Abstract: The invention is autonomous aircraft disease detection system including an on-board medical device for obtaining medical samples from passengers, flight crew or from the cabin air, a pathogen testing station for analyzing the medical samples, and air samples, and a disease detection docking station using a data processor to produce disease detection results, and a transmitter automatically notifying ground-based facilities of any indication of a viral pathogen.

Abstract: The invention is a system and method for communicating emergency information from an aircraft in response to an emergency or technical problem detected by monitoring avionics data at an onboard autonomous aircraft SATCOM transceiver activation device, the emergency detection functioning to automatically activate and control an aircraft SATCOM transceiver which then (i) automatically triggers real-time tracking of the aircraft via satellite, (ii) provides aircraft positioning on broadcast distinctive signals and data in designated frequencies; and (iii) monitors, processes, and automatically communicates the avionics data in conformance with ICAO standards for GADSS.

Abstract: The invention is a service for sending and/or receiving messages in a first format intended for a recipient or authority, where the service identifies for the intended recipient a second format for receiving messages, and where the service formats a communication for delivery to the intended recipient, where the message is prepared to be presented to the recipient in the first and/or the second format.

Abstract: The invention is a service for sending and/or receiving messages in a first format intended for a recipient or authority, where the service identifies for the intended recipient a second format for receiving messages, and where the service formats a communication for delivery to the intended recipient, where the message is prepared to be presented to the recipient in the first and/or the second format.

Abstract: The invention is a service for sending and/or receiving messages in a first format intended for a recipient or authority, where the service identifies for the intended recipient a second format for receiving messages, and where the service formats a communication for delivery to the intended recipient, where the message is prepared to be presented to the recipient in the first and/or the second format.

Abstract: The invention is a service for sending and/or receiving messages in a first format intended for a recipient or authority, where the service identifies for the intended recipient a second format for receiving messages, and where the service formats a communication for delivery to the intended recipient, where the message is prepared to be presented to the recipient in the first and/or the second format.

Abstract: A service sending and or receives messages in a first format intended for a recipient or authority. The service identifies for the intended recipient a second format for receiving messages. The service formats a communication for delivery to the intended recipient where the message is prepared to be presented to the recipient in the first and or second format.

Abstract: The invention is an autonomous anomaly response unit comprising: a signal coupler in communication with a selected avionics sensor in the aircraft avionics system, the signal coupler functioning to acquire from the selected avionics sensor a monitored sensor signal configured in a first signal format; a signal processor for receiving the monitored sensor signal and cross-formatting the monitored sensor signal into a selected sensor reading configured in a second signal format; a parameter check for evaluating the selected sensor reading such that a monitor trigger signal is issued in response to detection of an anomaly in the selected sensor reading; and a response module configured to issue an emergency response alarm in response to receiving the monitor trigger signal.

Abstract: The invention is a service for sending and/or receiving messages in a first format intended for a recipient or authority, where the service identifies for the intended recipient a second format for receiving messages, and where the service formats a communication for delivery to the intended recipient, where the message is prepared to be presented to the recipient in the first and/or the second format.

Abstract: An aircraft communication network comprises: avionics monitoring software in communication with aircraft avionics, the aircraft avionics including a flight data recorder and an emergency location transmitter; the avionics monitoring software functioning to acquire real-time aircraft operating parameters from the flight data recorder; the avionics monitoring software further functioning to activate the emergency location transmitter upon detection of an anomaly in the aircraft operating parameters, a processor/compiler in communication with the avionics monitoring software; and a transmitter in communication with the processor/compiler, the processor/compiler functioning to transmit real-time data obtained from the aircraft flight data recorder to the transmitter for transmission to ground-based facilities.

Abstract: A multi-format emergency communication service for a school, office or home which allows for a non-law enforcement person to send a pre-defined location-based emergency digital message through a graphic user interface to a 911 emergency dispatcher or law enforcement individual and concurrently connect to the same 911 emergency dispatcher or law enforcement individual through a secure 2-way audio/video interface and messaging service. Additionally, a specially configured lockdown system/hardware will work in concert with the aforementioned emergency communication methods to lockdown and secure the door(s), window(s) or entry points at the said emergency location.

Abstract: A service receives messages in a first format intended for a recipient. The service identifies for the intended recipient a second format for receiving messages. The service formats a communication for delivery to the intended recipient where the message is prepared to be presented to the recipient in the second format.

Abstract: A system and method for capturing professional billing services and other information associated with a communication event executed or received by a stationary or portable computer or a mobile communications device. Captured information may include, without limitation, client/customer name, telephone number, email address, event start time, event end time, event billable time, amount charged for the event, billing rate, and notes/activities associated with the event. In addition, the invention enables customization of any or all of the foregoing by a professional services provider prior to issuance of a bill or invoice for professional services.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring contact usage and activity of a wireless communication device, including a wireless telephone and a PDA device. The method and apparatus provide for detecting and monitoring each communication from selected contacts and displaying the usage information associated with the contact. Contact usage information is also provided to a server which allows the information to modified prior to being used to generate a bill for the contact.

Abstract: A method for monitoring call events for “bill-by-the-hour” professionals' activity on a wireless communication device, including a wireless telephone and a PDA device. This method detects, monitors and displays usage of each call event for a billable or non-billable call of an existing contact in the wireless communication devices' address book or database. This information is then provided to a server that contains related billing software to generate a bill for the contact.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring usage and activity of a wireless communication device, including a wireless telephone and a PDA device. The method and apparatus provide for detecting and monitoring each communication and displaying the remaining units available to the operator under their billing plan for the detected type of communication. Historical usage of each type of communication is maintained, and a plurality of types of available remaining communication units may be simultaneously displayed. The wireless device may monitor the usage of a type of communication and provide an alarm to the operator when less than a predetermined number of units, such as minutes or data bytes, are available to be used by the communication device in the billing period. The wireless device may also prompt the operator to call their service provider to request additional units.

Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring the time usage of a cellular phone to avoid over usage within a billing period, and thereby avoid unexpected high costs over and above the basic cost of the billing plan.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing multi-dimensional reproductions of a three-dimensional object. The novel system includes an illumination device, for housing a three-dimensional object, adapted to overlie the reproduction surface of a scanner or image reading device capable of reading an image from light reflected from a three-dimensional object. The scanner or image-reading device produces electrical signals representative of images read directly from the three-dimensional object and supplies electrical signals representing that image to an external apparatus such as a computer or computer-controlled apparatus from which multi-dimensional reproductions can be produced in the form of a three-dimensional picture on a monitor or screen, a three-dimensional printout from a printer, or a three-dimensional part from suitable computer controlled machinery.

Abstract: A portable duplicating device which may be used with any commercially available photocopy machine to provide two-dimensional copies of two or three dimensional objects.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a patient infusion device, such as an intravenous-fluid-containing bag or infusion pump. The apparatus includes an infusion device carrier that has a support connector from which a coupling rod extends. The support connector and coupling rod are releasably received in a support receptacle that is carried by a mobile stretcher, an infusion device support stand, a wheelchair, a bed, or a wall mount. The coupling rod includes a throughbore to receive a transversely slidable detent carried by the support receptacle, and alignment indicia are carried on each of the support connector and the support receptacle for properly aligning the two elements to permit them to be securely connected together. The releasable support connector permits the infusion device to be transferred from one mode of carrier to another, thereby eliminating the need for a separate person to guide an infusion device support stand to accompany a patient being transported.