Abstract: A display generation system that is able to generate display signals for an underlay image with at least one embedded safety pattern and display images for an overlay image. The display generation system and method are able to determine whether there are any anomalies or graphical errors when an overlay display generated by the system or generated by some other system is displayed simultaneously with the underlay image with the embedded safety pattern. The display generation system uses the embedded safety pattern to detect the occurrence of anomalies in the simultaneous display and uses information from its own generated overlay image to detect graphical errors in the simultaneous display. Flight display systems for aircraft can use the display generation system and method of the present invention to display an underlay image depicting geographical scenery in the vicinity of the aircraft while on the ground, during takeoff or in flight.

Abstract: Flight plan information is provided in the form of a series of waypoints having attributes which preferably include, among others, latitude, longitude, altitude constraint, and waypoint identifier. A flight path, defined by this information is modeled, and the flight plan model is checked against terrain information to locate any instances in which a potentially unsafe flight altitude exists. In flight, the flight path model is updated using aircraft position so that the path from the aircraft position to the next waypoint is reflected in the model. In the event that a potentially unsafe flight altitude is detected, an alert may be issued to the flight crew. The crew may then amend the flight plan or take other appropriate action.

Abstract: A method for conveying information-carrying teletype signals over a wireless telecommunication system by encoding the information into a repetitive signal. Teletype information is derived from part of a received signal encoded as a repetitive signal which part has been determined not to have been adversely affected by the wireless telecommunication system.

Abstract: A wireless communication device comprising a signal processing device coupled to a cluster of multiple port antennas that can simultaneously transmit and/or receive communication signals. The cluster of antennas operates within a frequency band having maximum frequency f, and at least a pair of the antenna ports is placed in a volume of space whose longest linear dimension is &lgr;/3 or less where &lgr; is equal to c/f. During operation of the antenna cluster, the radiation patterns from different antennas have main lobes that point in different directions and have correlations of 0.7 or less with respect to each other.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for substantially eliminating distortion produced by a processing circuit where the distortion produced by a first circuit with similar characteristics as the processing circuit is modified and the modified distortion is applied to the processing circuit. The distortion produced by the first circuit is modified based on information derived from distortion produced by the processing circuit. The modified distortion, when applied to the processing circuit, combines destructively with distortion produced by the processing circuit.

Abstract: A method for conveying information-carrying teletype signals over a wireless telecommunication system by encoding the information into a repetitive signal. Teletype information is derived from part of a received signal encoded as a repetitive signal which part has been determined not to have been adversely affected by the wireless telecommunication system.

Abstract: A method and system for a communication system with a communication center, a communication site, a user station and a remote unit allowing the communication center to communicate with the user station over a user channel and communicate with the remote unit over a system channel such that the communication center can monitor, operate or control the remote unit on as needed basis.

Abstract: A control system comprising an electrical circuit that produces distortion where the electrical circuit has a frequency band of operation. Double side band pilot signals are located slightly outside the boundaries of the frequency band of operation so as not to interfere with any signals within the frequency band of operation, but still provide information that the control system uses to substantially cancel the distortion.

Abstract: The present invention provides viewing and monitoring equipment that can remotely operate and control test equipment to monitor optical links of a communication system and to determine whether the optical links are operating properly.

Abstract: A printed circuit board that reduces parasitic effects on devices mounted thereon. The printed circuit board comprises a top layer and a bottom layer of a first insulating material having a first dielectric constant. The layers are configured to form holes whereby each of the holes has a first part extending through the top layer and a second part extending through the bottom layer. The bottom layer is further configured to comprise a second insulating material having a second dielectric constant, which second insulating material surrounds the second part of the hole. The devices mounted onto the printed circuit board have pins that extend through the holes. When the second dielectric constant is less than the first dielectric constant, the parasitic effects on the pins of the mounted devices are reduced.

Abstract: A remote call redirection system located within a local access network which directs data traffic destined for the Internet to a channel connected directly to the Internet thereby reducing congestion within the local access network due to data traffic destined for the Internet.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved pilot detection technique for a control system comprising an electrical circuit that produces distortion and which applies the pilot signal to the electrical circuit and uses information obtained from the pilot signal to cancel the distortion from the electrical circuit.

Abstract: A scalable radio platform for wireless communication systems which interfaces with either user equipment or system equipment to allow system parameters to be modified such that users of different communication systems can communicate with each other and also allows a wireless communication system to adapt to changing radio conditions.

Abstract: The amplification of crosstalk between two isolated circuits due to a resonant condition between the two circuits is reduced by coupling the electrical grounds associated with the circuits with a series Resistor-Capacitor network.

Abstract: A reversible receptacle for housing single ended or double ended connectors where said receptacle can be attached to a structure frontwards or backwards and can be manipulated without any interference from heavy gauge ground cables. The receptacle includes a reversible frame that has both a front and back opening. The openings permit selective access to the mounted connectors.

Abstract: Proposed is a technique for determining the suitability of use of a material for an electroless plating operation. A solution including the material is subject to an anodic linear sweep voltammetric measurement. The resulting anodic peak is compared with that of a control solution in order to evaluate the potential of the material for poisoning a factory plating bath.

Abstract: An outdoor assembly exposed to rain water has an enclosure and a cover. A first mounting means for the cover installs the cover to form a barrier to rain water for the enclosure rendering it drip proof or water proof. A second mounting means for the cover on the enclosure installs the cover to form a rain shield for the enclosure. The first mounting means allows opening or rotation of the cover about a vertical axis thus allowing access to the enclosure. The second mounting means releasingly engages the cover with respect to the enclosure generally at a right angle to the vertical direction, thus providing a rain shield for the enclosure.

Abstract: A control system comprising an electrical circuit that produces distortion where the electrical circuit has a frequency band of operation. A pilot modulated carrier signal is generated and is cause to traverse across the frequency band of operation of the electrical circuit. Information obtained from the traversing pilot modulated carrier signal when it is determined that there is no interference between any signal applied to or generated by the electrical circuit. The information is used by the control system to substantially cancel the distortion.

Abstract: An ergonomic portable telecommunication device that can be completely operated with a depressable trackball.

Abstract: The amplification of crosstalk between two isolated circuits due to a resonant condition between the two circuits is reduced by coupling the electrical grounds associated with the circuits with a series Resistor-Capacitor network.