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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7433652 | Electro-magnetic propagation modeling A generalized framework is disclosed in which a wide variety of propagation models can be cast in a matrix-based format using arbitrary matrix coefficients. Casting propagation models in the matrix-based framework enables efficient computer implementation and calcul... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429950 | Method and apparatus to extend ADS performance metrics A method and system are provided for measuring and monitoring performance metrics of a non-ADS-B tracking system and generating performance metrics for the non-ADS-B tracking system in terms of ADS-B equivalent performance metrics. An aircraft transmits various tran... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7385554 | Satellite and local system position determination In a local positioning system, augmentation of the land-based system is provided by receiving signals from a GNSS. The signals from the land-based positioning system have a code phase accuracy better than one wavelength of a carrier of the signals from the GNSS. Dif... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7382286 | System and method for the correlation of multiple data feeds A method of receiving a first set of target data points from a first data feed and receiving a second set of target data points from a second data feed arrangement. Comparing a time variable included in the target data points from the first set to the time variable ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7363119 | Methods and systems for automatically displaying information, including air traffic control instructions Systems and methods for handling incoming aircraft operation instructions are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes receiving from a source off-board an aircraft an instruction for changing a characteristic of the aircraft, ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7274332 | Multiple evaluators for evaluation of a purality of conditions A system and method is disclosed for locating people or objects. In particular, a system and method for locating a wireless mobile station using a plurality of mobile station location estimators is disclosed. The system is useful for 911 emergency calls, tracking, r... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7271766 | Satellite and local system position determination In a local positioning system, augmentation of the land-based system is provided by receiving signals from a GNSS. The signals from the land-based positioning system have a code phase accuracy better than one wavelength of a carrier of the signals from the GNSS. Dif... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7248219 | Correlation of flight track data with other data sources A method of triangulating aircraft transponder signals using a number of receivers connected to a central station over communication links includes applying at least one logic rule at each receiver to incoming transponder signals to filter redundant transponder sign... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7209052 | Method and device for determining a safe altitude for an aircraft A method and device for determines a safe altitude for an aircraft. The device includes a unit that determines a clear zone corresponding to a lateral area dependent on the flight of the aircraft. A unit determines the highest altitude of the ground that is located ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7132982 | Method and apparatus for accurate aircraft and vehicle tracking A direct multilateration target tracking system is provided with the TOA time stamp as an input. A technique of tracking targets with varying receiver combinations is provided. Methods of correlating and combining Mode A, Mode C, and Mode S messages to enhance targe... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7126534 | Minimum safe altitude warning A ground-based CFIT warning system provides pilots with CFIT alerts. The system is based upon a ground-based tracking system, which provides surveillance of aircraft, such as the AirScene™ multilateration system manufactured by Rannoch Corporation of Alexandria, V... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7123192 | Correlation of flight track data with other data sources The surveillance system provides a means to augment Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) with “look alike ADS-B” or “pseudo ADS-B” surveillance transmissions for aircraft which may not be ADS-B equipped. The system uses ground based surveillanc... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7109889 | Methods and apparatus for surface movement situation awareness A method for enhancing ground situational awareness to an aircraft operating at an airport is described. The method includes displaying, within the aircraft, runways and taxiways for the airport and displaying a position of the aircraft with respect to the runways a... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7096115 | Method and system for developing traffic messages A method for developing traffic messages is disclosed. Data indicating traffic speed at a plurality of locations on a road network are obtained. Each of the locations is assigned a unique location reference code. The data indicating traffic speed for the location re... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7050818 | Location based service request system A wireless phone based system to accommodate users of wireless phones for providing information as to the location of certain services such as gasoline stations, movie theatres, drug stores, etc., includes the utilization of a GPS receiver and a wireless phone, with... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6992626 | Method and apparatus to correlate aircraft flight tracks and events with relevant airport operations information AirScene™, through a unique fusion process, is the only NOMS system to provide such data, digitally, and in a form that is integrated with flight tracks, noise events, complaint, and operations data. Other systems provide only the flight track, noise event, and co... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6950731 | Traffic pattern approach computer A mechanical computer used in tandem with a GPS to approach, enter and fly the traffic pattern of any uncontrolled airport. Pilots must navigate to a relatively small area or approach point before entering the traffic pattern of an uncontrolled airport. While airpor... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6935958 | Method and apparatus for machine location A method and apparatus for tracking and determining a location of a gaming machine or other item within a casino or hotel is disclosed. In one embodiment the method and apparatus utilizes a transmitter or emitter to provide a tracking signal that may be tracked by o... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6915188 | Controlling aircraft from collisions with off limits facilities A signal is received from an off limits facility and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft is within a distance of the off limits facility. The course and/or flight of the aircraft is changed if the aircraft is within the distance of the off limits fa... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6885340 | Correlation of flight track data with other data sources The surveillance system provides a means to augment Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) with “look alike ADS-B” or “pseudo ADS-B” surveillance transmissions for aircraft which may not be ADS-B equipped. The system uses ground based surveillanc... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6882845 | Autonomous zone forming communication device and autonomous zone forming method An autonomous zone forming method of autonomously forming a zone which is a service area of a base station in a wireless communication system having the base station is provided. In the method, it is detected that a zone is newly formed around the base station, and ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6812890 | Voice recognition landing fee billing system An apparatus and method are described for generating landing fee and other airport service bills automatically. The system automatically detects aircraft N-number from air traffic control voice data using a voice recognition system and determines aircraft landing an... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6806829 | Method and apparatus for improving the utility of a automatic dependent surveillance The surveillance system provides a means to augment Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS-B) with “look alike ADS-B” or “pseudo ADS-B” surveillance transmissions for aircraft which may not be ADS-B equipped. The system uses ground based surveilla... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6804524 | System and method for the acquisition of automobile traffic data through wireless networks A system and method is disclosed for the acquisition of automobile traffic information through wireless data networks. In one embodiment, the method determines traffic conditions on roadways using a plurality of mobile communication devices. Traffic data is obtained... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6778133 | Error correction of messages by a passive radar system Receiving a message including bits corresponding to an identifier, the identifier including a unique address for a aircraft transponder, extracting the unique address from the identifier, comparing the unique address to a set of predetermined addresses, changing sel... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6674398 | Method and apparatus for providing an integrated communications, navigation and surveillance satellite system A system for providing integrated communications, navigation and surveillance capabilities. A space segment comprises a plurality of time synchronized satellites broadcasting navigation signals and have two-way communication capabilities. Each satellite a... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6633259 | Method and apparatus for improving utility of automatic dependent surveillance The surveillance system provides a means to augment Automatic, Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) with "look alike ADS-B" or "pseudo ADS-B" surveillance transmissions for aircraft which may not be ADS-B equipped. The system uses ground based surveil... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6614397 | Wrong runway alert system and method A system and method are provided for automatically alerting a flight crew of an airplane when takeoff is attempted on a wrong runway. Identification data for an origin runway from which takeoff of an airplane is desired is entered via an operator interfac... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6606563 | Incursion alerting system A system for alerting the occupant of a vehicle that the vehicle is in or approaching a zone of awareness. For instance, the system may be used to alert the pilot or flight crew of an aircraft that the aircraft is on or approaching a runway, and may ident... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6567043 | Method and apparatus for improving utility of automatic dependent surveillance The surveillance system provides a means to augment Automatic Dependent Surveillance--Broadcast (ADS-B) with "look alike ADS-B" or "pseudo ADS-B" surveillance transmissions for aircraft which may not be ADS-B equipped. The system uses ground based surveil... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6501424 | Use of GPS correction data on trans-oceanic routes An air traffic control system in which an airborne GPS receiver on a trans-oceanic flight is provided pseudo range correction data and satellite integrity information from a group of terrestrial HF transmitters, transmitting on a common set of frequencies... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6459403 | Traffic control system A satellite 10 in the sky has an imaging radar and a captured image data transmitting means, and captures an image of a predetermined subject area A including roads R. According to the captured image data concerning the subject area A, a traffic control s... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6448929 | Method and apparatus for correlating flight identification data with secondary surveillance radar data A system for correlating secondary surveillance radar (SSR) data and ACARS data which results in a real time correlation of data which are unique to the separate existing systems. More specifically, a method is provided to attach flight identification dat... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6430486 | Land vehicle communications system and process for providing information and coordinating vehicle activities A communication system architecture (SA) for a vehicle which may be integrated into the vehicle's multiplexed electronic component communication system, and a process for communicating with the vehicle to provide information for and about the vehicle's op... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6392592 | Hand held car locator A car locator system includes a hand held locator which receives information with regard to the location of a vehicle and then stores that information for display on the hand held locator. The hand held locator could be a key fob having buttons to command... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6339746 | Route guidance system and method for a pedestrian A route guidance system for a pedestrian. An input unit inputs a departure point and a destination point of the pedestrian. A route data memory stores route data representing position and connection of each route comprising a road network. A route calcula... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6292737 | Preceding vehicle follow-up control system A vehicle follow-up control apparatus includes a distance sensor sensing an actual vehicle-to-vehicle distance from a controlled vehicle to a preceding vehicle, a vehicle speed sensor sensing an actual vehicle speed of the controlled vehicle, and a contro... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6246342 | Man-machine interface for airport traffic control purposes Man-machine interface (MMI) for airport traffic control purposes, in particular for safe taxiing and/or approach-departure control at an airport, having a display area on which processes and states at the airport, for example the movements and the current... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6161097 | Automated traffic management system and method A data management system and method that enables acquisition, integration and management of real-time data generated at different rates, by multiple, heterogeneous incompatible data sources. The system achieves this functionality by using an expert system... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6144915 | Aerodrome control support system In a path determining section, an optimum path is calculated based on detection/storage information of a position detector, airport surface information storage section, aircraft information storage section and knowledge information storage section accordi... | 11/07/2000 |
