Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for predicting a hot spot. One method comprises receiving, by a hot spot prediction system, vehicle characteristics associated with a vehicle and traffic data. Then the hot spot prediction system determines a hot spot and an estimated arrival time at the hot spot based on the vehicle characteristics and the traffic data. Following the determination, an auto brake application system receives the hot spot and the estimated arrival time and determines a safe stop time based on the vehicle characteristics, the hot spot and the estimated arrival time. The auto brake application system then sends a notification to the vehicle based on determining that the vehicle can stop within the safe stop time, and performs an action in response to receiving a confirmation from the vehicle.

Abstract: An electronic signoff system for vehicle departure readiness is provided which may include, but is not limited to, a wireless e-signoff management system, the wireless e-signoff management system configured to generate a workflow for a turnaround of the vehicle, transmit one or more tasks to each of a plurality of personal electronic devices, receive an indication that one of the tasks has been completed when the personal electronic device reads a task completion component associated with the task, update a dashboard corresponding to the workflow after each task is completed, transmit a notification to any subscribing electronic device, the notification including the data from the dashboard, receive, from an electronic device associated with the turnaround coordinator, final signoff notification when the vehicle is ready to depart, and transmit the final signoff notification to the at least one of the subscribing electronic devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for predicting a hot spot. One method comprises receiving, by a hot spot prediction system, vehicle characteristics associated with a vehicle and traffic data. Then the hot spot prediction system determines a hot spot and an estimated arrival time at the hot spot based on the vehicle characteristics and the traffic data. Following the determination, an auto brake application system receives the hot spot and the estimated arrival time and determines a safe stop time based on the vehicle characteristics, the hot spot and the estimated arrival time. The auto brake application system then sends a notification to the vehicle based on determining that the vehicle can stop within the safe stop time, and performs an action in response to receiving a confirmation from the vehicle.

Abstract: An electronic signoff system for vehicle departure readiness is provided which may include, but is not limited to, a wireless e-signoff management system, the wireless e-signoff management system configured to generate a workflow for a turnaround of the vehicle, transmit one or more tasks to each of a plurality of personal electronic devices, receive an indication that one of the tasks has been completed when the personal electronic device reads a task completion component associated with the task, update a dashboard corresponding to the workflow after each task is completed, transmit a notification to any subscribing electronic device, the notification including the data from the dashboard, receive, from an electronic device associated with the turnaround coordinator, final signoff notification when the vehicle is ready to depart, and transmit the final signoff notification to the at least one of the subscribing electronic devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for facilitating passage of a passenger through immigration, customs, and security at a destination airport. Immigration and customs forms are completed and assistance is requested by communicating either on-line or verbally with a port-of-entry (POE) and requesting assistance from the POE, using a hand-held, portable communication device, prior to landing at the destination airport.

Abstract: A system for controlling a fleet of vehicles includes a plurality of detection units and a control unit. Each detection unit is configured to at least facilitate obtaining information as to a respective vehicle of the fleet. The control unit is coupled to the plurality of detection units, and is configured to at least facilitate providing one or more recommendations for one or more of the vehicles based at least in part on the information.

Abstract: A test specification and test program set for a given unit under test and a given automated test equipment platform is generated in an automated manner using information stored in a repository.

Abstract: A test specification and test program set for a given unit under test and a given automated test equipment platform is generated in an automated manner using information stored in a repository.