Abstract: Example systems and methods for determining and verifying splicing information in multicast video feeds are described herein. An example method includes receiving a multicast video feed, where the multicast video feed is processed by a video transcoder from original video content into the multicast video feed including primary content and original splicing information including splice points configured to direct placement of secondary content into the multicast video feed, and wherein the multicast video comprises a plurality of destination video feeds; retrieving advertisement schedule data from an advertisement schedule repository accessible over a network; and using the advertisement schedule data to calculate original splicing information for insertion into the multicast video feed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tactile cueing of aircraft controls (21) is disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention warns pilots of approaching limits on certain aircraft performance parameters. The most common warnings are for rotor speed exceeding a moving limit. The present invention uses tactile cueing through the collective stick (21). Tactile cueing means that the pilot does not need to scan the intruments to ascertain proximity to the aforementioned limits. Instead, the pilot can operate the aircraft within proper limits by touch, while maintaining situational awareness outside of the cockpit (20). The method and apparatus of the present invention provides customary friction resistance up to a limit position that is continuously updated. According to the present invention, continued motion of the collective (21) in a direction beyond that limit position results in a breakout force and an increasing resistive force.