Abstract: A method of root cause diagnosis of fault data from a vehicle includes identifying a first vehicle fault and selecting from field repair data a vehicle feature corresponding to the identified first vehicle fault. The method also includes identifying from the field repair data an effective repair of the identified first vehicle fault. The method additionally includes training and testing via a machine learning algorithm, a labor code classifier using the identified effective repair of the first vehicle fault and the selected vehicle feature corresponding to the identified first vehicle fault. The method also includes identifying and classifying, using the trained classifier, indistinguishable labor codes. Furthermore, the method includes communicating the identified and classified indistinguishable labor codes for diagnosing a root cause of real time first vehicle fault data.

Abstract: A method of root cause diagnosis of fault data from a vehicle includes identifying a first vehicle fault and selecting from field repair data a vehicle feature corresponding to the identified first vehicle fault. The method also includes identifying from the field repair data an effective repair of the identified first vehicle fault. The method additionally includes training and testing via a machine learning algorithm, a labor code classifier using the identified effective repair of the first vehicle fault and the selected vehicle feature corresponding to the identified first vehicle fault. The method also includes identifying and classifying, using the trained classifier, indistinguishable labor codes. Furthermore, the method includes communicating the identified and classified indistinguishable labor codes for diagnosing a root cause of real time first vehicle fault data.

Abstract: A present novel and non-trivial system, apparatus, and method for generating runway visual aids on an aircraft display unit. Visual aids could comprise of runway indicators corresponding to minimum and maximum rollout and touchdown points, each of which may be determined in real-time by applying input factors to one or more configurable landing profiles. Data representative of visual aids may be provided by one or more sources including runway data sources and real-time input factors. An image generating processor generates an image data set representative of a three-dimensional perspective view of a scene outside the aircraft, wherein the image data set is determined as a function of terrain data, runway data, and visual aid data. The image data set may be provided to a Head-Down Display unit, a Head-Up Display unit, or both, whereby an image contains a runway depicted with at least one visual aid.

Abstract: A method for pilot situational awareness comprises calculating a location; providing terrain data for the calculated location; processing the terrain data and positioning a light source generally proximal to a view point of a pilot data to generate a synthetic image, the synthetic image representing an appearance of the terrain data illuminated by an appearance of the light source positioned generally proximal to the view point of the pilot; and displaying the synthetic image.

Abstract: Present novel and non-trivial system, device, and method for generating location information presented to a pilot are disclosed. A processing unit is configured to receive manual input data representative of one or more selected image location(s) on a first image data set; determine a selected geographic location for each selected image location; and update the second image data set to include location pointer data. As embodied herein, first and second images represented in the first and second image data sets, respectively, could be displayed simultaneously on the same display unit or separately on different display units. Also, the first image and second image could correspond to an egocentric view and a plan view, respectively, or vice-versa. Additionally, the first image data set and/or second image data set could be updated include first and/or second location pointer data, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, kits and compositions for modulating the activity of Stat molecules (e.g., Stat1, Stat3 and Stat5). The compounds of the invention are useful for treating and/or preventing disorders characterized by Stat dysregulation, such as hyperproliferative disorders. Further, the compounds of the present invention are also useful in culturing stem cells and treating ischemic disorders.

Abstract: A weather awareness and warning system (“WAWS”) provides aircraft position data and weather data input to a weather alert (“WA”) processor from a navigation system and a datalink system. The weather data contains three-dimensional delineations of a defined weather area. The WA processor determines an aircraft alert position and a weather alert zone; if the aircraft alert position falls within or penetrates the weather alert zone, the WA processor generates an alert signal and provides a weather alert signal to an alerting system comprising of visual alert(s) displayed on a display unit such as an HDD unit or a HUD unit, or an aural alert sounded by an aural alert unit. The aircraft alert position and weather alert zone could be determined by the WA processor by executing an algorithm(s) embedded in software containing the disclosed embodiments and methods.

Abstract: A present novel and non-trivial system, module, and method for presenting NOTAM information are disclosed. A plurality of sources may be used for providing navigation data, terrain data, NOTAM data, and object data. After receiving this data, a NOTAM display generating processor may generate a NOTAM image data set as a function of the navigation data, terrain data, NOTAM data, and object data. The NOTAM image data set may be representative of NOTAM information presented in a three-dimensional perspective of a scene outside an aircraft, where NOTAM information may comprise non-textual NOTAM information, textual NOTAM information, or both. After being generated, the NOTAM image data set may be provided to a presentation system where NOTAM information may be presented on at least one tactical display unit such as a head-down display unit and/or a head-up display unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a dynamic field of view (FOV) for a synthetic vision system (SVS) scene. The FOV within the SVS scene may switch between a FOV conformal to the real world outside of a vehicle and a wider FOV when beneficial. In an aircraft, for example, generating the SVS scene with the narrower FOV may be optimal during flight, while on the ground a wider FOV may improve situational awareness during taxiing. Determination of the airborne or grounded status of the aircraft may be based on speed, altitude, user input, or a received signal. Although the foregoing has been described within a particular context, the present disclosure is not limited to this scenario and may be applied to any vehicle in any situation where dynamically changing between a narrower FOV and a wider FOV is beneficial.

Abstract: A present novel and non-trivial system, apparatus, and method for presenting information to the pilot on an aircraft display unit employed in a synthetic vision system (“SVS”), an enhanced vision system (“EVS”), or combined system. Information regarding the locations of visible and invisible objects related to aviation such as airports, navigation aids and facilities, and airspace are provided by location markers. Data representative of the terrain and location of objects depicted in a scene outside the aircraft are retrieved from one or more data sources. An image generating processor generates an image data set representative of a three-dimensional perspective view of a scene outside the aircraft, wherein the image data set is determined as a function of the terrain data and location marker data associated with the location data. The image data set may be provided to a Head-Down Display unit, a Head-Up Display unit, or both.

Abstract: A present novel and non-trivial system, apparatus, and method for enhancing an image presented to the pilot on an aircraft display unit. Locations of visible and invisible objects related to aviation such as airports, navigation aids and facilities, and airspace are enhanced by providing location highlighters of the objects. Data representative of the terrain and location of objects located in a scene outside the aircraft are retrieved from one or more data sources. An image generating processor generates an image data set representative of a three-dimensional perspective of a scene outside the aircraft, wherein the image data set is determined as a function of the terrain data and highlighter data associated with the location data. The image data set may be provided to a Head-Down Display unit, Head-Up Display unit, or both for display.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, kits and compositions for modulating the activity of Stat molecules (e.g., Stat1, Stat3 and Stat5). The compounds of the invention are useful for treating and/or preventing disorders characterized by Stat dysregulation, such as hyperproliferative disorders. Further, the compounds of the present invention are also useful in culturing stem cells and treating ischemic disorders.

Abstract: A synthetic vision system (SVS) for an aircraft, including a user input device for receiving runway correction commands from a user. The runway correction commands are in response to discrepancies observed by the user between an observed runway position in the real world and a synthetic vision runway position depicted on an electronic display device. The user input device provides runway corrections. An SVS computer is operatively connected to the electronic display device for providing SVS image data to the electronic display device in response to received runway parameter data. A runway parameter server device (RPSD) is operatively connected to the user input device and to the SVS computer for receiving the runway corrections from the user input device and providing the runway parameter data, including any corrected data provided by the user, to the SVS computer.

Abstract: A cable seal lock assembly including a housing having a top end and a bottom end with at least two openings in each end. A generally cylindrical-shaped cable sleeve is located in the housing and has a bore therethrough, and ends of the bore are aligned with respective openings in the top and bottom ends of the housing. A clip sleeve is located at least partially within the housing and has a bore of non-uniform diameter extending therethrough, and one end of the clip sleeve extends through one of the openings in the top end of the housing, with the bore at the other end of the clip sleeve aligned with one of the openings at the bottom end of the housing. A locking clip is located in the clip sleeve, and a backing plate is located in the housing with holes that are aligned with the openings at one end of the housing.

Abstract: A valve assembly defines a chamber and three ports. A first valve selectively obstructs a first port to prevent fluid communication between a secondary air injection pump and the chamber. A second valve selectively obstructs a second port to prevent fluid communication between an air intake manifold and the chamber. A third port provides fluid communication between the chamber and an exhaust manifold. The chamber thus serves as a common passageway for secondary air flowing from the pump to the exhaust manifold and for exhaust gas flowing from the exhaust manifold to the air intake manifold. In a preferred embodiment, the first and second valves are rigidly interconnected.

Abstract: An engine diagnostic system includes a catalytic converter and an outlet O2 sensor. The outlet O2 sensor generates an outlet signal that is based on an oxygen level of exhaust gases exiting the catalytic converter. A controller adjusts a secondary fuel trim based on the outlet signal. The controller indicates a fault status if the secondary fuel trim has achieved a fuel trim limit and the outlet signal is out of a diagnostic range.

Abstract: A vehicle exhaust system includes a catalytic converter and an outlet sensor. The outlet sensor generates a sensor signal based on an oxygen level of exhaust gases exiting the catalytic converter. A controller communicates with an engine and the outlet sensor, and monitors the sensor signal during a predetermined period of engine operation. The controller commands an intrusive catalyst monitor test in a default order if the outlet sensor signal transitions through both thresholds during a predetermined period. The controller performs an intrusive outlet sensor test during cruise operation of the engine if the signal fails to transition through both thresholds during the catalyst monitor test.

Abstract: A vehicle exhaust system includes a catalytic converter and an outlet sensor. The outlet sensor generates a sensor signal based on an oxygen level of exhaust gases exiting the catalytic converter. A controller communicates with an engine and the outlet sensor, and monitors the sensor signal during a predetermined period of engine operation. The controller commands an intrusive catalyst monitor test in a default order if the outlet sensor signal transitions through both thresholds during a predetermined period. The controller performs an intrusive outlet sensor test during cruise operation of the engine if the signal fails to transition through both thresholds during the catalyst monitor test.

Abstract: An improved method of “adaptive” control that optimizes NOx conversion efficiency while minimizing fuel consumption. This method limits the NOx level in the feedstream to a NOx catalyst to a level that the catalyst can process by adjusting certain engine parameters, namely exhaust gas recirculation percentage, air-to-fuel ratio, and spark ignition timing in a spark-ignition engine or fuel injection timing in a compression-ignition engine. This method results in improved fuel efficiency over previous methods of controlling NOx emissions by allowing longer periods of lean operations.

Abstract: An optical data encoding and readout system for identifying an object and providing sensor data related to the condition of the object includes a liquid crystal cell for receiving a polarized readout beam. A control circuit reads identification and sensor data codes stored in a predetermined format in memory, and modulates the liquid crystal cell in accordance with the codes which in turn modulates the polarization of the readout beam.