.g. GPS
• CPC Class Codes: G05D 1/102 specially adapted for vertical take-off of aircraft
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/163 Wearable computers, e.g. on a belt
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/209 Specified transaction journal output feature, e.g. printed receipt or voice output
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/308 : using the Internet of Things
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/327 : Short range or proximity payments by means of M-devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3274 : using a pictured code, e.g. barcode or QR-code, being displayed on the M-device
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3276 : using a pictured code, e.g. barcode or QR-code, being read by the M-device
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3829 : involving key management
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/40145 : Biometric identity checks
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/13 : the containers being a postal pick-up locker
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 901/01 : Mobile robot

Abstract

Provided is a system and method for delivering mail and goods using a mobile robot drone system. The method may comprise self-moving the mobile robot drone system to a mail or goods receiving location. Data on the mail or goods receiving location and mail or goods to deliver id received from a user. Itinerary to the mail or goods receiving location is determined based on itinerary data received from a GPS unit. In the location, the mobile robot drone system receives the mail or goods via a mail and goods compartment and then delivers the mail or goods to a predefined location. Based on user instructions, the mobile robot drone system electronically signs receipt verification documents or performs payment by displaying a payment barcode encoding user payment information. After delivering the mail or goods, the mobile robot drone system provides access to the mail and goods compartment.

Claims

1. A mobile robot drone system for delivering mail and goods, the system comprising:

a mail and goods compartment including an opening to receive mail and a lid to place and remove mail and goods;

one or more driving motors configured to drive the mobile robot drone system;

moving means coupled to the one or more driving motors and configured to move the mobile robot drone system;

a processor configured to;

control moving of the mobile robot drone system based on a geographical location of the mobile robot drone system and itinerary data;

a memory unit communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to store at least payment data, purchase data, and the itinerary data;

a screen communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to graphically display one or more of the following;

the payment data, the purchase data, one or more messages of the user;

a camera communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to scan a barcode, the scanning being processed by the processor to retrieve barcode information and enable payment;

a communication circuit communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to communicate with one or more external devices; and

a GPS module configured to track geographical location of the mobile robot drone system,

wherein the mobile robot drone system is operated by a remote device, wherein the remote device includes one or more of the following;

a wearable personal digital wrist watch device, a wearable augmented reality eyeglass communication device, and a wearable personal digital flexible computing device,

wherein the mobile robot drone system is operated using an application associated with at least one of a mobile device and a wearable device;

wherein the mobile robot drone system is operated using a sophisticated GPS system to provide a peer-to-peer postal service;

wherein weight of the mobile robot drone system is selected from weight of less than 25 pounds, weight of 25 pounds, and weight of more than 25 pounds.

2. The mobile robot drone system of claim 1, wherein the communication circuit includes one or more of the following:

a Bluetooth module, a WiFi module, a communication port, including a universal serial bus (USB) port, a parallel port, an infrared transceiver port, a radiofrequency transceiver port.

3. The mobile robot drone system of claim 1, further comprising one or more control elements to control operation or functions of the mobile robot drone system.

4. The mobile robot drone system of claim 1, further comprising one or more biometric sensors to sense biometric parameters of the user, the biometric parameters being compared to reference biometric parameters of the user to recognize the user, the reference biometric parameters being stored by the memory unit.

5. The mobile robot drone system of claim 1, wherein access to the device is controlled by one or more of the following:

a password, a Personal Identification Number (PIN) code, and biometric authorization, the biometric authorization including fingerprint scanning, palm scanning, face scanning, and retina scanning, the scanning being performed using the one or more biometric sensors, wherein the fingerprint scanning is executed by fingerprint reader configured to scan a fingerprint, the scanned fingerprint being matched to one or more approved fingerprints, wherein the access to the mobile robot drone system is granted based on the matching.

6. The mobile robot drone system of claim 1, wherein the mobile robot drone system charges wirelessly using a wireless charger accessory or by means of one or more solar cells disposed on an outer surface of the mobile robot drone system.

7. The mobile robot drone system of claim 1, further comprising a microphone configured to:

sense voice data, the voice data including a voice command, a voice memo, and a voice message; and

transmit the voice data to the processor.

8. The mobile robot drone system of claim 1, further comprising an audio reproduction element configured to:

reproduce voice data, the voice data including a voice command, a voice memo, and a voice message; and

reproduce sound data, the sound data including an audio recording, a sound signal, and an alarm.

9. The mobile robot drone system of claim 1, further comprising an operating system executing on the processor, the operating system including Android, iOS, Firefox OS, and other operating systems, wherein the mobile robot drone system is compatible with one or more of the following network standards:

GSM, CDMA, LTE, IMS, Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS), RFID, 4G, 5G, 6G and upper.

10. A method for delivering mail and goods using a mobile robot drone system, the mobile robot drone system comprising the mobile robot drone system of claim 1, and the method comprising:

self-moving the mobile robot drone system to a mail or goods receiving location, wherein itinerary to the mail or goods receiving location is determined based on itinerary data received from a GPS unit;

receiving the mail or goods via a mail and goods compartment;

delivering the mail or goods to a predefined location; and

providing access to the mail and goods compartment,

wherein the mobile robot drone system is configured to stand motionless as a traditional mailbox, wherein the mobile robot drone system has smart functions, humanoid functions, and smart humanoid home security functions.

11. The method of claim 10, further comprising:

providing a payment barcode on a screen, the payment barcode encoding payment information of the user, wherein the barcode is scannable by a barcode scanner; and

scanning a barcode by a camera to retrieve barcode information and enable payment.

12. The method of claim 10, further comprising:

wirelessly receiving a receipt verification document;

electronically signing the receipt verification document; and

returning the signed receipt verification document to a sender.

13. The method of claim 10, further comprising communicating with one or more external devices.

14. A mobile robot drone system for delivering mail and goods, the system comprising:

a humanoid security robot including;

one or more driving motors configured to drive the humanoid security robot;

one or more legs coupled to the one or more driving motors and configured to move the humanoid security robot;

two or more arms configured to hold the mail and goods or an external device;

a torso;

a head adapted to replicate human facial features;

a processor configured to;

control moving of the humanoid security robot based on a geographical location of the humanoid security robot and itinerary data;

a memory unit communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to store at least payment data, purchase data, and the itinerary data;

a camera communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to scan a barcode, the scanning being processed by the processor to retrieve barcode information and enable payment;

a communication circuit communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to communicate with one or more external devices; and

a GPS module configured to track geographical location of the humanoid security robot;

a copter detachably attached to the humanoid security robot, wherein the copter includes one or more supports.

15. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the copter is a coaxial copter or a multi copter and transports the humanoid security robot to a delivery destination and a storage facility, wherein the copter is further configured to transport the humanoid security robot by air,

wherein the mobile robot drone system is configured to be used in crisis negotiation, for law enforcement to communicate with a person threatening suicide and a person threatening violence, the violence including barricaded subjects, hostage takers, stalkers, threats, workplace violence;

wherein the mobile robot drone system is configured to be used for hostage negotiation, the hostage negotiation including negotiation with a person and groups or persons to release one or more hostages.

16. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the one or more legs include:

two or more tracked platforms configured to move the humanoid security robot;

or

one or more ball wheels configured to move the humanoid security robot.

17. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the humanoid security robot is driven using one or more of the following:

a differential steering system, an Ackerman steering system, a crab drive, wherein each wheel is configured to turn independently, and one or more actuators, wherein the one or more actuators include an electric actuator, a pneumatic actuator, a hydraulic actuator, a piezoelectric actuator, and an ultrasonic actuator.

18. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the humanoid security robot holds the external device, wherein the external device wirelessly communicates with the processor and is configured to graphically display one or more of the following:

the payment data, the purchase data, and one or more messages of a user, and configured to receive a payment.

19. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the mobile robot drone system is remotely controlled by an operator via a control panel, wherein the control panel provides control and monitoring capabilities for one or more mobile robot drone systems.

20. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the humanoid security robot includes a screen, the screen including a liquid crystal display, a thin-film transistor display, and a touchscreen display, the screen being configured to display one or more messages, wherein the touchscreen display is configured to enable user interaction with the mobile robot drone system through touch.

21. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the processor is further configured to:

receive, via a touchscreen display or the external device, a cryptographic key associated with the mail and goods;

validate the cryptographic key; and

based on the validation, unlock the mail and goods.

22. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the communication circuit includes a data link, the data link being configured to provide two way communication with the mobile robot drone system.

23. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the humanoid security robot includes one or more sensors, the one or more sensors configured to sense environmental parameters for the humanoid security robot and to gather real-time data to use in crime control and combine the real-time data with existing data sets and social network feeds, wherein the one or more sensors include one or more of the following:

one or more proprioceptive sensors to sense position, orientation and speed of the humanoid security robot, one or more accelerometers, one or more tilt sensors, one or more force sensors, one or more position sensors, one or more infrared sensors, one or more ultrasonic sensors, and one or more speed sensors, wherein the one or more sensors are adapted to provide one or more of omnidirectional imaging and thermal imaging, wherein the humanoid security robot is associated with one or more of the following;

autonomous technology, robotics, predictive analytics, autonomous operation, semi-autonomous operation, machine learning, and machine-to-machine communications to provide law enforcement and security to crisis negotiation and hostage negotiation and for military and special operation applications, wherein the military and special operation applications include policing, firefighting, and nonmilitary security work, wherein the nonmilitary security work includes surveillance of pipelines and missions dangerous for a manned aircraft, wherein the humanoid security robot is configured to be used as an remotely piloted aircraft, the remotely piloted aircraft being unmanned or having a human pilot, remotely piloted aircraft being controlled by one or more of the following;

autonomously by onboard computers and by the remote control of a pilot;

wherein the mobile robot drone system is configured as an unmanned armed combat aerial vehicle, wherein the unmanned armed combat aerial vehicle is under real-time human control.

24. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the humanoid security robot includes one or more arrays of tactels to receive data on objects touched by the humanoid security robot, wherein the one or more arrays of tactels are adapted to provide information about forces and torques transferred between the humanoid security robot and one or more objects;

wherein the humanoid security robot is adapted to perform bipedal locomotion and interact with a human tool and an environment, wherein the bipedal locomotion is associated with a Zero Moment Point concept.

25. The mobile robot drone system of claim 14, wherein the humanoid security robot includes one or more of the following:

a vision sensor adapted to recognize objects and determine properties of the objects, a microphone, and a lidar, wherein the vision sensor includes a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera.

26. A personal exoskeleton comprising:

an actuating device configured to move by air at least a user;

an outer framework attached to the actuating device and configured to be worn by the user to increase strength and endurance of the user; and

one or more fixing elements attached to the outer framework and configured to fix the user with the outer frame.

27. The personal exoskeleton of claim 26, wherein the actuating device includes an internal combustion engine with at least two ducted fans to provide lift.

28. The personal exoskeleton of claim 26, further comprising a ballistic parachute and a fly-by-wire system to control a flight, wherein a height of the flight is limited to a predefined value.

29. The personal exoskeleton of claim 26, further comprising one or more of the following:

an internal combustion engine, a battery, a fuel cell, and a solar panel configured to power the actuating device and the outer frame for extended periods.

30. The personal exoskeleton of claim 26, wherein the outer frame is driven by a hydraulic system controlled by an on-board computer, and wherein the personal exoskeleton is configured to act as one or more of the following:

a rehabilitation robot, a robot adapted to carry heavy objects, a lightweight exoskeleton that serves as a haptic control interface for exterior appendages, a wearable flying robot adapted to perform one or more of teleoperation, power amplification, telemanipulation, man-amplification, neuromotor control research, and assistance with impaired human motor control.