公开(公告)号：US06914542B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US10292481

申请日：2002-11-13

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/00

Abstract: A method and system for parking aircraft at an airport terminal having a plurality of passenger loading bridges is disclosed. According to the invention, a parking space is defined at the terminal for an aircraft of a known type, such that at least a desired clearance is maintained between the aircraft of the known type and all other aircraft parked at the terminal. To this end, a passenger loading bridge associated with the defined parking space is moved so as to accommodate the known type of an aircraft at the defined parking space while maintaining the at least a desired clearance to all other aircraft parked at the terminal. In particular, at different instances of time for different instances of the known type of an aircraft, the associated passenger loading bridge is moved to substantially different locations to accommodate different defined parking spaces. A system for implementing the method includes a database having stored therein aircraft arrival information, a processor in communication with the database for defining the parking spaces such that at least a minimum spacing is maintained between adjacent aircraft and, a controller in communication with the processor, for controlling an interaction between aircraft and passenger loading bridges and terminal operations such that the defined aircraft parking spaces are implemented as actual parking spaces for the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在具有多个乘客负载桥的机场终端处停放飞行器的方法和系统。 根据本发明，在已知类型的飞行器的终端处限定了停车位，使得在已知类型的飞行器和停在终端之间的所有其他飞行器之间保持至少期望的间隙。 为此，与限定的停车位相关联的乘客装载桥被移动以便在所定义的停车位处容纳已知类型的飞行器，同时保持至少停留在终端处的所有其他飞机的期望的间隙。 特别地，在针对已知类型的飞机的不同实例的不同时间的情况下，相关联的乘客负载桥被移动到基本上不同的位置以适应不同的定义的停车位。 用于实现该方法的系统包括：数据库，其中存储有飞机到达信息;与数据库通信的处理器，用于定义停车位，使得在相邻飞行器之间保持至少最小的间距，以及与处理器通信的控制器， 用于控制飞机和乘客负载桥梁之间的相互作用以及终端操作，使得所定义的飞行器停车位被实现为飞机的实际停车位。

公开(公告)号：US06862768B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10382493

申请日：2003-03-07

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/305 ,  E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: Disclosed is an overhead adjustable support system for use with an aircraft passenger boarding bridge, and especially for use with an aircraft passenger boarding bridge having at least two tunnel sections disposed one each on opposite sides of a flexible connection. A preferred embodiment of the overhead adjustable support system includes a first support member for being mounted to one of the at least two tunnel sections at a first point proximate the flexible connection. The first support member also has a free end for being disposed elevationally above the one of the at least two tunnel sections. The overhead adjustable support system also includes a second support member for being mounted to the other one of the at least two tunnel sections at a second point proximate the flexible connection, and has a free end for being disposed elevationally above the other one of the at least two tunnel sections. In addition, the overhead adjustable support system includes at least a lift mechanism having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a distance between the first end and the second end being controllably variable. The at least a lift mechanism is in hinged communication at the first end thereof with the free end of the first support member and in hinged communication at the second end thereof with the free end of the second support member. During use, varying the distance between the first end and the second end of the at least a lift mechanism effects a change to the orientation of the at least two tunnel sections relative to the flexible connection so as to vertically swing one of the at least two tunnel sections relative to the other one of the at least two tunnel sections about a horizontal axis aligned with the flexible connection.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于飞机乘客登机桥的架空可调支撑系统，特别是与具有至少两个在柔性连接的相对侧上设置的两个隧道段的飞机乘客登机桥一起使用。 顶部可调节支撑系统的优选实施例包括第一支撑构件，用于在靠近柔性连接的第一点处安装到至少两个隧道段中的一个。 第一支撑构件还具有用于在至少两个隧道段中的一个上方高度地设置的自由端。 顶部可调节支撑系统还包括第二支撑构件，用于在靠近柔性连接的第二点处安装到至少两个隧道区段中的另一个，并且具有自由端，用于高于在另一个 至少两个隧道段。 此外，顶部可调节支撑系统至少包括提升机构，其具有第一端和与第一端相对的第二端，第一端和第二端之间的距离是可控地可变的。 至少一个提升机构在其第一端处与第一支撑构件的自由端铰接连接，并且在其第二端与第二支撑构件的自由端铰接连接。 在使用期间，改变至少一个提升机构的第一端和第二端之间的距离使得至少两个隧道段相对于柔性连接的取向发生变化，从而垂直摆动至少两个 相对于所述至少两个隧道部分中的另一个围绕与柔性连接对准的水平轴线的隧道部分。

公开(公告)号：US20040237224A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10879089

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: DEW Engineering and Development Limited

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D001/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/002 ,  B64F1/3055

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for aligning a door of an aircraft to a passenger loading bridge. A final parking position of the aircraft is defined as being immediately adjacent to a position of the passenger loading bridge, such that when the aircraft is stopped at the final parking position, the passenger loading bridge requires only a telescopic extension of less than about 1 meter to complete the alignment operation. To this end, an indicating device that works cooperatively with an aircraft-engaging end of the passenger loading bridge is provided for displaying human intelligible instructions for use by a pilot of the aircraft to guide the aircraft to the final parking position.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将飞机的门对准乘客装载桥的方法和系统。 飞机的最终停车位置被定义为紧邻乘客装载桥的位置，使得当飞行器停在最终停车位置时，乘客装载桥只需要小于约1米的伸缩伸展 完成对齐操作。 为此，提供与乘客装载桥的飞行器接合端协同工作的指示装置，用于显示用于飞行员的飞行员使用的人可理解的指令以将飞行器引导到最终停车位置。

公开(公告)号：US6076167A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-13

申请号：US907958

申请日：1997-08-11

Applicant: Stephen J. Borza

Inventor： Stephen J. Borza

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F12/14 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: G07C9/00158 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/445 ,  G06Q20/40145 ,  H04L63/0442

Abstract: A method of enhancing network security is provided for a communication session initiated between a first computer and a second other computer. From the first computer to the second computer in communications therewith a process for securing communications therebetween is transmitted. One such process is a biometric characterisation process for characterising fingerprints. The process is for execution on the second computer and is selected to be compatible therewith. Communications from the second computer to the first computer are secured using the transmitted process on the second computer and using, on the first computer, a compatible process to the transmitted process. The host computer can modify or replace the process or data particular to the process before each session, during a session, or at intervals.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种增强网络安全性的方法，用于在第一计算机和第二其他计算机之间发起的通信会话。 从第一计算机到第二计算机进行通信，发送用于确保其间的通信的过程。 一个这样的过程是用于表征指纹的生物特征表征过程。 该过程用于在第二计算机上执行并被选择为与之兼容。 从第二计算机到第一计算机的通信使用在第二计算机上发送的进程来保护，并且在第一计算机上使用与发送的进程的兼容的进程。 主机可以在每个会话之间，在会话期间或间隔期间修改或替换特定于该过程的过程或数据。

公开(公告)号：US6072891A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-06

申请号：US899704

申请日：1997-07-24

Applicant: Laurence Hamid ,  Stephen J. Borza

Inventor： Laurence Hamid ,  Stephen J. Borza

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00006 ,  G07C9/00158

Abstract: In the past, user authorization based on biometric information was conducted by correlating a single instance of biometric information against a template. By using this method, a percentage of the population is difficult to authenticate. Further, due to skin damage and injuries, sometimes biometric information is not suited to identification. A sore throat affecting voice information and scraped finger tips affecting fingerprint information are two examples of common problems with authorization in dependence upon biometric information. A method of authenticating a user in dependence upon biometric input information is disclosed. The method allows a user to select biometric information sources and a number of repetitions for each source in order to customize the process of biometric user authentication.

Abstract translation: 过去，通过将生物特征信息的单个实例与模板相关联来进行基于生物特征信息的用户授权。 通过使用这种方法，一部分人口难以认证。 此外，由于皮肤损伤和损伤，有时生物识别信息不适合识别。 影响指纹信息的影响语音信息和刮指尖的喉咙痛是根据生物特征信息进行授权的常见问题的两个例子。 公开了一种根据生物特征输入信息认证用户的方法。 该方法允许用户为每个源选择生物特征信息源和重复次数，以便定制生物特征用户认证的过程。

公开(公告)号：US6058330A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US35844

申请日：1998-03-06

Applicant: Michael A. Borza

Inventor： Michael A. Borza

IPC: A61F2/02 ,  A61N1/378 ,  A61N1/08

CPC classification number: A61N1/3787 ,  A61F2250/0001

Abstract: In the design of transcutaneous energy transfer devices, variation in spacing between coils results in energy transfer efficiency changes. These changes may have significant effect on a system. It is proposed to provide a plurality of implanted coils for receiving energy simultaneously. Preferably, a plurality of coil pairs is used for transferring energy simultaneously. Also, a feedback system for use in a multiple coil system is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US06023976A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-15

申请号：US172198

申请日：1998-10-14

Applicant: Michael A. Borza ,  Patrick J. Gallagher

Inventor： Michael A. Borza ,  Patrick J. Gallagher

IPC: F41H11/12 ,  G01V1/00 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01N29/12

CPC classification number: F41H11/12 ,  G01V1/001 ,  G01V3/15

Abstract: A detector for detecting detonatable devices such as land mines has a a search head with a probe having a tip for placing beneath the surface of the ground. The probe tip ultrasonically provides an indication of the presence of a metal or plastic material. A force sensor coupled to the probe time provides an indication of force at the tip as it is placed beneath the ground surface. Therefore, before too much force is applied to the tip, a user is warned and accidental detonation may be prevented.

Abstract translation: 用于检测诸如地雷的可爆炸装置的检测器具有搜索头，探头具有用于放置在地面下方的尖端。 探针尖端超声波提供了金属或塑料材料的存在的指示。 耦合到探针时间的力传感器提供了当尖端处于地面下方时的力的指示。 因此，在向尖端施加过大的力之前，警告用户并且可以防止意外的爆震。

公开(公告)号：US5995874A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US20805

申请日：1998-02-09

Applicant: Michael Andrew Borza

Inventor： Michael Andrew Borza

IPC: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/378 ,  A61N1/02

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/3787

Abstract: In the design of transcutaneous energy transfer devices variation in spacing between the coils results in energy transfer efficiency changes. These changes may have other causes. It is proposed to use an autotuning circuit and a voltage control circuit in cooperation with feedback from the internal coil in order to better maintain energy transfer levels as desirable. The feedback is typically provided via IR communication; however, when skin is highly pigmented, IR communication is inefficient. A method and system for using RF signals to accomplish the communication is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 在经皮能量转移装置的设计中，线圈之间的间距变化导致能量转移效率变化。 这些更改可能有其他原因。 建议使用自动调谐电路和电压控制电路与来自内部线圈的反馈协同工作，以便更好地保持能量转移水平。 反馈通常通过IR通信提供; 然而，当皮肤高度着色时，IR通讯效率低下。 公开了一种使用RF信号来完成通信的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US5867802A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-02

申请号：US691537

申请日：1996-08-02

Applicant: Stephen J. Borza

Inventor： Stephen J. Borza

IPC: G07C9/00 ,  B60R25/10

CPC classification number: G07C9/00158 ,  G07C2009/00095

Abstract: A method and system are provided for restricting the use of a vehicle such as an automobile to a person or persons whose fingerprints match biometric data stored within a memory in the vehicle's control system. A user's digitized fingerprints are stored in a non-volatile permanent ROM in the BIOS of a microcontroller on in a ROM accessed by a microprocessor. The microprocessor's primary task is that of executing instructions related to the operation of the vehicle, such as regulating the fuel flow rate, and performing other such tasks. Before the microprocessor can execute its instructions related to its primary task it, must complete and exit a conditional loop of instructions that relate to validating a user's "real-input" biometric data. Real scanned fingerprints must be compared with fingerprint(s) stored in ROM. If the result of the compare is a true, i.e. is a match, then the conditional loop is satisfied and the microprocessor can execute its instructions relating to operating the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供一种方法和系统，用于将车辆（例如汽车）的使用限制在指纹与存储在车辆控制系统中的存储器内的生物特征数据相匹配的人员身上。 用户的数字化指纹存储在微处理器访问的ROM中的微控制器的BIOS中的非易失性永久ROM中。 微处理器的主要任务是执行与车辆的操作相关的指令，例如调节燃料流量，以及执行其他这样的任务。 在微处理器执行与其主要任务相关的指令之前，必须完成并退出与验证用户的“实际输入”生物特征数据相关的指令的条件循环。 必须将实际的扫描指纹与存储在ROM中的指纹进行比较。 如果比较的结果是真实的，即是匹配，则满足条件循环，并且微处理器可以执行与操作车辆有关的指令。

公开(公告)号：US5859420A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-12

申请号：US760212

申请日：1996-12-04

Applicant: Stephen J. Borza

Inventor： Stephen J. Borza

IPC: G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/245 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G01B11/124

CPC classification number: G06K9/00046 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/245 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F2203/0333 ,  G06F2203/0336 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06F2221/2149

Abstract: An optical imaging device such as a fingerprint imager or a CCD camera, has a reduced size due to the provision of multiple lenses which are associated with respective CCDs. The optical path between the lenses and the CCDs is shortened. In a fingerprint version of the device, a staircase-shaped prism is advantageously used in combination with the multiple lens and multiple CCD arrangement. An alignment means is provided to facilitate the reconstructing the image out of partial images created by separate CCDs.

Abstract translation: 诸如指纹成像仪或CCD照相机的光学成像装置由于提供与各个CCD相关联的多个透镜而具有减小的尺寸。 透镜和CCD之间的光路被缩短。 在设备的指纹版本中，阶梯形棱镜有利地与多透镜和多CCD配置结合使用。 提供对准装置以便于由由单独的CCD创建的部分图像重建图像。