Abstract: An angle sensor of a tape feeder includes a magnetic body that rotates in conjunction with the rotation of a sprocket, a magnetic sensor that outputs a detection signal corresponding to the angle of the magnetic body with respect to the feeder main body, and an angle calculating section that performs offset processing for adjusting an origin of the detection signal using a preset offset value, gain processing that adjusts the magnitude of the detection signal using a preset gain value, and that calculates the angle of the magnetic body based on the adjusted detection signal. The control device performs correction processing for correcting at least one of the offset value or the gain value based on the detected signals outputted from the magnetic sensor.

Abstract: A method for compensating interference in a measured angle signal of a magnetic angle sensor of an electrical machine, wherein the method includes: receiving a measured angle signal, estimating a current error and/or a misalignment error in the measured angle signal, calculating an expected rotor angle from the measured angle signal, taking into account the estimated current error and/or the estimated misalignment error, such as during operation of the electrical machine. The present invention furthermore relates to a microcontroller for calculating interference in a measured angle signal of a magnetic angle sensor of an electrical machine, to an electrical machine having a magnetic angle sensor and a microcontroller and to a computer program product.

Abstract: A thickness measuring apparatus has a thickness measuring unit including a white light source, a diffracting mechanism that diffracts white light emitted from the white light source into diffracted light at time differences corresponding to the wavelengths of light components of the white light, a two-dimensional image sensor having a photodetection area that include a plurality of pixels for detecting return light reflected from upper and lower surfaces of a plate-shaped workpiece, a storage unit that stores, as a spectral interference waveform, intensities of the return light corresponding to the wavelengths of the light components successively received at the time differences by the pixels, and a waveform table recording therein a plurality of kinds of sample spectral interference waveforms corresponding to plate-shaped workpiece thicknesses.

Abstract: Exemplary apparatus and method are provided for illuminating a sample. With such exemplary apparatus and/or method, it is possible to, using at least one source arrangement, provide at least one first electro-magnetic radiation. Using an optical system of an optics arrangement, it is possible to receive the first electro-magnetic radiation(s), and modifying the at least one first electro-magnetic radiation to be at least one second electro-magnetic radiation so as to be forwarded to the sample. Further, with the optical system, it is possible to extend the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation into or across the sample for a distance of at least 2 times the Raleigh range of a Gaussian beam when the optics arrangement and the sample are stationary with respect to one another. Additionally, using the optical system, it is possible to control a placement of a focus of the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation on or in the sample.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for imaging a response of a sample to radiative heating. A method in accordance with one embodiment has steps of: illuminating a first area of the sample with a radiative heating beam; illuminating a portion of the first area with a probe beam; collecting light exiting the sample due to interaction of the probe beam with the sample; superimposing the light exiting the sample with a reference beam derived from the probe beam, wherein the reference is characterized by an optical phase relative to the probe beam; detecting a spatial portion of the light exiting the sample and the reference beam with at least one detector to generate an interference signal; and processing the interference signal to obtain an image of the sample associated with absorption of the radiative heating beam.

Abstract: Provided is a position detection sensor including: a light-receiving unit that includes a first pixel, a second pixel and a calculation unit that performs center-of-gravity operation by using an intensity of first and second electric signals to calculate a first position. In the first pixel, as the incident position is closer to one end of the light-receiving unit in a second direction, the intensity of the first electric signal decreases. In the second pixel, as the incident position is closer to the one end, the intensity of the second electric signal increases. The calculation unit further calculates a second position on the basis of a first integrated value obtained by integrating the intensity of the first electric signal, and a second integrated value obtained by integrating the intensity of the second electric signal.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory, a communication interface in communication with the memory and configured to communicate via a network, and a processor in communication with the memory and the communication interface. The processor receives facial image data associated with a user of a client device, registers the facial image data, and stores the facial image data and contextual data associated with the user in a database. The processor also receives video stream data from at least one image capture device in communication with the network, analyzes the video stream data and contextual data associated with the video stream data to define analyzed video data and analyzed contextual data, respectively, and defines a confidence level based on comparing the data associated with the video stream data to the data stored in the database. The processor defines a user-specific contextual video stream when the confidence level satisfies a criterion.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for rolling weight deflection measurement comprising a rolling wheel to be moved along a measuring surface in a first direction. The apparatus comprises a number of spaced apart range sensors arranged on at least one carrier and configured to measure a distance to said measuring surface at pavement locations passed by the apparatus. A first of said range sensors is arranged at a predetermined location with respect to said rolling wheel, and the remainder of the range sensors are arranged in spaced apart manner in line with said first range sensor in the in first direction. At least one inclination sensor is configured to measure at least a change in inclination of said at least one carrier, a curvature parameter value for said measuring surface is calculated using measurements from said range sensors and said inclination sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a shape measurement sensor including a light-receiving unit and a calculation unit. The light-receiving unit includes a plurality of pixel pairs. Each of the pixel pairs includes a first pixel and a second pixel that is disposed side by side with the first pixel along a first direction. In the first pixel, as an incident position is closer to one end of the light-receiving unit in a second direction, an intensity of a first electric signals decreases. In the second pixel, as the incident position is closer to the one end, an intensity of a second electric signal increases. The calculation unit calculates the incident position in the second direction for each of the pixel pairs on the basis of the intensity of the first electric signal and the intensity of the acquired second electric signal.

Abstract: A device manufacturing method is disclosed. A radiated spot is directed onto a target pattern formed on a substrate. The radiated spot is moved along the target pattern in a series of discrete steps, each discrete step corresponding to respective positions of the radiated spot on the target pattern, Measurement signals are generated that correspond to respective ones of the positions of the radiated spot on the target pattern. A single value is determined that is based on the measurement signals and that is representative of the property of the substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a display device, a method for fabricating the same, and a method for collecting information using the same. The display device includes a display panel having a plurality of sub-pixels, at least a portion of the sub-pixels being information collection sub-pixels provided with light conversion material, and the light conversion material being capable of absorbing light emitted by the information collection sub-pixel and emitting infrared light to an external object; an information receiving device disposed on at least one side of a display area of the display panel, the information receiving device being configured to receive an infrared light signal reflected by the external object and to acquire depth information of the external object according to the infrared light signal.

Abstract: A 3D measurement method including; projecting a pattern sequence onto a moving object; capturing a first image sequence with a first camera and a second image sequence synchronously to the first image sequence with a second camera; determining corresponding image points in the two sequences; computing a trajectory of a potential object point from imaging parameters and from known movement data for each pair of image points that is to be checked for correspondence. The potential object point is imaged by both image points in case they correspond. Imaging object positions derived therefrom at each of the capture points in time into image planes respectively of the two cameras.

Abstract: For three-dimensional topography measurement of a surface of an object patterned illumination is projected on the surface through an objective. A relative movement between the object and the objective is carried out, and plural images of the surface are recorded through the objective by a detector. The direction of the relative movement includes an oblique angle with an optical axis of the objective. Height information for a given position on the surface is derived from a variation of the intensity recorded from the respective position. Also, patterned illumination and uniform illumination may be projected alternatingly on the surface, while images of the surface are recorded during a relative movement of the object and the objective along an optical axis of the objective. Uniform illumination is used for obtaining height information for specular structures on the surface, patterned illumination is used for obtaining height information on other parts of the surface.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining the integrity of a manufactured board are disclosed. An example system includes a testing platform configured to secure the manufactured board, a sensor configured to measure a parameter corresponding to a flatness of a surface of the board, and a controller. The controller is configured to identify regions on the surface corresponding to one of a peak or a valley based on the parameter, and calculate a score representing the integrity of the manufactured board based on the identified peaks and valleys. The controller adjusts a flow rate, a pressure, a temperature, and position of a deposited substance in a manufacturing process based on a comparison with a height of the peak and/or a depth of the valley to stored peak heights and/or valley depths. In some examples, a mechanical tester determines a compressive strength and a density of the board at the identified regions.

Abstract: A method to test a size of a hole includes causing a test probe to vibrate and contact multiple portions of an edge of the hole for a testing cycle when the test probe is inserted into the hole, measuring displacement of the test probe, by a sensor coupled to the test probe, as the test probe makes contact with the multiple portions of the edge of the hole, estimating a measurement of the size of the hole based on the displacement of the test probe and reference to calibrated measurements of reference holes, and outputting a notification indicative of an estimation of the measurement.

Abstract: Method for providing avoiding of excitations of oscillations of a measuring machine and/or for reducing or damping such oscillations by actively controlling a driving unit of the measuring machine or actively controlling an actuation of an additionally attached actuator. The method using information about an actual state of the measuring device, the actual state is derived based on a dynamic model and/or by use of a suitable sensor unit. A state controller, an actuator or a frequency-filtering element are used for counteracting or preventing oscillations.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave detection apparatus 10 includes a separator 16, a first detector 17, a switching unit 18, and a second detector 20. The separator 16 is capable of switching between a separation state and a non-separation state. The separator 16 separates incident electromagnetic waves to travel in a first direction d1 and a second direction d2, in the separation state. The first detector 17 detects electromagnetic waves traveling in the first direction d1. The switching unit 18 includes a plurality of switching elements “se”. Each switching element “se” is capable of switching a traveling direction of electromagnetic waves traveling in the second direction d2 between a third direction d3 and a fourth direction d4. The second detector 20 detects electromagnetic waves traveling in the third direction d3.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for measuring a distance using a vehicle-mounted camera, a storage medium, and an electronic device. The method includes: calibrating a camera based on camera calibration images to obtain a camera parameter; detecting parallel lane lines to obtain a vanishing point of the parallel lane lines according to the detected parallel lane lines; calculating a pitch angle of the camera according to the camera parameter and the vanishing point; determining information of an object to be detected in an image captured by the camera; and calculating a distance from the object to be detected to the camera and a size of the object to be detected according to the information of the object to be detected, the pitch angle of the camera, and the camera parameter.

Abstract: A substrate processing system includes a laser triangulation sensor configured to transmit and receive light through a window of an exterior wall of a substrate processing chamber. A controller is configured to: position the laser triangulation sensor such that the laser triangulation sensor transmits light onto a measurement feature arranged between a first surface of a substrate support and a second surface of a gas distribution device, where the second surface faces the first surface; and while the laser triangulation sensor transmits light onto the measurement feature, determine a first distance between the first and second surfaces based on a difference between: a second distance between the laser triangulation sensor and the first surface measured using the laser triangulation sensor; and a third distance between the laser triangulation sensor and the second surface measured using the laser triangulation sensor.

Abstract: A method of assisting in piloting an aircraft having a fuselage, the aircraft having a first side arrangement and a second side arrangement, which arrangements are disposed laterally on either side of the fuselage, and each of them participates in the movement of the aircraft. During an assistance phase, the method includes the following steps: measuring a value of a first ground clearance of the first side arrangement and a value of a second ground clearance of the second side arrangement; and displaying on a screen at least one symbol that varies as a function of the variation in the value of the first ground clearance and/or of the variation in the value of the second ground clearance.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device comprises a communication unit obtaining a first atmospheric pressure value from a roadside unit associated with a pedestrian bridge, an atmospheric pressure sensor obtaining a second atmospheric pressure value of the mobile electronic device, and a controller. The controller calculates a correction value of the second atmospheric pressure value based on the first atmospheric pressure value.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to track a blade are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a blade that is pivotable, first and second optical targets operatively coupled to the blade, and a first camera for collecting first imaging data of the first optical target within a first field of view. The example apparatus also includes a second camera for collecting second imaging data of the second optical target within a second field of view. The example apparatus also includes a selector to select at least one of the first or second imaging data, and a processor to determine an orientation of the blade based on the selected imaging data.

Abstract: Methods, controllers and computer program products for efficient utilization of a surveying instrument are provided. The surveying instrument may perform different types of data collection tasks, at least one of which includes measuring a direction and/or a distance to a target. The surveying instrument is controlled to perform one or more data collection tasks in accordance with a queue of one or more data collection tasks. The queue includes a data collection task of at least one of the different types of data collection tasks. During an ongoing data collection task or during an ongoing sequence of data collection tasks, an instruction is received. The instruction indicates an additional data collection task to be performed by the surveying instrument in addition to the one or more tasks already in the queue. The surveying instrument is controlled to perform data collection tasks in an order determined based on the queue and the received instruction.

Abstract: A measuring system comprising a measuring instrument and a computer system, the measuring instrument comprising a base unit, a support unit mounted on the base unit, a targeting unit comprising a distance meter having a targeting axis, a first angle encoder configured for measuring a horizontal angular position of the support unit, a second angle encoder for measuring a vertical angular position of the targeting unit, a camera for capturing image data, and a control unit is configured for computing a position of a target based on a preconfigured target attribute, the computer system being configured for receiving the image data from the camera, executing a classifier for determining at least one of a plurality of classes of at least part of the image data, validating a preconfigured target attribute based on the at least one class target attribute, and generating result data based on the validation.

Abstract: In an angular velocity sensor, a pair of support parts are separated from each other in an x-axis direction in an orthogonal coordinate system xyz. A main part extends along the x-axis. A pair of extension parts connect two ends of the main part and inner sides of the support parts. The driving arms extend from the main part alongside each other in a y-axis direction separated from each other in the x-axis direction. The detecting arm extends from the main part in the y-axis direction at a position which is between the pair of driving arms. The driving circuit supplies voltages so that the pair of driving arms vibrate so as to bend to inverse sides from each other in the x-axis direction. The detecting circuit detects the signal generated due to bending deformation of the detecting arm in the z-axis direction.

Abstract: Techniques for providing instructions to an operator of a sea vessel via a computing device are described. The computing device can request, from another computing device, instructions regarding one or more of an intended course and action plan for the sea vessel, which can include at least one navigational instruction and/or deployment instruction. The computing device can send data to a display device to cause a prompt to be displayed. The prompt can include options regarding the at least one instruction. The computing device can send state information of the sea vessel to the other computing device. The state information can include the received input and location information of the sea vessel. Additionally, data can be received by the computing device from a shore based operator and data can be sent to one or more clients on shore.

Abstract: A photo-imaging route generating method includes obtaining information on a photo-imaging range, generating a first photo-imaging route, the first photo-imaging route passing through a first photo-imaging position at which a first range of photographic images is captured within the photo-imaging range, calculating a first repeatability of the first range of photographic images obtained at the first photo-imaging position, when the first repeatability is below a threshold, generating a second photo-imaging position at which a second batch of photographic images is captured, and generating a second photo-imaging route, the second photo-imaging route passing through both the first photo-imaging position and the second photo-imaging position.

Abstract: A method includes retrieving a map of a 3D geometry of an environment the map including a plurality of non-spatial attribute values each corresponding to one of a plurality of non-spatial attributes and indicative of a plurality of non-spatial sensor readings acquired throughout the environment, receiving a plurality of sensor readings from a device within the environment wherein each of the sensor readings corresponds to at least one of the non-spatial attributes and matching the plurality of received sensor readings to at least one location in the map to produce a determined sensor location.

Abstract: Techniques provide for accurately matching traffic signs observed in camera images with traffic sign data from 3D maps, which can allow for error correction in a position estimate of a vehicle based on differences in the location of the observed traffic sign and the location of the traffic sign based on 3D map data. Embodiments include preparing the data to allow for comparison between observed and map traffic sign data, conducting the comparison in a 2D frame (e.g., in the frame of the camera image) to make an initial order of proximity of candidate traffic signs in the map traffic sign data to the observed traffic sign, conducting a second comparison in a 3D frame (e.g. the frame of the 3D map) to determine an association based on the closest match, and using the association to perform error correction.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive, in a vehicle, object data from an external node, and upon identifying a point, in the received object data, that is within a volume defined based on vehicle position data received from a vehicle sensor, to determine an adjusted vehicle position based on the identified point and the vehicle position data.

Abstract: A navigation method that includes building a virtual map database of maps for structures that block GPS signals, wherein the virtual maps are created from speed and direction measurements taken from motion sensors of the mobile devices of users of a geographic information system (GIS) map server; and starting a navigation session by a user employing a navigation application that employs the GIS map server. The GIS map server includes GIS map data, and virtual map data from the virtual map database. The virtual map data is for navigation instructions without a GPS signal. A start location is set using the GIS map data to provide the initial start location; and directions are provided to the start location using a virtual map data from the virtual map database.

Abstract: A system and method of operation of a computing system comprising: receiving a current location; determining a travel path based on the current location; determining a directionality along the travel path while in a free drive navigation mode; predicting a connectivity area based on the directionality; generating map information for a connectivity segment in the connectivity area with a low connectivity; and communicating the map information for storing onto a device for displaying when the connectivity segment is at a surrounding geographic adjacent area relative to the current location and while in the free drive navigation mode.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a microphone, speaker, camera, memory or database which stores information regarding a travel schedule or itinerary, global positioning device, controller, and a transmitter. The controller is specially programmed to detect a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or to detect an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from an expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, and, if the controller detects a deviation of the apparatus from the travel schedule or itinerary or detects an absence of, or a leaving of, the apparatus from the expected location on the travel schedule or itinerary, the controller generates a travel route deviation message. The transmitter transmits the travel route deviation message to a first communication device.

Abstract: In accordance with the present approach, a routing algorithm may be implemented to enable an agent to receive an acceptable route between a number of assigned tasks on demand. Particularly, the algorithm may determine the acceptable route by determining a travel cost for each route between an end location and one of the assigned tasks. Then, the algorithm may add in another assigned task and determine a travel cost for each route from the end location, to a first assigned task, and then to a second assigned task. Continuing in this manner, the algorithm constructs routes from the end location and through each possible subset of the assigned tasks, while tracking a permutation of each subset having the lowest travel cost. The algorithm may therefore trace back through the lowest-cost permutations to construct a complete route that has the lowest cost.

Abstract: The disclosure includes embodiments for matching riders to drivers for a ride sharing service based on a V2X message variable. In some embodiments, a method for a first connected device includes: receiving a first V2X broadcast message from a second connected device, where the first V2X broadcast message includes a request for the ride sharing service; determining a first V2X-message variable associated with the first V2X broadcast message; executing a ride-share matching process to match the first connected device with the second connected device based at least in part on the first V2X-message variable so that a delay of the ride-share matching process is minimized; and responsive to a completion of the ride-share matching process, modifying an operation of the communication unit to establish a secure communication between the first connected device and the second connected device for exchanging ride share information for the ride sharing service.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism that not only creates the quickest route for a group of people to a common location, but also selects the location for which the individual's longest driving time (between all parties) will be the shortest overall. This system is designed to automatically optimize meeting locations for a group of geographically separated members comprising a communication mechanism for transmitting the location of each member to a processor, a processor including a database containing the members of the meeting, a road network, and a list of possible locations to meet, as well as an optimization algorithm that computes the location of the meeting to accommodate one or more variety of utility functions (minimum overall time, least fuel, least wear and tear, minimum tolls/fares as well as minimum time including waiting time at the meeting location.

Abstract: Example techniques are described for determining a driving route based on factors such as amounts and relative concentrations of different types of vehicles. The amounts and relative concentrations of different types of vehicles includes concentration of degrees of autonomy for the different types of vehicles such as amount and concentrations of autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles.

Abstract: A computer program, software core for the route prediction of the particular need of traveler in various important parameters is implemented. The combination between any triple mode and triple criteria that is distance, time and cost are included. The traveler selection choice may be any one of the above forty nine combinations. The selection decision among the multiple transient routes is done on percentage basis at each level. The final route is the optimal result according to the traveler required combination of modes and criteria.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and a system include a processor(s) monitors activities of a user utilizing a navigational application to provide route guidance to a geographic destination. With permission of the user, the processor(s) monitors authorized data sources to obtain data relevant to the user and generate and train a predictive model to determine a probability that the user will experience a wellness issue based on experiencing environmental factors. The processor(s) obtains a request to receive route guidance to the desired destination, via the navigational application and generates a recommended route to the desired destination, based on applying the predictive model to environmental data obtained from a portion of the authorized data sources. The recommended route avoids one or more locations en route to the desired destination where there is a given environmental issue that the predictive model indicates will present a wellness issue for the user.

Abstract: A computer implemented navigation method that provides a safest route by considering manual driver risk. The method may include providing at least two sets of directions from a user start location to a final user location based on a user navigation system and user permission for data access; and ranking said at least two sets of directions by a baseline safety value. The method may also include determining in real time travelers that are present on passageways for the at least two sets of directions; and ranking the travelers according to travel risk behavior. Finally, the method may assign an aggregate risk score to each passageway for the at least two sets of directions for each passageway specific grouping of the travels having the ranked travel risk behavior to provide a safety ranked set of the at least two sets directions to the final user location.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for determining directional guidance for vehicles includes receiving a destination location and user information data related to a user of the vehicle. The method further includes determining the distance the vehicle can travel and predicting the availability of charging stations at a plurality of charging locations based on real time data and historical data. The method additionally includes determining relevant locations of interest to the user located near the plurality of charging locations based on the user information data. The method also includes determining and recommending route options and charging schedules to reach the destination location considering the distance the vehicle can travel, the predicted availability of charging stations, the relevant locations of interest, the total travel time, availability of locations of interest, user preferences, and charging location data.

Abstract: Embodiments for implementing customized traversal routes by at least a portion of a processor in a computing environment. One or more traversal routes may be generated from a route network for a user to traverse according to one or more parameters and user preferences. One or more edge metrics may be assigned to the one or more traversal routes while periodically updating the one or more parameters, the user preferences, or a combination thereof associated with the one or more traversal routes.

Abstract: Dynamic customization of an autonomous vehicle experience is presented herein. A dynamic recommendation engine can comprise a subscriber interface component, a data component, and a configuration component. The subscriber interface component can receive, from a subscriber of an autonomous vehicle service, a request specifying a route of transport by an autonomous vehicle; and based on the request, the data component can obtain, via a network slice comprising a virtual network function of the autonomous vehicle service, profile information for the subscriber and route information for the route. Further, the configuration component can determine, via the network slice based on the profile information and the route information, configuration data for the autonomous vehicle, and send, via the network slice, the configuration data directed to the autonomous vehicle to facilitate the transport by the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A navigation device is provided that includes one or more input devices configured to receive starting and ending locations for route navigation, and a processor configured to retrieve user route preferences. The user route preferences may indicate one or more preferred route characteristics. The processor further may be configured to receive a request for a route from a starting location to an ending location via the one or more input devices, to read stored map information including a plurality of route segments. Each route segment may include route segment data indicating one or more route characteristics of that route segment. The processor may further be configured to generate a personalized route that includes at least one route segment having route segment data indicating at least one of the one or more preferred route characteristics of the user, and to display the personalized route to the user.

Abstract: An item previously obtained along the route is identified. A location on the route associated with the item is identified. A message is sent to the location to obtain the item. A vehicle component is actuated to move the vehicle to the location. A prompt is sent to the user for options to add a second item or cancel an order.

Abstract: A route guidance method includes: if, on a set route from a departure point to a destination of a vehicle, a travelling road at a present position of the vehicle has a first plurality of lanes, and a next road following a nearest branch point from the present position has a second plurality of lanes, finding a branch-merge point up to which lanes other than a lane for reaching the destination out of the second plurality of lanes have gone away; and if a start point of traffic congestion is downstream of the branch-merge point, and an end point of the traffic congestion is upstream of the nearest branch point, guiding the vehicle to the lane for reaching the destination as a target before reaching the end point.

Abstract: A navigation system includes: a first device configured to: monitor a lane position on a current road, receive a maneuver guidance based on the lane position, including an information phase, a preparation phase and an action phase prior to the first device making a driving maneuver, and detect a proximately located vehicle around the first device prior to announcing a navigation instruction including managing an announcement of the navigation instructions based on the lane position, the proximately located vehicle, and a distance to a navigation event on the current road.

Abstract: A navigation system includes: a control unit; a communication unit, coupled to the control unit, configured to determine a lane position on a current roadway for a free-drive mode; identify a restricted use lane based on a distance and the lane position ahead on the current roadways; and determine a roadway lane along with the restricted use lane and the lane position for displaying on a device.

Abstract: Provided herein is a consolidated vehicle navigation and information interface for a vehicle. The consolidated interface can include a vehicle based data processing unit coupled with a display module and a navigation application to provide a consolidated interface. The consolidated interface can consolidate a plurality of displays for different systems of the vehicle within the display module. The consolidated interface can include at least one display dedicated to providing the navigation application and a map. The navigation application can provide a plurality of points of interest within the map and receive an input corresponding to an interaction with at least one point of interest. The navigation application can generate a request identifying a third party application corresponding to the point of interest. The request can include a function for the third party application corresponding to a service, product, or data corresponding to the third party application, for example.

Abstract: A method for providing landing lights operation data during a flight of an aircraft is provided. The method obtains a standard operating procedure (SOP) for operating landing lights onboard the aircraft during the flight, wherein the SOP comprises a customary industry-recommended practice for at least one of extension and retraction of the landing lights on the aircraft, and wherein execution of the SOP produces a flight efficiency level including at least fuel burn and drag parameters; determines an optimized operating procedure for the landing lights to increase the flight efficiency level to achieve an increased flight efficiency level, based on real-time contextual data; and presents an advisory comprising at least graphical elements associated with the optimized operating procedure, a potential cost savings for the optimized operating procedure, and the increased flight efficiency level onboard the aircraft, via a display device.