Interfaces for selecting among multiple communications protocols

    公开(公告)号:US10171633B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-01

    申请号:US15454869

    申请日:2017-03-09

    发明人: David Perchlik

    IPC分类号: H04L12/40 H04L29/06 H04B7/185

    摘要: Interface circuits are disclosed for manually or automatically selecting among two or more communications protocols in ways that reduce the number of connector pins needed and/or use the same number of connector pins required for a single communications protocol. Such interface circuits are advantageously applicable to selecting and accommodating either RS-485 or 802bw communications protocols in aircraft electronics while enabling space and cost efficient designs.

    Cockpit and Crew Rest Air Quality Sensor
    73.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180346130A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-06

    申请号:US15992197

    申请日:2018-05-30

    发明人: Jeffrey A. Jouper

    IPC分类号: B64D13/06 G01N33/00 G08B21/14

    摘要: Disclosed is an area sensor for air quality in the cockpit, crew rest or other area of an aircraft. Noxious fumes, fuel vapors, carbon monoxide and other vapors can cause significant risks to the flight crew of an aircraft. Fumes may cause drowsiness, inattentiveness or confusion to the pilot of an aircraft placing all persons on board an aircraft in danger. There exists a need to monitor and warn the cabin crew of such an event so that measures can be taken, such as donning an oxygen mask, to mitigate the fumes. Many of the vapors encountered that can cause this issue are colorless and/or odorless and therefore not always detected by the flight crew especially if they are in sufficient quantities and exposure is long enough to compromise the pilots cognitive skills.

    INSERTION COUNTER FOR USB OUTLETS
    74.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180253134A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-06

    申请号:US15894480

    申请日:2018-02-12

    IPC分类号: G06F1/28 G06F13/38

    CPC分类号: G06F1/28 G06F1/266 G06F13/382

    摘要: Disclosed is a system for aiding in determining when a power-providing outlet is ending its usable service life and is due for service or replacement. A connection detection unit and counting unit respectively monitor connection of a device to a port and maintain a connection count of connection events. For USB type C connections a cable or device resistance detection circuit can be used to determine if a USB type C device or cable has been connected. USB Type A and AC connections can be detected by mechanical or electrical mechanisms. When a connection has been detected a counter can be incremented or decremented to record a connection. A limit value can be set and compared to the connection count and a sensory or electronic indication can be made when the limit value is exceeded.

    Network system for autonomous data collection

    公开(公告)号:US09978011B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-22

    申请号:US15427131

    申请日:2017-02-08

    发明人: Jeffrey A. Jouper

    摘要: A system to monitor and report asset inventory and status on board a vehicle, for example, an aircraft. This system has low weight and provides high reliability. Energy harvesting is provided for applications where it is difficult to connect to a power source. In one embodiment, a sensor communicates with the asset. An RFID tag is affixed to the asset and communicates with the asset. The RFID tag containing digitally stored information about the asset. An RFID reader mounted to the vehicle and positioned such that the RFID tag is within communication range with the RFID reader. A data delivery system effective to digitally transmit information from the RFID reader to a data collection system. A secure interface disposed between the data collection system and a communication system with the communication system effective to transmit the information to a flight crew, a ground crew and/or a display.

    Integrated Brushless Starter Generator
    78.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180030944A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-01

    申请号:US15650032

    申请日:2017-07-14

    发明人: Bernard A. Raad

    IPC分类号: F02N11/04 H02P9/30

    摘要: A brushless starter-generator system is contained within a single housing. The housing has a first end with an opening to receive a drive spline from a motive source and an opposing second end. A brushless, rotating, machine is located adjacent the first end and is kinetically connectable to the drive spline. A power control unit is adjacent the second end and electrically coupled to the brushless, rotating machine. The brushless, rotating machine is selected from the group consisting of a synchronous machine, a permanent magnet machine, and an induction machine. Electrical and mechanical interfaces are identical to a like-rated brushed version for a true “drop-in” replacement capability to facilitate replacements and up-grades

    Moveable Surface Power Delivery System
    79.
    发明申请
    Moveable Surface Power Delivery System 审中-公开
    可移动表面供电系统

    公开(公告)号:US20170077739A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US15249575

    申请日:2016-08-29

    IPC分类号: H02J7/02 B64D11/06

    摘要: A method and system for delivering power from an aircraft power system to a tray table is provided. The system may include a moveable assembly in connection with the tray table. Cable may be routed to each tray table through the moveable assembly. The power is processed into a useable form for electronics mounted in the tray table. The tray table may include a wireless charger, and may harvest data from user electronics. The tray table may also push data to the user's electronics. The system may include a wireless communications client to take advantage of the wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) system on board many transportation platforms.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种从飞行器电力系统向托盘台输送动力的方法和系统。 系统可以包括与托盘台相关联的可移动组件。 电缆可以通过可移动组件布线到每个托盘台。 将电源处理成可安装在托盘表中的电子器件的可用形式。 托盘台可以包括无线充电器,并且可以从用户电子设备收集数据。 托盘台还可以将数据推送到用户的电子设备。 该系统可以包括无线通信客户端以利用许多交通平台上的无线机载娱乐(IFE)系统。

    POP-OUT SOCKET CONNECTOR
    80.
    发明申请
    POP-OUT SOCKET CONNECTOR 有权
    POP-OUT插座连接器

    公开(公告)号:US20160204549A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-14

    申请号:US14984462

    申请日:2015-12-30

    发明人: Mark A. Peabody

    摘要: An electrical connector including a holding device, that has a recess and at least one conductive pad disposed therein, and a socket that has at least one conductive pin configured to engage at least one of the conductive pads when the socket is inserted into the holding device and a port configured to receive an interface of an external device. The shape of the socket is complementary to the shape of the recess. A first retaining element included in the holding device and a second retaining element included in the socket are together releasably maintain interconnection between the holding device and the socket.

    摘要翻译: 一种电连接器,包括具有凹部和设置在其中的至少一个导电焊盘的保持装置,以及具有至少一个导电针的插座,所述至少一个导电针被配置为当所述插座插入所述保持装置时与所述至少一个所述导电焊盘接合 以及被配置为接收外部设备的接口的端口。 插座的形状与凹部的形状互补。 包括在保持装置中的第一保持元件和包括在插座中的第二保持元件一起可释放地保持保持装置和插座之间的互连。