Abstract: The present disclosure provides generating, using a flight simulator, graphic user interfaces (GUIs) simulating a cockpit of an aircraft; receiving, using the flight simulator, user input that affects an operation of the aircraft; receiving events from the flight simulator that affect the operation of the aircraft; translating the events into inputs for a plane simulator comprising a model of the aircraft; receiving outputs from the plane simulator generated in response to the inputs; and determining whether, based on at least one of the events and the outputs from the plane simulator, a step in a training lesson was performed correctly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides generating, using a flight simulator, graphic user interfaces (GUIs) simulating a cockpit of an aircraft; receiving, using the flight simulator, user input that affects an operation of the aircraft; receiving events from the flight simulator that affect the operation of the aircraft; translating the events into inputs for a plane simulator comprising a model of the aircraft; receiving outputs from the plane simulator generated in response to the inputs; and determining whether, based on at least one of the events and the outputs from the plane simulator, a step in a training lesson was performed correctly.

Abstract: A vibratory compaction machine includes a chassis, at least one drum, and a control system. The at least one drum is rotatable about an axis that faces in a Y-axial direction and is mounted to the chassis to allow rotation of the drum over a work surface. The at least one vibration mechanism is configured to generate vibrations that are transmitted as impacts directed in a Z-axial direction by the at least one drum to the work surface. The at least one vibration mechanism is provided with a plurality of different amplitude settings. The control system is configured to measure acceleration forces of the at least one drum in a direction that substantially corresponds to an X-axial direction, wherein the acceleration forces are generated by the vibration mechanism and the X-axial direction extends in a direction that is substantially orthogonal to the Y-axial direction and the Z-axial direction.

Abstract: A filter assembly has a housing. The housing has an inner body and an outer body surrounding at least a portion of the inner body. The inner body has a base extending in a lateral direction and a first sidewall extending axially outward from the base. The inner body defines a cavity. The first sidewall defines a perimetric surface around the cavity. A first filter media extends across the perimetric surface and across the cavity. An adsorbent is disposed in the cavity. The outer body has a second sidewall laterally outward from and surrounding the first sidewall. The second sidewall spans at least 50% of the axial length of the first sidewall. The outer body has a first axial end and a second axial end and a retainer portion extending laterally inward from the first axial end. The retainer portion is positioned axially outward from the first filter media.

Abstract: Devices and methods for reducing emissions, e.g., hydrocarbons, NOx, carbon dioxide (CO2), and carbon monoxide (CO) from an internal combustion engine burning a hydrocarbon fuel. The devices include a mixture of tourmaline, quartz, and a holographic film within a non-metallic housing. The device containing the mixture and the holographic film is then charged. After charging the device, treating hydrocarbon fuel is taught by exposing the hydrocarbon fuel to the charged device before combustion of the hydrocarbon fuel in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A parking space monitoring system, with multiple microprocessors for handling various parking space management conditions, including at least one of the following conditions: (1) Space Occupancy (vehicle detection); (2) Parking Meter Status; (3) Display of Parking Policy to Motorists; (3) Motorist User Interactions; (4) Maintenance User Interactions; (5) Radio Communications with a Central management system and Network; and (6) Coordination of the operation between various ones of the microprocessors.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus utilizing bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonances to transfer dynamic strain across multiple layers, which include piezoelectric layers coupled to magnetostrictive material layers. In at least one embodiment, a piezoelectric layer is coupled to a magnetostrictive layer to which another layer having similar acoustic properties as the piezoelectric layer is coupled as an inertial buffer. These multiple layers comprise a strain media to provide a vertical multiferroic coupling which couples electric field, magnetic field, and mechanical fields. Electrodes are coupled to excite one of the piezoelectric layers for injecting acoustic waves into the structure from which electromagnetic radiation is generated out of the plane.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling and monitoring vehicle parking meter systems, including programmable single space parking meters each having a hardened shell, a vehicle detection sensor for detecting presence of a vehicle, multiple low power microprocessors associated with each parking meter capable of waking up to perform a specialized task, an application processor connected to each of the microprocessors for monitoring and controlling changes in logic for setting the operational parameters and awakening the microprocessors, wherein the microprocessors, the application processor and the vehicle detection sensor are located within the hardened shell, a centralized operational controller accessible to parking personnel capable of monitoring and controlling the parking meters from a remote location, a pass-through radio frequency communication device capable of passing messages from the controller to and from each of the parking meters by way of the internet, and a power supply powering the application processor, mi

Abstract: A thief hatch state monitoring system includes a thief hatch sensor that detects a change in angular position of a thief hatch and generates sensor data at an output in response to the detected change. A processor having an electrical input is electrically connected to the output of the thief hatch state sensor. The processor determines when the angular position of the thief hatch changes by more than a predetermined amount from the sensor data and then generates a transmit signal indicating a state of the thief hatch. A network interface is electrically connected to an output of the processor. The network interface generates a signal that indicates the state of the thief hatch. A communication gateway includes a receiver that receives the signal indicating the state of the thief hatch. The communication gateway is electrically connected to a network that provides an end-user remote access to the state of the thief hatch.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus utilizing bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonances to transfer dynamic strain across multiple layers, which include piezoelectric layers coupled to magnetostrictive material layers. In at least one embodiment, a piezoelectric layer is coupled to a magnetostrictive layer to which another layer having similar acoustic properties as the piezoelectric layer is coupled as an inertial buffer. These multiple layers comprise a strain media to provide a vertical multiferroic coupling which couples electric field, magnetic field, and mechanical fields. Electrodes are coupled to excite one of the piezoelectric layers for injecting acoustic waves into the structure from which electromagnetic radiation is generated out of the plane.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling and monitoring vehicle parking meter systems, including programmable single space parking meters each having a hardened shell, a vehicle detection sensor for detecting presence of a vehicle, multiple low power microprocessors associated with each parking meter capable of waking up to perform a specialized task, an application processor connected to each of the microprocessors for monitoring and controlling changes in logic for setting the operational parameters and awakening the microprocessors, wherein the microprocessors, the application processor and the vehicle detection sensor are located within the hardened shell, a centralized operational controller accessible to parking personnel capable of monitoring and controlling the parking meters from a remote location, a pass-through radio frequency communication device capable of passing messages from the controller to and from each of the parking meters by way of the internet, and a power supply powering the application processor, mi

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for booking an appointment within a scheduling database connected to the Internet. The method comprises recording a plurality of appointment schedules in the scheduling database. Each appointment schedule is associated with a service-provider organization as well as a plurality of appointments. Each appointment is associated with a service-provider individual, a time slot, as well as an available/unavailable indicator. A consumer using a service-consumer device can search the scheduling database for available appointments based on such criteria as type of service, appointment time, location, and product brands offered by the service provider. A user rating associated with the service consumer can be updated so that services providers can make decisions about accepting appointment books from particular service consumers.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling and monitoring vehicle parking meter systems wherein a plurality of programmable single space parking meters enable the resetting of time upon a vehicle departure and the occurrence of any other operational parameter; multiple low power microprocessors for monitoring and initiating changes in the logic for all the devices monitoring the parking meter spaces; a plurality of specialized microprocessors for monitoring the system to assure reliable operation thereof; a master operational microprocessor connected to each of the additional low power microprocessors for monitoring of and control of any changes in the logic to establish new operating parameters for the low power microprocessors; a centralized operational controller accessible to parking personnel to monitor and control the space monitoring units from a remote location; a pass-through radio frequency communication device for passing messages from the centralized operational controller to and from each space monitoring unit by

Abstract: A magnetoelectric composite device having a free (i.e. switchable) layer of ferromagnetic nanocrystals mechanically coupled a ferroelectric single crystal substrate is presented, wherein application of an electrical field on the composite switches the magnetic state of the switchable layer from a superparamagnetic state having no overall net magnetization to a substantially single-domain ferromagnetic state.

Abstract: A parking space monitoring system, with multiple microprocessors for handling various parking space management conditions, including at least one of the following conditions: (1) Space Occupancy (vehicle detection); (2) Parking Meter Status; (3) Display of Parking Policy to Motorists; (3) Motorist User Interactions; (4) Maintenance User Interactions; (5) Radio Communications with a Central management system and Network; and (6) Coordination of the operation between various ones of the microprocessors.

Abstract: A parking space monitoring system, with multiple microprocessors for handling various parking space management conditions, including at least one of the following conditions: (1) Space Occupancy (vehicle detection); (2) Parking Meter Status; (3) Display of Parking Policy to Motorists; (3) Motorist User Interactions; (4) Maintenance User Interactions; (5) Radio Communications with a Central management system and Network; and (6) Coordination of the operation between various ones of the microprocessors.

Abstract: A magnetoelectric composite device having a free (i.e. switchable) layer of ferromagnetic nanocrystals mechanically coupled a ferroelectric single crystal substrate is presented, wherein application of an electrical field on the composite switches the magnetic state of the switchable layer from a superparamagnetic state having no overall net magnetization to a substantially single-domain ferromagnetic state.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for monitoring booking data are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes retrieving booking data from a computer-readable storage device and processing the data using an analyzer of a plurality of analyzers to generate at least one score. In addition, the method includes comparing a value of the at least one score to a threshold value, determining that the value exceeds the threshold value. The method further includes generating an event in response to determining that the value exceeds the threshold value, the event indicating a presence of one or more criteria that generated the data, and transmitting the event to a computing device to be displayed to a user of the computing device.

Abstract: A radar parking detection system with a Ultra Wide Band (UWB) detection and transmission system including a hardened radar device placed in the vicinity of a parking space to be monitored by using measurements of time delays observed in the reflection of radio waves reflected from objects in the proximity of the transmitted waves and further including a hardened electronic sensor using (UWB) frequencies to determine the presence or absence of a vehicle in the parking space at close range; and a radio transmitter using multiple data transmission to limit the amount of lost data and to communicate changes in status of the parking space.

Abstract: A hand-gripable presentation marker carrier is disclosed for holding and quickly accessing a plurality of different color presentation markers. The carrier includes a hand-gripable support element including a plurality of marker-tip receiving structures disposed along a surface of the hand-gripable support element, the surface of the hand-gripable support element supporting each of the marker-tip receiving structures. The carrier can also include an eraser housing for receiving an eraser assembly. The plurality of presentation markers are held perpendicularly with respect to the surface of the support element, and each marker-tip receiving structure is shaped so as to grip a marker at its tip-end and hold it to the common hand-gripable support element regardless of the orientation of the common hand-gripable support element. The eraser assembly is sized such that it fits snugly within the eraser housing, and can be inserted and removed from the eraser housing with convenient and comfortable force.