Abstract: A method for generating sound with a motor, including: generating a motor-driving signal having an audio signal component; applying the motor-driving signal to the motor, wherein the motor-driving signal drives the motor to generate a sound corresponding to the audio signal component; applying a bandpass filter to the motor-driving signal to generate a filtered motor-driving signal; and applying the filtered motor-driving signal to a speaker to present audio content consistent with the sound generated by the motor.

Abstract: An electronic speed controller includes an output circuit and one or more processors. The output circuit is configured to control currents to a plurality of motors of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The motors are configured to drive the UAV. The one or more processors are configured to, individually or collectively, determine an operating state of a first motor of the plurality of motors, collect power from the first motor in response to the operating state of the first motor is a decelerating state, and distribute at least a portion of the power collected from the first motor to a second motor of the plurality of motors.

Abstract: A method for generating sound with a motor, including: generating a motor-driving signal having an audio signal component; applying the motor-driving signal to the motor, wherein the motor-driving signal drives the motor to generate a sound corresponding to the audio signal component; applying a bandpass filter to the motor-driving signal to generate a filtered motor-driving signal; and applying the filtered motor-driving signal to a speaker to present audio content consistent with the sound generated by the motor.

Abstract: A method for assigning addresses to a plurality of controllers carried by a movable object includes receiving, at each controller, an addressing signal including an address and transmitted from a master controller via a shared communication interface that is shared by the plurality of controllers and the master controller, the plurality of controllers each being configured to control a component of the movable object; perform, in response to receiving the addressing signal, an assessment to determine whether a selected controller among the plurality of controllers has previously received an activation signal transmitted from the master controller via a respective private communication interface of a plurality of private communication interfaces that are connected to the master controller in parallel; and assigning the address to the selected controller in response to determining that the selected controller previously received the activation signal according to a result of the assessment.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for generating sound and methods for making and using same. A motor-driving signal with an audio signal component is applied to a motor. When driven by the motor-driving signal, the motor thereby can generate a sound that corresponds to the audio signal component. An exemplary sound can include high-quality audio content such as music, speech, or a combination thereof. The motor-driving signal can be produced by modulating a carrier signal with the audio signal and can enable a vibration in the motor for generating the sound. When associated with a mobile platform, the motor can be configured to generate the sound and enable the mobile platform to move. Advantageously, without installing separate audio system hardware, the mobile platform thereby is capable of conveying information that is audible and comprehensible to a human. Communication efficiency between the human and the mobile platform can thus be improved.

Abstract: An electronic speed controller includes an output circuit and one or more processors. The output circuit is configured to control currents to a plurality of motors of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The motors are configured to drive the UAV. The one or more processors are configured to, individually or collectively, determine an operating state of a first motor of the plurality of motors, collect power from the first motor in response to the operating state of the first motor is a decelerating state, and distribute at least a portion of the power collected from the first motor to a second motor of the plurality of motors.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a central body and a plurality of arms extending from the central body. Each of the plurality of arms supports one or more propulsion units. At least one arm of the plurality of arms is configured to transform between (1) a flight configuration that provides lift while the UAV is in flight and (2) a landing configuration in which the at least one arm is configured to function as a landing support that bears weight of the UAV while the UAV is not in flight. The at least one arm is configured to transform between the flight configuration and the landing configuration in response to operation of the one or more propulsion units supported by the at least one arm.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for assigning addresses to a plurality of functional modules carried by a movable object are provided. In one aspect, a method can comprise: (a) transmitting an activation signal from a control module to a functional module of the plurality of functional modules via a first communication interface, thereby activating the functional module for addressing, wherein the plurality of functional modules are each configured to control a component of the movable object; (b) transmitting an addressing signal comprising an address from the control module to each functional module of the plurality of functional modules via a second communication interface different from the first communication interface, thereby causing the address to be assigned to the activated functional module of step (a); and (c) repeating steps (a) and (b) for each functional module, thereby assigning an address to each functional module.

Abstract: A thin film transistor is disclosed, comprising a first, second and third electrode. The first and second electrodes are arranged in a same layer and insulated from each other. The third electrode is arranged below and insulated from the first and second electrodes. The first electrode comprises at least one first conducting part. The second electrode comprises second conducting parts, each of which is arranged adjacent with each first conducting part. The third electrode is provided with an opening part at least partially overlapping with the first or second conducting part. If the first or second conducting part is subject to a channel defect due to short circuit, the first or second conducting part is cut off at an overlapping position with the opening part, to repair the channel defect without affecting the third electrode. A GOA circuit, a display substrate and a display device are further disclosed.

Abstract: A frame and a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle are provided. The frame includes a triangular arm and a center frame. An apex of the triangular arm is hinged with the center frame. The triangular arm includes a first arm, a second arm, and a telescopic arm. The first arm, the second arm, and the telescopic arm are hinged together to form a triangle. When the telescopic arm moves from an extended state to a retracted state, the triangular arm is folded toward a direction close the center frame.

Abstract: A method of redistributing motor power of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes determining, with aid of one or more processors, an operating state of a motor of the UAV. The motor is configured to drive a corresponding rotor to generate lift for the UAV. The method further includes determining, with aid of the one or more processors, how to redistribute power from the motor between a plurality of components when the motor has an operating state that is a decelerating state, and redistributing the power in accordance with the determination of how to redistribute the power.

Abstract: Aerial vehicles are provided with one or more transformable arms (110, 310, 410, 510, 910). The one or more transformable arms (110, 310, 410, 510, 910) may support one or more propulsion units, and transform between a flight configuration where the propulsion units of the arms effect flight of the aerial vehicle, and a landing configuration, wherein the transformable arms (110, 310, 410, 510, 910) are used as a landing support that bears weight of the aerial vehicle when the aerial vehicle is not in flight. Using the transformable arms (110, 310, 410, 510, 910) as legs when the UAV is in a landed state permits the UAV to reduce weight and reduce obstruction to a payload carried by the UAV when the UA is in flight.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wire connector, and a power supply assembly and an aerial vehicle using the wire connector. The aerial vehicle comprises a support frame, and a power supply assembly and a plurality of rotor assemblies arranged on the support frame. The rotor assemblies are electrically connected with the power supply assembly. The power supply assembly comprises a circuit board, a power source, wires electrically connected with the power source, and wire connectors arranged on the circuit board. The wires each comprise a conductive portion. The wire connectors each comprise a conductive member, a movable member, and an adjusting member. The movable member is arranged facing the conductive member. The conductive portion is located between the movable member and the conductive member. The adjusting member is arranged on the conductive member and penetrates through the conductive portion and the movable member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wire connector, and a power supply assembly and an aerial vehicle using the wire connector. The aerial vehicle comprises a support frame, and a power supply assembly and a plurality of rotor assemblies arranged on the support frame. The rotor assemblies are electrically connected with the power supply assembly. The power supply assembly comprises a circuit board, a power source, wires electrically connected with the power source, and wire connectors arranged on the circuit board. The wires each comprise a conductive portion. The wire connectors each comprise a conductive member, a movable member, and an adjusting member. The movable member is arranged facing the conductive member. The conductive portion is located between the movable member and the conductive member. The adjusting member is arranged on the conductive member and penetrates through the conductive portion and the movable member.

Abstract: A method of redistributing motor power of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes determining, with aid of one or more processors, an operating state of a motor of the UAV. The motor is configured to drive a corresponding rotor to generate lift for the UAV. The method further includes determining, with aid of the one or more processors, how to redistribute power from the motor between a plurality of components when the motor has an operating state that is a decelerating state, and redistributing the power in accordance with the determination of how to redistribute the power.

Abstract: A method for recycling motor power includes controlling a first motor of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a decelerating state to work in concert with a second motor of the UAV in an accelerating state to effect rotation of the UAV, receiving power from the first motor at a power bus in electrical connection with the first motor and the second motor, and providing a portion of the received power to the second motor through the power bus during the rotation of the UAV.

Abstract: A thin film transistor is disclosed, comprising a first, second and third electrode. The first and second electrodes are arranged in a same layer and insulated from each other. The third electrode is arranged below and insulated from the first and second electrodes. The first electrode comprises at least one first conducting part. The second electrode comprises second conducting parts, each of which is arranged adjacent with each first conducting part. The third electrode is provided with an opening part at least partially overlapping with the first or second conducting part. If the first or second conducting part is subject to a channel defect due to short circuit, the first or second conducting part is cut off at an overlapping position with the opening part, to repair the channel defect without affecting the third electrode. A GOA circuit, a display substrate and a display device are further disclosed.

Abstract: A method for recycling motor power includes controlling a first motor of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a decelerating state to work in concert with a second motor of the UAV in an accelerating state to effect rotation of the UAV, receiving power from the first motor at a power bus in electrical connection with the first motor and the second motor, and providing a portion of the received power to the second motor through the power bus during the rotation of the UAV.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for generating sound and methods for making and using same. A motor-driving signal with an audio signal component is applied to a motor. When driven by the motor-driving signal, the motor thereby can generate a sound that corresponds to the audio signal component. An exemplary sound can include high-quality audio content such as music, speech, or a combination thereof. The motor-driving signal can be produced by modulating a carrier signal with the audio signal and can enable a vibration in the motor for generating the sound. When associated with a mobile platform, the motor can be configured to generate the sound and enable the mobile platform to move. Advantageously, without installing separate audio system hardware, the mobile platform thereby is capable of conveying information that is audible and comprehensible to a human. Communication efficiency between the human and the mobile platform can thus be improved.

Abstract: A method of recycling motor power of a movable object is provided to recycle and redistribute power from at least one motor in a decelerating state. The method comprises determining whether an operating state of at least one motor of the movable object is a decelerating state, and recycling power from the at least one motor having a decelerating state. The method also comprises redistributing the recycled power to other power consuming components of the movable object. The method of present invention increases the energy efficiency and a battery life of the movable object. The movable object may be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).