System and method for connecting aircraft to networks on ground

    公开(公告)号:US10321517B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-11

    申请号:US14596523

    申请日:2015-01-14

    发明人: Fong Shi

    摘要: A system and method includes a core network located on an aircraft and a gateway included with the core network. The gateway connects with at least two of a wireless link, an optical link, a wired link and a crew wireless link. The gateway is configured to switch between the wireless link, the optical link, the wired link and the crew wireless link to transfer data from the core network to a telecom service provider network, an airport service provider network and an airport infrastructure network based on availability of connectivity service and data transfer conditions.

    Wirelessly Connecting An Aircraft At An Airport
    2.
    发明申请
    Wirelessly Connecting An Aircraft At An Airport 有权
    无线连接飞机在机场

    公开(公告)号:US20150222350A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-06

    申请号:US14169462

    申请日:2014-01-31

    发明人: Fong Shi

    IPC分类号: H04B7/185

    摘要: Disclosed are ways for wirelessly connecting an aircraft at an airport. For example, a method for wirelessly communicating with an aircraft may include determining a proximity of an aircraft of a directional antenna system for wireless communication, determining availability of the directional antenna system for wireless communication with the aircraft, selecting the directional antenna system based on the determined proximity and availability, and providing instructions for the directional antenna system to communicate with the aircraft.

    摘要翻译: 公开了在机场无线连接飞机的方法。 例如,用于与飞行器无线通信的方法可以包括确定用于无线通信的定向天线系统的飞机的接近度,确定用于与飞行器的无线通信的定向天线系统的可用性,基于 确定的接近度和可用性,以及为定向天线系统提供与飞机通信的指令。

    Wirelessly connecting an aircraft at an airport

    公开(公告)号:US09893798B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-13

    申请号:US14169462

    申请日:2014-01-31

    发明人: Fong Shi

    摘要: Disclosed are ways for wirelessly connecting an aircraft at an airport. For example, a method for wirelessly communicating with an aircraft may include determining a proximity of an aircraft of a directional antenna system for wireless communication, determining availability of the directional antenna system for wireless communication with the aircraft, selecting the directional antenna system based on the determined proximity and availability, and providing instructions for the directional antenna system to communicate with the aircraft.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING AIRCRAFT TO NETWORKS ON GROUND
    4.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING AIRCRAFT TO NETWORKS ON GROUND 审中-公开
    将飞机连接到网络的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160205724A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-14

    申请号:US14596523

    申请日:2015-01-14

    发明人: Fong Shi

    IPC分类号: H04W92/02 H04B7/185

    摘要: A system and method includes a core network located on an aircraft and a gateway included with the core network. The gateway connects with at least two of a wireless link, an optical link, a wired link and a crew wireless link. The gateway is configured to switch between the wireless link, the optical link, the wired link and the crew wireless link to transfer data from the core network to a telecom service provider network, an airport service provider network and an airport infrastructure network based on availability of connectivity service and data transfer conditions.

    摘要翻译: 系统和方法包括位于飞行器上的核心网络和包括在核心网络中的网关。 网关与无线链路,光链路,有线链路和机组无线链路中的至少两个连接。 网关被配置为在无线链路,光链路,有线链路和机组无线链路之间切换,以基于可用性将数据从核心网传输到电信服务提供商网络,机场服务提供商网络和机场基础设施网络 的连接服务和数据传输条件。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING VANES OF AN ENGINE OF AN AIRCRAFT

    公开(公告)号:US20220243607A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-04

    申请号:US17471298

    申请日:2021-09-10

    发明人: Fong Shi

    IPC分类号: F01D17/16 F01D17/22

    摘要: A system and a method include an engine having one or more vanes. An actuator is coupled to the one or more vanes. The actuator is configured to move the one or more vanes between different positions. A control unit is coupled to the actuator. The control unit is configured to operate the actuator to move the one or more vanes between the different positions. The control unit is disposed on or within the engine.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVING FAN BLADES OF AN ENGINE

    公开(公告)号:US20220234749A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-28

    申请号:US17471277

    申请日:2021-09-10

    发明人: Fong Shi

    IPC分类号: B64D31/06 F02C9/16 B64D27/24

    摘要: A system and a method for driving a fan of an engine of an aircraft, including an electric motor operatively coupled to a drive axle of the fan, and a control unit in communication with the electric motor. The control unit is configured to operate the electric motor to rotate the fan.

    AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WITH DATA ANALYTICS ENHANCEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20170236075A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-17

    申请号:US15042647

    申请日:2016-02-12

    发明人: Fong Shi

    摘要: A system and method for analyzing aircraft operation and maintenance history in light of maintenance reports, aircraft type system failure history, health management reports, and aircraft exterior structural conditions to produce a real time recommendation regarding aircraft maintenance and dispatch. A visual inspection report is generated by capturing a real time image of an exterior of the aircraft, inverting the real time image, superimposing the real time image on a previous image of the aircraft exterior, and detecting any variation on the combination of superimposed inverted image on the previous image of the aircraft exterior. Aircraft type historical systems failure reports are analyzed to identify any predictive latent system failure of the aircraft based on the aircraft type historical systems failure report and aircraft operation history and maintenance history.

    Methods and apparatus to provide transient event protection for circuits
    8.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus to provide transient event protection for circuits 有权
    为电路提供瞬态事件保护的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08982518B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-17

    申请号:US13829451

    申请日:2013-03-14

    发明人: Fong Shi

    摘要: Methods and apparatus to provide transient event protection for circuits are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first clamp circuit. The first power circuit provides a first reference voltage. The first clamp circuit directs energy from a signal node to the first power circuit in response to a transient resulting in a voltage at the signal node being lower than a second reference voltage. The apparatus also includes a second clamp circuit. The second clamp circuit includes a transistor. A collector terminal of the transistor is prevented from having a lower voltage than the second reference voltage. A second power circuit provides the second reference voltage, which is lower than the first reference voltage. The second clamp circuit directs energy from the signal node to the second power circuit in response to a transient resulting in the voltage at the signal node being higher than the first reference voltage.

    摘要翻译: 公开了提供电路瞬态事件保护的方法和装置。 示例性装置包括第一钳位电路。 第一电源电路提供第一参考电压。 响应于导致信号节点处的电压低于第二参考电压的瞬变,第一钳位电路将能量从信号节点引导到第一电源电路。 该装置还包括第二钳位电路。 第二钳位电路包括晶体管。 防止晶体管的集电极端子具有比第二参考电压低的电压。 第二电源电路提供低于第一参考电压的第二参考电压。 响应于导致信号节点处的电压高于第一参考电压的瞬变,第二钳位电路将能量从信号节点引导到第二电力电路。

    Communication of multiple data streams over ground power lines

    公开(公告)号:US10153807B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-11

    申请号:US15676111

    申请日:2017-08-14

    发明人: Fong Shi

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for communicating between an aircraft and a terminal when the aircraft is on the ground. The connection between the aircraft and the terminal is made over a ground power line while the aircraft is being supplied with power. The ground power line comprises one or more wires, which are typically unshielded and cause radio interference. At the transmitting end, multiple copies of the same signal offset in phase relative to one another over the ground power line. Each data stream is coupled to a respective wire in the ground power line. At the receiving end, the multiple copies of the signal are extracted from the respective wires of the ground power line and combined to generate a combined signal with improved signal-to-noise ratio. Radio interference is suppressed by transmitting the data streams in a phase offset manner so that the unwanted emissions cancel.

    Communication between a vehicle and a ground terminal over a ground power line

    公开(公告)号:US10003382B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-19

    申请号:US15676198

    申请日:2017-08-14

    发明人: Fong Shi

    IPC分类号: H04B3/54 H04B7/185

    摘要: A method and apparatus is provided for communicating data over a ground power line between a vehicle and a ground terminal. In one example, a first power unit detects a signal indicating connection between the first power unit and a remote power unit. Responsive to detecting the signal, one or more modems associated with the first power unit automatically establish a data connection with one or more remote modems associated with the remote power unit. After establishing the connection between the one or more modems in the first power unit and the one or more modems in the remote power unit, the one or more modems in the first power unit exchange data with the one or more modems in the remote power unit over the power line. In one example, the first power unit may comprise an onboard power unit in a vehicle (e.g., aircraft) and the remote power unit may comprise a ground power unit. Alternatively, the first power unit may comprise a ground power unit and the remote power unit may comprise in a vehicle (e.g., aircraft).