Abstract: A program for light commercial building system (LCBS) solutions. Solutions and other systems may incorporate lightweight alerting service, auto-adjustment of gateway poll rates based on the needs of various consuming applications, detecting loss of space comfort control in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, HVAC capacity loss alerting using relative degree days and accumulated stage run time with operational equivalency checks, and HVAC alerting for loss of heat or cool capacity using delta temperature and dependent system properties. Also, incorporated may be triggering s subset of analytics by automatically inferring HVAC equipment details from controller configuration details, ensuring reliability of analytics by retaining logical continuity of HVAC equipment operational data even when controllers and other parts of the system are replaced, and an LCBS gateway with workflow and mechanisms to associate to a contractor account.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying and displaying alerts of air traffic by receiving input data to a processor of an aircraft wherein the input data comprises: distress, emergency, and special traffic data; generating, by a graphic device coupled to the processor, restricted and unrestricted airspace about the aircraft based the input data; displaying, by the graphic device, the restricted and unrestricted airspace on a display of the aircraft to view on a traffic map the restricted and unrestricted airspace for navigating the aircraft; and generating, by a graphic device coupled to the processor, restricted and unrestricted airspace about the aircraft based on the input data from an aircraft transponder, an emergency locator beacon and an ADS-B emitter.

Abstract: A method for computing and applying alternative uncertainty limits is provided. The method includes generating a main solution from a plurality of received measurement signals. A solution separation is applied using a filter bank to generate sub-solutions from the received plurality of measurement signals. Each sub-solution uses all of the measurement signals from the plurality of measurement signals except one measurement signal to generate the associated sub-solution. Each sub-solution excludes a different measurement signal. One sub-solution is selected as fault free. A difference between the main solution and the selected sub-solution is determined. The determined difference is added to a rare normal protection limit to create a solution with improved integrity bounding. The solution with improved integrity bounding is then implemented.

Abstract: A method for processing weather data, where the method includes receiving, at a vehicle and from a base station, a request for weather data, wherein the request comprises an indication of a specified location in space for the weather data. The method further includes determining two or more parameters, wherein a first parameter of the two or more parameters comprises a distance between the vehicle and the specified location in space. The method further includes calculating a confidence level based on the two or more parameters, wherein the confidence level indicates an estimated accuracy for the weather data obtained from the vehicle. The method further includes determining whether the confidence level exceeds a threshold level and determining whether to transmit the weather data to the base station based on whether the confidence level exceeds the threshold level.

Abstract: A system for presenting broadcasted aeronautical information in an aircraft is provided.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for quickly detecting a fall and alerting appropriate parties of the fall. A fall protection device may comprise a fall detection module operable to sense when a fall occurs and generate wireless beacon, where the beacon may be received (or picked up) by any number of wireless devices, including wireless gateways, monitoring stations, and mobile devices.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a gas detection apparatus including a main optical element configured to: (1) direct a first portion of light emitted from a light generating element (after the first portion of light has interacted with a target medium) to a primary detector via a second optical element, and (2) direct a second portion of light emitted from the light generating element to a reference detector via a third optical element. In various examples, the main optical element may be a reflector such as a mirror. The light generating element may, for example, be a red, green, and blue (RGB) light emitting diode(s) (LED(s)). The optical train may, for example, have a single/unitary molded transparent acrylic construction and internal reflective surfaces. A gas detection apparatus may standardize the optical path used by the light generating element and the primary/reference detectors, advantageously providing for reliable operation.

Abstract: A quantum computing D-state AC-Stark shift gate system comprises at least one gate manipulation source and one or more ions trapped in an ion trap. The at least one gate manipulation source is configured to generate a first gate manipulation signal and a second gate manipulation signal. The first and second gate manipulation signals couple an ion between a set of S-states and a set of D-states. The first and second gate manipulation signals apply a force to an ion of the one or more ions that is dependent on the internal state of the ion. The first and second gate manipulation signals are configured to couple internal states of the ions to their motional state without appreciably altering a population of the ions within the set of S-states.

Abstract: A pseudo-random noise (PRN) code generator is provided. The PRN code generator includes a register controller; a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO); a primary code generator configured to generate a primary code chip; and a secondary code generator configured to generate a secondary code chip. The primary code generator and the secondary code generator each include: a Weil code generator configured to generate a Weil code chip; a memory code generator configured to generate a memory code chip; a Golden code generator configured to generate a Golden code chip; and a first multiplexer configured to select the Weil code chip, the Golden code chip, or the memory code chip as the primary code chip or the secondary code chip. The PRN code generator also includes a first XOR gate configured to XOR the primary code chip and the secondary code chip to generate a PRN code chip.

Abstract: A vehicle, a satellite control system, and a method for controlling the same are provided. The satellite control system, for example, may include, but is not limited to, a control moment gyroscope having a gimbal, at least one gimbal angle sensor configured to determine an angle of the gimbal, each gimbal angle sensor having an output circuit configured to output the determined angle, a signal conditioner circuit having substantially identical circuit topology as the output circuit, and a common mode error compensation circuit electrically coupled to the signal conditioner, the common mode error compensation circuit configured to determine common mode error in the gimbal angle sensor based upon a voltage output from the signal conditioner circuit and to output a signal to compensate for the common mode error.

Abstract: A proof mass assembly comprising a first and a second resonator, each resonator comprising a first and a second bond pad, and a pair of elongated tines, wherein the first and the second bond pads are positioned at opposite ends of the elongated tines; a proof mass comprising a first and a second major surface, the first major surface of the proof mass comprising a bond region including at least one channel extending in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the elongated tines of the first resonator; a proof support comprising a first and a second major surface; at least one flexure connecting the proof mass to the proof support; and an adhesive bonding the first bond pad of the first resonator to the bond region and bonding the second bond pad of the first resonator to the first major surface of the proof support.

Abstract: A system and methods for reducing map search area requirements in a navigation system are disclosed. The system includes a vehicle, an imaging device onboard the vehicle configured to generate an image scan, receive at least one image responsive to the image scan, and a processing device configured to receive and store the at least one image. The system further includes a navigation system onboard the vehicle configured to store an image of a map, and a learning network associated with the navigation system and configured to divide the image of the map into a plurality of map subsections, recognize each one of a plurality of images of different landmarks on the map, generate a set of classifications for each map subsection, and associate each classification of the set of classifications with at least one landmark of the different landmarks on the map.

Abstract: A system and method of constructing an electronic assembly. A structural component is identified as a candidate for forming as a combined construction of a metal element and a polymer element. A minimum material thickness required of the metal element for achieving a required electromagnetic shielding property is determined. A minimum area required of the metal element for achieving a required electrical bonding property is determined. A maximum polymer element proportion of the structural component that meets a required structural property and a required thermal property is determined. The structural component is designed with the metal element having the minimum material thickness and the minimum area and with the polymer element having the maximum polymer element proportion. The structural component is manufactured from the polymer element and the metal element to meet the mechanical and electrical properties, and the structural component in the electronic assembly.

Abstract: Fan coil thermostats can provide energy savings by, for example, not unnecessarily heating and/or cooling an unoccupied room or other space. Fan coil systems employing such a fan coil thermostat may be more energy efficient. A fan coil system may include a fan coil that is configured for fluid communication with a source of heated fluid and/or a source of cooled fluid, a valve that controls fluid flow through the fan coil, a fan that blows air across the fan coil and a fan coil thermostat. The fan coil thermostat may include a controller that implements a control algorithm that may include an unoccupied temperature setting. The controller may be programmed to permit a user to enter a user-chosen temperature setting. In response, the controller may initiate a timer, and may automatically return to the unoccupied temperature setting once the timer has expired.

Abstract: A force sensor includes a leadframe comprising a plurality of electrically conductive leads, a sense die coupled to the leadframe, and an encapsulant disposed over at least a portion of the leadframe and the sense die. The sense die is electrically coupled to the plurality of leads, and the plurality of leads extends from the encapsulant.

Abstract: A method for providing operational awareness data onboard an aircraft, by a computing device comprising at least a processor and a system memory element, is provided. The method continuously identifies deviations from operational goals of the aircraft, by the processor, based on a current state of the aircraft, a predicted state of the aircraft, and flight crew perception of the current state and the predicted state; and autonomously initiates a dialogue with flight crew onboard the aircraft by providing voice-data prompts for user action onboard the aircraft, by the processor onboard the aircraft, based on the deviations.

Abstract: A communications system is provided. The communications system comprises: at least one wideband remote radio system each of which is configured to be coupled to at least one antenna; a baseband system coupled to each of the at least one wideband remote radio system; wherein at least one wideband remote radio system and the baseband system are in different locations of a vehicle; wherein the baseband system comprises a datalink communications management system and an audio processing system; and wherein the at least one wideband radio baseband system is coupled to the audio processing system and the datalink communications management system.

Abstract: Flowable brazing compositions and methods of brazing metal articles together using the same are provided herein. In an embodiment, a flowable brazing composition includes a non-polymeric carrier medium and flux-coated particles. The carrier medium includes at least one polar organic solvent and is liquid at ambient temperature. The flux-coated particles include a braze material core and a flux coating disposed on the core. The braze material core includes different material from the flux coating. The flowable brazing composition has less than or equal to about 1.5 weight % of polymeric binder components, based upon a total weight of the flowable brazing composition.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for access control via a mobile device are described herein. One device includes instructions stored thereon executable by a processor to track a location of a mobile device in a facility based on communications between the mobile device and a plurality of beacons located in the facility, wherein the mobile device is associated with a particular user having access rights associated with the facility, determine that the mobile device is located in a particular area of the facility, determine whether the user is allowed access to the particular area based on the access rights, and provide a notification responsive to a determination that the user is not allowed access to the particular area.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to adjusting radiofrequency transmission power of antenna devices consistent with the disclosure. For example, a non-transitory machine-readable medium storing instructions executable by a processing resource to transmit a signal using a first transmission power to query an environment surrounding an antenna device to determine whether an object is causing path loss along a communication link, and adjust a transmission power of the antenna device to a second transmission power based on a determination that an object is causing path loss along the communication link.