Disclosed are methods, apparatuses, and systems for tracking an object transport vehicle. The method includes calculating a front center point of the object transport vehicle based on first signals received from a first plurality of wireless devices affixed to a front portion of the object transport vehicle. A rear center point of the object transport vehicle is calculated based on second signals received from a second plurality of wireless devices affixed to a rear portion of the object transport vehicle. A location and direction of travel of the object transport vehicle are determined based on the front center point and the rear center point. The location and direction of travel of the object transport vehicle is determined based only on the rear center point, on a condition that the first signals from the first plurality of wireless devices are not received and prerequisites are met.
H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for identification and routing of a first package within a shipping network that has a damaged shipping label is described. First data for the first package with the damaged label is obtained. Second data for a plurality of packages within the shipping network is obtained. A particular package from the plurality of packages that matches the first package is identified. The identification is performed by applying one or more identification algorithms to the first data and the second data. Applying the identification algorithms includes obtaining as output from each algorithm a subset of possible matches from among the plurality of 10 packages, the possible matches including packages identified by the one or more identification algorithms as having one or more characteristics similar to the first package. Information from a label of the particular package is used to route the first package through the shipping network.
This disclosure involves systems and an apparatus for an in-mask display and mounting system for a display to be integrated into a positive pressure mask. In certain enclosed environments, emergency masks are used as a backup source of breathable atmosphere in the event the regular atmosphere becomes unusable. While the mask may enable breathing, smoke or other environmental factors may inhibit visibility. This disclosure provides an in-mask display, and mounting system to provide critical information to the user, regardless of visibility external to the mask. A mechanism is provided to allow the display to be translated vertically within the mask, allowing the user to align the display with their eyes. The display must also be mounted in a manner that minimizes mask penetrations and rejects any heat generated by the display outside of the mask.
A method and an assembly for testing a shipping package are described. The assembly includes a scuff test sub-assembly, a belt burn test sub-assembly, and multiple conveyors positioned between to the sub-assemblies to convey a shipping package through the assembly. The scuff test sub-assembly includes an inclined plane and multiple objects which extend outward from the inclined plane. The belt burn test sub-assembly includes a plate that moves over a portion of one of the conveyors. The plate moves between a first position which obstructs movement of the shipping package but permits movement of the one of the conveyors relative to the shipping package and a second position where movement of the shipping package along the conveyor is not obstructed. At least two of the conveyors meet at a junction to change an orientation of the shipping package as the shipping package is conveyed across the junction.
A shipping assembly is described. The assembly includes a shipping container, a bottom structure, and a top structure. The bottom and top structures retain objects in a spaced-apart arrangement within the shipping container. A paperboard sheet is folded into three horizontal layers to form the bottom structure. A first layer has apertures to retain the objects. A second layer is below and spaced apart from the first layer with a substantially flat surface below the first apertures. A third layer is below and spaced apart from the second layer. Another paperboard sheet is folded into two horizontal layers to form the top structure. A fourth layer has another set of apertures to retain the objects. A fifth layer is above and spaced apart from the fourth layer. The apertures are align to position the objects in the shipping container.
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including a reusable recyclable packing pouch (102) are described. The reusable recyclable packing pouch includes a plastic container (108), a paperboard jacket (106), and an adhesive coating. The plastic container includes a first portion (202) and a second portion (204). The first portion has a shaped region (208) with a flange (210) extending around a perimeter (212) of the shaped region. The second portion is sized to mate with the flange such as to define a space (232) between facing surfaces of the second portion and the shaped region of the first portion. The paperboard jacket comprising an aperture defined therethrough. The aperture is sized to permit the shaped region of the plastic container to pass through while the flange extends past edges of aperture and overlaps with a region of paperboard jacket at a periphery of the aperture. The adhesive coating located on a surface of the paperboard jacket.
B65D 73/00 - Paquets comportant des objets fixés à des cartes, des feuilles ou des bandes
B65D 75/32 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex. par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage une ou les deux feuilles ou flans étant renfoncés pour épouser la forme du contenu
B65D 79/02 - Arrangements ou dispositifs pour indiquer un stockage ou un transport incorrects
G01K 3/04 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température fournissant des valeurs moyennesThermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température fournissant des valeurs intégrées par rapport au temps
B65D 75/54 - Cartes, coupons ou autres garnitures ou accessoires
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for operations of obtaining input data that includes forecasting data and reserve duty pattern parameters. The operations include iteratively generating additional coverage rate columns for a reserve-demand coverage rate (RDCR) matrix until a stop criterion is satisfied, where each iteration includes: determining a shadow value indicating a marginal value of an incremental change in reserve-demand coverage of the airline trips by solving a set cover problem based on the set of coverage rate columns within the RDCR matrix and using linear problem constraints, the set of coverage rate columns selected for the iteration; generating a new reserve duty pattern, the new reserve duty pattern including an improvement value; and determining whether the improvement value of the new reserve duty pattern satisfies the stop criterion. When the improvement value of the new reserve duty pattern does not satisfies the stop criterion the operations include: generating a new coverage rate column based on the new reserve duty pattern, and appending the new coverage rate column to the RDCR matrix as an additional coverage rate column. If the improvement value of the new reserve duty pattern does satisfy the stop criterion, the operations include ceasing the iteratively generating additional coverage rate columns, and generating, based on the RDCR matrix, a final set of reserve duty patterns.
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
An in-flight risk management system includes an eye sensor, a seat sensor, and one or more in-flight risk management computers that perform operations including: obtaining history information for a flight crew member, obtaining flight information associated with a flight on which the flight crew member will be present, determining, based on the history information and the flight information, a predicted fatigue profile for the flight crew member, determining, based on the predicted fatigue profile for the crew member, one or more fatigue indicator profiles for the flight crew member, obtaining, from at least one of the eye sensor or seat sensor, one or more measured fatigue indicator values associated with the flight crew member, generating, based on the one or more measured fatigue indicator values, one or more updated fatigue indicator profiles, and generating, based on the one or more updated fatigue indicator profiles, an updated predicted fatigue profile.
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving aircraft transponder signals. Identifying, from among the aircraft transponder signals, a first aircraft transponders signal based on an identifier, wherein the identifier indicates that the first aircraft transponder signal is associated with an aircraft on which the computing system is located. Identifying first location data within the first aircraft transponder signal. Generating second location data by converting the first location data to a format recognizable by a geographic mapping application, where the second location data is readable by the geographic mapping application to permit the geographic mapping application to present a graphical representation of a geographical location of the aircraft as represented by the first location data. Providing the second location data to the geographic mapping application for presentation to a user.
A cargo pallet is disclosed. The cargo pallet comprises a pallet base (38) and a pallet liner (40). The pallet liner includes a pallet liner base (80) positioned on the pallet base and a pallet extension (82) fixedly attached to and projecting outwardly from the pallet liner base. The pallet extension has a support surface (102) that at least in part extends outwardly beyond a footprint of the pallet base.
A drone-based monitored storage system includes a shipment storage with an interior storage area and a drone storage area, an internal docking station, and an internal monitor drone disposed within the shipment storage that aerially monitors the items being shipped within the interior storage area. The monitor drone includes an airframe, battery, onboard controller, lifting engines and lifting rotors responsive to flight control input, communication interface, sensor array that gathers sensory information as the drone moves within the interior shipment storage area of the shipment storage, and a drone capture interface that can selectively mate to the internal docking station to hold the monitor drone in a secure position. The monitor drone can gather the sensory information (such as environment information, image information, multidimensional mapping information, and scanned symbol information) and autonomously detect conditions of items being shipped based upon the sensory information from the sensor array.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G01C 21/20 - Instruments pour effectuer des calculs de navigation
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/10 - Commande de la position ou du cap dans les trois dimensions simultanément
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including a packing-list-pouch comprising a back sheet and a front sheet attached to a pocket, a protective lip sheet attached to cover a top edge of the front sheet, and a removable release liner attached to an exterior surface of the back sheet via an adhesive coating. The packing-list-pouch may include a flap sheet attached to the protective lip sheet and an adhesive strip configured to fasten a bottom portion of the flap sheet to the front sheet to form a resealable closure over an opening of the pocket and the protective lip sheet.
B65D 75/30 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex. par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage
B65D 27/14 - Fermetures utilisant des adhésifs appliqués aux parties faisant corps, p. ex. aux pattes
B65D 75/54 - Cartes, coupons ou autres garnitures ou accessoires
B65D 33/18 - Dispositifs de fermeture de l'extrémité ou de l'ouverture utilisant des adhésifs appliqués aux parties faisant corps, p. ex. aux pattes
B65D 33/20 - Dispositifs de fermeture de l'extrémité ou de l'ouverture utilisant des adhésifs appliqués aux parties faisant corps, p. ex. aux pattes utilisant des adhésifs à pression
B65D 33/24 - Dispositifs de fermeture de l'extrémité ou de l'ouverture utilisant des éléments de fermeture à emboîtage formant corps ou rapportés, p. ex. pattes
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.
G06Q 10/04 - Prévision ou optimisation spécialement adaptées à des fins administratives ou de gestion, p. ex. programmation linéaire ou "problème d’optimisation des stocks"
There is provided a research framework system. For example, in some implementations there is provided a sleep prediction system for pilots including a first data structure storing collected research data related to pilot sleep patterns, a second data structure storing data related to a flight schedule associated with a pilot, and a sleep prediction module configured to access the data stored in the first and second data structures and calculate, by one or more processors using the data stored in the first data structure, a likelihood that the pilot associated with the flight schedule stored in the second data structure is sleeping at a given time.
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
15.
DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT OF A CARGO CONTAINER IN A CARGO AREA
An immobilizing device for limiting movement of a cargo container (16) in a cargo area includes a tubular member (68) configured to be inserted into an aperture (70) of a cargo deck (14). The immobilizing device further includes a stop member (46) extending at least partially across a hollow interior of the tubular member (68), wherein the stop member (46) is configured such that extension of the tubular member (68) into the aperture (70) is limited by contact between the stop member (46) and a portion of the cargo deck (14) located in the aperture (70). The immobilizing device also includes an extension (48) associated with the tubular member (68) and configured to engage a lower edge of the cargo container (16), such that movement of the cargo container (16) is limited upon receipt of the tubular member (68) in the aperture (70) and engagement between the extension (48) and the lower edge of the cargo container (16).
The disclosed embodiments include wearable devices and methods for performing courier services. In one implementation, the device includes a depth camera for detecting object depths in a field of view, a scanner for decoding visual codes, a speaker for producing audible sounds in response to an electrical signal, memory, and a processor. The processor may execute instructions to detect a scanning event based on a first signal received from the depth camera, determine a scan region associated with the scanning event, provide a second signal to the scanner causing the scanner to decode a visual code located within the scan region, generate scan data based on a third signal received from the scanner, and provide a fourth signal to the speaker causing the speaker to emit a notification sound. The wearable device may also capture signatures, dimension objects, and disable device functions based on time and place restrictions.
A device for supplying fire suppressing agent to the interior of a container for an extended duration may include a plurality of chambers configured to contain and selectively expel the fire suppressing agent, a puncture mechanism configured to puncture a container, and a manifold in flow communication with the plurality of chambers and the puncture mechanism. The device may further include a controller configured to initiate expulsion of the fire suppressing agent from the chambers in a controlled manner, where the device is configured such that the fire suppressing agent may be first expelled from a first one of the plurality of chambers at a first time, and the fire suppressing agent may be expelled from a second one of the plurality of chambers at a second time that is later than the first time.
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p. ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
18.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING VISION INSIDE AN AIRCRAFT COCKPIT
A system for enhancing vision inside an aircraft cockpit (10) includes a primary display system (34) configured to receive the signals related to flight data (33) and display visual representations based on the flight data (33). The system for enhancing vision also includes a supplemental display system (58), including a mask (60) configured to provide a substantially sealed barrier between a wearer of the mask (60) and at least one of smoke and fumes in the cockpit (10). The supplemental display system (58) also includes a video display device (62) associated with the mask (60). The video display device (62) is configured to receive the signals related to the flight data and display the visual representations based on the flight data (33), wherein the video display device (62) is associated with the mask (60) such that the wearer of the mask (60) is able to see the visual representations based on the flight data (33) displayed by the video display device (62).
A delivery service system includes a cabinet having a plurality of controlled- access storage cells, located in a plurality of zones, a user interface, a user evaluation device, and a processor. The system receives a user request to accept an item for delivery, detects user physical characteristics, and provides user access to a storage cell in a selected zone, the zone being selected based on the detected user physical characteristics. Biometric recognition is used for selecting a cell and opening a door. This invention is suitable for persons with disabilities or sitting in a wheelchair because the height of the person is detected and a cell at a predetermined height is assigned.
G07F 17/12 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour la location d'articlesInstallations ou services déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour moyens pour mettre en sûreté un bien momentanément abandonné, p. ex. en attachant ce bien comportant des récipients pouvant être verrouillés, p. ex. pour déposer des vêtements à nettoyer
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
20.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH BOXES USED IN THE DELIVERY OF PACKAGES
There is disclosed methods and systems for managing drop boxes. Events reflecting outputs from one or more sensors are detected. Information that is a function of the detected event is forwarded to a drop box management system. This information, along with additional information received by the drop box management system, is utilized to generate instructions including display instructions for each drop box. Displays of drop boxes are then updated based on the instructions.
A device for suppressing fire inside a container includes a support structure configured to be mounted inside a vehicle at a position associated with at least one location configured to receive a container. The device further includes a deployment structure coupled to the support structure and a penetrator assembly coupled to the deployment structure. The penetrator assembly includes a nozzle having a tip configured to pierce a container and an actuator associated with the nozzle. The actuator is configured to extend the tip of the nozzle such that it pierces a container. The support structure and the deployment structure are configured such that the penetrator assembly is movable in at least one plane with respect to the support structure, and the penetrator assembly is configured to receive fire suppressant and direct the fire suppressant into the container,
A62C 3/07 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p. ex. les véhicules routiers
A62C 31/22 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie spécialement adaptées pour traverser les murs, les matières entassées ou analogues
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p. ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
An apparatus may store at least one object including at least one top end and at least one bottom end. The apparatus may include a container configured to store the at least one object and a pouch containing a liquid. The pouch may be configured to substantially cover the at least one top end of the at least one object when stored inside the container. The pouch may be configured to contact the at least one top end of the at least one object and to open when contacted by contents expelled from the at least one object due to thermal runaway.
Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for providing data from a common data service. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for providing data from a common data service. The method may include receiving data from one or more databases in one or more systems. The method may include storing a duplicate copy of the received data as one or more documents. The method may also include receiving a request for one or more documents of the stored data. The method may further include transmitting the one or more documents of the stored data.
Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for identifying duplicate data. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for identifying duplicate data. The method may include identifying one or more reference fields that include one or more data values. The method may include retrieving the one or more reference fields and one or more data values. The method may also include transforming the one or more reference fields into one or more reference fingerprint patterns. The method may also include identifying one or more target fields that include one or more target field values. The method may also include retrieving the one or more target fields. The method may also include transforming the one or more target field values into one or more target fingerprint patterns. The method may also include comparing the one or more reference fingerprint patterns with the one or more target fingerprint patterns. The method may further include determining an overlap between the one or more reference fingerprint patterns and the one or more target fingerprint patterns.
An opening system for a container (10) includes an end flap (18A) for extending over an opening of the container (10), and a sealing flap (16A) overlying the end flap(18A). The end flap (18A) includes an open area (38) and the sealing flap includes a perforation pattern (34,36). The perforation pattern (34,36) includes a first perforation line (34) including a central section extending over the open area (38), and a second perforation line (36) extending from the first perforation line (34) to one edge of the sealing flap (16A). The first perforation line (34) is configured to tear at a lower force than the second perforation line (36).
System and methods for performing EMI susceptibility testing of a device is disclosed. A system may include an EMI generation unit that includes a plurality of EMI generating devices, where each EMI generating device generates EMI having substantially similar characteristics relative to EMI generated by other EMI generating devices in the system. Each EMI generating device is controlled by a controller that is configured to emulate at least partly a live cellular network.
G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriquesDispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriquesDispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs
27.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT
A method of management of a wireless device in an aircraft may include transitioning the wireless device from a first mode to a second mode based on data that is indicative of a change in flight condition of the aircraft. One of these modes may be a state of the device in which a transmitter of the device is deactivated and the other mode may be a state of the device in which the transmitter is activated. The data indicative of the change in flight condition may either be downloaded to the device from an external source, acquired from a sensor(s) embedded in the device, or may be determined based on both the data acquired by the sensor(s) and data downloaded to the device.
G06F 21/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour protéger les calculateurs, leurs composants, les programmes ou les données contre une activité non autorisée
H04W 4/00 - Services spécialement adaptés aux réseaux de télécommunications sans filLeurs installations
H04M 1/66 - Équipement de sous-station, p. ex. pour utilisation par l'abonné avec des moyens pour empêcher les appels non autorisés ou faux appels
28.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF ENERGY PRODUCTION
A process of energy production is disclosed. The process includes integrating three or more energy production technologies such that a first byproduct of a first energy production technology is applied to a second energy production technology and a second byproduct of the second energy production technology is applied to a third energy production technology. The process also includes operating the integrated energy production technologies to produce energy such that at least a portion of the first byproduct is utilized in an operation of the second energy production technology and a portion of the second byproduct is utilized in an operation of the third energy production technology.
F01K 23/06 - Ensembles fonctionnels caractérisés par plus d'une machine motrice fournissant de l'énergie à l'extérieur de l'ensemble, ces machines motrices étant entraînées par des fluides différents les cycles de ces machines motrices étant couplés thermiquement la chaleur de combustion provenant de l'un des cycles chauffant le fluide dans un autre cycle
F01K 23/02 - Ensembles fonctionnels caractérisés par plus d'une machine motrice fournissant de l'énergie à l'extérieur de l'ensemble, ces machines motrices étant entraînées par des fluides différents les cycles de ces machines motrices étant couplés thermiquement
F01K 13/00 - Dispositions générales ou processus généraux de fonctionnement des installations complètes d'ensembles fonctionnels de machines à vapeur
29.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING SENSOR DATA USING A SENSOR WEB
A system and method for providing sensor data may comprise receiving a request for sensor data, the request including a triggering parameter. Furthermore, the system and method for providing sensor data may comprise searching for information identifying devices that meet the triggering parameter. Devices are selected from a plurality of item tracking devices, where the plurality of item tracking devices correspond to a plurality of items. Moreover, the system and method for providing sensor data may retrieve the requested sensor data that corresponds to the devices that meet the triggering parameter, and return the requested sensor data.
G01D 1/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure donnant des résultats autres que la valeur instantanée d'une variable, d'application générale
G06F 15/00 - Calculateurs numériques en généralÉquipement de traitement de données en général
G06M 11/04 - Comptage d'objets distribués au hasard, p. ex. sur une surface utilisant un faisceau d'électrons balayant une surface ligne par ligne, p. ex. de globules de sang sur un substratum avec des dispositions pour distinguer différentes dimensions d'objets
30.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING ITEMS USING A SENSOR WEB
A system and method for tracking items may store in memory first association data reflecting an association between an item tracking device and a beacon device when the item tracking device is within a predetermined range of the beacon device. The item tracking device may correspond to a first item, and the beacon device may correspond to an area that contains multiple items including the first item. Furthermore, the system and method for tracking items may periodically transmit sensor data to a database. The sensor data may be transmitted to the database from the beacon device to provide information about an environment of a group of items from the multiple items within the predetermined range of the beacon device.
A device for suppressing and/or extinguishing a fire associated with a container may include a housing defining a hollow sleeve and a column configured to be received within the hollow sleeve. The column may define a first chamber, a second chamber, at least one aperture, and a piercing end configured to pierce a barrier. The first chamber may be configured to receive an expansion agent, and the second chamber may be configured to receive a fire extinguishing agent. The device may be configured such that upon activation of the expansion agent, the column extends from the housing so as to enable the piercing end to penetrate the container and to enable the fire extinguishing agent to be delivered into an interior of the container via the at least one aperture.
A62C 31/22 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie spécialement adaptées pour traverser les murs, les matières entassées ou analogues
A62C 3/07 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p. ex. les véhicules routiers
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