Abstract: Described are methods and systems for Virtual Multi-Dimensional Quick Response (VMDQR) codes, used for transferring data sets between code initialization devices and code retrieval devices, such as smartphones and other like devices. A VMDQR code is capable of encoding and sharing large amounts of data, regardless of the space available on an object. The amount of the encoded data depends on the dimensionality of the VMDQR code. A VMDQR code is incorporated into an augmented image, presented on a user interface of a code retrieval device. For example, an image of a real object, which does not have any physical codes, is augmented by adding a VMDQR code to give a representation of an object with a code. The VMDQR code is then scanned from the user interface using a scanner to transfer the encoded data to the scanner.

Abstract: A method includes determining a comparative valuation for an asset including one or more objects. Specification data for the asset is retrieved, and comparable objects including two or more attributes are generated. Each attribute includes an attribute category and an associated attribute value. Comparison weights are received for attribute categories, and analogous object data is retrieved for analogous objects that are each analogous to the comparable object. The analogous object data includes attributes that are each analogous to one of the attributes of the comparable object. Each analogous attribute includes a category, a value, and a valuation. A comparative valuation for the object is output based on the associated attribute values for the comparable object, the associated analogous attribute values for each analogous object, the valuation of each analogous object, and the comparison weights. The comparative valuation for the asset is output based on the comparative valuations for each object.

Abstract: A method performed by a computing system configured to process distributed flight data is described. The computing systems obtains distributed flight data from a communication system operating externally from the computing system. The computing system creates a record identifying the distributed flight data in a queue of the computing system. The computing system processes the distributed flight data identified in the record of the queue using a plurality of virtualized environments (VEs) of the computing system, each VE of the plurality of VEs comprising a task scheduler and a containerized application that operates to process the distributed flight data. The computing system further provides processed flight data to a plurality of different client communication systems operating externally from the computing system.

Abstract: Described are methods and systems for Virtual Multi-Dimensional Quick Response (VMDQR) codes, used for transferring data sets between code initialization devices and code retrieval devices, such as smartphones and other like devices. A VMDQR code is capable of encoding and sharing large amounts of data, regardless of the space available on an object. The amount of the encoded data depends on the dimensionality of the VMDQR code. A VMDQR code is incorporated into an augmented image, presented on a user interface of a code retrieval device. For example, an image of a real object, which does not have any physical codes, is augmented by adding a VMDQR code to give a representation of an object with a code. The VMDQR code is then scanned from the user interface using a scanner to transfer the encoded data to the scanner.

Abstract: In general, an improved flight delay prevention system is provided. Flight data, such as ARINC data, is acquired by a data acquisition device. Then a plurality of comparable objects using flight data is created. Each comparable object includes an object type and an object value. Then, one or more flight systems corresponding to possible delays is identified. Next, for each identified flight system, a comparable object is extracted and flight system is compared. Then, an ordered list of object type routes is obtained. A weighted average of all delay fields is then calculated. Finally, a current delay value is transmitted to a mobile device.

Abstract: Described are methods and systems for Virtual Multi-Dimensional Quick Response (VMDQR) codes, used for transferring data sets between code initialization devices and code retrieval devices, such as smartphones and other like devices. A VMDQR code is capable of encoding and sharing large amounts of data, regardless of the space available on an object. The amount of the encoded data depends on the dimensionality of the VMDQR code. A VMDQR code is incorporated into an augmented image, presented on a user interface of a code retrieval device. For example, an image of a real object, which does not have any physical codes, is augmented by adding a VMDQR code to give a representation of an object with a code. The VMDQR code is then scanned from the user interface using a scanner to transfer the encoded data to the scanner.

Abstract: A method includes determining a comparative valuation for an asset including one or more objects. Specification data for the asset is retrieved, and comparable objects including two or more attributes are generated. Each attribute includes an attribute category and an associated attribute value. Comparison weights are received for attribute categories, and analogous object data is retrieved for analogous objects that are each analogous to the comparable object. The analogous object data includes attributes that are each analogous to one of the attributes of the comparable object. Each analogous attribute includes a category, a value, and a valuation. A comparative valuation for the object is output based on the associated attribute values for the comparable object, the associated analogous attribute values for each analogous object, the valuation of each analogous object, and the comparison weights. The comparative valuation for the asset is output based on the comparative valuations for each object.

Abstract: A tablet computing device displays training content to a user. Upon detecting the user-selection of a term in the content, the tablet computing device identifies one or more categories that are associated with the selected term and obtains additional training resources related to the user-selected term based on those categories. Additionally, the tablet computing device captures the image of a vehicle, such as an aircraft, within its field of view for display to the user. Given the image, the tablet computing device identifies areas on the vehicle that may be related to the user-selected term and generates touch controls for those areas. The user can touch those controls to retrieve the additional training resources.

Abstract: In general, an improved flight delay prevention system is provided. Flight data, such as ARINC data, is acquired by a data acquisition device. Then a plurality of comparable objects using flight data is created. Each comparable object includes an object type and an object value. Then, one or more flight systems corresponding to possible delays is identified. Next, for each identified flight system, a comparable object is extracted and flight system is compared. Then, an ordered list of object type routes is obtained. A weighted average of all delay fields is then calculated. Finally, a current delay value is transmitted to a mobile device.

Abstract: A computer based method for utilizing static content in a dynamic environment to provide at least one defined functionality is described. The method includes identifying at least one function to be associated with the static content and the dynamic environment, identifying at least one state for each identified function, defining, in a computer memory, each identified state within a page object, the page object also defining within the computer memory page states and output attributes associated with output templates within the page object, creating, in the computer memory, output templates for each identified state, creating presentation pages and logic objects in the computer memory for each function, and creating engines to be executed by at least one computer processing device, each engine representing a function, the engines operable to use a corresponding page object to direct data traffic among the defined states within the computer memory.

Abstract: A method for allowing a computer to classify an input containing data. A list of categories is received. A sub list of categories is selected, wherein the sub-list comprises those categories in the list that have corresponding distinct correlation scores above a predetermined value. Input data that tends to over correlate to the classification system is received. A truncated snapshot is generated, the truncated snapshot comprising only attributes from the plurality of input attributes that have corresponding input categories that match categories in the sub-list of categories. The data is classified using the truncated snapshot and the classification system.

Abstract: A tablet computing device displays training content to a user. Upon detecting the user-selection of a term in the content, the tablet computing device identifies one or more categories that are associated with the selected term and obtains additional training resources related to the user-selected term based on those categories. Additionally, the tablet computing device captures the image of a vehicle, such as an aircraft, within its field of view for display to the user. Given the image, the tablet computing device identifies areas on the vehicle that may be related to the user-selected term and generates touch controls for those areas. The user can touch those controls to retrieve the additional training resources.

Abstract: A system including an associative memory and an input device configured to receive a first query or comparison request. The associative memory is configured to: responsive to receiving the first query or comparison request, locate an entity value having an attribute value matching a term of the first query or comparison request; responsive to locating the entity value, return a first list of results including the entity value; add, as a required search term, at least one of first results from the first list to a second query or comparison request, the second query or comparison request further including all terms of the first query or comparison request; perform the second query or comparison request and, as a result, return a second list of resource references; use the second list to retrieve source data; combine the entity value with the source data to form a combination; and return the combination.

Abstract: A computing system, method and computer program product are provided to present additional information regarding a map of a port of interest, such as an airport. In the context of a computing system, the computing system includes processing circuitry configured to receive an indication of a map of a port of interest and to compare attributes representative of the map of the port of interest to attributes representative of one or more maps of other ports. The processing circuitry is also configured to identify at least one of the one or more maps of other ports to satisfy a similarity threshold based upon a comparison of the attributes. The computing system also includes a user interface responsive to the processing circuitry and configured to provide information regarding the at least one of the one or more maps of other ports along with the map of the port of interest.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing a simulation. The method comprises detecting a user input manipulating a virtual control on a control panel displayed in a target output location on a display system in a simulator during the simulation of a platform. Further, the method comprises identifying a sound for the virtual control when the user input is detected. Still further, the method comprises controlling a speaker system to output the sound identified during the simulation in a manner that is perceived by a human operator to be from the target output location.

Abstract: A computing system, method and computer program product are provided to present additional information regarding a map of a port of interest, such as an airport. In the context of a computing system, the computing system includes processing circuitry configured to receive an indication of a map of a port of interest and to compare attributes representative of the map of the port of interest to attributes representative of one or more maps of other ports. The processing circuitry is also configured to identify at least one of the one or more maps of other ports to satisfy a similarity threshold based upon a comparison of the attributes. The computing system also includes a user interface responsive to the processing circuitry and configured to provide information regarding the at least one of the one or more maps of other ports along with the map of the port of interest.

Abstract: The advantageous embodiments include a system for operating machinery in a manufacturing environment. The system includes a sensor system and a computer. The sensor system is configured to distinguish human skeletal positions from non-human object positions and to determine whether one or more humans are present in a predetermined area. The computer is configured to: responsive to determining that only the one or more humans are in the predetermined area, determine whether a false positive result has occurred, wherein the false positive comprises a first determination that the one or more humans are present when no human is actually present. The computer is also configured to: responsive to determining that the false positive result has not occurred, the taking an action selected from the group consisting of issuing an alert, stopping the machinery, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method for identifying a motion of interest of an individual. The method includes receiving input data from a non-invasive motion sensor measuring movements of a person. The method also includes collecting motion sensor data for an interval of time. The illustrative embodiments also provide for analyzing the motion sensor input data using an analysis application having a set of classified pre-determined motions. The analysis application classifies a movement captured during the interval of time as a motion corresponding to particular a pre-determined motion among a plurality of pre-determined motions. Classification is performed based on shared relative values among the motion sensor input data and the particular pre-determined motion. The illustrative embodiments also provide for generating an output that provides a translation of the movement for identification of a predetermined motion of interest that represents an undesirable ergonomic aspect.

Abstract: The advantageous embodiments include a system for operating machinery in a manufacturing environment. The system includes a sensor system and a computer. The sensor system is configured to distinguish human skeletal positions from non-human object positions and to determine whether one or more humans are present in a predetermined area. The computer is configured to: responsive to determining that only the one or more humans are in the predetermined area, determine whether a false positive result has occurred, wherein the false positive comprises a first determination that the one or more humans are present when no human is actually present. The computer is also configured to: responsive to determining that the false positive result has not occurred, the taking an action selected from the group consisting of issuing an alert, stopping the machinery, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A system comprising an associative memory, an input module, a query module, and a display module. The input module is configured to receive a value within a first perspective of the associative memory. The query module is configured to perform an open query of the associative memory using the value, perform the open query within at least one of an insert perspective and a second perspective of the associative memory. The at least one of the insert perspective and the second perspective has as many or more category associations for the value relative to the first perspective. The display module is configured to display a result of the query and to display a list of one or more potential ambiguities that result from the open query.