Patents by Inventor Andreas Sindlinger
Andreas Sindlinger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240125620Abstract: A system and a method include a control unit configured to monitor one or more values of one or more aircraft at one or more airports, and compare the one or more values with one or more attributes of one or more airport maps associated with the one or more airports to determine accuracy of the one or more airport maps.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Christian Karl Pschierer, Andreas Sindlinger
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Publication number: 20230350074Abstract: A method of supporting flight operations of aircraft includes accessing a data stream of geographic positions of aircraft on respective flights. The geographic positions are determined using a satellite navigation system and obtained from automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) position reports, or estimated independent of the ADS-B position reports. The geographic positions are tracked to determine a number of the respective flights for which the geographic positions change from being obtained from the ADS-B position reports, to being estimated independent of the ADS-B position reports. The method includes determining an outage in which the satellite navigation system is unavailable to the aircraft, based on the number of the respective flights for which the geographic positions change from the ADS-B position reports to estimated independent of the ADS-B position reports, and based on a threshold. And an outage notification is generated that is output to alert users of the outage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Sabine Rath, Andreas Sindlinger, Ralf Rene Cabos
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Publication number: 20230274650Abstract: A system and a method include a phase determination control unit configured to receive position data of an aircraft, determine variables from messages received from the aircraft, apply fuzzy logic to the variables to determine scores for possible phases of flight of the aircraft, identify a highest score among the possible phases of flight, and determine the highest score as an actual phase of flight of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Andreas Sindlinger, Sabine Rath, Jennifer Mayer
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Publication number: 20230271718Abstract: A system and method include a phase determination control unit configured to receive position data of an aircraft. The position data includes height of the aircraft, altitude of the aircraft, and distance of the aircraft from one or more locations. The phase determination control unit is further configured to determine variables from messages received from the aircraft. The variables relate to the height of the aircraft, the altitude of the aircraft, and the distance of the aircraft from the one or more locations. The phase determination control unit is further configured to apply fuzzy logic to the variables to determine scores for possible phases of flight of the aircraft, identify a highest score among the possible phases of flight, and determine the highest score as an actual phase of flight of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos, Andreas Sindlinger, Marko Zoricic
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Patent number: 11356391Abstract: A method of role-based collaboration includes accessing information about a project that includes tasks to be executed, and that includes roles for execution of the tasks, the information including the roles and specified team members assigned to the roles. The method includes creating a conferencing channel for the project, with role-based group membership. The method includes role-based joining the specified team members as group members of the conferencing channel. The specified team members are automatically joined as the group members, which automatically change contemporaneous with any corresponding changes in the specified team members assigned to the roles. The method further includes transferring messages between the group members and thereby the specified team members via the conferencing channel that is accessible to the specified team members from client software running on devices usable by the specified team members.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kenneth W. Sain, Andreas Sindlinger
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Publication number: 20220038399Abstract: A method of role-based collaboration includes accessing information about a project that includes tasks to be executed, and that includes roles for execution of the tasks, the information including the roles and specified team members assigned to the roles. The method includes creating a conferencing channel for the project, with role-based group membership. The method includes role-based joining the specified team members as group members of the conferencing channel. The specified team members are automatically joined as the group members, which automatically change contemporaneous with any corresponding changes in the specified team members assigned to the roles. The method further includes transferring messages between the group members and thereby the specified team members via the conferencing channel that is accessible to the specified team members from client software running on devices usable by the specified team members.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Kenneth W. Sain, Andreas Sindlinger
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Patent number: 10416678Abstract: A system is presented. The system comprises sunlight sensors and GPS receivers in a region, an aerial vehicle, a solar panel, and a flight plan generator. The aerial vehicle is within the region. The aerial vehicle has a rechargeable battery. The solar panel is physically connected to the aerial vehicle and operably connected to the rechargeable battery. The flight plan generator is configured to create a flight plan within the region for the aerial vehicle based on measurements from the sunlight sensors within the region.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Andreas Sindlinger, Nils Kneuper, Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos
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Patent number: 10371547Abstract: A display system for dynamically displaying aircraft flight information. The system includes a processor, memory, and a display. The processor is capable of communicating with the memory, the display, and a system environment of the aircraft. The processor is configured to display a flight map for the aircraft on the display, to evaluate state variable(s) dynamically representing state(s) in the aircraft system environment, and dynamically modify the flight map based at least in part on the evaluation.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Sven D. Aspen, Andreas Sindlinger, Patrick Wipplinger
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Patent number: 10319242Abstract: This disclosure relates to navigating a vehicle based on predicted trajectories of other vehicles. Systems, methods, and computer-program products consistent with the disclosure perform operations including receiving location information of other vehicles. The operations also include comparing the location information of the other vehicles with an intended trajectory information of the vehicle. The operations further include determining that interference exists based on the comparing. Additionally, the operations include determining a modification to the intended trajectory information of the vehicle that resolves the interference with one of the other vehicles. Moreover, the operations include presenting the modification to the intended trajectory information of the vehicle to an operator of the vehicle. Further, the operations include modifying the intended trajectory using the modification.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Andreas Sindlinger, Garoe Gonzalez Parra, Jonas Michael Schulze
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Publication number: 20190146512Abstract: A system is presented. The system comprises sunlight sensors and GPS receivers in a region, an aerial vehicle, a solar panel, and a flight plan generator. The aerial vehicle is within the region. The aerial vehicle has a rechargeable battery. The solar panel is physically connected to the aerial vehicle and operably connected to the rechargeable battery. The flight plan generator is configured to create a flight plan within the region for the aerial vehicle based on measurements from the sunlight sensors within the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Andreas Sindlinger, Nils Kneuper, Ralf Rene Shu-Zhong Cabos
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Patent number: 10096002Abstract: Methods, computer-readable storage mediums and systems provide for displaying a time zone sensitive calendar. According to aspects of the disclosure, information is accessed that is associated with the time zone sensitive calendar. The information is used in determining the different time zones to include in a calendar view. Each of the different time periods in the calendar view are associated with one of the time zones. The calendar view for the time zone sensitive calendar is then displayed.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Nima Barraci, Andreas Sindlinger
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Patent number: 10041802Abstract: A method for depicting own ship on a display is described. The method includes receiving position data and heading data for own ship from at least one system, correlating, with a processing device, the position data and heading data with data from a map database, generating a map display on the display based on the correlation between the position data and the data from the map database, overlaying a depiction of own ship on the map display, the depiction based on the correlation between the position and heading data and the data from the map database, and encircling the own ship depiction with a circle overlay and a north indicator overlay proximate the circle overlay, the north indicator indicating a north direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Cindy Dorfmann, Andreas Sindlinger, Sven David Aspen
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Patent number: 10036647Abstract: A system and method for maintaining a user's four dimensional (4D) trajectory is disclosed. The system can comprise a plurality of databases related to the user's personal preferences, historical actions, and travel data, among other things. The system can receive requests for appointments, or trajectory information requirements (TIRs), via a user interface, by e-mail, text message, or by other communication means. The TIR can include a date, location, time, and duration. The system can compare the TIR to the locations and timespans of adjacent calendar events to determine if the TIR conflicts with adjacent event. If the TIR does not conflict, the system can add the TIR to the user's overall 4D trajectory. If, on the other hand, the TIR does conflict, the system can delete the TIR and/or send a cancellation message via the user interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Nima Barraci, Andreas Sindlinger
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Publication number: 20180137765Abstract: This disclosure relates to navigating a vehicle based on predicted trajectories of other vehicles. Systems, methods, and computer-program products consistent with the disclosure perform operations including receiving location information of other vehicles. The operations also include comparing the location information of the other vehicles with an intended trajectory information of the vehicle. The operations further include determining that interference exists based on the comparing. Additionally, the operations include determining a modification to the intended trajectory information of the vehicle that resolves the interference with one of the other vehicles. Moreover, the operations include presenting the modification to the intended trajectory information of the vehicle to an operator of the vehicle. Further, the operations include modifying the intended trajectory using the modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Andreas SINDLINGER, Garoe Gonzalez PARRA, Jonas Michael SCHULZE
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Patent number: 9728093Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for presenting contextual weather information with respect to a predetermined route of a vehicle. Routing data for a vehicle is integrated with weather data for an area to generate contextual weather information.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Thorsten Wiesemann, Theo Hankers, Cindy Dorfmann, Andreas Sindlinger
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Publication number: 20160335899Abstract: A method and system for handling a missed approach of an aircraft. A group of signals that indicates a go-around maneuver occurring during an approach of the aircraft to land at an airport is detected on a data bus in the aircraft. An alert to an air traffic control system for the airport when the signal is detected. The alert indicates an occurrence of the go-around maneuver, enabling rerouting of air traffic in a manner that enhances safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Samantha A. Schwartz, Andreas Sindlinger
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Publication number: 20160232797Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for presenting contextual weather information with respect to a predetermined route of a vehicle. Routing data for a vehicle is integrated with weather data for an area to generate contextual weather information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Thorsten Wiesemann, Theo Hankers, Cindy Dorfmann, Andreas Sindlinger
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Publication number: 20160153798Abstract: A system and method for maintaining a user's four dimensional (4D) trajectory is disclosed. The system can comprise a plurality of databases related to the user's personal preferences, historical actions, and travel data, among other things. The system can receive requests for appointments, or trajectory information requirements (TIRs), via a user interface, by e-mail, text message, or by other communication means. The TIR can include a date, location, time, and duration. The system can compare the TIR to the locations and timespans of adjacent calendar events to determine if the TIR conflicts with adjacent event. If the TIR does not conflict, the system can add the TIR to the user's overall 4D trajectory. If, on the other hand, the TIR does conflict, the system can delete the TIR and/or send a cancellation message via the user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Nima Barraci, Andreas Sindlinger
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Patent number: 9349296Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for providing dynamic information. Routing data for a vehicle is integrated with weather data for an area to generate contextual weather information. The contextual weather information is presented with respect to a predetermined route of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Thorsten Wiesemann, Theo Hankers, Cindy Dorfmann, Andreas Sindlinger
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Publication number: 20150294273Abstract: Methods, computer-readable storage mediums and systems provide for displaying a time zone sensitive calendar. According to aspects of the disclosure, information is accessed that is associated with the time zone sensitive calendar. The information is used in determining the different time zones to include in a calendar view. Each of the different time periods in the calendar view are associated with one of the time zones. The calendar view for the time zone sensitive calendar is then displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Nima Barraci, Andreas Sindlinger