Abstract: An alarm screen comprises a frame that has a hollow interior. The alarm screen comprises a mesh that is attached to the frame. The alarm screen comprises a detection wire for carrying electric current, where at least a portion of the detection wire is woven through or overlaid on the mesh. The alarm screen comprises a processing unit embedded in the hollow interior of the frame. The alarm screen comprises a wireless transmitter embedded in the hollow interior of the frame and communicatively coupled to the processing unit. The processing unit is configured to detect that no current is carried through the detection wire and to send a signal to the wireless transmitter. The wireless transmitter is configured to receive signals from the processing unit and wirelessly transmit the signals received from the processing unit.

Abstract: A security device for an item of merchandise is provided. The security device includes a non-programmable locking mechanism comprising a mechanical lock and a programmable locking mechanism comprising a monitoring circuit operatively coupled to an alarm. The security device is configured to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal when the mechanical lock is locked and to be separated from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked. The alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the security device is separated from the item of merchandise while the monitoring circuit is armed.

Abstract: A detection device coupled to an item includes a sensor configured to detect user interaction with the item and transmit a signal related to the user interaction and the item. A processor of the detection device receives the signal and determines a type of the user interaction and information about the item based on the signal. The detection device is configured to transmit a signal indicating the type of the user interaction and the information about the item. A server is configured to receive the signal (e.g., from the detection device or a HUB) and determine a user interaction profile associated with the item. The user interaction profile can indicate data about one or more users' interaction with the item or data about the item. The server is also configured to output data indicating the user interaction profile via a graphical user interface or store the data.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for monitoring integrity of a tether cable and connection between a tether cable and a security sensor. An optical echo chamber is formed at the interface of the coupling between the tether cable and the security sensor. An optical transmitter and an optical sensor are disposed within cable. The optical transmitter is configured to emit an optical signal into the echo chamber. The optical sensor is configured to detect a reflection of the optical signal within the chamber. If the cable is either cut or disconnected, the optical sensor will fail to detect the reflected signal, thereby triggering an alarm.

Abstract: A security cover for an audio/video recording and communication device (A/V device) comprises a front wall includes first and second apertures. The first aperture is positioned to expose a camera of the A/V device. The second aperture is positioned to expose a button of the A/V device. The security cover further includes a set of one or more adjoining sidewalls extending from the front wall and being sloped outward from the front wall. The security cover further includes a mounting surface extending about the set of sidewalls, the mounting surface being spaced from the front wall. The security cover further includes a rigid mounting frame having a first surface for abutting a support surface and a second surface, opposite the first surface, for abutting the mounting surface. The front wall, the set of sidewalls, and the rigid mounting frame together form an interior compartment to contain the A/V device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for monitoring activity at a location, provides receiving a first data signal and a second data signal, wherein the first and second data signals are related to activities detected at a location, and reproducing the first and second data signals in a chronology that indicates relative timing of receipt of the first and second data signals via a user interface. This may accelerate review and inspection of multiple data signals recorded over time, including data signals of various types. The coincidence of patterns in the data signals may be detected and brought to the user's attention for closer review, such as via transmission of a message or transmission of a segment of recorded data.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and embodiments related to a technique for managing interference of communication of a wireless network in a multi-band wireless networking system. In an example wireless network with multiple wireless networking devices and one or more client devices, communications between the wireless networking devices occurs via a backhaul channel, and communication between the client(s) and the wireless networking devices occurs via a fronthaul channel. In response to detection of electromagnetic interference, a wireless networking device attempts to manage the interference, such as by adjusting a parameter associated with circuitry associated with a radio of the wireless networking device, or by other disclosed techniques.

Abstract: An anti-fraud security tag removal system reads product identifiers on groups of items presented for purchase at a point of sale area. The product identifiers indicate how many of the items include security tags that must be removed. A security tag detacher removes security tags only on items for which the system has detected that the item was present, preventing removal of security tags on items which were not read by the point of sale system. An RF antenna and a security tag detacher are co-located such that the product identifier of the item is highly likely to be read when a sales clerk removes the security tag. The product identifier may be incorporated into the security tag and disabled when the security tag is attached to the item. The product identifier may be shunted by the security tag.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment a system, method and apparatus for an indicator driven by a RFID tag for localization purposes may be disclosed. An RFID tag may be disposed on an item. The RFID tag may have an indicator element. A RFID reader may be in communication with the RFID tag such that the indicator element can be activated in order to localize the item.

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of detecting and monitoring shoplifting of products by individuals at a retail facility include sensors coupled to a product and located at a fixed threshold distance relative to each other. The sensors are configured to generate an alert signal indicating that the fixed threshold distance between the first and second sensors has been altered. An alert sensor positioned in the product stocking area of the retail facility is configured to receive the alert signal from one or both of the product sensors. A central computing device at the retail facility is configured to determine the alert sensor that received the alert signal, and to activate a video camera in order to acquire a photo or video of the portion of the product stocking area of the retail facility associated with the alert sensor that received the alert signal.

Abstract: An intruder alarm and disorienting device for home security includes a housing that defines an interior space. A battery and microprocessor are coupled to the housing and are positioned in the interior space. A sensor, a horn, and a plurality of bulbs are coupled to a front of the housing. The microprocessor is operationally coupled to the battery, the sensor, the bulbs, and the horn. The sensor is configured to detect an intruder who enters an area proximate to the front of the housing and to signal the microprocessor, positioning the microprocessor to sound the horn and to strobe the bulbs to disorient the intruder and to alert a user.

Abstract: Smoke detector shields for blocking or minimizing the transmission of light therethrough and methods for use are provided. According to one embodiment, a method for shielding a smoked detector includes shielding at least a portion of a smoke detector operationally arranged within a room, and subsequently activating a light emission device arranged within the room, while shielding the smoke detector. In order to exclude light emission devices, which are commonly used within a room for lighting and/or communication purposes, the light emission device set forth in the method is configured for generating infrared light at a radiant intensity greater than approximately 1 W/sr, and/or ultraviolet light at a radiant intensity greater than approximately 1 W/sr, and/or visible light at a luminous flux greater than approximately 3000 lumens. Embodiments of smoke detector shields that prevent such light from penetrating the housing of a shielded smoke detector are provided herein.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a first patient data and a second patient data for a time period, wherein the first patient data and the second patient data are measured from a patient. Further, the method includes identifying a plurality of segmented trends in the first patient data and the second patient data as one of an uptrend, a downtrend, and neutral. Furthermore, the method includes classifying at least one segmented trend from the plurality of segmented trends as a pattern. Additionally, the method includes triggering an alarm as an early warning of patient distress based on the pattern.

Abstract: A method of detecting fatigue of a user during an activity includes acquiring performance data for the user during the activity and computing metrics related to the performance data. The method also includes determining that the metrics exceed a predetermined threshold, generating an alert, and communicating the alert to the user.

Abstract: A motion-sensing floor mat, an assembly of such floor mats, and a monitoring system with such floor mats are provided; wherein the floor mat can be joined with another such floor mat and electrically connected to a monitoring device to form the monitoring system; the monitoring device stores a queue list and a topology matrix and uses a topological algorithm to store the identification tag of each such floor mat detected into the queue list in order, to gradually establish the topology matrix for the floor mats detected; and to thereby obtain the relative positions of the floor mats detected. When any of the floor mats is subjected to pressure (e.g., when someone falls on the floor mat accidentally) and generates a sensing signal, the monitoring device can pinpoint the position of that floor mat (i.e., the location of the fall) rapidly according to the topology matrix.

Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for an inline integrity checker are disclosed. The systems, methods and devices may include detection of impedance to a perforating gun disposed in a wellbore using a controller; a built-in impedance device; a shooting safety panel housing at least partially surrounding the built-in impedance device for restricting access to the built-in impedance device; one or more input devices for altering an impedance or resistance threshold level; and one or more alarms for indicating a condition exceeding the impedance or resistance threshold level as determined by the controller.

Abstract: A supervision and control system for preventing poor air quality and fire, includes an indicator unit configured to be mounted to the ceiling or wall and includes an air quality sensor configured to measure air quality information; one or more integrated steerable infrared remote thermometers, steerable to home appliances or electrical devices; and one or more control and supervision units implemented as an additional device or as an integrated programmatic characteristic. The indicator unit is also configured to be connected to the home appliances or the electrical devices for analyzing and detecting deteriorating air quality or danger. The indicator unit is configured to send air quality information and temperature information to at least one of the control and supervision units.

Abstract: Equipment monitoring employing time-triggered Ethernet communications is provided. Two or more sensor assemblies can be configured to transmit sensor signals representative of one or more operating parameters of a machine to a monitoring system over a token ring Ethernet network. The monitoring system can synchronize timing between the sensor assemblies and schedule timing of respective sensor signal transmissions to bound latency of the scheduled transmissions. Alternatively, or additionally, the monitoring system can include an Ethernet backplane configured to allow Ethernet communication between two or more processing cards coupled thereto. A switch in communication with the Ethernet backplane can schedule transmissions between the processing cards coupled to the Ethernet backplane to guarantee latency of the scheduled transmissions.

Abstract: The disclosed device, system, and method can be used for monitoring hygienic dispenser usage and compliance. A hygienic dispenser dispenses a hygienic substance such as sanitizer, soap, a glove, or the like. A hygienic sensor adapter device is proximately disposed to the hygienic dispenser. The hygienic sensor adapter device detects a presence of a human hand within an activation area of the dispenser. The hygienic sensor adapter device includes a sensor to detect badges worn by corresponding human subjects. A remote cloud-based computer server can determine a particular human subject from among the human subjects to which the human hand belongs. Accordingly, the hygienic sensor adapter device is able to monitor the activations of all models of hand hygiene dispensers with little to no configuration or modification. The hygienic sensor adapter device rejects false triggers, captures every dispenser activation, and identifies the subject responsible for the dispenser activation.

Abstract: Building safety system architecture, methods, and mediums. A method includes receiving substantially-continuous heartbeat communications from a plurality of safety control devices over a packet data network. The method includes monitoring a status of each of the safety control devices. The method includes aggregating the received statuses of the plurality of safety control devices. The method includes transmitting the aggregated statuses to a cloud safety system. The method includes receiving control commands from the cloud safety system. The method includes controlling the safety control devices according to the received control commands.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for detecting, avoiding, and responding to wireless collisions. Wireless messages may be transmitted at various times and at various transmission power levels based on priorities of the messages, such that limited power and transmission channel resources may be devoted to higher-priority messages. Wireless gateways may manage transmission time windows for connected wireless devices, dynamically adjusting the windows based on detected wireless collisions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor circuit having a first interface configured to receive a first sensor signal in response to a first measurement of a first physical quantity, a first analog-to-digital converter configured to sample the first sensor signal to generate a sampled first sensor signal, a second interface configured to receive a second sensor signal in response to a second measurement of the same first physical quantity, a third interface configured to receive at least one third sensor signal in response to at least one third measurement of at least one second physical quantity that is different from the first physical quantity, a multiplexer configured to multiplex the second and the at least one third sensor signal to a multiplexed sensor signal, and a second analog-to-digital converter coupled to the multiplexer and configured to sample the multiplexed sensor signal to generate a sampled multiplexed sensor signal.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for controlling a remote device using a touchscreen of a mobile device in a display inhibited state are provided. In some implementations, a method for controlling media playback devices is provided, the method comprising: detecting a media playback device to be controlled; determining that a touch-sensitive display of a mobile device has entered a display inhibited state in which presentation of a plurality of user interface elements is inhibited; receiving an input from the touch-sensitive display in the display inhibited state; selecting an action of the media playback device to be performed by determining that the received input corresponds to a user interface element from the plurality of user interface elements; and transmitting an instruction to perform the selected action to the media playback device.

Abstract: A method for remote controlling an object with a remote-control unit is provided. At least a first surface S1, S2, Si is defined in a first coordinate system. At least a first function of the object is associated to the first surface S1, S2, Si. A second coordinate system is defined at the position of the remote-control unit. A static pointing vector 28 is defined in the second coordinate system. It is then determined whether the pointing vector points towards the first surface S1, S2, Si. If so, the object is enabled to selectively activate the first operation upon receipt of an activation command.

Abstract: A method for managing at least one network element device in a network using a network manager device and a wireless control device. The method may include associating at least one scene with at least one actuator of the wireless control device. The wireless control device may detect at least one actuation of the at least one actuator. Subsequent to the detection of the at least one actuation, the wireless control device may sense a movement of the wireless control device with an accelerometer in the wireless control device. The wireless control device may then send a communication regarding a character of the movement from the wireless control device to the network manager device. The network manager device may instruct the at least one network element device to implement the scene based at least in part on the character of the movement.

Abstract: A codeset is described in a Public Codeset Communication Format (PCCF) as a format block including a plurality of fields having readily decipherable values, such as ASCII character values. One field is a mark/space information field that includes a sequence of mark time indicators and space time indicators for an operational signal of the codeset. A second field is a signal characteristic information field for the operational signal. Signal characteristic information may include carrier on/off information, repeat frame information, toggle control information, and last frame information. The PCCF is a codeset interchange format of general applicability.

Abstract: A traffic sensor unit (150, 250, 300, 400, 520, 522, 524, 770) for monitoring and warning is provided. The traffic sensor unit (150, 250, 300, 400, 520, 522, 524, 770) includes a processor, one or more sensors (310, 402) to sense motor vehicles (140, 240, 540, 542, 544, 546, 640, 645) and one or more alert strobes (330). The traffic sensor unit (150, 250, 300, 400, 520, 522, 524, 770) is to monitor sensor data generated by the one or more sensors (310, 402) and process the sensor data to detect a traffic condition (100, 200), determine a traffic state of a plurality of traffic states based at least in part on the sensor data and enable or disable one or more alert strobes (330) based at least in part on the determined traffic state.

Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes receiving, by one or more processing devices configured to control a traffic signal at an intersection of roads, camera data providing images of the intersection, the processing devices being located proximate to the intersection, using one or more local machine learning models to identify objects at the intersection and paths of the objects based on the camera data, providing traffic data generated from outputs of the one or more local machine learning models to a remote traffic planning system over a network, receiving, from the remote traffic planning system, a remote instruction for the traffic signal determined using one or more remote machine learning models, and providing a control instruction to the traffic signal at the intersection that is determined based on (i) the remote instruction from the remote traffic planning system, and (ii) a local instruction generated by the processing devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and a method for traffic redirection upon congestion occurring on a road. The system for redirecting traffic on a road comprises a server and at least one traffic redirection device. Each of the at least one traffic redirection device is disposed along the road and is coupled with the server. The server is configured to receive congestion site information if a congestion occurs on the road, to determine a separation zone covering a location of congestion based on the congestion site information, to determine a redirected traffic pattern, and to send a traffic redirection instruction to the at least one traffic redirection device. The at least one traffic redirection device is configured to respond to the traffic redirection instruction, such that the at least one traffic redirection device together displays the redirected traffic pattern on the road to thereby guide vehicles to bypass the separation zone.

Abstract: Systems and methods for achieving road action consensus in a network of moving things. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for achieving road action consensus in vehicles (e.g., autonomous vehicles, manually controlled vehicles, etc.) of a network of moving things.

Abstract: Illuminated signal devices and speed detectors for audio/video (A/V) recording and communication devices in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure are provided. In one embodiment, an illuminated signal device configured for capturing image data is provided, the device comprising a camera having a field of view, a communication module, and a processing module operatively connected to the camera and the communication module, the processing module comprising a processor, and a signal device application, wherein the signal device application configures the processor to detect motion within the field of view of the camera, capture image data in response to the detected motion using the camera, and transmit the image data to a backend server using the communication module.

Abstract: A bus lane prioritization system and method uses an approach magnetometer to detect a bus or other vehicle in a bus lane approaching an intersection, and an island exit magnetometer to detect when the vehicle has cleared the intersection. When the vehicle is approaching the intersection, the system signals a traffic light controller to control at least one traffic light to allow the vehicle in the bus lane to traverse the intersection without delay or with minimal delay, thereby prioritizing the bus lane. An optional crossing gate may also be used to prevent traffic from a perpendicular roadway from entering the intersection. When the vehicle clears the intersection, the system informs the traffic light controller that it is no longer necessary to configure the at least one traffic light to prioritize the bus lane, and optionally controls the crossing gate in a manner synchronized to the at least one traffic light.

Abstract: A traffic light information providing system includes a vehicle and a server configured to communicate with the vehicle, and provides information on change in color of a traffic light to the vehicle. The vehicle transmits to the server, vehicle data including time information and position information of the vehicle at the time when the vehicle resumes running from a state of stop at an intersection. The server operates and stores a period of change from the red light to the green light of a traffic light provided at the intersection based on the vehicle data. The server transmits information indicating timing of change to the green light of the traffic light based on the stored period of change, to a vehicle which approaches the intersection.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a communication device programmed to transmit alert signals from a host vehicle to at least one target vehicle. A user interface device is programmed to present a graphical representation of the at least one target vehicle and receive a user input representing a selection of the at least one target vehicle. A processing device is programmed to command the communication device to transmit the alert signal to the selected at least one target vehicle in response to the user interface device receiving the user input representing the selection of the at least one target vehicle.

Abstract: A method for locating a body in the form of an object situated within a parking lot, the body including a communication interface for communicating via a wireless communication network, including the following steps: reception by the communication interface, via the wireless communication network, of position data of one or more vehicles traveling within the parking lot, the position data indicating a respective instantaneous position of the traveling vehicle or vehicles within the parking lot; location of the body within the parking lot based on the received position data. A corresponding device is also described. A method and a device for operating a vehicle traveling within a parking lot are also described. A body in the form of an object, a vehicle, and a computer program are also described.

Abstract: Various aspects related to frequency biasing to compensate for frequency variations caused by Doppler shift in V2V communication systems are described. In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus, e.g., a UE, may be configured to determine a velocity of the apparatus, and determine a frequency biasing adjustment based on the determined velocity of the apparatus. The apparatus may be further configured to communicate with UE based on an adjusted carrier frequency determined based on a carrier frequency and the determined frequency biasing adjustment. In some configurations, a driving environment of the apparatus maybe considered, and the frequency biasing adjustment is determined further based on the determined driving environment.

Abstract: A system and method for providing road user related data based on vehicle communications that include detecting at least one road user located within a surrounding environment of a vehicle. The system and method also include sending vehicle communication signals to the at least one road user detected within the surrounding environment of the vehicle. The system and method additionally include receiving reflected vehicle communication signals that are reflected back from the at least one road user. The system and method further include analyzing the reflected vehicle communication signals to determine a received signal strength of each of the reflected vehicle communication signals.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to verify the availability and location of parking spaces within a fixed physical area, and to confirm that subsequent occupiers are authorized to use the space. In an embodiment the present invention uses a parking sensor coupled with a beacon to notify parking authorities and users of a particular mobile application when an individual parking space is unoccupied. In the event of subsequent unauthorized occupying of any particular parking space, the present invention communicates information regarding the same to parking authorities for enforcement.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling traffic in a parking environment comprising at least one parking space and used by at least a first group of manually operated traffic participants and a second group of automatically operated traffic participants. A central control device by considering current status information of traffic participants as determined by sensors and/or transmitted by the traffic participants, determines instruction information for each traffic participant. The instruction information describes the future operation of each traffic participant in a common route planning for all traffic participants using the parking environment. The central control device transmits the instruction information, via a communication link, to at least one part of the traffic participants. The instruction information is used for outputting information and/or automatically controlling each traffic participant.

Abstract: Systems and approaches relate to, inter alia, providing near real-time route safety and risk information. The systems and approaches may receive a request for a desired destination for vehicular travel. The systems and approaches may then access historical route data for a plurality of potential travel routes to arrive at the desired location and also access near real-time route data for the plurality of potential travel routes. The systems and approaches may further determine a risk index based on the historical route data and the near real-time route data, and present at least one travel route for the vehicle based on the calculated risk index.

Abstract: A method for depicting sensor data of one or more first motor vehicle(s) via a man-machine interface of a second motor vehicle comprises depicting an image of at least part of surroundings of the second motor vehicle via the man-machine interface of the second motor vehicle. One or more first motor vehicle(s) in the surroundings is/are mapped at least in part. A user selects one or more of the mapped first motor vehicles to which respective point-to-point connections are set up that are used to send a request for information pertaining to available sensors and the properties thereof. Based on the responses, a schematic depiction of the surroundings of the second motor vehicle is created and reproduced that shows positions of the motor vehicles in the surroundings, the sensors available in the motor vehicles and areas within which the available sensors can pick up objects.

Abstract: A method includes maintaining vehicle accident occurrence information, wherein the vehicle accident occurrence information includes accident location information, accident occurrence date information, and accident occurrence time information and identifying, based at least in part on the accident location information, one or more accident-prone locations. When a vehicle enters an area comprising one of the accident-prone locations, a notification is made that the vehicle has entered the area comprising one of the accident-prone locations. In addition, in response to a query, a visual representation of one of the accident-prone locations is displayed, along with accident occurrence date information and accident occurrence time information associated with the accident-prone location.

Abstract: In an apparatus for monitoring an adjacent lane to a lane in which an own vehicle that is a vehicle carrying the apparatus is traveling, a travel trajectory calculation unit calculates a travel trajectory of the own vehicle based on odometry information of the own vehicle. An adjacent lane estimation unit estimates an adjacent-lane region based on the travel trajectory of the own vehicle. An other-vehicle determination unit determines whether or not a target (the other vehicle) is present in the adjacent lane based on a position of the target detected by an other-vehicle detector and the estimated adjacent-lane region.

Abstract: Method for generating a lane departure warning in a vehicle, comprising acquiring a plurality of frames of a digital image of a road on which the vehicle is running, the digital image of a road including the image of a lane within which the vehicle is running and of marking lines of the lane, for each of the acquired frames, extracting edge points of the frame, analyzing the edge points to evaluate a lane departure status, the evaluation including performing a lane departure verification procedure including identifying in the frame points representative of the position of the lane marking lines, generating a lane departure alert if a lane departure status is detected by the lane departure verification procedure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for assisting driving of a vehicle for stable control of a host vehicle using road conditions including intersections, crosswalks and the like, forward lane markings, and a preceding vehicle. The apparatus includes a road information recognition unit configured to recognize a section having lane markings and a section having no lane markings on a drive path, a lane information generation unit configured to recognize forward lane markings provided in a direction in which a host vehicle is proceeding, a vehicle recognition unit configured to recognize a preceding vehicle of the host vehicle, and a controller configured to perform lateral control of the host vehicle by assigning weights to information acquired by recognizing the forward lane markings and information acquired by recognizing the preceding vehicle based on whether the section having no lane markings is recognized.

Abstract: A method for transforming data of a sensor. First data of a first sensor of a first vehicle and a first position are initially provided. The first data include a first distance and a first direction to an object. The first position includes a location of the first sensor at which the first data were ascertained. A second position of a second vehicle is additionally provided. The first data are subsequently converted into transformed data based on the first position and the second position, the transformed data including a second distance and a second direction. The second distance is a distance between the object and the second position. The second direction is a direction between the object and the second position. The transformed data are subsequently output.

Abstract: A method and device for identification of a recipient aircraft of an audio communication. The device includes at least one reception unit, for example a VHF radio or an HF radio, for receiving an audio message on board the aircraft, a transcription unit for transcribing the audio message received into a text message, an analysis unit for analyzing the text message in order to extract interpretation data therefrom, a data generation assembly for determining flight data of the aircraft, a processing unit for determining discriminating data from these flight data, a comparison unit for comparing the interpretation data to the discriminating data so as to deduce therefrom whether the audio message received is indeed intended for the aircraft or not, and an indication unit for indicating to at least one crew member of the aircraft whether the aircraft is recipient or not of the audio message received.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method processes position information for aircraft located on the ground and provides a notification to a remote user in response to a triggering event. Typically, aircraft position data is received over a digital network. The service accepts requests for notification associated with an identified aircraft and subsequently provides notifications of events based upon the aircraft position data. Upon receiving a user query, a server subsequently retrieves a result set from the aircraft ground position data and determines if an event associated with the identified aircraft has occurred and if so, triggers the notification. In one form, the requested notification may be presented to the user in the form of an HTML message or update, e-mail, telephone call, text message or the some other electronic transmission or message.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic system for providing access to a useable, tailored database of selectable items for a user, e.g., user selectable routes entered by pilot users to utilize for flight planning and aircraft route guidance, and other related information from a remote processing center to a local unit over wireless, wire line, or telecommunications network or combination thereof. The disclosure more particularly relates, for example, to an electronic system including one or more remote processing centers and a plurality of local units, e.g., a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, cellular device, or mobile telephone unit, for providing to a pilot's local unit information of other pilot users from one or more databases, in particular, a pilot user's route with FAA identifiers (such as airports, VORs, NDBs, waypoints, reporting points, airways, etc.