Patents by Inventor Paul Pan

Paul Pan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180044017
    Abstract: A follow focus device includes a signal receiver, a controller electrically connected to the signal receiver, and a control interface electrically connected to the controller and configured to be electrically connected to a camera device. The signal receiver is configured to receive a control instruction for controlling a focal length of a lens of the camera device and send the control instruction to the controller. The controller is configured to generate a control signal according to the control instruction and send the control signal to the camera device via the control interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Paul PAN, Fangming YE
  • Publication number: 20180035020
    Abstract: A platform for interchangeably mounting a payload to a base support is provided. In one aspect, the platform comprises: a support assembly configured to be releasably coupled to a payload via a first coupling and configured to control a spatial disposition of the payload; and a mounting assembly configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to a plurality of types of base supports selected from at least two of the following: an aerial vehicle, a handheld support, or a base adapter mounted onto a movable object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xifeng Zhao, Tao Zhao
  • Patent number: 9851046
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a controlling device, a gimbal on which the controlling device is applied and a method for controlling a gimbal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Ming Liang Zhu, Xi Feng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170301230
    Abstract: A gimbal remote controller includes a press key, a sensor disposed below the press key for acquiring an operation state of the press key, and a controller electrically coupled to the sensor and configured to send a gimbal control signal in accordance with the operation state of the press key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Hao LIU, Paul PAN
  • Patent number: 9781313
    Abstract: A platform for interchangeably mounting a payload to a base support is provided. In one aspect, the platform comprises: a support assembly configured to be releasably coupled to a payload via a first coupling and configured to control a spatial disposition of the payload; and a mounting assembly configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to a plurality of types of base supports selected from at least two of the following: an aerial vehicle, a handheld support, or a base adapter mounted onto a movable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xifeng Zhao, Tao Zhao
  • Patent number: 9777887
    Abstract: A platform for interchangeably mounting a payload to a base support is provided. In one aspect, the platform comprises: a support assembly configured to be releasably coupled to a payload via a first coupling and configured to control a spatial disposition of the payload; and a mounting assembly configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to a plurality of types of base supports selected from at least two of the following: an aerial vehicle, a handheld support, or a base adapter mounted onto a movable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xifeng Zhao, Tao Zhao
  • Patent number: 9781312
    Abstract: A platform for interchangeably mounting a payload to a base support is provided. In one aspect, the platform comprises: a support assembly configured to be releasably coupled to a payload via a first coupling and configured to control a spatial disposition of the payload; and a mounting assembly configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to a plurality of types of base supports selected from at least two of the following: an aerial vehicle, a handheld support, or a base adapter mounted onto a movable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xifeng Zhao, Tao Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170261064
    Abstract: A damping device includes an upper damping connecting member, a lower damping connecting member opposite to and spaced apart from the upper damping connecting member, a steel wire rope damper disposed between the upper damping connecting member and the lower damping connecting member, and a carrying damper connected with the upper damping connecting member. Two ends of the steel wire rope damper are connected with the upper damping connecting member and the lower damping connecting member, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Hao LIU, Paul PAN, Li ZHOU, Yanchong ZHAO, Baolu MENG
  • Publication number: 20170195549
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for setting camera parameters are provided. In one aspect, a system for imaging a target object using an imaging device carried by a movable object comprises: one or more sensors configured to detect motion information for the movable object; and one or more processors configured to: receive, from the one or more sensors, the motion information for the movable object; determine, based on the motion information, a change in a spatial relationship between the movable object and the target object; and modify one or more parameters of the imaging device based on the determined change in the spatial relationship between the movable object and the target object such that the imaging device is focused on the target object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Zisheng Cao, Linchao Bao, Paul Pan, Chenglin Mao
  • Patent number: 9657897
    Abstract: A connecting device includes a connecting member, a slider, and a blocking assembly. The connecting member includes a first sliding slot and a limiting slot formed at one end of the connecting member. The slider includes a second sliding slot and an accommodating hole formed at one end of the slider. The second sliding slot is configured to slidably engage with the first sliding slot. The slider further includes a through hole formed on a side wall of the slider and configured to communicate with the accommodating hole. The blocking assembly includes a limiting button and a limiting column. The limiting button includes a transmission portion configured to be received in the through hole. The limiting column is configured to be accommodated in the limiting slot and the accommodating hole. The limiting column includes a receiving hole configured to receive the transmission portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Yanchong Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170115551
    Abstract: A weight component comprises a connecting seat including a fixing portion, a weight block, a guiding member disposed on the fixing portion, and a connecting member disposed on the weight block. The weight block is coupled to the guiding member through the connecting member and is movable along the guiding member to adjust a center of gravity of the weight component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Paul PAN, Yanchong ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20170108168
    Abstract: A connecting device includes a connecting member, a slider, and a blocking assembly. The connecting member includes a first sliding slot and a limiting slot formed at one end of the connecting member. The slider includes a second sliding slot and an accommodating hole formed at one end of the slider. The second sliding slot is configured to slidably engage with the first sliding slot. The slider further includes a through hole formed on a side wall of the slider and configured to communicate with the accommodating hole. The blocking assembly includes a limiting button and a limiting column. The limiting button includes a transmission portion configured to be received in the through hole. The limiting column is configured to be accommodated in the limiting slot and the accommodating hole. The limiting column includes a receiving hole configured to receive the transmission portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Paul PAN, Yanchong ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20170108761
    Abstract: A gimbal includes a first support frame, a second support frame, a third support frame, and a center of gravity adjusting unit. The first support frame includes two first pillars and a guiding post connected between the two first pillars and approximately perpendicular to the two first pillars. The guiding post is configured to carry an imaging device. The second support frame includes two second pillars hinged with the two first pillars, respectively. The third support frame includes a third pillar and a connecting plate. One end of the third pillar is connected to the two second pillars. The connecting plate is connected to another end of the third pillar. The center of gravity adjusting unit is provided in one of the two first pillars, the guiding post, or the connecting plate, and configured to adjust a center of gravity of the gimbal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Paul PAN, Yanchong ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20170108162
    Abstract: A gimbal structure includes a support frame and a center of gravity adjusting device connected to the support frame. The support frame includes a roll-axis support, a yaw-axis vertical bar connected to the roll-axis support, and a yaw-axis horizontal bar carried on the yaw-axis vertical bar. The center of gravity adjusting device is configured to slide the yaw-axis horizontal bar relative to the yaw-axis vertical bar to adjust a center of gravity of the gimbal structure. The center of gravity adjusting device includes a quick release mechanism including a quick release buckle arranged on one side of the yaw-axis vertical bar, a slider arranged between the yaw-axis vertical bar and the yaw-axis horizontal bar, and a screw connecting the slider with the quick release buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Paul PAN, Hao LIU, Tao ZHAO, Min KIM, Yanchong ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20170099416
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a supporting plate and a bracket. The supporting plate is used for mounting the imaging device, and the supporting plate includes a first side. The bracket includes a supporting portion of which the shape matches the lens of the imaging device and a fixing portion connected with the supporting portion. The fixing portion is fixedly arranged at the first side. The supporting portion is used for supporting the lens. The present invention further relates to a gimbal that uses the lens bracket assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Paul PAN, Xi feng ZHAO, Yan chong ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20170089513
    Abstract: A platform for interchangeably mounting a payload to a base support is provided. In one aspect, the platform comprises: a support assembly configured to be releasably coupled to a payload via a first coupling and configured to control a spatial disposition of the payload; and a mounting assembly configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to a plurality of types of base supports selected from at least two of the following: an aerial vehicle, a handheld support, or a base adapter mounted onto a movable object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xifeng Zhao, Tao Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170037995
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a controlling device, a gimbal on which the controlling device is applied and a method for controlling a gimbal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Ming Liang Zhu, Xi Feng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20160255249
    Abstract: A platform for interchangeably mounting a payload to a base support is provided. In one aspect, the platform comprises: a support assembly configured to be releasably coupled to a payload via a first coupling and configured to control a spatial disposition of the payload; and a mounting assembly configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to a plurality of types of base supports selected from at least two of the following: an aerial vehicle, a handheld support, or a base adapter mounted onto a movable object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xifeng Zhao, Tao Zhao
  • Patent number: D785893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Kim, Paul Pan, Yan-Chong Zhao, Hao Liu
  • Patent number: D808458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: SZ DJI Osmo Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Kim, Paul Pan, Yan-Chong Zhao, Hao Liu