Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
340946000 | Nonairplane (e.g., balloon or helicopter) | 16 |
20090231163 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING FLIGHT PATH INFORMATION IN ROTOCRAFT - A visual display system is provided, and includes a visual display element configured to display a visual display with three-dimensional, conformal background information at a first perspective; and a processor coupled to the visual display. The processor can be configured to evaluate flight path information and to adjust the visual display into a second perspective if the flight path information cannot be accurately displayed at the first perspective relative to the background. | 09-17-2009 |
20100013673 | MULTIPLE MAP IMAGE PROJECTING AND FUSING - A system and method for multiple map image projecting and fusing in an object oriented computer environment. The multiple map image projecting and fusing method may provide a flexible and efficient architecture for generating combined map images from one or more map data sources. One or more map image objects may be coupled to map data objects, map projection objects and other map image objects according to a contemplated use of the invention. | 01-21-2010 |
20100073198 | MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE FOR PILOT ASSISTANCE - A man-machine interface for assisting a pilot during take-off or landing of an airborne vehicle in reduced external visibility includes a display which represents a virtual scenario from the perspective of a virtual observer who is himself located behind the airborne vehicle and is in the same flight attitude as the airborne vehicle itself. The virtual scenario includes a base plane which symbolizes an idealized ground surface, calculated from the instantaneous value of the altitude above ground and the instantaneous flight attitude data of the aircraft. The base plane is bounded by an artificial horizon and is continuously updated with the instantaneous flying state data and the instantaneous height above ground. The virtual scenario also includes a symbol which represents the airborne vehicle, and the position of the symbol relative to the base plane represents the current flight attitude and the instantaneous height of the airborne vehicle above ground. | 03-25-2010 |
20100219987 | ROTOR SYSTEM HEALTH MONITORING USING SHAFT LOAD MEASUREMENTS AND VIRTUAL MONITORING OF LOADS - A method of real-time rotor fault detection includes measuring a set of loads to obtain measured signals and virtually monitoring the set of loads to obtain estimated signals. The estimated signals are subtracted from the measured signals to obtain residuals and the residuals are compared to a categorical model. A categorical output representative of a rotor fault is identified within the categorical model. | 09-02-2010 |
20120075120 | STEPPED INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR AIRCRAFT - An instrument panel for a rotorcraft having two pilot seats, said instrument panel being arranged under an anti-glare shield ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120105254 | Warning light for atmospheric electrical generator - A warning light for use with a lighter than air balloon comprises a central core with one or more light sources coupled to the central core. Rotors are rotatably coupled to the central core with each of the rotors having a mirrored surface and a non-mirror surface. When the rotors rotate about the central core under a wind force, the mirrored surface of each of said rotors reflecting light emitted from said light sources. | 05-03-2012 |
20120139759 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LANDING A ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT - An aircraft | 06-07-2012 |
20120154178 | METHOD FOR PRESENTING SPATIAL ATTITUDE AND HEADING INFORMATION OF A VEHICLE - A method of presenting attitude and heading information of a vehicle on a display to a viewer inside the given vehicle, comprising the steps of: using a 2D display, using data provided by an inertial reference system, using a computer and graphical software for treating the data and defining graphical elements, depicting the graphical elements in 3D on the 2D display, and presenting the attitude and heading information on the 2D display by associating them to at least one graphical element. | 06-21-2012 |
20130120164 | OBSTACLE DETECTION & NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A power line warning system for a helicopter, comprising a positioning system operable to determine the coordinates of the helicopter, an obstacle coordinate database comprising the coordinates of at least a portion of a first power line, a sensor operable to detect electromagnetic radiation from the first power line, and a visual display operable to represent a position of the first power line relative to the helicopter is described. When the coordinates of the first power line are within a predetermined distance of the coordinates of the helicopter, wherein the representation of the position of the first power line is modified when the sensor detects electromagnetic radiation from the first power line. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120165 | Power Safety Instrument System - A power safety system is configured to provide power information in an aircraft. The power safety system includes a power safety instrument having a power required indicator and a power available indicator, each being located on a display. A position of the power required indicator and the power available indicator represent the power available and power required to perform a hover flight maneuver. The power safety system may be operated in a flight planning mode or in a current flight mode. The power safety system uses at least one sensor to measure variables having an effect on the power required and the power available. | 05-16-2013 |
20140002280 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A HELICOPTER APPROACH TO AN AIRPORT LANDING PAD | 01-02-2014 |
20140015694 | Incentivized Recovery of Balloon Materials - Methods and systems involving an incentivized recovery of balloon materials are disclosed herein. An example system may be configured to: (a) determine a landing location of a balloon, where the balloon has been configured to operate as a node in a balloon network; (b) detect a removal event corresponding to the balloon ceasing to operate as a node in the balloon network and descending to the landing location; and (c) in response to detecting the removal event, initiate a transmission of a recovery-assistance signal that is comprised of (i) location data corresponding to the landing location of the balloon and (ii) an indication of an incentive to recover the balloon. | 01-16-2014 |
20140285363 | VIRTUAL ICE ACCRETION METER DISPLAY - An example flight display for an aircraft includes a virtual ice accretion meter display having a liquid water content portion and an ice thickness portion. The ice thickness portion is configured to display a virtual ice thickness value. | 09-25-2014 |
20150022379 | Portable system for emergency landing helicopters - This is an electrical system not an electronic one. The light units should be placed as close to an actual circle as possible. For a helicopter visual landing in rough seas, low visibility and darkness, the approach for landing becomes a hazardous task. Good visibility of the landing area will be possible due to this system effectiveness. The helicopter can now become a truly all-weather vehicle. No new technology is needed. The parts for the system can be purchased off a store shelf, a minor modification of an existing item, or made by relatively minor fabrication. | 01-22-2015 |
20150029044 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING AND PRIORITIZING CARGO - Methods and systems for use in locating and prioritizing cargo are provided. The system includes a communications unit configured to receive location information and content information for each of a plurality of pieces of cargo from a cargo location and classification sensor (CLCS). The system also includes a cargo pickup planner module configured to determine a priority listing of pieces of cargo based on mission information, the location information, and the content information. The system also includes a cargo approach planner module configured to transmit a set of waypoints for specified pieces of cargo selected from the priority listing to a control system (FCS) configured to maneuver a vehicle to a position above a specified piece of cargo. The system further includes a cargo pickup overlay generator module configured to generate an overlay for a pilotage system (PS) display to assist a user in maneuvering the vehicle above each piece of cargo for pickup. | 01-29-2015 |
20150321769 | Power Safety Instrument System - A power safety system is configured to provide power information in an aircraft. The power safety system includes a power safety instrument having a power required indicator and a power available indicator, each being located on a display. A position of the power required indicator and the power available indicator represent the power available and power required to perform a hover flight maneuver. The power safety system may be operated in a flight planning mode or in a current flight mode. The power safety system uses at least one sensor to measure variables having an effect on the power required and the power available. | 11-12-2015 |