公开(公告)号：US20180090669A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15280096

申请日：2016-09-29

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Keith D. Humfeld ,  Morteza Safai

IPC: H01L41/193 ,  H01L41/316

CPC classification number: H01L41/193 ,  H01L41/314 ,  H01L41/316

Abstract: A micro electromechanical (mem) device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a shaped carbon nanotube with a first end and a second end. The first end of the shaped carbon nanotube is conductively connected to the first electrode and the second end is conductively connected to the second electrode. A system for making the device includes a plurality of electrodes placed outside the growth region of a furnace to produce a controlled, time-varying electric field. A controller for the system is connected to a power supply to deliver controlled voltages to the electrodes to produce the electric field. A mixture of gases is passed through the furnace with the temperature raised to cause chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of carbon on a catalyst. The sequentially time-varying electric field parameterizes a growing nanotube into a predetermined shape.

公开(公告)号：US09857583B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14950426

申请日：2015-11-24

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Morteza Safai ,  Gary E. Georgeson

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B5/12 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B26/06 ,  G02B5/30 ,  H01S3/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/06 ,  G02B5/3066 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  H01S3/0057

Abstract: Aspects herein describe an optical delay controller which introduces a desired delay into an optical signal. To do so, the optical delay controller includes multiple reflective surfaces (e.g., mirrors) that establish a closed loop on which an input signal propagates. The optical delay controller includes an output interface that outputs a delayed version of the input optical signal where the delay corresponds to the circumference of the closed loop. For example, the optical delay loop may use a Brewster window as the output interface which permits the optical signal propagating in the closed loop to exit the loop. Moreover, the optical delay loop may include one or more actuators that move the reflective surfaces forming the closed loop relative to each other. Changing the distance between two mirrors changes the delay introduced by the optical delay loop.

公开(公告)号：US09839946B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US14614198

申请日：2015-02-04

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Morteza Safai ,  Jeffrey G. Thompson

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B08B5/02 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N21/88 ,  B29C70/30 ,  G01N21/84

CPC classification number: B08B5/02 ,  B29C70/30 ,  G01N21/8851 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N2021/8472 ,  G01N2201/103

Abstract: A system for the detection of foreign object debris material on a surface of a composite part being manufactured. A platform is configured to move over the surface. A thermal excitation source is fixed to the platform and configured to direct infrared radiation across the surface. An infrared camera is also fixed to the platform and configured to scan the surface as the platform moves over the surface to detect and output a signal proportional to infrared radiation emitted by the surface and/or by any foreign object debris material on the surface in response to the infrared radiation from the excitation source. A controller is coupled to the excitation source and to the infrared camera and is configured to compare the signal from the infrared camera with a first predetermined threshold signal to detect if any foreign object debris material is located on the surface.

公开(公告)号：US20170336367A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15159979

申请日：2016-05-20

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Barry A. Fetzer ,  Gary E. Georgeson ,  Morteza Safai ,  Jeffrey G. Thompson ,  Steven Kenneth Brady ,  John R. Hull

IPC: G01N29/26 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/24

CPC classification number: G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/27 ,  G01N29/275 ,  G01N29/4427 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/2626 ,  G01N2291/2634

Abstract: A vehicle examination system includes an axle inspection system that is configured to inspect an axle of a vehicle. The axle inspection system includes an ultrasound scanning assembly, and an axle coupler that retains the ultrasound scanning assembly. The axle coupler is configured to moveably secure the ultrasound scanning assembly to the axle. An axle inspection control unit is in communication with the ultrasound scanning assembly. The axle inspection control unit is configured to control the ultrasound scanning assembly to ultrasonically scan the axle for anomalies as the vehicle moves.

公开(公告)号：US09715613B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-25

申请号：US14268569

申请日：2014-05-02

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Morteza Safai ,  Dallas Steven Scholes

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K17/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/1099 ,  G06K7/10366 ,  G06K2017/0064

Abstract: A system for use in authenticating an object is provided. The system includes a radio-frequency identification tag coupled to the object and an interrogation system. The interrogation system includes a backscatter x-ray source configured to discharge backscatter x-ray beams towards the object. The backscatter x-ray source is calibrated such that the backscatter x-ray beams cause the radio-frequency identification tag to emit a signal. The system also includes a radio-frequency detector configured to receive the signal from the radio-frequency identification tag and a computing device in communication with the radio-frequency detector. The computing device is configured to obtain first identifying information of the object from the signal and authenticate the object from the first identifying information.

公开(公告)号：US09672594B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14519839

申请日：2014-10-21

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Keith D. Humfeld ,  Morteza Safai

IPC: G06T3/40 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N13/00

CPC classification number: G06T3/4053 ,  G06T3/4069 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23232 ,  H04N5/23245 ,  H04N2013/0088

Abstract: A camera system for producing super resolution images is disclosed. The camera system may include a target scene, a first detector configured to capture a first image of the target scene, and a second detector configured to capture a second image of the target scene. The first detector may include a first pitch, and the second detector may include a second pitch different from the first pitch.

公开(公告)号：US20170052125A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US14827653

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson ,  Morteza Safai

IPC: G01N23/203 ,  G01N23/20 ,  G21K1/02

CPC classification number: G01N23/203 ,  G01N23/20008 ,  G01N23/20025 ,  G01N2223/053 ,  G01N2223/1016 ,  G01N2223/301 ,  G01N2223/40 ,  G21K1/043

Abstract: An imaging system for generating three dimensional image data using X-ray backscattering from one side of a structure is provided. The imaging system includes at least one X-ray source, at least one rotating collimator coupled to the at least one X-ray source, an X-ray detector, and a controller coupled to the at least one X-ray source, the at least one rotating collimator and the X-ray detector. The controller is configured to emit X-rays from the at least one X-ray source through the at least one rotating collimator towards the one side of the structure. Additionally, the controller is configured to detect backscattered X-rays from the one side of the structure, using the X-ray detector, at a plurality of depths within the structure. Additionally, the controller is configured to generate three dimensional image data of the structure based on the detected backscattered X-rays.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于使用从结构的一侧的X射线反向散射来生成三维图像数据的成像系统。 所述成像系统包括至少一个X射线源，耦合到所述至少一个X射线源的至少一个旋转准直器，X射线检测器和耦合到所述至少一个X射线源的控制器，所述at 至少一个旋转准直仪和X射线检测器。 控制器被配置为从至少一个X射线源通过至少一个旋转准直器向结构的一侧发射X射线。 此外，控制器被配置为在结构内的多个深度处使用X射线检测器从结构的一侧检测反向散射的X射线。 另外，控制器被配置为基于检测的反向散射X射线生成结构的三维图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US09532009B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US13860288

申请日：2013-04-10

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Morteza Safai

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G01N21/3504 ,  G01B11/00

Abstract: A system for detecting a contaminant in a container is provided. The system includes a laser source configured to emit a laser beam into the container, an imaging array configured to detect the laser beam as imaging data, and a computing device communicatively coupled to the imaging array. The computing device is configured to determine, from the imaging data, a plurality of beam path length differences due to the contaminant, and calculate, from the beam path length differences, a volume of contaminant in the container.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于检测容器中的污染物的系统。 该系统包括配置成将激光束发射到容器中的激光源，配置成将激光束作为成像数据检测的成像阵列，以及通信地耦合到成像阵列的计算装置。 计算设备被配置为从成像数据确定由于污染物引起的多个光束路径长度差异，并且根据光束路径长度差计算容器中的污染物体积。

公开(公告)号：US20160339652A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US14719141

申请日：2015-05-21

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Morteza Safai ,  Gary E. Georgeson

IPC: B29C70/74 ,  B24B49/12 ,  G05B19/048 ,  B29C69/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/745 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B29C69/001 ,  B29C73/10 ,  B29C73/12 ,  B29C73/26 ,  B29C2073/264 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2105/12 ,  B29K2309/08 ,  B29L2009/00 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05B2219/24001 ,  G06F3/1454 ,  G09G2340/12 ,  G09G2380/12

Abstract: Systems and processes for enabling an off-site expert to interact with an on-site technician during repair of composite structure. The off-site expert can provide real-time guidance to an on-site technician before and during the performance of repair procedures to avoid errors. The off-site expert is also able to monitor the repair procedures in real time to verify that correct procedures are being employed. In particular, the systems and processes disclosed herein can provide direct visual guidance, feedback, and out-of-plan warnings for manual or automated scarfing and other operations during repair of composite structure. In some embodiments, the repair process combines optical three-dimensional surface measurement, illumination by at least one of visible, ultraviolet and infrared light, and digital light processing projection to provide step-by-step monitoring of the repair.

Abstract translation: 用于使异地专家在复合结构修复期间与现场技术人员交互的系统和过程。 异地专家可以在执行维修程序之前和期间向现场技术人员提供实时指导，以避免错误。 现场专家还可以实时监控维修程序，以验证是否正在采用正确的程序。 特别地，本文公开的系统和过程可以在复合结构的修复期间提供用于手动或自动化分切和其他操作的直接视觉指导，反馈和失调警告。 在一些实施例中，修复过程结合光学三维表面测量，通过可见光，紫外线和红外光中的至少一种的照明以及数字光处理投影来提供对修复的逐步监视。

公开(公告)号：US09469408B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US13971489

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Rangasamy Elangovan ,  Vyacheslav Khozikov ,  Stephen Roger Amorosi ,  Marc Matsen ,  Morteza Safai ,  Robert Miller

IPC: B64D15/12

CPC classification number: B64D15/12 ,  B64D2033/0233

Abstract: An ice protection system and method are provided that facilitate the prevention or reduction in ice formation upon an aerodynamic surface. The ice protection system may include an aerodynamic surface that includes a susceptor formed of a ferromagnetic material that is located proximate an outer mold line of a leading edge of the aerodynamic surface. The ice protection system may also include at least one induction coil and a signal source configured to provide alternating current to the at least one induction coil to thereby generate an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field creates an eddy current in the susceptor so as to heat the leading edge of the aerodynamic surface. A corresponding ice protection method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种防冰系统和方法，其有助于防止或减少空气动力学表面上的冰层形成。 防冰系统可以包括空气动力学表面，其包括由铁磁材料形成的基座，其位于空气动力学表面的前缘的外部模制线附近。 防冰系统还可以包括至少一个感应线圈和被配置为向至少一个感应线圈提供交流电流从而产生电磁场的信号源。 电磁场在基座中产生涡电流，以加热空气动力学表面的前缘。 还提供了相应的防冰方法。