Abstract: An aircraft instrument with a reflective screen on which the pilot views a collimated head up display of flight guidance information against a background of the outside world, for low altitude maneuvers. The guidance information includes a pitch stabilized reference indicia and a flight path indicia. The pitch reference and flight path indicia are positioned on the screen in accordance with aircraft operating parameters and pilot inputs to provide for a flare maneuver to touchdown or to direct the pilot in a path parallel with the surface of the ground, as for ejecting cargo.

Abstract: A pocket-size portable transmitter in an emergency call transmission system for geriatric persons has an actuator including a simple switch part such as a push button and a simple cover part movable between a normal closed position covering the switch to prevent accidental actuation and an open position exposing the switch for actuation. In a preferred system a plurality of transmitters are inductively coupled with respective receivers distributed to determine separate areas for use of the transmitters, the transmitters producing multi-element code sequence signals to avoid false alarms from outside interference, and the receivers having wired connections to a central alarm indicator assembly.

Abstract: There is described a passive replicator device to be used in magnetic bubble domain systems. The replicator is passive, i.e., does not require an active element such as a current source or the like, and both propagates and replicates bubble domains. In a preferred embodiment, the replicator uses chevron type elements arranged in an appropriate pattern so as to interact with a pair of propagation paths wherein bubble domains are propagated. A bubble in one propagation path is routinely transferred therealong and, concurrently, replicated by the instant device into another propagation path. A plurality of elements arranged in juxtaposition to the chevrons assists in controlling the propagation of the bubbles through the respective propagation paths and, at the appropriate time, provides a cutting action wherein a bubble which is elongated between the chevrons of the two propagation paths is split into two separate bubbles.

Abstract: Improved apparatus is provided for monitoring a space under surveillance, for detecting the existence of a fire, the presence of an intruder or the occurrence of other abnormal conditions, and for providing a warning signal for actuating an alarm or the like in response thereto. The apparatus employs a plurality of sensors which respond by changes in the electrical characteristics thereof to the level of infrared, light or other radiations from the monitored space respectively sensed thereby.

Abstract: An alarm system for rigid enclosures such as cabinets, closets, draws, luggage and the like includes an alarm electrically coupled to a direct current source, an on-off deactivating switch, and a pressure responsive switch to provide positive and reliable actuation of the alarm, indicating unauthorized opening of the enclosure. The alarm, current source and deactivating switch may be remote from the enclosure to provide a central security station.

Abstract: A read and write drive system is disclosed for a 21/2D coincident current magnetic core memory of the type in which for each word bit, bit lines threaded through the magnetic cores are arranged in a matrix of M groups, each of N bit lines. The drive system includes for the bit line matrix of each word bit a separate set of M write drive switches, and for n matrices of n different word bits, wherein n .gtoreq. 2, M read sink switches, N read drive switches and N write sink switches. These switches are used to apply 1/2 drive current through selected bit lines, during the read operation, to read out the n word bits of a selected word and to apply 1/2 drive current to independently store either a binary 1 or a binary 0 in each of the n word bits. The total number of switches, required for n word bits, is M(n+1) + 2N switches.

Abstract: A portable self-contained scoreboard adaptable for use with a variety of different sports. The self-contained scoreboard has a plurality of variable numeral displays. Some of the numeral displays are constructed to function as a controllable clock which can count up or count down. The clock numerals can also be manually controlled to be used to indicate other desired information. A plurality of descriptive placards are provided with the self-contained portable scoreboard. The placards are constructed to be attachable to the face of the scoreboard. Selected placards can be attached to the scoreboard to render the scoreboard face applicable for scoring a variety of sports. The numeral and indicator light controls are then selected to be in accordance with the placard modified scoreboard face for use with the desired sport. This permits the scoreboard to be adaptable for use with a wide variety of sporting events. A pair of indicating timers adapted for use with the scoreboard can also be provided.

Abstract: A magnetic bubble domain system in which magnetic bubble domains travel along propagation tracks or paths from one location to another, the complexity of the system being such that individual magnetic bubble domain paths are required to cross each other. A magnetic bubble track crossover element is included in the magnetizable overlay pattern defining the respective magnetic bubble domain propagation paths, being located at the intersection of a pair of such propagation paths so as to regulate the flow of individual bubbles from the respective propagation paths in crossing the intersection to remain undisturbed in continuing their respective courses along the same path. The crossover element is made of the same magnetizable material of the remainder of the magnetizable overlay pattern, e.g. permalloy, as provided on a layer of magnetic material of a type suitable for the propagation of magnetic bubble domains therein.

Abstract: In a detection apparatus for determining the operability of lighting circuits, a high frequency oscillator operates at a frequency different from that of the power source for the lighting circuits. An electrical element having a high impedance at the oscillator frequency is connected in series with the lighting circuits. Another electrical element having substantially a constant impedance supplies the oscillator output to a connection point between the first electrical member and the lighting circuits. A detecting circuit determines failure of at least one of the lighting circuits by detecting the presence of a high frequency voltage at the connection point. The detected high frequency voltage is rectified and used to indicate failure of the lighting circuit or circuits.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plate of magnetic material wherein magnetic domains can be formed and driven along guide structures consisting of discrete elements of magnetizable material, for example, vapor-deposited permalloy. The plate is used as a memory, a number of mainly parallel extending input structures forming paths for the domains between relevant outputs of the memory and relevant inputs of a decoding device. The decoding device comprises delay elements which can each be activated by a specific rotary field sequence. The output of the decoder device has connected thereto a detection element which can thus selectively detect a domain from a predetermined input structure, because exactly for the relevant domain a synchronization exists between a part of the rotary field sequence and the arrival of the relevant domain at a delay element.

Abstract: A channel selecting and indicating apparatus for a television receiver includes a plurality of channel selecting variable resistors and a cover for the channel selecting variable resistors and having a plurality of channel indicating windows. In the channel selecting and indicating apparatus, channel indicating tabs each indicating the number representing a selected channel are mounted onto the channel indicating windows from behind the cover after the channel selecting variable resistors are preset to desired channels respectively.

Abstract: A locomotive is fitted with a transmit and a receive coil. Resonant circuits are packaged within a housing that is secured at a preselected point along a railroad track to serve as a position marker. When the locomotive passes the marker, a signal is coupled from the transmit coil in the locomotive to the marker resonant circuit and back to the receiver coil in the locomotive. Discrimination circuitry is connected to the receive coil for ensuring that the received signal has a minimum amplitude and a particular phase relationship with the signal in the transmit coil. Further, the received signal must maintain these amplitude and phase relationships for a preselected count. Upon proper discrimination, a "mark" signal is generated to an event recorder on board the locomotive.

Abstract: A novel nonfrequency-converting microwave radio repeater for use in multichannel telecommunications is disclosed. A single microwave amplifier provides the requisite gain for two different angle-modulated radio frequency signals. Bandpass filters and circulators permit duplex operation by channeling the received signals through the repeater. The two radio frequency signals are amplified simultaneously in the same amplifier and then separated to be retransmitted at the same frequency in the proper path direction.

Abstract: A vehicle guidance system including means for projecting a beam of light to guide a vehicle such as an aircraft on a glide slope, and means for pulse coding the upper the lower portions of the beam providing to the aircraft pilot an indication of the aircraft's position in relation to the glide slope. The upper and lower pulse coded portions of the beam are differentiated by color. Color coded pulses are also provided to differentiate this beam from other lights in the area of the runway.

Abstract: A telemetry system for a tactical missile having a central multiplexer wh receives in parallel high frequency digital data and analog data, and outputs a serial PCM NRZ-L bit stream with the data word-interlaced. The central multiplexer also provides timing for elements of the telemetry system to maintain system synchronization.

Abstract: A system for providing remote readout of a plurality of groups of data indicating devices including a control unit for each group of data indicating devices for receiving interrogate data signals transmitted over a communication line or RF signal link from an interrogate unit at a central location to the locations of the control units, and for transmitting the interrogate data to transponders associated with the indicating devices over existing electrical power lines to which the control unit and transponders are connected via existing electrical outlets. The transponders are responsive to the interrogate data to generate reply data representing the reading of an associated indicating device for transmission over the electrical power line to the control unit which effects the transmission of the reply data to the central location.

Abstract: A system for detecting the presence of motor-driven vehicles or other objects which are motor-driven includes a sensor for detecting the presence of a changing magnetic field generated by operation of a rotational electrical device, such as an alternator, a generator, or a magneto contained in the electrical system of and driven by the motor of the object being sensed. The sensor includes a coil wound on a ferromagnetic core and connected to a suitable amplifier and output device. Electrical current is induced to flow in the coil as long as a motor-driven object containing an operative rotational electrical device is in close proximity to the coil. The output device is energized in response to the continuous flow of induced electrical current in the coil to provide a continuous output indicating that the presence of the motor-driven object is being detected.

Abstract: An audible alarm system for an electrical outlet including a housing dimensioned to prevent access to the socket of an electrical outlet upon insertion therein, means coupled to the housing for insertion into a socket, alarm means in the housing for providing an audible alarm, and pressure responsive switch means for normally completing a circuit to the alarm means to activate the same. The pressure responsive switch means having an outwardly extending member for engagement and depression by the electrical outlet upon insertion into a socket to open the circuit to the alarm means and deactivate the same; release of the outwardly extending member during withdrawal of the housing from the socket causing the pressure responsive switch means to close the circuit to the alarm means to provide an audible alarm.

Abstract: A keyboard encoding system which utilizes electronic hysteresis to prevent undesired key stroke encoding. The output of a capacitive switch matrix is supplied to a sense amplifier which has its sensitivity increased if a particular switch of the switch matrix was closed the last scan cycle. The status of the switches of the switch matrix during the last scan cycle is provided by a shift register having a number of stages equal to the number of switches of the matrix. The sense amplifier includes a comparator which receives an input indicative of the state of a particular matrix switch during the present scan cycle and an input from the shift register indicative of the status of the particular matrix switch the previous scan cycle. If the input from the shift register is high, the sensitivity of the sense amplifier is increased.

Abstract: A control system for a microwave oven includes a programmable digital logic control circuit which enables a user to program information into the digital logic control circuit. The digital logic control circuit of the present invention allows a user to program information into the control, relating to the amount of time the magnetron tube is to be energized. The control also allows the user to select the power level or duty factor at which the magnetron is energized from three different levels, thus providing a choice to the user as to whether the magnetron is to be operated in a defrost mode, a slow cook mode or a cook mode. The control of the present invention allows the oven to be operated in a single stage manner whereby the microwave oven is operated in the defrost, slow cook or cook modes for the amount of time programmed into the control by the user.