Abstract: An electronic radio system multifunction slice (100) for a electronic radio system (400). The slice (100) includes an antenna interface (102), several multi-band transceivers (106-112), a processor (104), and an avionics interface (114). The antenna interface (102) couples to the antenna preconditioners of the aircraft. The processor (104) is coupled to the multi-band transceivers (106-112) and antenna interface (102), and controls the transceivers (106-112) and antenna interface (102) to provide signal and data processing for at least two independent radio function threads. The processor (104) is also coupled to the avionics interface (114), which connects to the avionics network of the aircraft. Each multifunction slice 100 provides a programmable multifunction radio.

Abstract: A method to efficiently implement a reconfigurable electronic radio system (400) including resource assets (402-408, 410-416, 418, 420-426, 428) and a processor (428). The processor (428) generates RF control and switching control signals during each mission segment of an aircraft to create radio function threads through the resource assets (402-408, 410-416, 418, 420-426, 428) to realize the radio functions for that mission segment. The processor (428) may also be coupled to a master processor (440) that sends the processor (428) a radio function set selection signal. The radio function set selection signal identifies the radio function set that the processor (428) will implement through the resource assets (402-408, 410-416, 418, 420-426, 428). The processor (428) performs all signal, data, message, cryptographic and control processing required for the radio function threads being implemented by the resource assets.

Abstract: A method to efficiently implement a reconfigurable electronic radio system (400) including resource assets (402–408, 410–416, 418, 420–426, 428) and a processor (428). The processor (428) generates RF control and switching control signals during each mission segment of an aircraft to create radio function threads through the resource assets (402–408, 410–416, 418, 420–426, 428) to realize the radio functions for that mission segment. The processor (428) may also be coupled to a master processor (440) that sends the processor (428) a radio function set selection signal. The radio function set selection signal identifies the radio function set that the processor (428) will implement through the resource assets (402–408, 410–416, 418, 420–426, 428). The processor (428) performs all signal, data, message, cryptographic and control processing required for the radio function threads being implemented by the resource assets.

Abstract: An electronic radio system multifunction slice (100) for a electronic radio system (400). The slice (100) includes an antenna interface (102), several multi-band transceivers (106–112), a processor (104), and an avionics interface (114). The antenna interface (102) couples to the antenna preconditioners of the aircraft. The processor (104) is coupled to the multi-band transceivers (106–112) and antenna interface (102), and controls the transceivers (106–112) and antenna interface (102) to provide signal and data processing for at least two independent radio function threads. The processor (104) is also coupled to the avionics interface (114), which connects to the avionics network of the aircraft. Each multifunction slice 100 provides a programmable multifunction radio.

Abstract: A transceiver-processor building block (700) for implementation of radio systems, an example being used in an electronic radio system multifunction slice, includes several transceivers (704-710), a processor connected to the transceivers (702), and a local RF control bus (726) coupled between the processor (702) and the transceivers (704-710). A radio network bus (716) is also provided and connected to the processor (702). The local RF control bus (726) is inaccessible directly from outside the multifunction slice. In contrast, the radio network bus (716) is accessible directly from outside the multifunction slice to allow “stacking” of multiple slices. The building block (700) may also include an external control bus (728) connected to the processor (702). An external control bus connector (730) then provides direct accessibility to the external control bus (728) from outside the multifunction slice.

Abstract: An electronic radio system multifunction slice (100) for a electronic radio system (400). The slice (100) includes an antenna interface (102), several multi-band transceivers (106-112), a processor (104), and an avionics interface (114). The antenna interface (102) couples to the antenna preconditioners of the aircraft. The processor (104) is coupled to the multi-band transceivers (106-112) and antenna interface (102), and controls the transceivers (106-112) and antenna interface (102) to provide signal and data processing for at least two independent radio function threads. The processor (104) is also coupled to the avionics interface (114), which connects to the avionics network of the aircraft. Each multifunction slice 100 provides a programmable multifunction radio.

Abstract: A system for air-ground (120) and air-air (122) communications wherein a VHF data radio (204) is coupled to a high-speed bus (304). The VHF data radio complies with the ARINC 716/750 standard and is accessible via the bus using a programmable interface (306). A communications management unit (208) can also be coupled to the high-speed bus, which communicates with the VHF data radio via the bus according to the programmable interface.

Abstract: A method to efficiently implement a reconfigurable electronic radio system (400) including resource assets (402-408, 410-416, 418, 420-426, 428) and a processor (428). The processor (428) generates RF control and switching control signals during each mission segment of an aircraft to create radio function threads through the resource assets (402-408, 410-416, 418, 420-426, 428) to realize the radio functions for that mission segment. The processor (428) may also be coupled to a master processor (440) that sends the processor (428) a radio function set selection signal. The radio function set selection signal identifies the radio function set that the processor (428) will implement through the resource assets (402-408, 410-416, 418, 420-426, 428). The processor (428) performs all signal, data, message, cryptographic and control processing required for the radio function threads being implemented by the resource assets.

Abstract: Mono-acylated hydrazines are prepared in high yield by reaction of a hydrazine salt with an azole derivative of acyl halide in the presence of a strong base. Useful hydrazine salts include those of the formula RNHNH.sub.2 .multidot.HX, where R is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, acyl, aroyl, heterocyclic or heteroaryl, and HX is a mineral or organic acid. Useful azole derivatives include those of the formula R'CO--A, where R' is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic or heteroaryl and A is an azole radical such as pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, triazole, tetrazole, indole or benzimidazole.

Abstract: A system and method for storing and selectively transferring cutting tools to a tool holder of a machine tool comprising a bar coder for providing coded labels containing information such as the type of tool and their offsets and affixing the label to the cutting tools. The indexed cutting tools are placed in a tool storage magazine that presents the tools for transfer where a bar code reader scans the labels and selects the needed cutting tool. A tool changing mechanism grips the selected tool, removes it from the storage magazine and transfers it to the tool holder while concurrently transferring a cutting tool from the tool holder to the storage magizine.

Abstract: A tool adapter assembly is provided for securing a machining tool, such as a tap, to a tool driving device. The tool adapter assembly is provided with one or more conduits extending from the portion which is connected to the tool driving device to the end of the tool adapter assembly adjacent to the tool such that a lubricant or coolant may be delivered through the conduits to the tool during the machining operation. Also disclosed is an extended tension/compression tap driver of limited diameter which includes a central bore disposed therethrough, such that when the above described tool adapter assembly is secured to the extended tension/compression tap driver, the coolant or lubricant can be supplied from the tap driver through the tool adapter assemby to the tool secured thereto.

Abstract: A device and method for automatically pregauging cutting tools comprising means for releasable holding a cutting tool in a gauging position, and an electronic gauging means movable to contact the cutting tool in the gauging position for measuring the offsets between a master cutting tool and other cutting tools of the same type.

Abstract: A system and method for pre-gauging cutting tools comprising means for releasably holding and moving a cutting tool to a gauging position or zone, and an electronic gauging means moveable to contact the cutting tool in the gauging zone for measuring and comparing offsets between a master cutting tool and other cutting tools of the same type. After the reference measurements for the master tool are made, the means for advancing the electronic gauging means can be locked in position. Means independent of the advancing mean, can thereafter retract and advance the electronic gauging means a limited distance within the gauging zone during measurements of the offsets of subsequent cutting tools.

Abstract: Photographic elements, diffusion transfer assemblages and processes are described which employ a nondiffusible, redox, dye-releasing compound comprising a ballasted, sulfonamidophenol or sulfonamidonaphthol compound having a dye moiety attached thereto through the sulfonamido group of the compound, the sulfonamido group being located in a position which is conjugated with respect to the position of the hydroxy group of the compound, and wherein(a) the compound has at least one substituent thereon in a position which is conjugated with respect to the position of the sulfonamido group, the substituent being selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, sulfonamido, phosphonamido and carbonamido, and(b) the compound not having a hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, sulfonamido, phosphonamido or carbonamido group thereon in a position which is conjugated with respect to the position of the hydroxy group of the compound,with the proviso that when the compound is a 2-sulfonamidophenol and has only one substituent thereon in