Abstract: Head-worn displays are disclosed. A head-worn display may include at least one processor configured to determine a location of the head-worn display with respect to a real-world environment and to generate a conformal indicator conforming to an element in the real-world environment. The at least one processor may also be configured to generate a non-conformal indicator unconstrained by elements in the real-world environment. The head-worn display may include at least one display in communication with the at least one processor. The at least one display may be configured to display the conformal indicator and/or the non-conformal indicator generated by the at least one processor to a user.

Abstract: A head wearable device, a method, and a system. The head wearable device may include a display, a head tracking system, a user input system, and a processor. The processor may be configured to output a stream of image data to the display for presentation to the user, the image data associated with images aligned with a determined position and a determined orientation of the head of the user relative to an environment, the images including a user-selectable depiction of a teamed asset. The processor may be further configured to receive user input data from the user input system, wherein the user input data includes user selection data associated with a selected teamed asset. The processor may be further configured to update the stream of image data associated with the images such that the images further include a depiction of information associated with the selected teamed asset.

Abstract: The instant invention provides RNA nanoparticles and R/DNA chimeric nanoparticles comprising one or more functionalities. The multifunctional RNA nanoparticles are suitable for therapeutic or diagnostic use in a number of diseases or disorders.

Abstract: A system and method for an interactive avionics display system integrates a large-format primary avionics display, a secondary avionics display capable of mirroring the display of electronic flight bag mobile devices, a format selector panel, and a keyboard panel. Background displays and foreground multifunction windows generated by the display system house applications and display relevant avionics data. The multifunction windows can be resized or repositioned on the display surface using finger contacts and gestures. Format selector panels include control selectors corresponding to the multifunction windows, the control selectors responsive to finger contact with the format selector panels or the corresponding multifunction windows. Keyboard panels provide touch-sensitive radio and communications controls as well as an alphanumeric keyboard responsive to finger contact with text fields generated by the display.

Abstract: Printed textiles and related manufacturing methods are provided. Textile materials can include laced mesh fabrics made of rigid components. The laced mesh structures are designed for space applications, including but not limited to adaptive and foldable reflectors, capturing systems, debris and micrometeorite shielding, shading systems, sample capturing, and various other applications. The laced mesh structures are used in the generation of tailored, unique radio-frequency antennas and receivers that allow for active tuning/receiving capabilities. The tailored structure can also include multi-material systems mixing dielectric and conductive layers for enhanced, tunable transmission. Laced mesh structures can also be used for enhanced thermal control of components, with the ability to tailor thermal conductivity and emissivity, to create thermal engineered components via the generation of localized or global thermal response (e.g. zone thermal control).

Abstract: Managing data set objects for graph-based data processing includes: storing a group of one or more data set objects in a data storage system, the data set objects each representing a respective data set; and generating an association between at least a first data set object in the group and at least a first node of a dataflow graph for processing data in a data processing system, the first node representing a source or sink of data in a flow of data represented by a link in the dataflow graph, and the first data set object including a plurality of modes in which different transformational logic is applied to data processed by the first node.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for managing a graphical interface viewable on a display. The method may include the step of presenting a plurality of layout options, a layout option is at least one of a full window layout or a divided window layout. The method may also include the step of receiving a selection of a layout option from the plurality of layout options. A further step of the method includes presenting a preview of the selected layout option on the display. The method also includes the step of presenting a plurality of icons, each icon corresponding to an application. A further step of the method includes receiving a selection of an icon for display within the selected layout option, the selected icon being compatible for display in the selected layout option.

Abstract: The present invention is a flight deck situational awareness communication system for providing integrated controller to pilot data link communication (CPDLC) message function for an aircraft. The system includes a memory configured for receiving and storing a CPDLC message from a communicatively coupled remote CPDLC communication system. The flight deck system further includes a processor. The processor is communicatively coupled with the memory and configured for receiving the CPDLC message stored in the memory. The processor is further configured for generating an image including a depiction of the content of the received CPDLC message overlaid onto an application depiction. The processor is communicatively coupled with a display and provides the image to the display. The display is configured for receiving and displaying the image.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for integrating voice communication systems with voice recognition devices or units and myriad other data sources to provide a harmonization between intended aircraft operations and actual aircraft operations, including logical components to provide a mechanism to flag certain alert communications that signal the initiation of particular response scenarios based on detected terms and track initiation of pre-planned processes to address specific events that are signaled through the use of the detected terms. Information from myriad data sources is collected and integrated to provide an indication of intended operations for an aircraft. A data comparison device compares the indicated real-time intended operations of the aircraft with actual monitored operations of the aircraft to discern unacceptable deviations.

Abstract: A computer system receives a voice command and applies one or more contextual filters produce avionics commands based on the voice command. Elements of the voice command are displayed for acceptance by a pilot before being implemented by an avionics system. Individual elements are reevaluated as necessary. Contextual filters include flight paths, flight phase, aircraft location, current weather conditions or information associated with a particular airport.

Abstract: A distributed system for flight and route management (FARM) of one or more aircraft of the system may include onboard processing devices for combining sensor data local to an aircraft with cloud-based data received through the system from other aircraft or from ground-based processing devices, thereby generating situation models of each aircraft relative to its flight path and in the context of current and predictive conditions (weather, traffic, terrain, threats, etc.). The FARM system may evaluate situation models against prioritized constraint sets of business rules or policies associated with each aircraft's flight plan to determine, crosscheck, and implement possible modifications to the flight plan. Localized aircraft data and flight plan modifications may be propagated through the system via a variety of communications networks to provide synchronized, holistic airspace data portraits to aircraft and ground control alike.

Abstract: Voice-operable avionic systems and methods supporting utilization of speech recognition to facilitate control of avionic systems are disclosed. Utilizing speech recognition to control avionic systems may help reduce the head-down time of the flight crew. Safety features may also be implemented to ensure safety-critical commands are carried out as intended when commands are received through speech recognition. In addition, voice-operable avionic systems configured in accordance with embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein may be implemented in manners that can help reduce the complexity and cost associated with obtaining certifications from aviation authorities.

Abstract: The instant invention provides RNA nanocubes, DNA nanocubes and R/DNA chimeric nanocubes comprising one or more functionalities. The multifunctional RNA nanocubes are suitable for therapeutic or diagnostic use in a number of diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The instant invention provides polyvalent RNA nanoparticles comprising RNA motifs as building blocks that can form RNA nanotubes. The polyvalent RNA nanoparticles are suitable for therapeutic or diagnostic use in a number of diseases or disorders.

Abstract: A method is provided for generating RNA nanoparticles having modified nucleotides and/or having increased nuclease resistance where the RNA nanoparticles are formed cotranscriptionally by T7 RNA polymerase in the presence of manganese ions.

Abstract: A method. The method includes receiving user input data from a user interface system. The user input data includes user gesture data, wherein the user gesture data is associated with one or more detected user gestures. The method also includes manipulating one or more graphical flight path elements based at least upon received user gesture data. The method further includes performing at least one flight path modification operation based at least upon one or more factors and the received user gesture data. The method additionally includes outputting updated graphical data to the user interface system, wherein the updated graphical data includes updated graphical flight path element data and updated graphical flight path data.

Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying and displaying potentially hazardous segments on a planned route of a vehicle are disclosed. A method may include: predicting a movement of a condition of concern; analyzing the movement of the condition of concern and a movement of a vehicle traveling along a planned route to generate a projection of the condition of concern onto the planned route, wherein the projection indicates conditions the vehicle is predicted to encounter at a plurality of positions along the planned route; determining whether a portion of the planned route is potentially hazardous based on the projection of the condition of concern; and visually identifying the portion of the planned route that is potentially hazardous to a user. The method may also be utilized to facilitate a reroute process.

Abstract: The instant invention provides RNA nanoparticles and R/DNA chimeric nanoparticles comprising one or more functionalities. The multifunctional RNA nanoparticles are suitable for therapeutic or diagnostic use in a number of diseases or disorders.

Abstract: Auto-recognizing therapeutic R/DNA chimeric nanoparticles (R/DNA NP) are described that are pairs of DNA/RNA hybrids where the DNA molecules have complementary toehold sequences that promote the re-association of the R/DNA NPs when mixed resulting in the formation of RNA/RNA duplexes that act as siRNAs.

Abstract: A promotional item including a promotional panel on an outer surface of the promotional item, wherein the promotional panel promotes a company and directs individuals to finding more information about the company through websites and social media sites. A method of making the promotional item, by printing a promotional panel on an outer surface of the promotional item, wherein the promotional panel promotes a company and directs individuals to finding more information about the company through websites and social media sites. A method of advertising by providing a promotional item including a promotional panel associated with a company on an outer surface of the promotional item, and promoting the company.