Abstract: Provided herein are analyzers as well as related methods for measuring both an absorbance and emission of a sample. The analyzer includes light sources for epi-illumination and transillumination of the sample, and detectors for measuring the intensities of excitation, emission, and transillumination light. A dichroic mirror permits a portion of the excitation light to transmit to a detector that monitors changes in excitation light intensity. Temperature sensors allow for signal corrections based on temperature variations of the detectors and sample.

Abstract: Provided herein are analyzers as well as related methods for measuring both an absorbance and emission of a sample. The analyzer includes light sources for epi-illumination and transillumination of the sample, and detectors for measuring the intensities of excitation, emission, and transillumination light. A dichroic mirror permits a portion of the excitation light to transmit to a detector that monitors changes in excitation light intensity. Temperature sensors allow for signal corrections based on temperature variations of the detectors and sample.

Abstract: Navigation method and system are provided. The navigation method may include: a vehicle mounted system, which includes a storage device and a display, receiving a Turn-by-Turn navigation guidance instruction from a mobile device which has a navigation program running thereon; the vehicle mounted system selecting at least one guidance logo, stored in the storage device, according to the received Turn-by-Turn navigation guidance instruction; and the vehicle mounted system presenting on the display the at least one selected guidance logo. More vehicles can provide navigation with help of the mobile device.

Abstract: Method and system for obtaining on-line service are provided. The method may include: a vehicle mounted system sending a first piece of information about its capability and a request for an on-line service to a mobile communication device connected to the vehicle mounted system; and the vehicle mounted system receiving contents of the on-line service from the mobile communication device, where the contents of the on-line service are obtained by processing to match the capability of the vehicle mounted system. Computation load of the vehicle mounted system may be reduced and more utilization may be realized.

Abstract: Method and system for obtaining on-line service are provided. The method may include: a vehicle mounted system sending a first piece of information about its capability and a request for an on-line service to a mobile communication device connected to the vehicle mounted system; and the vehicle mounted system receiving contents of the on-line service from the mobile communication device, where the contents of the on-line service are obtained by processing to match the capability of the vehicle mounted system. Computation load of the vehicle mounted system may be reduced and more utilization may be realized.

Abstract: Navigation method and system are provided. The navigation method may include: a vehicle mounted system, which includes a storage device and a display, receiving a Turn-by-Turn navigation guidance instruction from a mobile device which has a navigation program running thereon; the vehicle mounted system selecting at least one guidance logo, stored in the storage device, according to the received Turn-by-Turn navigation guidance instruction; and the vehicle mounted system presenting on the display the at least one selected guidance logo. More vehicles can provide navigation with help of the mobile device.

Abstract: The present invention pertains in general to a single, integrated flash LADAR system and method. The system includes data processing hardware and software, a passive two-dimensional camera, a three-dimensional camera, a light source, and a common optical path. One or more star trackers can also be included. In addition, auxiliary components, such as an inertial measurement unit and a global positioning system receiver can be included. The system can be closely integrated with a critical algorithm suite that operates in multiple modes, in real-time to enable landing, docking, and navigation functions, such as Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Altimetry, Velocimetry, Terrain Relative Navigation (TRN), Hazard Detection and Avoidance (HDA), and dust penetration.

Abstract: The present invention pertains in general to a single, integrated flash LADAR system and method. The system includes data processing hardware and software, a passive two-dimensional camera, a three-dimensional camera, a light source, and a common optical path. One or more star trackers can also be included. In addition, auxiliary components, such as an inertial measurement unit and a global positioning system receiver can be included. The system can be closely integrated with a critical algorithm suite that operates in multiple modes, in real-time to enable landing, docking, and navigation functions, such as Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Altimetry, Velocimetry, Terrain Relative Navigation (TRN), Hazard Detection and Avoidance (HDA), and dust penetration.

Abstract: An instrumentation assembly for installation in a vehicle dashboard is disclosed herein. The instrumentation assembly includes an electronic controller, an enclosure, a viewable gauge, a viewable display, and a proximity-sensing switch. The controller has a memory for storing information. The enclosure has a designated front section and a designated rear section, wherein the front section includes substantially transparent material so as to define a window. Both the gauge and the display are electrically connected to the controller and mounted within the enclosure so as to substantially face the window. The switch is electrically connected to the controller and operable to sense the proximal presence of a human finger. In this configuration, the display is operable to exhibit the memory's information for viewing, and the switch is activatable by a human finger to selectively control the exhibition of the information on the display. Furthermore, an instrumentation module is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A vehicle telematics radio operable for providing and disabling driving directions to pre-selected destinations includes a receiver, memory, a processor, and an interface. The memory stores the location of at least one pre-selected destination. The interface receives a request from a vehicle operator for the driving directions to a desired pre-selected destination. The receiver receives a position signal indicative of the current location of the vehicle. The processor determines the driving directions from the current location of the vehicle to the pre-selected destination based on the position signal and map information. The interface then provides the operator with the driving directions to the desired pre-selected destination. In special situations such as when either the vehicle or telematics radio is stolen or missing, the telematics radio may be disabled from providing driving directions in response to receiving a deactivation signal.

Abstract: A vehicle telematics radio operable for providing and disabling driving directions to pre-selected destinations includes a receiver, memory, a processor, and an interface. The memory stores the location of at least one pre-selected destination. The interface receives a request from a vehicle operator for the driving directions to a desired pre-selected destination. The receiver receives a position signal indicative of the current location of the vehicle. The processor determines the driving directions from the current location of the vehicle to the pre-selected destination based on the position signal and map information. The interface then provides the operator with the driving directions to the desired pre-selected destination. In special situations such as when either the vehicle or telematics radio is stolen or missing, the telematics radio may be disabled from providing driving directions in response to receiving a deactivation signal.