公开(公告)号：US07669270B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US11589754

申请日：2006-10-31

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  E01D15/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: A method of aligning one end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft includes a step of parking the aircraft within a parking space that is defined adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. An imager disposed aboard the aircraft is used for scanning a target that is located proximate the parking space, the target including machine-readable information that is uniquely associated with the passenger boarding bridge. Data relating to the machine-readable information of the target is extracted from image data and used for encoding a signal for transmission to a controller of the passenger boarding bridge. The controller determines the presence of the extracted data and compares the data to a unique bridge identifier code for that passenger boarding bridge. When a match is determined, then communication with an aircraft within or proximate a parking space adjacent to that passenger boarding bridge is confirmed.

Abstract translation: 将乘客登机桥的一端与飞机的门口对准的方法包括将飞机停放在与乘客登机桥相邻定义的停车空间内的步骤。 飞机上放置的成像仪用于扫描位于停车位置附近的目标，目标包括与乘客登机桥唯一相关联的机器可读信息。 从图像数据中提取与目标的机器可读信息相关的数据，并用于对信号进行编码以传输给乘客登机桥的控制器。 控制器确定提取的数据的存在，并将数据与该乘客登机桥的唯一桥标识码代码进行比较。 当确定比赛时，确认与该乘客登机桥相邻的停车位内或其附近的飞机的通信。

公开(公告)号：US07603737B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11518178

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: In a method for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft, a first sensor disposed aboard the aircraft is used for sensing first information relating to a current bridge alignment operation and a second sensor disposed at a location that is remote from the aircraft is used for sensing second information relating to the current bridge alignment operation. The sensed first information and the sensed second information are received at a processor. The processor subsequently determines instruction data for moving the aircraft-engaging end of the passenger boarding bridge along a direction toward the doorway of the aircraft, based upon the sensed first information and the sensed second information.

Abstract translation: 在用于将乘客登机桥的飞机接合端与飞行器的门口对准的方法中，布置在飞行器上的第一传感器用于感测与当前桥对准操作有关的第一信息，以及设置在位置处的第二传感器 远离飞行器的信号用于感测与当前桥对准操作相关的第二信息。 感测到的第一信息和感测到的第二信息在处理器处被接收。 处理器随后基于感测到的第一信息和感测到的第二信息，确定用于使乘客登机桥的飞机接合端沿着朝向飞机门口的方向移动的指令数据。

公开(公告)号：US07603736B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11378306

申请日：2006-03-20

Applicant: Neil Hutton ,  Roland Fischer

Inventor： Neil Hutton ,  Roland Fischer

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/002 ,  B64F1/3055

Abstract: A system is provided for aligning a first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a first doorway of an aircraft and for aligning a second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a second doorway of the aircraft includes. The system includes a sensor for sensing an orientation of a first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section when it is in an aligned condition with a first doorway of the aircraft, and for sensing an orientation of a second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section when it is in other than an aligned condition with the second doorway of the aircraft. The sensor is in communication with a controller. The controller is for receiving a signal from the sensor, and for determining the orientation of the first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section and the orientation of the second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section in dependence upon the signal. Based upon the determined orientation information, as well as stored information relating to a location of the second doorway relative to the first doorway, the controller determines a movement for moving the second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section into an aligned condition with the second doorway of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，用于将第一乘客登机桥隧道段与飞行器的第一门口对准，并且用于使第二乘客登机桥隧道段与飞行器的第二门口对准。 该系统包括传感器，用于在与第一乘客登机桥隧道段处于与飞行器的第一门口处于对准状态时感测第一乘客登机桥隧道段的定向，并且用于在第二乘客登机桥隧道段处于其他状态时感测第二乘客登机桥隧道段的定向 而不是与飞机的第二个门口对齐的情况。 传感器与控制器通讯。 控制器用于从传感器接收信号，并根据信号确定第一乘客登机桥隧道段的方向和第二乘客登机桥隧道段的方位。 基于确定的方向信息以及与第二门口相对于第一门口的位置相关的存储信息，控制器确定用于将第二乘客登机桥隧道段移动到与第二门道的第二门口对齐的状态的移动 飞机。

公开(公告)号：US07702453B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11727010

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/31 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/002

Abstract: A method for guiding an aircraft toward a stopping position within an aircraft stand of an airport includes receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that is carried by the aircraft. The RF signal comprises aircraft-type data that is retrievably stored in an integrated circuit of the RFID tag, the aircraft-type data being indicative of a type of the aircraft. A current location of the aircraft is sensed, and based on the aircraft-type data and the sensed current location of the aircraft, instructions are determined for guiding the aircraft from the current location thereof to a predetermined stopping position for the type of the aircraft. Using a visual docking guidance system (VDGS) associated with the aircraft stand, the instructions are displayed in human-intelligible form for being viewed by a user aboard the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 用于引导飞行器朝向机场的飞机架内的停止位置的方法包括从飞行器承载的射频识别（RFID）标签接收射频（RF）信号。 RF信号包括可检索地存储在RFID标签的集成电路中的飞行器型数据，飞行器型数据表示飞机的类型。 感测飞机的当前位置，并且基于飞行器型数据和感测到的飞行器的当前位置，确定用于将飞行器从当前位置引导到用于飞机类型的预定停止位置的指令。 使用与飞机架相关联的视觉对接引导系统（VDGS），指令以人为理解的形式显示，以供飞机上的用户观看。

公开(公告)号：US07603734B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11442994

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: Michael Robert Connelly ,  Neil Hutton

Inventor： Michael Robert Connelly ,  Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/305

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: A system for preventing a rack fault condition of a passenger boarding bridge includes a plurality of electromagnetic sensors that are disposed for sensing separately a rotational movement of each one of a first and a second electromechanical screw jack, one electromechanical screw jack located adjacent to each lateral sidewall surface of the passenger boarding bridge. The system also includes a control circuit in communication with the plurality of electromagnetic sensors. The control circuit receives signals from the sensors, which signals are indicative of the sensed rotational movement of each one of the first and second electromechanical screw jacks. A value is determined relating to a rotational synchronization of the first and second electromechanical screw jacks. When the determined value is outside a predetermined range of threshold values, a control signal is provided for affecting the rotational movement of at least one of the first and second electromechanical screw jacks.

Abstract translation: 用于防止乘客登机桥的机架故障状态的系统包括多个电磁传感器，其被设置用于分别检测第一和第二机电螺旋千斤顶中的每一个的旋转运动，一个邻近每个横向位置的机电螺旋千斤顶 乘客登机桥的侧壁表面。 该系统还包括与多个电磁传感器通信的控制电路。 控制电路接收来自传感器的信号，哪些信号表示感测到的第一和第二机电螺旋千斤顶中的每一个的旋转运动。 确定与第一和第二机电螺旋千斤顶的旋转同步有关的值。 当所确定的值在阈值的预定范围之外时，提供控制信号以影响第一和第二机电螺旋千斤顶中的至少一个的旋转运动。

公开(公告)号：US5848231A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-08

申请号：US772947

申请日：1996-12-24

Applicant: Neil Teitelbaum ,  Gordon Sean Freedman ,  Stephen J. Borza ,  Michael A. Borza

Inventor： Neil Teitelbaum ,  Gordon Sean Freedman ,  Stephen J. Borza ,  Michael A. Borza

IPC: G01B11/24 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F9/06 ,  H04B1/00 ,  G06F15/15

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G06F2203/0333 ,  G06F2203/0336 ,  G06F2211/1097 ,  G06F2221/2149

Abstract: A method of configuring and reconfiguring a computer system based on user authorization is presented wherein at least some users perceive themselves and available system resources as the entirety of the computer system. The resources are configured through use of virtual resources providing predetermined access privileges and configurations for some users. In another aspect, a method is provided of configuring and reconfiguring a computer system based on biometric user input wherein at least some user biometric input is necessary in order to gain authorized access to a system and to configure the system based on the authorized user. The configuration is, preferably, transparent to the user.

Abstract translation: 呈现了基于用户授权来配置和重新配置计算机系统的方法，其中至少一些用户将自己和可用的系统资源视为整个计算机系统。 通过使用虚拟资源来配置资源，为某些用户提供预定的访问权限和配置。 在另一方面，提供了一种基于生物特征用户输入来配置和重新配置计算机系统的方法，其中至少一些用户生物特征输入是必需的，以便获得对系统的授权访问并且基于授权用户配置系统。 该配置优选地对于用户是透明的。

公开(公告)号：US09981704B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US15004542

申请日：2016-01-22

Applicant: DEW Engineering and Development ULC

Inventor： Colin Campbell ,  Guy Carrier ,  Camil Giguere ,  Michael Harris ,  Neil Hutton ,  John Beattie ,  Ian Marsh

IPC: B62D55/32 ,  B23P19/04

CPC classification number: B62D55/32 ,  B23P19/04

Abstract: A track changing apparatus for changing a track on an armored vehicle includes a plurality of moveable elements. The plurality of moveable elements of the track changing apparatus allows a track to be manipulated from loose or unmounted state, to a tensioned state wherein the track is located on the track changing apparatus, and finally, to a fully mounted state wherein the track has been transferred onto the armored vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the track changing apparatus may be used to remove a track from an armored vehicle. Methods of using a track changing apparatus are also described, including a method of mounting a track onto an armored vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US07685838B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11370864

申请日：2006-03-09

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: F25D17/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/364 ,  F25D15/00 ,  F25D16/00 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D2400/38 ,  F28D20/021 ,  Y02E60/145

Abstract: A preconditioned air system for cooling an interior cabin space of a parked aircraft includes a thermal energy storage unit, which contains a thermal energy storage medium for storing cooling capacity. During use, a ground-based air-cooling unit is placed in thermal communication with the thermal energy storage medium. The ground-based air-cooling unit draws upon cooling capacity that has been stored previously within the thermal storage medium for cooling the interior cabin space. Storage of cooling capacity is performed during off-peak demand times and/or during low power cost times. System modularity supports cooling of variously sized aircraft even under extreme temperature conditions.

Abstract translation: 用于冷却停放的飞行器的内部舱室空间的预处理空气系统包括一个热能存储单元，其包含用于存储冷却能力的热能存储介质。 在使用过程中，地面空气冷却装置与热能储存介质热连通。 基于地面的空气冷却单元利用先前存储在热存储介质内的冷却能力来冷却内部舱室空间。 在非高峰需求时间和/或在低功耗成本时间期间进行冷却能力的存储。 即使在极端温度条件下，系统模块化也支持各种尺寸飞机的冷却。

公开(公告)号：US07649476B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11727009

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/065 ,  B64F1/3055 ,  G08G1/017

Abstract: A method for guiding an aircraft toward a stopping position within an aircraft stand of an airport comprises using a visual docking guidance system (VDGS) associated with the aircraft stand for displaying first instructions for guiding the aircraft toward the stopping position. The first instructions are based on an initial determination of the aircraft-type and on first sensed positional information of the aircraft. Aircraft-type data that is stored in a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag carried by the aircraft is then read. Using the VDGS, second instructions are displayed for guiding the aircraft toward the stopping position based on the aircraft-type data and based on second sensed positional information of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 用于将飞行器引导到机场的飞机架内的停止位置的方法包括使用与飞行器架相关联的视觉对接引导系统（VDGS），用于显示用于将飞行器引向停止位置的第一指令。 第一指令基于飞行器类型的初始确定和飞行器的第一感测位置信息。 然后读取存储在飞机携带的射频识别（RFID）标签中的飞机型数据。 使用VDGS，显示第二指令，用于基于飞行器型数据并且基于第二感测到的飞行器的位置信息来引导飞行器朝向停止位置。

公开(公告)号：US07603735B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11373976

申请日：2006-03-14

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/002

Abstract: A method for wireless communication between an aircraft and a passenger boarding bridge includes assigning an aircraft to a parking space adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. The aircraft includes a signal-transmitting module for use in automated bridge alignment operations and has a unique aircraft identifier code associated therewith. The step of assigning includes providing the unique aircraft identifier code to an automated bridge alignment system of the passenger boarding bridge. Signals transmitted between the aircraft and the passenger boarding bridge are encoded with the unique aircraft identifier code for transmission between the aircraft and the automated bridge alignment system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于飞机和乘客登机桥之间的无线通信的方法包括将飞行器分配给与乘客登机桥相邻的停车位。 飞机包括用于自动桥接对准操作的信号传输模块，并且具有与其相关联的独特的飞行器标识符代码。 分配步骤包括将唯一的飞机标识码提供给乘客登机桥的自动化桥接器对准系统。 在飞机和乘客登机桥之间传输的信号用唯一的飞行器标识符代码进行编码，以在飞行器和自动桥接器对准系统之间传输。