Abstract: A multi-analyte sensor device is disclosed. The multi-analyte device is a handheld device that includes a replaceable sensor. In one embodiment, the replaceable sensor includes a plurality of electrodes coated with one or more different molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) coatings for measuring concentrations of target analytes. The replaceable sensor is configured to be attached or detached from the device one or more times.

Abstract: A multi-analyte sensor includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of strips is connected to one end of the body and a plurality of electrical conductors run through the body and into the plurality of strips. Exposed portions of first and second electrical conductors running through first and second strips are coated with analyte-responsive materials, such as a first molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) and a second MIP, respectively. The first MIP has binding sites for a first target analyte and the second MIP has binding sites for a second target analyte. The multi-analyte sensor may be part of a sensing device that also includes a controller and a data store.

Abstract: A multi-analyte sensor includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of strips is connected to one end of the body and a plurality of electrical conductors run through the body and into the plurality of strips. Exposed portions of first and second electrical conductors running through first and second strips are coated with analyte-responsive materials, such as a first molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) and a second MIP, respectively. The first MIP has binding sites for a first target analyte and the second MIP has binding sites for a second target analyte. The multi-analyte sensor may be part of a sensing device that also includes a controller and a data store.

Abstract: A neural implant is provided for electrical stimulation and recording of brain or nervous system tissue. The neural implant is of cellular scale and could be used as a natural integration in neural tissue that enables the development of scalable brain machine interfaces that stably interface with the same neural populations over a life-time period. A biomimetic a multi-channel neural implant is provided sharing similar dimensions, dynamics, and spatial distribution as that of natural axon bundles in the brain. A simple approach of delivery compatible with commercially available electrophysiology rigs enabled minimal surgical perturbation of existing neural architectures. This invention represents a step forward in developing the next generation of seamless brain-machine interface to study and modulate the activities of specific sub-populations of neurons, and to develop therapies for a plethora of neurological diseases.

Abstract: A method of creating at least one flight plan of an aircraft includes entering a creation objective which illustrates a type and general characteristics of the flight plan to be created, automatically generating a flight plan outline, automatically generating a targeted request for information relating to missing parameters, entering the requested information relating to the missing parameters, and supplementing automatically the flight plan outline and automatically deleting any discontinuities to create, in a definitive manner, the flight plan.

Abstract: Aiding preparation and management of aircraft missions includes receiving digital data including avionic type data and open-world type data and comparing the digital data with a set of stored data. When at least one item of the digital data differs from an equivalent item in the set of stored data, a change indicator is generated for at least one parameter of the aircraft. In response to a command accepting the change of the at least one parameter, item of digital data, that differs from the equivalent item in the set of stored data, is stored.

Abstract: A method for processing a request message received in an aircraft, from air control, via a data transmission system, includes the identification of a type of request contained in the received message and the extraction of parameters associated with the type of request identified. The method further includes steps of determining flight characteristics to be calculated according to the type of request identified and the said associated parameters; selecting at least one calculation module, from among a predetermined set of calculation modules, according to the determined flight characteristics to be calculated; calculating flight characteristics with at least one selected calculation module, and obtaining calculation results; and creating a draft for response to the said request from the calculation results obtained.

Abstract: A method and a device for an operating center for aiding in the preparation and management of missions of an aircraft. After a plurality of digital data has been received, the plurality of data comprising at least one datum of avionic type and one datum of open-world type, at least one flight plan is prepared from the plurality of data. The at least one prepared flight plan and the at least one datum of open-world type then are formatted. The formatted data in the form of an electronic document usable directly by a computer system of the aircraft are transmitted to the aircraft.

Abstract: A system of assistance in the entry of flight data for an aircraft transmitted between a crew on board the aircraft and a ground staff including, a radiofrequency communications link to transmit flight data between the crew and the ground staff. At least one means of sending and one means of receiving data on board the aircraft, wherein the system includes a voice recognition means capable of detecting a piece of data of a predefined type emitted, during the communications call, by the crew or the ground staff and a means of analysis and transcription of this piece of data in digital or alphanumeric form.

Abstract: A device and method for assisting in the management of an engine failure on an aircraft. The device automatically determines when an engine failure is detected, vectoring settings including speed, thrust and altitude settings designed to be implemented on the aircraft in such a manner as to allow it to fly to a particular airport.

Abstract: A system and method for providing pilot assistance to an aircraft in the lack of air control airspace, within the context of IFBP and TIBA procedures. The system and method includes receiving blind broadcast messages on a dedicated frequency, inputting relevant data regarding the blind broadcast message to a system in which an estimated current position of all broadcasting aircraft within a neighborhood is calculated. In addition, the flight paths being followed as well as direction of flight of the aircraft in the neighborhood extrapolated from the blind broadcast message and preferably displayed to the pilot. In an embodiment, the system displays the trajectories of all broadcasting aircraft in relation to flight path of the pilot's aircraft to determined if a collision is possible.

Abstract: An interconnecting apparatus for interconnecting a pilot station of an aircraft to at least one aircraft zone includes a device for communicating between the pilot station and the aircraft zone. The aircraft zone includes a device permitting a person present in the aircraft zone to identify themselves and a display device indicating a functional status of the aircraft. The pilot station includes a display device indicating a location of each person being identified in the aircraft zone.

Abstract: A navigation system for an aircraft, including a calculator of an estimated flight path for the aircraft; a device for determining an estimated value of a flight parameter that corresponds to an estimated speed for the extension of at least a portion of the high-lift devices of the aircraft; and a display of an indication for such estimated value. A command process for such a system and an aircraft equipped with such a system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device and method for assisting in the management of an engine failure on an aircraft: (1) determine, when an engine failure occurs, flight profiles allowing the closest airports to be reached according to flight strategies and (2) present, on a screen, the airports associated with the determined flight profiles and corresponding predictions.

Abstract: A method for processing a request message received (E11) in an aircraft, from air control, via a data transmission system, comprises the identification (E13) of a type of request contained in the received message and the extraction (E15) of parameters associated with the type of request identified. The method further comprises steps of: determining (E17) flight characteristics to be calculated, according to the type of request identified and the said associated parameters; selecting (E19) at least one calculation module, from among a predetermined set of calculation modules, according to the determined flight characteristics to be calculated; calculating (E21) flight characteristics with at least one selected calculation module, and obtaining calculation results; creating (E23, E25) a draft for response to the said request from the calculation results obtained.

Abstract: The invention in particular has as its object a method and a device for an aircraft for aiding in the preparation and management of missions. After a plurality of digital data has been received (505), the said plurality of data comprising at least one datum of avionic type and one datum of open-world type, the said plurality of received data is compared (515) with a set of data stored beforehand. In response to the said step of comparing, if at least one received datum of the said plurality of data is different from the equivalent datum stored beforehand, an indication of change of at least one parameter of the said aircraft is generated. In response to a command for acceptance (525) of change of the said at least one parameter, the said at least one received datum different from the equivalent datum stored beforehand is stored.