Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for compact radar systems. In some examples, a compact radar system can include a first set of transmit antennas, a second set of receive antennas, one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the radar system to coordinate digital beam steering of the first set of transmit antennas and the second set of receive antennas, and coordinate digital beam forming with one or more of the second set of receive antennas to detect one or more objects within a distance of the radar system.

Abstract: A method for rapidly changing the energy shell of quantum fluctuations (ESQFs) about a mass that changes fast enough to produce time dilation and retardation between the ESQFs on opposite sides of the mass, to produce acceleration as was shown under a new quantum gravity model. The method includes, a three layered capacitor system comprising an electrostatic (ES) capacitor, i.e., a dielectric with no outer electrode, on an AC capacitor, on a DC capacitor. The AC capacitor shares an electrode on one side with the ES capacitor and on the other side with the DC capacitor. The ES capacitor has the electrodeless dielectric material surface adjacent to the upper ESQFs of the layered capacitor system and the DC capacitor has the (earth) ground surface adjacent to the lower ESQFs of the layered capacitor system. When the AC and DC voltages are applied to the layered capacitor system, an asymmetry is produced between the upper and lower ESQFs to cause acceleration on the layered capacitor system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward providing a new embodiment of prior art Dual Position Latching Solenoid (DPLS), that allows for a moving coil section or moving permanent magnet section, with increased magnetic attraction force and increased travel distance. In this new DPLS embodiment, the control coil and the permanent magnet are separated, which allows magnetic attraction for latching and repulsion for unlatching. Further, this allows the DPLS to be used as Dual Poled Linear Motor (DPLM) that is less dependent on the control coil size as in some prior art linear motors, by using the linear magnetic attraction and repulsion for increase magnetic force, and by using multiple parallel coils to reduce the control coil's resistance. Like prior art DPLS, the permanent magnet section is composed of a toroidal permanent magnet within an inner and outer magnetic core, to produce dual magnetic poles.

Abstract: A method for rapidly changing the energy shell of quantum fluctuations (ESQFs) about a mass that changes fast enough to produce time dilation and retardation between the ESQFs on opposite sides of the mass, to produce acceleration as was shown under a new quantum gravity model. The method includes, a three layered capacitor system comprising an electrostatic (ES) capacitor, i.e., a dielectric with no outer electrode, on an AC capacitor, on a DC capacitor. The AC capacitor shares an electrode on one side with the ES capacitor and on the other side with the DC capacitor. The ES capacitor has the electrodeless dielectric material surface adjacent to the upper ESQFs of the layered capacitor system and the DC capacitor has the (earth) ground surface adjacent to the lower ESQFs of the layered capacitor system. When the AC and DC voltages are applied to the layered capacitor system, an asymmetry is produced between the upper and lower ESQFs to cause acceleration on the layered capacitor system.

Abstract: A method for creating rapidly changing asymmetric electron surface densities that change fast enough to produce time dilation and retardation between the density of an accelerated mass and the rapidly changing electron densities on the surface of the accelerated mass; for acceleration without mass ejection under a new quantum gravity model. The method includes, an accelerated mass, a pulse electric discharge system, an electron reversal means, and a controller.

Abstract: A system and method for allowing riders of virtual reality rides to enjoy and interact with real world props in a virtual reality environment while at an amusement park ride. The system stores and displays to the rider virtual representations of the tagged items they've brought along for the amusement park ride. Smart merchandise utilizes RFID tags along with a database of virtual characteristics to enable the virtual world representation of real world items.

Abstract: A wirelessly powered, electronic door locking system is provided comprising an electronic door lock, a door locking mechanism, dead bolt and door opening mechanism, and a wireless charging station between the door frame and the door to maintain a charge on a battery or capacitor that stores the energy needed to power the electronic door lock and operate a standard solenoid to place the door locking mechanism in a locked or unlocked state; in another embodiment the electronic door lock contains a Bi-Stable Permanent Magnet Activation System (BSPMAS) to operate a Dual Position Latching Solenoid (DPLS) and place the door locking mechanism in a locked or unlocked state in an energy efficient manner.

Abstract: A system for providing virtual reality imagery to a rider of an amusement attraction, the system having a headgear piece for securing a viewing screen to a head of the rider. The rider rides upon an actuated motion base that moves the viewing screen behind the user until a lap bar is secured over the user's lap.

Abstract: An improved augmented reality (A/R) headset system is described. The system can feature a position sensor to determine a user's real-world view, an environmental sensor to determine objects obstructed from the real-world view, and a processing unit to correlate the data such that a merged graphical image corresponds to the user's real-world view. For example, the image can be a representation of objects that are obstructed in the user's real-world view. In addition, the image can be dynamic and change as the real-world view of the user changes, as the user rotates his head. In some instances, the position sensor includes an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a gyroscope, and/or a GPS device and the environmental sensor collects sonar data.

Abstract: An energy efficient and power versatile electro-permanent magnet system for use in a door holder unit is an electro-permanent magnet having a permanent magnet for holding a door open while unpowered and a control coils that can be pulsed powered, locally or remotely, by a pulsed capacitor control circuit for power versatility and for releasing of the door with little energy.

Abstract: A wireless deadbolt door lock is an electric dock lock that can be powered and controlled through wireless means. This is accomplished using an electric deadbolt door lock body containing a Dual Position Latching Solenoid (DPLS) to move a deadbolt plunger in a reciprocating linear motion, between a withdrawn deadbolt position and a locking deadbolt position, protruding out from the electric deadbolt door lock body. The DPLS is controlled by an energy efficient bi-stable permanent magnet activation system (BSPMAS), which can be wirelessly controlled. A wireless charging station between the door frame and the door can be used to charge batteries or capacitors to power the BSPMAS. A mechanical release/locking device and electrical mechanical switches are also provided for unlocking or locking the deadbolt door lock when a wireless device is unavailable.

Abstract: An energy efficient and power versatile electro-permanent magnet system for use in a door holder unit is an electro-permanent magnet having a permanent magnet for holding a door open while unpowered and a control coils that can be pulsed powered, locally or remotely, by a pulsed capacitor control circuit for power versatility and for releasing of the door with little energy.

Abstract: A magnetic spring assembly that uses the bistable magnetic nature of permanent magnets mediated by a spring material to allow one or more attached vibrating masses to take on the damping characteristics of the magnetic spring assembly includes a permanent magnet body with an attach point 15 for a first vibrating mass, two spring materials, and two magnetic disks firmly attached to a shaft having an attach point 23 for a second vibrating mass to manufacture a mass damper 20 for damping vibrations on at least one of the attached masses. The spring materials can be an elastic material or a spring that is placed between the magnetic disks and the magnetic body to allow the magnetic disks to vibrate in a spring like manner.

Abstract: An dual acting solenoid valve (DASV) is a device for controlling mediums as gases or fluids through two valves simultaneously using a dual position latching solenoid operated with a bi-stable permanent magnet activation system (BSPMAS) to allow the DASV to be electrically energy efficient and power versatile.

Abstract: A system for providing virtual reality imagery to a rider of an amusement attraction, the system having a headgear piece for securing a viewing screen to a head of the rider. The rider rides upon an actuated motion base that moves the viewing screen behind the user until a lap bar is secured over the user's lap.

Abstract: An dual acting solenoid valve (DASV) is a device for controlling mediums as gases or fluids through two valves simultaneously using a dual position latching solenoid operated with a bi-stable permanent magnet activation system (BSPMAS) to allow the DASV to be electrically energy efficient and power versatile.

Abstract: A system for providing virtual reality imagery to a rider of an amusement park ride having a headgear piece for securing a viewing screen to a head of the rider. The viewing screen is removable from the headgear piece to allow the headgear piece to be cleaned and sanitized.

Abstract: A power versatile and energy efficient electric coaxial valve is a dual magnetic latching electric tube-type valve having an electrically pulsed actuated permanent electromagnet with an armature having three active poles to increase the magnetic force of the armature provided by permanent magnets for energy efficiency. The electric coaxial valve is augmented with a balanced spring means that works in concert with the armature to increase the internal force and tube movement distance, while reducing the energy needed to operate the valve. The increased magnetic force, internal force, and tube movement distance provide a coaxial valve that can have increased pressure or flow area. The valve is power versatile in that the pulsed electric means used to operate the valve is power versatile.

Abstract: A power versatile and energy efficient electric coaxial valve is a dual magnetic latching electric tube-type valve having an electrically pulsed actuated permanent electromagnet with an armature having three active poles to increase the magnetic force of the armature provided by perm anent magnets for energy efficiency. The electric coaxial valve is augmented with a balanced spring means that works in concert with the armature to increase the internal force and tube movement distance, while reducing the energy needed to operate the valve. The in creased magnetic force, internal force, and tube movement distance provide a coaxial valve that can have increased pressure or flow area. The valve is power versatile in that the pulsed electric means used to operate the valve is power versatile.

Abstract: In a bi-stable permanent magnet actuator system, an electrical circuit arrangement for activating bi-stable permanent magnet actuators that is more adaptable to energy saving power sources, includes a power source that can be of any power level, a voltage conditioner, an energy storage device, an output circuit, and a control circuit for controlling delivery of a discharge current from the energy storage device through the output circuit to the control coil of a bi-stable permanent magnet actuators. Thus, low voltage batteries, solar cells, and energy harvesting devices with low average watts (energy per time) can be used as the power source for bi-stable permanent magnet actuators.