Abstract: A seat assembly comprises a seat adjuster; and a seat including: a seat bottom connectable to a track assembly; a seatback pivotably connected to the seat bottom; a calf rest pivotably connected to the seat bottom; and a headrest pivotably connected to the seatback. The seat adjuster includes one or more motors and is connected to the seat to adjust the seat to a first seat position and to a second seat position via adjusting the seatback, the calf rest, and the headrest about a plurality of pivot axes.

Abstract: A receiver can include a first set of one or more amplifier stages configured to amplify input signals in a plurality of communication bands. The receiver can further include a second and third set of one or more amplifier stages. The second set of one or more amplifier stages can be configured to selectively receive the input signals in the plurality of communication bands amplified by the first set of one or more amplifier stages and to amplify one or more input signals in a first one of the plurality of communication bands. Alternatively, the third set of one or more amplifier stages can be configured to selectively receive the input signals in the plurality of communication bands amplified by the first set of one or more amplifier stages and to amplify one or more input signals in a second one of the plurality of communication bands.

Abstract: A vehicle control system as described herein can include one or more processors that can identify one or more geographic areas through which a vehicle group is scheduled to travel for an upcoming trip. This area or these areas may be identified as area(s) where there is an increased likelihood of a need for derating one or more engines of the vehicle group. The processor(s) can create or modify a trip plan that dictates one or more operational settings of the vehicle group for one or more of different locations, distances, or times of the upcoming trip. The processor(s) may create or modify the trip plan to avoid a decrease in total power output from the vehicle group within the geographic area(s).

Abstract: A receiver can include a first set of one or more amplifier stages configured to amplify input signals in a plurality of communication bands. The receiver can further include a second and third set of one or more amplifier stages. The second set of one or more amplifier stages can be configured to selectively receive the input signals in the plurality of communication bands amplified by the first set of one or more amplifier stages and to amplify one or more input signals in a first one of the plurality of communication bands. Alternatively, the third set of one or more amplifier stages can be configured to selectively receive the input signals in the plurality of communication bands amplified by the first set of one or more amplifier stages and to amplify one or more input signals in a second one of the plurality of communication bands.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to predict, using a predictive deration model, that a first vehicle system scheduled to travel along a route will experience a deration event when traveling through one or more designated geographic areas along the route. The predictive deration model is generated based on historical data of deration events experienced by plural vehicle systems. The historical data includes at least geographic locations of the deration events and times of the year in which the deration events occurred. The one or more processors are further configured to generate control signals to control movement of the first vehicle system along the route based on the prediction such that the first vehicle system does not derate when traveling through the one or more designated geographic areas along the route.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to obtain environmental data geographically and temporally corresponding to scheduled travel of a vehicle system. The one or more processors are further configured to determine a power output capability range for the vehicle system traveling during a trip based on the environmental data that is obtained. The one or more processors are also configured to communicate instructions to at least one of a propulsion system of the vehicle system or a vehicle controller of the vehicle system for controlling movement of the vehicle system during the trip such that the vehicle system produces a power output within the power output capability range as the vehicle system travels. The environmental data includes historical values of one or more of temperature, pressure, or air constituency in geographic areas through which the vehicle system will travel during the trip.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to obtain environmental data geographically and temporally corresponding to scheduled travel of a vehicle system. The one or more processors are further configured to determine a power output capability range for the vehicle system traveling during a trip based on the environmental data that is obtained. The one or more processors are also configured to communicate instructions to at least one of a propulsion system of the vehicle system or a vehicle controller of the vehicle system for controlling movement of the vehicle system during the trip such that the vehicle system produces a power output within the power output capability range as the vehicle system travels. The environmental data includes historical values of one or more of temperature, pressure, or air constituency in geographic areas through which the vehicle system will travel during the trip.

Abstract: Certain of the disclosed embodiments present a system and method for providing in-home targeted advertisements to individual consumers. For instance, the disclosed embodiments include an in-home advertising device that enables a user to interact with the in-home advertising device and purchase items with the push of a button. Additionally, in some embodiments, the in-home advertising device may include a built in printer for enabling a user to print an advertised and/or coupon.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking a status of a portable electronic file is provided. The system includes a workflow server having at least a rules engine and a tracking engine, the workflow server being configured to update a status tracker that is embedded into the portable electronic file, and at least one end user connected via a network to the workflow server. The end user is capable of receiving and submitting the portable electronic file to and from the workflow server, whereby the workflow server is configured to track at least a submission of the portable electronic file. Upon actuation of the embedded status tracker within the portable electronic file by the end user, a status report indicating the status of the portable electronic file is displayed to the end user.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for authenticating electronic forms prior to download. A Form Administrator may enable authentication requirement for an End User and also select an authentication scheme. The End User will not be allowed access to an electronic form unless authenticated. The invention also includes a method and system for delivering and presenting electronic forms to an End User through a purely browser based application, without requiring the installation of additional software or browser plug-ins.