Abstract: Drive unit for adjusting an adjustable element between at least a first position and a second position, comprising a drive train having an input shaft and an output shaft, wherein the drive train is split into at least a first drive path and a second drive path, wherein at least one drive element in the drive train comprises an evoloid toothing.

Abstract: A method of adjusting an operator workload during a travel segment including tracking over a time period, using at least one sensor, one of inputs by an operator indicative of an operator workload or image sensor data or a biometric parameter indicative of an operator stress level during the travel segment. Determining, using a controller that is operatively connected to the at least one sensor, a level of one of the operator workload or operator stress level. The method also includes adjusting, using a controller that is operatively connected to the control computer, the operator workload when the level of one of the operator workload or operator stress level exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for eyebox expansion in wearable heads-up displays (“WHUDs”) are described. The WHUDs described herein each include a projector and an optical waveguide positioned in an optical path between the projector and an eye of the user. For any given light signal from the projector, the optical waveguide receives the light signal at an input coupler and outputs multiple instances or copies of the light signal from multiple discrete, spatially-separated output couplers. The multiple instances or copies of the light signal may be converged by the optical waveguide directly to respective exit pupils at the user's eye or may be routed by the optical waveguide to a holographic combiner in the user's field of view from which the light signals may be converged to respective exit pupils at the user's eye. The optical waveguide employs exit pupil replication to expand the eyebox of the WHUD.

Abstract: A method for updating a flight plan comprising, via an avionics device, at least a portion of a flight plan from an external source, authenticating or validating the update, generating a set of updated flight parameters, comparing the set of updated flight parameters with a current set of flight parameters, receiving a set of environmental conditions, performing a series of plausibility checks and automatically updating at least a portion of the flight plan or generating an indication.

Abstract: An aircraft and non-transitory computer-readable medium for detecting the spoofing of a signal from a satellite in orbit. A receiver on the aircraft to receive an apparent satellite signal. A computer for determining at least two characteristic signatures of the signal including a power level, and indicating the apparent satellite signal is a spoofed satellite signal.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium and apparatus for restoring navigational performance for a navigational system. The apparatus including a receiver for receiving by a first navigational system and a second navigational system a collection of data points to establish a real-time navigational route for the aircraft, and a computer for comparing navigational performance values or drift ranges. The computer capable of establishing a new navigational route based on the collection of data points.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for an aircraft flight management system configured to analyze a takeoff sequence for an aircraft, the aircraft slight management system comprising a memory storing runway information associated with the runway from which the aircraft will depart, one or more inputs configured to receive variables comprising real-time aircraft variables and real-time condition variables that influence an actual velocity of the aircraft, sensors for sensing the actual velocity of the aircraft; and a processor configured to compare a real-time takeoff value to a takeoff requirement value.

Abstract: A method of assessing an operator emotional state and sending an alert based on the emotional state. The method includes tracking during a time period, using at least one sensor, one of an image sensor data, voice data or a biometric parameter of an operator. Determining, using a controller that is operatively connected to at least one sensor, a probability of a likely emotional state from a list of emotional states of an operator based on one of the image sensor data, voice data or the biometric parameter. Comparing, using a processor, the probability of one of the likely emotional states of the operator with a baseline emotional state of the operator. Sending, using the controller, an alert if most likely emotional state deviates from the baseline emotional state by a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A network switch includes a first port configured for communication with a first electric device and a second port configured for communication with a second electric device in a deterministic network. The network switch includes one or more processors configured to receive at the first port a communication packet associated with the first electric device and the second electric device, determine if the communication packet satisfies a plurality of protocol constraints, and in response to the communication packet satisfying the plurality of protocol constraints, input one or more message characteristics from the communication packet into a model associated with a first industrial process. The model is configured to output a process behavioral classification based on the one or more message characteristics. The one or more processors receive a process behavioral classification for the communication packet, and selectively generate a control action for the ICS based on the process behavioral classification.

Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to the perfumery industry. More particularly, the various aspects presented herein relate to the use of volatile compositions to limit, decrease or eliminate the perception of malodor. Such compositions include at least one malodor antagonist optionally combined with perfuming ingredients. Such compositions, their use in combination with delivery systems and their applications in consumer products are also objects of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A method for updating, for an aircraft, a first flight plan having a first set of flight parameters, includes receiving, via an avionics device, a change to the first flight plan, determining a second set of flight parameters based on the change to the first flight plan, receiving, by the avionics device, at least one of terrain data and special use airspace (SUA) data. The method includes performing, with the avionics device, a safety validation of the second set of flight parameters, wherein the safety validation comprises: comparing the second set of flight parameters with the received at least one of terrain data and SUA data, and determining, based on the comparison, whether the second set of flight parameters presents a risk to safe flight.

Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to the perfumery industry. More particularly, the various aspects presented herein relate to the use of volatile compositions to limit, decrease or eliminate the perception of malodor. Such compositions include at least one malodor antagonist optionally combined with perfuming ingredients. Such compositions, their use in combination with delivery systems and their applications in consumer products are also objects of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods and/or computer program products that facilitate measuring weight and balance and optimizing center of gravity are provided. In one embodiment, a system 100 utilizes a processor 106 that executes computer implemented components stored in a memory 104. A compression component 108 calculates compression of landing gear struts based on height above ground of an aircraft. A gravity component 110 determines center of gravity based on differential compression of the landing gear struts. An optimization component 112 automatically optimizes the center of gravity to a rear limit of a center of gravity margin.

Abstract: A method for identifying ghost aircraft and a system for displaying information in an aircraft including a flight display onboard the aircraft and configured to display a visual expression of at least some air traffic information and an interrogation module configured to determine information about an other aircraft based on the identification address to define interrogated data, determine real-time information about the other aircraft, compare the real-time information and the interrogated data and update the flight display based on the comparison.

Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to the perfumery industry. More particularly, the various aspects presented herein relate to malodor counteracting compositions and/or ingredients, methods for counteracting malodors, as well as to the perfumed articles or perfuming compositions comprising as an active ingredient, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: a compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (II), a compound of Formula (III), a compound of Formula (IV), and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium and apparatus for restoring navigational performance for a navigational system. The apparatus including a receiver for receiving by a first navigational system and a second navigational system a collection of data points to establish a real-time navigational route for the aircraft, and a computer for comparing navigational performance values or drift ranges. The computer capable of establishing a new navigational route based on the collection of data points.

Abstract: An identification and contextualization system comprising a contextualizing engine is provided. The contextualizing engine comprises various components that are operable to analyze an information item related to a user for identifying one or more individuals associated with the information item, and interrogate a graph structure for determining whether each of the one or more individuals associated with the information item is someone whom the user has met or has worked with based on edges and weights stored in the graph structure. When an individual who is associated with the information item is identified, the contextualizing engine is further operable to discover contextual information associated with the individual, and generate an information element surfacing the contextual information associated with the individual for display to the user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recording flight information of aircraft, such as position, mass, or type, in order to record the position of a wake turbulence of the aircraft. Weather information can be recorded as affecting the wake turbulence. Such information can be provided into a model or algorithm to determine a path of a wake turbulence. An aircraft on a flight path to encounter the wake turbulence can determine a vortex magnitude of the wake turbulence and determine if an advisory alert needs to be provided if the vortex magnitude satisfies a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A buck-boost converter includes a voltage input terminal, a voltage output terminal, a first switch, a second switch, an inductor, a third switch, and an auxiliary capacitor. The first switch includes a first terminal coupled to the voltage input terminal, and a second terminal. The second switch includes a first terminal coupled to the voltage output terminal, and a second terminal. The inductor is coupled between the second terminal of the first switch and the second terminal of the second switch. The third switch includes a first terminal coupled to the second terminal of the second switch, and a second terminal. The auxiliary capacitor is coupled to the second terminal of the third switch.

Abstract: A voltage-programmed display system allows measurement of effects on pixels in a panel that includes both active pixels and reference pixels coupled to a supply line and a programming line. The reference pixels are controlled so that they are not subject to substantial changes due to aging and operating conditions over time. A readout circuit is coupled to the active pixels and the reference pixels for reading at least one of current, voltage or charge from the pixels when they are supplied with known input signals. The readout circuit is subject to changes due to aging and operating conditions over time, but the readout values from the reference pixels are used to adjust the readout values from the active pixels to compensate for the unwanted effects.