Abstract: System that prevents the transmission of sound noise from the outside to a receptacle based on the use of a vacuum chamber that surrounds the receptacle to be protected, for this purpose the system comprises: A first receptacle (1), which is a hermetic one with rigid walls. A second receptacle (2) or outer receptacle enveloping the first receptacle and separated from the previous one by a separation chamber (3) and without any physical point of contact between the two receptacles, is also hermetic with rigid walls. Separating means (4) of the receptacles and maintainers of the separation chamber, consisting of electromagnetic means in a disposition facing between them, one on the outer face of the inner receptacle and the other on the inner face of the outer receptacle. A system of extraction (5) of the gases in the separation chamber (3) between the two previous receptacles.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for pen that distributes viscous plant material, such as rosin, from a cartridge. The pen receives, from a button, input corresponding to a first control instruction. The pen has a motor configured to receive the first control instruction from the controller and, in response, drive a spindle that linearly displaces a plunger, wherein the linear displacement of the plunger causes plant material to be pushed out of a nozzle of the pen. The pen cartridge includes a rubber plug configured to be linearly displaced by the plunger to cause rosin to be disturbed from the cartridge.

Abstract: A system for locating the end of a boom and that of a refueling vessel in a mid-flight refueling operation from a tanker that includes means for locating the position of the inlet mouth of the fuel that is inside the vessel of the receiving plane that comprise at least one vision subsystem arranged on the tanker. Also included are means for locating the position of the boom tip comprising light emitters, placed on the boom tip, along with the vision subsystem arranged on the tanker, and processing means constructed to use the images obtained from the locating means to allow their positions and inclinations to be exactly determined with respect to a common coordinate system.

Abstract: Haptic augmented reality device for facilitating the actions to control a boom in full flight, allowing the boom to be controlled with a single hand, without the need for any training in what the manoeuvres refer to. In addition, the system not only provides information concerning how the operation is being performed, but also provides assistance, indicating to the boomer when a particular movement is completely prohibited (making the movement impossible) or is not recommendable (making it necessary to apply more force to perform the movement).

Abstract: System for detecting the tip of the pole of the flying boom of a tanker and of the mouth of the receptacle of the receiver for semi-automatic or automatic contact for in-flight refueling with a boom, which ensures to provide the control system of the tanker's boom with robust, reliable and simultaneous information in real time with regards to the end of its pole and of the mouth of the receiver's receptacle, at all times. To this end, the system comprises: 1) light emitters mounted on the tip of its pole, 2) light emitters mounted on the contour of the receptacle of the receiving aircraft, 3) a processing subsystem and 4) two 3D cameras, a TOF camera, synchronised with a light emitter and an additional camera together with a structured light emitter generated with a DOE-type lens.

Abstract: A system for detecting the tube tip of the flying boom of a tanker aircraft and the receptacle mouth of the receiver for semi-automatic or automatic contact for in-flight aerial refueling with a boom, which does not incorporate signaling devices installed on the receiver aircraft, wherein the system and associated method are robust and ensure that the tanker boom control system is provided with real-time, robust, reliable and simultaneous information, from the tip of the tube thereof and from the receiver aircraft's receptacle mouth, at all times. To this end, the system comprises: 1) light emitters mounted on the tip of the tube thereof, 2) a processing subsystem and 3) two 3D cameras, including a TOF camera or a DOE-type camera (or both), as well as at least one laser L to provide them with their specific functionality.

Abstract: The present invention details a group of focussed means to create points of light of different sizes and colours, that together form figures whose function is to create a sign in front of the eyes of a driver or operator, to provide them with certain information from a remote point. The points of light are created by the ionization of the air in different points in the space where it is desirable to create the sign in question.

Abstract: A complete or global monitoring and illumination system installed externally on a single point on the aircraft, on a platform that would be called the “base platform”, which includes all the light outlets and all the cameras required for monitoring refuelling operations from a single point on the fuselage. The system is placed in the lower part, under the axis of the fuselage and simultaneously reduces the time required for installation and makes installation less expensive. Thus, assembly or dismantling of the system involves this single structure that includes all that is required for providing the aircraft with a complete viewing system for monitoring in-flight operations.

Abstract: A system for achieving the sensation of drinking a particular drink, known as the target liquid, when in fact another drink, such as water, is being consumed. The system consists of a glass which contains not only water but also a small amount of the target liquid, in order to provide the true smell and image of the desired drink, as well as an electronic system for generating a series of signals which, by means of electrodes, stimulate the user's tongue to act on a series of nerve cells and provide the brain with a signal as similar as possible to that which the real drink provides to the taste buds of the user. The user of the system thus has the sensation of drinking the target liquid.

Abstract: The present invention details a group of focussed means to create points of light of different sizes and colours, that together form figures whose function is to create a sign in front of the eyes of a driver or operator, to provide them with certain information from a remote point. The points of light are created by the ionization of the air in different points in the space where it is desirable to create the sign in question.

Abstract: System for detecting the tip of the pole of the flying boom of a tanker and of the mouth of the receptacle of the receiver for semi-automatic or automatic contact for in-flight refuelling with a boom, which ensures to provide the control system of the tanker's boom with robust, reliable and simultaneous information in real time with regards to the end of its pole and of the mouth of the receiver's receptacle, at all times. To this end, the system comprises: 1) light emitters mounted on the tip of its pole, 2) light emitters mounted on the contour of the receptacle of the receiving aircraft, 3) a processing subsystem and 4) two 3D cameras, a TOF camera, synchronised with a light emitter and an additional camera together with a structured light emitter generated with a DOE-type lens.

Abstract: A system for locating the end of a boom and that of a refueling vessel in a mid-flight refueling operation from a tanker that includes means for locating the position of the inlet mouth of the fuel that is inside the vessel of the receiving plane that comprise at least one vision subsystem arranged on the tanker. Also included are means for locating the position of the boom tip comprising light emitters, placed on the boom tip, along with the vision subsystem arranged on the tanker, and processing means constructed to use the images obtained from the locating means to allow their positions and inclinations to be exactly determined with respect to a common coordinate system.

Abstract: A system for detecting the tube tip of the flying boom of a tanker aircraft and the receptacle mouth of the receiver for semi-automatic or automatic contact for in-flight aerial refueling with a boom, which does not incorporate signaling devices installed on the receiver aircraft, wherein the system and associated method are robust and ensure that the tanker boom control system is provided with real-time, robust, reliable and simultaneous information, from the tip of the tube thereof and from the receiver aircraft's receptacle mouth, at all times. To this end, the system comprises: 1) light emitters mounted on the tip of the tube thereof, 2) a processing subsystem and 3) two 3D cameras, including a TOF camera or a DOE-type camera (or both), as well as at least one laser L to provide them with their specific functionality.

Abstract: Haptic augmented reality device for facilitating the actions to control a boom in full flight, allowing the boom to be controlled with a single hand, without the need for any training in what the manoeuvres refer to. In addition, the system not only provides information concerning how the operation is being performed, but also provides assistance, indicating to the boomer when a particular movement is completely prohibited (making the movement impossible) or is not recommendable (making it necessary to apply more force to perform the movement).

Abstract: The invention refers to a system for achieving the sensation of drinking a particular drink, known as the target, when in fact another drink, such as water, is being drunk. The invention consists of a glass which contains not only water but also a small amount of the target drink, in order to provide the true smell and image of the desired drink, as well as an electronic system for generating a series of signals which, by means of electrodes, stimulate the user's tongue, the effect of which is to act on a series of nerve cells, providing the brain with a signal as similar as possible to that which the real drink provides to the taste buds of the user. The user of the system thus has the sensation of drinking the target drink.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present patent is a complete or global monitoring and illumination system installed externally on a single point on the aircraft, on a platform that would be called the “base platform”, which includes all the light outlets and all the cameras required for monitoring refuelling operations from a single point on the fuselage. The system is placed in the lower part, under the axis of the fuselage and simultaneously reduces the time required for installation and makes installation less expensive. Thus, assembly or dismantling of the system involves this single structure that includes all that is required for providing the aircraft with a complete viewing system for monitoring in-flight operations.

Abstract: Monitoring system for remotely supervising and controlling critical operations and algorithm for detecting image freezing, consisting of a system for displaying images from a set of sensors in real time, with the ability to detect the freezing of part or all of the imput video signal and to detect the failure or non-existance of an input video signal in order to inform the operator by means of sound, indicating lights or overlays on the display, and with the ability to select an alternative video signal input in order to avoid the operator being able to lose sight of the images of the real world being displayed or to avoid a delay being produced in the viewing of such images. The invention also relates to an algorithm for performing the above functionalities on the basis of the use of one or more computing units.

Abstract: System for providing an enhanced night vision of an object such as the refuelling device (21, 41) used in an aerial refueling operation between a tanker aircraft (11) and a receptor aircraft (13) so that it becomes capable to be observed at night from an observation place such as the receptor aircraft (13), comprising: laser based infrared illumination means (31) for illuminating said object located in the tanker aircraft (11) when said object is said refuelling device (21, 41); one or several portions of said object coated with one or more coatings (51) containing each of them in different concentrations of lanthanide-doped crystals suitable to up convert radiation emitted by a laser infrared light into visible luminescence. The invention also refers to said coating (51) and to methods for producing said coating (51).

Abstract: System (1) for providing indication of the position of a refuelling boom (2) in a tanker aircraft relative to a receptacle (17) in a receiver aircraft during refuelling operations, in particular in the approximation operation, the system (1) comprising a plurality of light emitting devices (23-33) mountable on the boom (2), each emitting device (23-33) providing a respective visible light beam, said light beams providing spots of incidence (3-13) when contacting the receptacle (17) in the receptor aircraft, in such a manner that the position of the spots of incidence (3-13) on the receptacle (17) varies depending on the position of the refuelling boom (2) relative to the receiver aircraft in the approximation operation. The invention also relates to a method for the approximation operation of a refuelling boom (2) in a tanker aircraft to a receptacle (17) in a receiver aircraft operating such a system (1).

Abstract: System for providing an enhanced night vision of an scenario from an observation place, such as a system for providing an enhanced night vision of the scenario (15) of an aerial refuelling operation to the tanker aircraft (11), the system operating at night under low visibility conditions due to atmospheric perturbations such as fog, rain and particles in suspension, the system comprising: a) Laser based infrared illumination means (33) of the scenario located in said observation place; b) A black-and-white high-definition imaging system comprising at least a high resolution camera (31) suitable for providing video signals of said scenario when it is illuminated by said illumination means and at least a monitor for displaying images of said scenario.