Abstract: Disclosed herein are system and method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) tethered from a mobile platform, the UAV system comprising: a UAV comprising one or more sensors, and one or more propellers; a tether attached to the UAV and to the mobile platform; a digital processing device comprising an operating system configured to perform executable instructions and a memory; and a computer program including instructions executable by the digital processing device to automatically control the UAV relative to the mobile platform comprising: a software module identifying the mobile platform; a software module estimating a real-time state of the mobile platform; and a software module automatically controlling three-dimensional real-time motion of the UAV based on the real-time state estimation of the mobile platform and data collected from the one or more sensors, such that the UAV is maintained at a predetermined position relative to the mobile platform.

Abstract: Systems and methods including: a UAV comprising: a sensor configured to measure sensor data and a UAV propeller; a mobile platform; a tether attached to the UAV and to the mobile platform; and a digital processing device comprising: at least one processor, an operating system configured to perform executable instructions, a memory, and a computer program including instructions executable by the digital processing device to create a tethered UAV application comprising: a transmission module receiving the sensor data from the sensor at a selected rate; a locational module estimating a relative three-dimensional position of the UAV to the mobile platform, based on the sensor data; and a navigation module directing the UAV propeller and the mobile platform, based on the relative three-dimensional position, to adjust the relative three-dimensional position within a set value.

Abstract: An infeed loop apparatus for verification and routing of pre-labeled medication containers is disclosed. The infeed loop apparatus includes a feed transport mechanism, a diverter transport mechanism, and an output transport mechanism. The infeed loop apparatus verifies that patient information located on a medication container matches patient information located in a fulfillment database. When the patient information is a match, the medication container is routed to the output transport mechanism. If the patient information is not a match, the medication container is routed to the diverter transport mechanism, where the inconsistency may be corrected or the medication container may be disposed.

Abstract: A medication documentation preparation system is disclosed. Medication documentation is printed and deposited into a tray where the medication documentation is verified by one or more scanners. If the medication documentation has been correctly printed, the medication documentation is folded and transported by a gantry assembly to be packaged. If the medication documentation has not been printed correctly, it is rejected and the process begins again.

Abstract: An apparatus for a pneumatic container travel system is disclosed. The pneumatic container travel system includes a tube, an air nozzle, and a scanner. The tube is configured to receive at least one container and allow the at least one container to pass through the tube. The air nozzle is connected to a pressurized air source and configured to blow pressurized air through the tube. The scanner is located along a portion of the tube and is configured to read a bar code on the at least one container.

Abstract: An apparatus for organizing containers in a centrifugal organizer apparatus is disclosed. The centrifugal organizer apparatus includes a centrifugal feeder, a tote dumper, and an exit ramp. The centrifugal feeder includes a conical diverter and an external wall adjacent to a circumference of the conical diverter. The centrifugal feeder is configured to rotate and create centrifugal force such that containers within the centrifugal feeder are directed to the external wall. The tote dumper includes at least one tote configured to release at least one container into the centrifugal feeder. The exit ramp is tangential to the external wall and is configured to allow the container under the centrifugal force to exit the centrifugal feeder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automated packaging medication containers and medication documentation into bags are disclosed. The bag is opened by an air knife and held open by fingers and grippers. The bag is filled with a medication container and corresponding medication documentation. The bag is then sealed shut and is ready for delivery to a patient.

Abstract: An apparatus for organizing containers in a linear organizer apparatus is disclosed. The linear organizer apparatus includes an input transport mechanism and a funneling transport mechanism. The input transport mechanism is configured to receive at least one container. The funneling transport mechanism includes a left conveyor belt and a right conveyor belt each having an upper end and a lower end. The lower end of the left conveyor belt is in close proximity to the lower end of the right conveyor belt, forming a v-shape configured to guide the container to an exit.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for delivery using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an unmanned aircraft system, comprising: a communications unit; and a UAV comprising: a non-transitory computer-readable medium; a lift system comprising lift mechanisms to propel the UAV; a sensor system to obtain sensor information related to the UAVs environment; a processor to control operation of the lift system and the sensor system; an object detection module to detect potential mobile landing structures within the UAVs environment based on the sensor information; a mobile landing area recognition module to identify a mobile landing area on a mobile landing structure based on the sensor information; and a navigation module to estimate a real-time state of the mobile landing area based on the sensor information or the mobile landing area and to land the UAV onto the mobile landing area.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system and method for automatically recharging a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on a moving platform, comprising: a software module identifying the moving platform; a software module estimating a real-time state of the moving platform; a software module controlling automatic landing of the UAV on the moving platform based on the real-time state estimation of the moving platform and data collected from the one or more sensors; a software module controlling automatic connection of the UAV to a charging station of the moving platform with a pre-determined orientation; and a software module controlling automatic taking off of the UAV from the moving platform after charging.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system and method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) tethered from a mobile platform, the UAV system comprising: a UAV comprising one or more sensors, and one or more propellers; a tether attached to the UAV and to the mobile platform; a digital processing device comprising an operating system configured to perform executable instructions and a memory; and a computer program including instructions executable by the digital processing device to automatically control the UAV relative to the mobile platform comprising: a software module identifying the mobile platform; a software module estimating a real-time state of the mobile platform; and a software module automatically controlling three-dimensional real-time motion of the UAV based on the real-time state estimation of the mobile platform and data collected from the one or more sensors, such that the UAV is maintained at a predetermined position relative to the mobile platform.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system and method for the use of unmanned aircraft systems to detect, locate, and identify objects in, on, or near the water that may provide useful information to people in a different location, such as on a nearby vessel for purposes of ultimately locating fish. The vessel can then take action based on data collected by the unmanned aircraft system, such as move to a new location to catch fish as detected by the unmanned aircraft system.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system and method for the use of unmanned aircraft systems to detect, locate, and identify objects in, on, or near the water that may provide useful information to people in a different location, such as on a nearby vessel for purposes of ultimately locating fish. The vessel can then take action based on data collected by the unmanned aircraft system, such as move to a new location to catch fish as detected by the unmanned aircraft system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system and method for automatically recharging a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on a moving platform, comprising: a software module identifying the moving platform; a software module estimating a real-time state of the moving platform; a software module controlling automatic landing of the UAV on the moving platform based on the real-time state estimation of the moving platform and data collected from the one or more sensors; a software module controlling automatic connection of the UAV to a charging station of the moving platform with a pre-determined orientation; and a software module controlling automatic taking off of the UAV from the moving platform after charging.

Abstract: A method and system for mimicking a thermal profile of a perishable product by fabricating a thermal mimicking probe (TMP). The TMP is obtained by forming a non-perishable, substantially solid material into a predetermined mass or shape, wherein the non-perishable material, in combination with the predetermined mass or size, has a temperature retention property similar to a perishable product; sealing an entirety of the formed material with a protective covering to form a core; accommodating a temperature sensor into a sensor side of the core; forming a first insulating layer on the sensor side of the core; and forming an enclosure of a second insulating layer that covers remaining sides of the core, wherein the first insulating layer is configured as a lid to the enclosure, wherein a change in temperature of a neighboring perishable product is substantially mimicked by readings from a temperature sensor in the core.

Abstract: A method and system for mimicking a thermal profile of a perishable product by fabricating a thermal mimicking probe (TMP). The TMP is obtained by forming a non-perishable, substantially solid material into a predetermined mass or shape, wherein the non-perishable material, in combination with the predetermined mass or size, has a temperature retention property similar to a perishable product; sealing an entirety of the formed material with a protective covering to form a core; accommodating a temperature sensor into a sensor side of the core; forming a first insulating layer on the sensor side of the core; and forming an enclosure of a second insulating layer that covers remaining sides of the core, wherein the first insulating layer is configured as a lid to the enclosure, wherein a change in temperature of a neighboring perishable product is substantially mimicked by readings from a temperature sensor in the core.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame, a centering mechanism, a positioning mechanism, and a mounting plate. The centering mechanism is coupled to the frame and is configured to adjustably center the apparatus widthwise on the ski. The positioning mechanism is coupled to the frame and the mounting plate can be removably coupled to the positioning mechanism. The mounting plate includes a unique pattern of apertures that provide a guide for drilling mounting holes in the ski. The positioning mechanism is configured to adjustably move the mounting plate in a lengthwise direction relative to the ski to a position to accommodate a select length of a select reference member. In some embodiments, a second mounting plate can be removably coupled to the positioning mechanism that can include a second pattern of apertures, which collectively with the pattern of apertures of the mounting plate provide a guide for drilling holes in the ski.