Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method that comprises acquiring one or more images of a plurality of markers of an off-board target using a camera onboard a rotorcraft, the plurality of markers arranged in a predefined pattern. The method also comprises processing, using an image processor, the one or more images of the plurality of markers to identify the predefined pattern of the plurality of markers. The method further comprises determining guidance information for the rotorcraft relative to the off-board target based on the identified predefined pattern of the plurality of markers, an orientation of the plurality of markers and a relative spacing of the plurality of markers. The method additionally comprises providing the determined guidance information to a display device within a field of view of an operator of the rotorcraft.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method that comprises acquiring one or more images of a plurality of markers of an off-board target using a camera onboard a rotorcraft, the plurality of markers arranged in a predefined pattern. The method also comprises processing, using an image processor, the one or more images of the plurality of markers to identify the predefined pattern of the plurality of markers. The method further comprises determining guidance information for the rotorcraft relative to the off-board target based on the identified predefined pattern of the plurality of markers, an orientation of the plurality of markers and a relative spacing of the plurality of markers. The method additionally comprises providing the determined guidance information to a display device within a field of view of an operator of the rotorcraft.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method that comprises acquiring one or more images of an off-board signal source using a camera onboard a rotorcraft. The off-board signal source comprises a beacon array, which comprises at least two beacons. The method also comprises processing, using an image processor, the one or more images of the beacon array to identify one or more coded signals that are propagated from the off-board signal sour. The method further comprises decoding the one or more coded signals to identify information for providing guidance to an operator of the rotorcraft.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method that comprises acquiring one or more images of an off-board signal source using a camera onboard a rotorcraft. The off-board signal source comprises a beacon array, which comprises at least two beacons. The method also comprises processing, using an image processor, the one or more images of the beacon array to identify one or more coded signals that are propagated from the off-board signal sour. The method further comprises decoding the one or more coded signals to identify information for providing guidance to an operator of the rotorcraft.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system comprising a subsea structure; and a carrier comprising an opening adapted to receive the subsea structure.

Abstract: A method comprising providing a first vessel floating on a surface of a body of water; connecting a first line from the first vessel to a subsea structure; lifting the subsea structure within the body of water; connecting a second line from a second vessel to the subsea structure; disconnecting the first line from the subsea structure; and lifting subsea structure to the second vessel with the second line.

Abstract: A spar platform comprising a deck; a buoyant tank assembly, comprising three spaced buoyant sections connected to the deck; a counterweight; and a counterweight spacing structure connecting the counterweight to the buoyant tank assembly.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system comprising a subsea structure; and a carrier comprising an opening adapted to receive the subsea structure.

Abstract: A spar platform comprising a deck; a buoyant tank assembly, comprising a first buoyant section connected to the deck, the first buoyant section comprises an aspect ratio from 0.001 to 1, the first buoyant section aspect ratio defined as a vertical draft of the first buoyant section divided by a diameter of the first buoyant section; a second buoyant section disposed beneath the first buoyant section, the second buoyant section comprises an aspect ratio from 0.001 to 2, the second buoyant section aspect ratio defined as a vertical height of the second buoyant section divided by a diameter of the second buoyant section; and a rigid buoyant section spacing structure connecting the first and second buoyant sections in manner providing a horizontally extending vertical gap there between, the gap comprises an aspect ratio from 0.

Abstract: A method for navigating search results includes identifying a first occurrence and a second occurrence of at least one search term in a document. The method also includes generating a web page comprising at least a portion of the document. The first occurrence appears as a hyperlink in the web page. The hyperlink is associated with a position of the second occurrence. The method further includes communicating the web page for display to a user.

Abstract: A method is described that enables a system to estimate the individual times of arrival of multi-path signals components in a received signal while blind to the particular angular response characteristics of an antenna array. Additionally, a system is described that estimate the impulse response of the modulation channel. The impulse response is used to generate impulse response estimates for all multi-path signal components without reference to the actual angle of arrival of the signal. The impulse response for the multi-path constituents are directly associated with the time delays on each path, providing delay estimates for each path.

Abstract: A method for accessing document data via a web service is disclosed which includes receiving a request from a client application. The request for document data to be retrieved from a repository managed by an IDARS/DOM application. The method also includes processing the request including creating and transmitting at least one access request to the IDARS/DOM application, and receiving document data in response to each transmitted access request. The method further includes formatting the document data received from the IDARS/DOM application. The method still further includes transmitting the formatted document data to the client application. Apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture for accessing document data via a web service are also disclosed.

Abstract: A roller and cage assembly comprising a base surface having an inner circumferential edge and an outer circumferential edge. A plurality of inner wall segments extending from the inner circumferential edge with an opening provided between adjacent inner wall segments. A plurality of outer wall segments extending from the outer circumferential edge with an opening provided between adjacent outer wall segments. The inner and outer wall segments extend perpendicular to the base surface with the respective inner and outer openings aligned to define roller pockets positioned between the inner and outer wall segments. A plurality of rollers are positioned in the roller pockets. A plurality of retention tabs extend from the inner or outer wall segments parallel to the base and are aligned with the roller pockets such that the tabs axially retain the rollers.

Abstract: A method for navigating search results includes identifying a first occurrence and a second occurrence of at least one search term in a document. The method also includes generating a web page comprising at least a portion of the document. The first occurrence appears as a hyperlink in the web page. The hyperlink is associated with a position of the second occurrence. The method further includes communicating the web page for display to a user.

Abstract: A coin/credit-card/debit-card and credit card activated windshield washer fluid dispensing system that is economically constructed with a minimum number of electrical components, and which is particularly suitable for retrofitting to existing housings built for other dispensing purposes. Through use of the present invention an operator can neatly transfer a metered amount of windshield washer fluid directly into a motor vehicle windshield fluid reservoir under low pressure without the use of a funnel. The system can be used as a stand-alone unit or combined in a housing with other automotive-related systems, such as air/vacuum service units. A first preferred embodiment comprises a timer, pump, and solenoid all operating under standard current whereby upon opening the solenoid and pump activation, windshield washer fluid is transferred from a tank to a low pressure regulator for a pre-determined amount of time.

Abstract: A functional approach to an information display system that enables a fast and easy understanding of the status of a complex process. The display screen is organized by process goals. Each process goal is then tied to a number of process objectives which directly relate individually to the goals. The objectives are in turn tied to the process functions which must be substantially maintained in order to achieve the respective objectives. A display of control functions related to each process function is mapped onto the regional displays. The individual display elements use a combination of coded background color, border color and other indicia of information, e.g., mimics, meters, etc. to present a significant amount of information about the status of the process and its components in a manner that is readily absorbed and easily understood.

Abstract: Granular free-flowing non-dusting, spherical enzyme-containing beads for use in detergents are prepared by spraying droplets of a blend consisting essentially of a molten nonionic detergent and an enzyme concentrate from a spray nozzle into cool air in a cooling tower to solidify the droplets and form tiny spherical beads.