Computer imaging system and method for remote in-flight aircraft refueling
November 21, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3910533 Real-time simulation of point system having multidirectional points as viewed by a moving observer Remote refueling station Satellite servicing Apparatus for remotely indicating alignment of male and female members Aerial day/night refueling stations Ship-to-ship fluid transfer system Terrain advisory system Docking alignment system Real-time flight and destination display for aircraft passengers InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 344412 filed on 11/21/1994US Classes:701/300, RELATIVE LOCATION244/135A, Aircraft refueling340/958, Docking guidance348/117Aircraft or spacecraftExaminersPrimary: Teska, Kevin J.Assistant: Walker, Tyrone V. International ClassB64D 039/00AbstractA visual guidance system and method includes a subsystem which both locates the aircraft and mating structures thereof and also determines their motion and their rate of change of motion. The locating subsystem has an electrical output which feeds the location and motion data to a guidance system computer which utilizes software which combines the data with other data in a database containing the dimensional size and configuration of the aircraft and mating structures. The combined data is converted to a suitable form and fed to the computer monitor which displays the aircraft and mating structures thereof in real time during the refueling operation. The computer and computer monitor are provided with image controls which allow the operator to select the perspective viewing angle as well as the image contrast and color in order to enhance the visual cues provided by the image and facilitate the refueling operation.Other References
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