Abstract: A seat backrest inertial locking system configured to lock a seat backrest in place upon rapid acceleration or deceleration of a vehicle. The locking system includes an inertial mass located on an actuation ring, the inertial mass configured to cause rotation of the actuation ring when a rapid acceleration or deceleration is experienced. Rotation of the actuation ring causes longitudinal movement of a locking member into a receiving slot disposed on a truss of the seat backrest, thereby locking the seat backrest in place.

Abstract: A seat backrest inertial locking system configured to lock a seat backrest in place upon rapid acceleration or deceleration of a vehicle. The locking system includes an inertial mass located on an actuation ring, the inertial mass configured to cause rotation of the actuation ring when a rapid acceleration or deceleration is experienced. Rotation of the actuation ring causes longitudinal movement of a locking member into a receiving slot disposed on a truss of the seat backrest, thereby locking the seat backrest in place.

Abstract: An application Platform as a Service system includes a rapid development platform adapted to receive input and create a data-driven application. The rapid development platform provides a graphical user interface and at least one template for use in creating the data driven application. The system further includes a unified platform for executing the data-driven application, the unified platform coupled to the rapid development platform to receive and initialize the data-driven application. The unified platform is capable of communicating with and modifying a plurality of data sources responsive to the data-driven application, and providing a unified environment for executing the data-driven application. The system also includes a multi-system interface module having inputs and outputs for coupling the unified platform to the plurality of data sources. The present invention also includes methods for operation of the application platform as a service.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for on board diagnostics for a system, comprising carrying out one or more diagnostic steps with respect to one or more functions of the system. An electronic horizon system, which provides information relating to prospective system-influencing factors, is used to determine the optimum conditions in which to carry out at least one of the diagnostic steps.