Abstract:
A method for measuring an infrared signature of a moving target includes: tracking the moving target with a tracking system along a path from a start position to an end position, measuring infrared radiation data of the moving target along the path, repositioning the tracking system to the start position, retracing the path to measure the infrared radiation data of the background, and determining the infrared signature of the moving target by comparing the infrared radiation data of the moving object with the infrared radiation data of the background without the moving object.
Abstract:
A honeycomb structure (Fig. 4) mounted on a back panel (Fig. 5) especially on a vehicle, where the honeycomb structures are filled with an infrared absorbing material (Fig. 2) to reduce the radar and heat signature of a vehicle.
Abstract:
A mobile station including a cover assembly and a wireless telecommunications signal receiving and generating assembly. Included in the cover assembly is a belt that substantially extends around the signal receiving and generating assembly, and a connector to hold the belt closed about the signal receiving and generating assembly. The belt includes a pair of side edges which define side openings through which the signal receiving assembly can be accessed. Advantageously, the belt is easily exchanged with other belts so as to vary the appearance of the mobile station. Further, the side edges are easily gripped by a user holding the mobile station. In another aspect, the belt includes an integrated key pad which overlies a plurality of key contacts of the signal receiving and generating assembly.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a lightweight structure for simultaneously providing a reduced infrared and radar signature, while adding little or no weight to a vehicle. As such, the present invention allows for substantial improvements over prior systems. An example of the type of vehicle able to make use of the present invention is a military helicopter, but there is nothing within the spirit and scope of the present invention limiting it to any particular vehicle. The teachings of the present invention are useful with any vehicle for which a reduction in infrared emissions and microwave reflections is desired.
Abstract:
A mobile station (10) including a cover assembly (13) and a wireless telecommunications signal receiving and generating assembly (12). Included in the cover assembly (13) is a belt that substantially extends around the signal receiving and generating assembly (12), and a connector to hold the belt closed about the signal receiving and generating assembly (12). The belt includes a pair of side edges (30) which define side openings through which the signal receiving and generating assembly (12) can be accessed. advantageously, the belt is easily exchanged with other belts so as to vary the appearance of the mobile station (10). Further, the side edges (30) are easily gripped by a user holding the mobile station (10). In another aspect, the belt includes an integrated keypad which overlies a plurality of key contacts of the signal receiving and generating assembly (12).
Abstract:
A method for mapping a two-dimensional image data onto a three-dimensional graphic model of an object includes taking a plurality of two-dimensional images of the object. Each two-dimensional image has data, such as temperature data, which is desired to be represented on the three-dimensional graphic model. The three- dimensional model of the object is viewed on a graphic user interface. The three- dimensional model has a plurality of facets, each facet being configured for selectively receiving the data from the two-dimensional images, so that the two-dimensional images are mapped onto the facets of the three-dimensional model. The three- dimensional model can then be analyzed.
Abstract:
A mobile telephone includes a body (12), a display (14) and a keypad (16). The keypad (16) is removeably secured to the body (12) and coupled to a processor. The keypad (16) is depressible along a plurality of directions and can be switched between a first mode and second mode, wherein each combination of depressible direction and mode represent a unique group of alphanumeric letters. The processor includes word recognition software, so a desired word can be determined from the sequence of groups of letter selected without having to select each individual letter.