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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8025503 | One-engine-inoperative training method and system A method and system of simulating one-engine-inoperative (OEI) conditions in a multi-engine single-output aircraft which involves the operation of the engines above non-zero power settings, and operating each relative to one another to simulate power loss experience... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7441473 | Variable-altitude testing systems A ground-based system for simulating dynamic suborbital-flight environments occurring during substantially complete suborbital-flights by a flight vehicle. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7339580 | Method and apparatus for integrating manual input Apparatus and methods are disclosed for simultaneously tracking multiple finger and palm contacts as hands approach, touch, and slide across a proximity-sensing, compliant, and flexible multi-touch surface. The surface consists of compressible cushion dielectric, el... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7302340 | High altitude parachute navigation flight computer A navigational computer design for high altitude and other similar navigational needs includes a processor, which receives as input signals from navigational and navigational related sensors such as a GPS, compass, inertial measurement unit and sensors. Processor ut... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7228261 | Methods and apparatus for testing and diagnosis of weapon control systems Methods and systems for testing and diagnosis of weapon control systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for testing a weapon control system includes an interface unit and a simulator unit. The interface unit is adapted to be operatively coupled to the... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7190392 | Telepresence system and active/passive mode display for use therein A telepresence server is for connection to a telecommunications network for providing access to a reality engine for a plurality of passive users. The reality engine can be controlled by an active user or a professional director through the network or by a local pro... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7124425 | Audio/video system and method utilizing a head mounted apparatus with noise attenuation A head mounted display in a video/audio system includes a display device, a head mount, noise reduction devices, and a speaker. The display device is coupled to the head mount and produces visual images based on received video signals. The head mount is mounted on t... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7092867 | Control system architecture for a multi-component armament system The present invention is a Control System Architecture (CSA) for a multi-component armament system. The CSA provides dynamic reconfiguration of multiple nodes (e.g. a component, a subsystem, or a virtual simulation) in a Simulation-Emulation-Stimulation (SES) enviro... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7044742 | Emergency reporting apparatus An emergency reporting apparatus is provided which is capable of easily acquiring passenger information necessary at the time of an emergency report and reporting as deputy for a passenger in the case of an emergency. The emergency reporting apparatus, in a training... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7039571 | Method for programming operator system interface with a simulator A process that takes converted system software code as input to a program created with a commercial compiler to produce a simulated Operator System Interface. An Operator System Interface is produced using program data structures rather than extensive emulation or u... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6977666 | Flat panel display using dual CPU's for an aircraft cockpit A thin flat panel display for aircraft cockpits. These displays use a dual CPU/graphics generator system to produce simulated aircraft instrumentation displays which are color coded to indicate when one of the graphic generators has not correctly received data from ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6961482 | System for archiving electronic images of test question responses A system and method for electronically archiving electronic images of responses received from a response provider in such a manner that reduces the amount of electronic resources required for said archival. ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6917908 | Method of pilot training using simulated engine failure The present invention relates to software for training an aircraft pilot to respond to the failure of one or more engines of a multi-engine aircraft during flight. The software simulates engine failure through the use of software imposed power output limits on the o... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6893262 | Gauge simulator A device is disclosed for training pilots by simulating the operation of gauges in aircraft. The self-contained device can be installed into training aircraft to be used during instruction. Alternatively, the device can be used during classroom and ground school tra... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6684182 | Integrated spacecraft emulation system and method for operating same A spacecraft emulation system that can emulate both the attitude control subsystem and the non-attitude control subsystem is integrated into a single compact unit. The unit includes an emulated spacecraft control processor for processing attitude control ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6638071 | Landing gear simulator and trainer A device is disclosed for training pilots by simulating the operation of retractable landing gear in aircraft. The self-contained device can be installed into fixed landing gear aircraft to be used during takeoff and landing. Alternatively, the device can... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6499005 | System and method for simulating air mode and ground mode of an airplane A system for enabling an operator to select a signal indicative of an air mode and a ground mode of an airplane is provided. The air mode is a state of the airplane when the airplane is in the air, and the ground mode is a state of the airplane when the a... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6478581 | External method for employing CNDU in trainer system An external method for addressing the trainer-unique functions in a flight training system allows a Control Display Navigation Unit (CDNU), loaded with an actual Operational Flight Program (OFP), to function properly in a Flight Simulator environment of a... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6370457 | Debriefing systems and methods for retrieving and presenting multiple datastreams with time indication marks in time synchronism Event debriefing systems and methods are provided for recording a plurality of datastreams related to an event. An observer of the event may create time indication marks that facilitate recalling, during debriefing, what transpired at any particular point... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6196919 | Shooting game apparatus, method of performing shooting game, and computer-readable recording medium storing shooting game program A CPU of a control system controls a signal processor to effect various calculations to move a player's spaceship on a projection display screen, orient the player's spaceship toward a shooting direction, move a camera position at a rear viewpoint toward ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6095920 | Image synthesis method, games machine, and information storage medium The objective of this invention is to provide an image synthesis method, games machine, and information storage medium that make it possible for a game to be satisfyingly enjoyable, even when a single player is playing it. History information relating to ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6077077 | Architecture and process for simulating the data transmitted to a navigation management computer A system for flight training and simulation that reduces the time spent by a student or pilot inside the simulation cockpit in programming navigation systems. The system comprises a simulation workstation that interfaces with one or more automated navigat... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6059574 | Aircraft fuel trainer with low viscosity/high flashpoint fuel look-alike A trainer for teaching the operation of aircraft fuel systems comprised of a fuselage frame portion and fuel tanks mounted to a platform. The trainer utilizes a fuel look-alike with a viscosity below 2.8 cs and a flashpoint above 200° F.... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6000942 | Parachute flight training simulator The experience of parachute flight is simulated including parachute release and malfunctions. The parachutist trainee is suspended in a harness and a control line provided for the parachutist to operate. The parachutist's actions are sensed by an action s... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5807114 | System for treating patients with anxiety disorders A virtual reality system provides effective exposure treatment for psychiatric patients suffering from a particular anxiety disorder. The system is characterized by a video screen disposed in front of the patient to display an image of a specific graphica... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5807109 | Airborne avionics simulator system An airborne avionics simulator system integrated into a low-cost host aircraft to simulate the avionics of a high performance aircraft. The simulated avionics system includes for example radar, radar warning, chaff, radar locks, weapons systems, electroni... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5787333 | Aircraft survivability equipment training method and apparatus for low flyers An apparatus and method for aircraft survivability equipment training. The disclosure is particularly directed to the use of such an apparatus and method for multiple player training aircraft with a central controller. The threats are simulated by the cen... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5622503 | Arrangement and method of simulating vertigo to train pilot overcoming vertigo An enclosure having a horizon line, a scene, and lights is moved relative to a pilot to simulate vertigo during on-ground training of the pilot to overcome in-flight vertigo. Gravitational vertigo is simulated by a seat cushion inflatable to change the se... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5597358 | Free fall system A vertical free fall system is proposed where a capsule with human beings is raised pneumatically in a tube, then is released to fall down in a free fall mode inside of the tube. The capsule has some means of controlling the air flow passing across the ca... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5490783 | Flight simulator having active electronic display controls A flight simulator is disclosed which includes active electronic display controls. A simulated cockpit area is provided which includes a visual display screen for depicting a simulated cockpit viewpoint. A simulated instrument panel is provided within the... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5372504 | Apparatus for pilot training A pilot training apparatus for selectively occluding pilot vision along a forward line of sight. The apparatus including a lens having a vision occluded region and a vision permissive region. The lens is coupled to a detent means which allows the lens to ... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5260874 | Aircraft flight emulation test system An aircraft test system generates stimuli that emulate the stimuli received by an aircraft when in flight is disclosed. The aircraft test system includes a number of instruments for generating the number of processor-controllable instruments for generatin... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5252069 | Instrument flight rules (IFR) training device An Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Training Device for use during aircraft pilot training in conjunction with a headset having a pair of earphones supported by earphone stirrups. In its most preferred embodiment, the training device includes, at least, a ma... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5240207 | Generic drone control system The disclosed invention is a generic Drone Control System or alternatively method to remotely pilot an air vehicle. The present invention essentially comprises a converted aircraft or other air vehicle and a ground station from where the drone is remotely... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5224861 | Training device onboard instruction station An onboard instructor station for a training device provides a human/computer interface that is designed to support an optimum instructor's scan pattern of the training scenario. All displays and switches required to control and monitor the mission are re... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5100224 | Instrument flight simulation view limiting device A view limiting device especially suited for use in instrument flight training and simulated instrument flying. This device is adapted to clip onto a pair of spectacles and is swingable from a first view restricting position to a second unrestricted posit... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5051094 | G-force trainer A robust, lightweight g force trainer having low moment of inertia is powered by a relatively low horsepower motor. The trainer has an onset rate of 6 g/sec. or more and idle speed of approximately 13 rpm. The natural frequency of the trainer arm is in ex... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5009598 | Flight simulator apparatus using an inoperative aircraft An aircraft flight simulator system adaptable to an actual inoperative aircraft not in flight provides instrument displays driven by a computer flight simulator program interacting with inputs from sensors attached to the actual aircraft control system an... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4729737 | Airborne laser/electronic warfare training system A system for training aircrews, particularly aircrews of relatively slow-moving aircraft such as helicopters in laser/electronic warfare countermeasure tactics and the use of laser/electronic warfare countermeasure equipment is provided. The system is ope... | 03/08/1988 |
| 4673356 | In-flight problem situation simulator An apparatus for simulating in-flight problem situations is provided. The apparatus comprises a false instrument display surface which has a false instrument reading and is adapted to cover and obscure a true instrument reading in such manner that a pilot... | 06/16/1987 |
