A display assembly for a scope configured to attach to a weapon. The display assembly comprises an attachment portion for releasably mounting to the scope. The attachment portion includes a mounting mechanism configured to releasably engage a tube of the scope. A coupling mechanism is configured to couple the mounting mechanism to the tube of the scope when fielded. A housing is coupled to the attachment portion. The housing is adjacent to an eyepiece of the scope when fielded, and extends both away from the tube, and towards an ocular lens of the scope with respect to an optical path of the scope. The housing includes an electronic display coupled to a mount, a circuit card communicably coupled to the electronic display, a power source, and an interface coupling the electronic display and the circuit card.
A fire-control display adapter for a weapon scope. The fire-control display adapter consists of a display unit positioned at the scope's objective bell and aligned in front of the scope's objective lens. A range finder calculates the distance from a target's aimpoint. A ballistic computer is communicably coupled to both the display unit and the distance sensor. The ballistic computer computes a ballistic solution and causes the display unit to display it. To power to the distance sensor and the display unit, a power source is communicably coupled to the ballistic computer. A mount detachably secures the fire-control display adapter to the weapon's rail.
A method and a system for enhancing contrast for an electro-optical video for live streaming is disclosed. An image block from an electro-optical frame of a video is received, where a number of pixels in the image block are identified to compute intensity of the image block. A distribution of intensity of the number of pixels in the image block is determined, and from the distribution, a degree of variation is determined, where a lower threshold and upper threshold for the intensity are determined. An upper set of pixels and a lower set of pixels is determined, which is then used to modify the distribution. The degree of variation is modified to determine uniformity in distribution intensity. A transform using the uniformity is constructed to enhance the contrast of the image block. The contrast of all image blocks of the electro-optical is enhanced by applying the transform.
A method and a system for generating a composite video feed for a geographical area are disclosed. A video of the geographical area, captured by a camera, of an aerial platform is received. The video includes metadata indicative of location information, which is used to identify the coordinates of the geographical area. An image that is adjacent to the geographical area is received from the geographical information system and is transformed according to the metadata. The coordinates of the geographical area are used to determine an area with the image. The video is embedded in the area by matching the area with the coordinates of the geographical area, where the edges of the video correspond to the boundaries of the area. A composite video feed, including the video embedded along with the image, is generated and a video player displays the composite video feed.
The present disclosure explains a system and method for determining a spatial orientation of a weapon in an augmented reality training environment. Fiducial markers are mounted on the weapon and two cameras are mounted on a user's head to capture spatial coordinates of the plurality of fiducial markers. The spatial coordinates of fiducial markers are processed to determine the spatial orientation of the weapon and a simulated discharging of the weapon. Augmented reality imagery is generated based on the spatial orientation and the detected movement. The augmented reality imagery corresponding to the spatial orientation and discharging of the weapon is rendered for the user with the head-mounted display.
A transit system and a transit method for managing logistics for an in-progress journey is disclosed. The transit system includes a mobility acquirer connected with two service providers. The system further includes user devices for multiple users. Each user device communicates with the mobility acquirer via an interface. The mobility acquirer receives and stores the preferences of users and updates logistics for the two service providers based on a start point, an endpoint, and the current location of the user device. The two service providers communicate with the mobility acquirer using another interface. The service providers track the availability of vehicles during a leg of the journey and calculate the resources entailed for the vehicles available for the leg. The system further includes a resource processor for allocating resources to the service providers by requesting resources for the journey from a resource wallet.
An automatically aligning riflescope display adapter (RDA) system can illuminate toward an eyepiece with a beam from a light emitter. The RDA system can activate a display which includes an electronic reticle visible through the eyepiece. Additionally, the RDA system can track, with a tracking sensor, a location of a scope reticle based on back reflection of the beam from direction of the eyepiece. The RDA system can detect an amount of optical misalignment between the scope reticle and the electronic reticle. The RDA system can align the scope reticle with the electronic reticle.
A multi-laser bore-sighting riflescope system can receive a first laser beam having a first wavelength and a second laser beam having a second wavelength smaller than the first wavelength. The system can detect reflected light from the first laser beam. The system can calculate an initial range to a target. The system can determine a ballistics solution. The system can find a ballistics aimpoint. Further, the system can illuminate a display of a riflescope display assembly (RDA). The system can mark the ballistics aimpoint with an electronic reticle on the display. The system can redirect the first laser beam to the ballistics aimpoint. The system can redirect the second laser to the ballistics aimpoint. The system can detect secondary reflecte laser light from the first laser beam. The system can calculate a secondary range to the target.
A clip-on display for mounting to a riflescope may include a clamp member. The clamp may include first lateral member. The clamp may include a second lateral member spaced apart from the first lateral member. The clamp may include a collar that extends between and couples the first lateral member and the second lateral member. The clamp may include a first clamp arm and a second clamp arm. Each of the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm may include a fixed end that extends from the first lateral member and a free end that is coupleable with the second lateral member to tighten the respective clamp arm. The clip-on display may include a beam splitter coupled with the clamp.
Storage units include a housing defining a cavity and opening. A cover covers the opening. The units include a hinge that pivotally couples the cover and housing. The hinge includes a housing mount coupled with the housing. The housing mount has upper and lower portions and a longitudinal member that couples the lower and upper portions, which are spaced apart along the longitudinal member. The hinge includes a cover mount coupled with the cover. The cover mount has upper and lower portions and a longitudinal member that couples the lower and upper portions, which are spaced apart along the longitudinal member. The hinge includes a pivoting member that is coupled with the housing mount at a first pivot point and with the cover mount at a second pivot point. Longitudinal axes of the first pivot point and the second pivot point are offset and parallel to one another.
An automatic zoom-sensing riflescope display adapter (RDA) system can illuminate an iris of a user with a beam from a light emitter. The RDA system can activate a display which includes at least one graphical element visible by the user through an eyepiece. Additionally, the RDA system can focus an image of the iris on a sensor.The RDA system can determine a diameter of the iris from the image of the iris using an iris analyzer. The RDA system can develop a calibration table that correlates the diameter of the iris to a zoom level of an optical scope. The RDA system can estimate the zoom level of the optical scope from the diameter of the iris via the calibration table. Additionally, the RDA system can adjust, to match the zoom level, a font size of the at least one graphical element of the display.
Embodiments of the present invention may encompass gateline paddles that include a paddle body having a composite material forming an outer surface of the paddle body. The composite material may have a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface that define an open interior therebetween. The composite material may include a fiber-reinforced resin. The paddle body may include a cellular reinforcement member disposed within the open interior. The paddle body may include a mounting region formed along a lateral edge of the paddle body. The paddle body may include a mounting block disposed within a portion of the open interior disposed within the mounting region.
A high clarity rifle display beam splitter may include a housing defining a central conduit extending along a length of the housing. The central conduit may include first and second ends. A pellicle frame may be disposed within the central conduit. The pellicle frame may include a surface that is at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the pellicle frame. The pellicle frame may be secured to the housing along a central spine of the pellicle frame with a remaining portion of the pellicle frame floating relative to the housing to form an air gap between the pellicle and the housing. A pellicle may be mounted on the surface such that the pellicle is angled relative to the longitudinal axis. The pellicle may have a thickness of less than about 100 microns. Optical window may be coupled with each of the first and second ends.
G02B 23/04 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors for the purpose of beam splitting or combining, e.g. fitted with eyepieces for more than one observer
A worm drive focus mechanism may include a housing comprising an inner surface that defines a central conduit that extends through a distal end of the housing. The inner surface comprises a first threaded interface. A focus tube may be disposed within the central conduit. An outer surface of the focus tube may include a second threaded interface that is engaged with the first threaded interface. The outer surface may include gear teeth that protrude radially outward from the outer surface. A lens may be coupled with an end of the focus tube. A worm gear may be engaged with the gear teeth such that rotation of the worm gear causes a rotation of the focus tube within the central conduit that causes translation of the focus tube. A locking mechanism may be selectively engageable to prevent rotation and translation of the focus tube relative to the central conduit.
G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification
G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
A method of implementing a mobility as a service policy may include associating an identifier with a mobility service policy. The method may include assigning the mobility service policy to at least one mobility service provider of a plurality of mobility service providers. The method may include setting at least one usage restriction for the mobility service policy. The at least one usage restriction may limit operation of the at least one mobility service provider when the policy is activated. The method may include setting a geographical restriction associated with the mobility service policy. The method may include setting a time restriction associated with when the mobility service policy is to be active. The method may include enabling the mobility service policy.
An automatic association system for automating an association of a plurality of devices in a battlefield simulation system. A network polling mode of each of the plurality of devices is initiated. At least one other of the plurality of devices is detected. A movement of the device and the at least one other of the plurality of devices is correlated. A device profile associated with the device is correlated with a movement over time profile of a platform. The device and the at least one other of the plurality of devices are determined to be on the platform based on the movement and the correlation of the device profile with the movement over time profile. The device is authenticated based on the determination and a personal area network between the device and the at least one other of the plurality of devices is established based on the authentication.
A method and apparatus for simulating a hand grenade in a training environment. The hand grenade includes dead reckoning to determine location after leaving a thrower. By knowing a location of the thrower and subsequent path after leaving the thrower, the explosion location and simulated damage to targets can be determined. The simulation can determine the effect of obstructions between the explosion location and nearby targets.
A gate for regulating access in a transit system is disclosed. The gate comprises a movable barrier, secured storage, an RFID card reader, a first processing unit that processes a set of digits from an RFID credential, generates and transmits a hash value of the set of digits, and transmits a first bin. The gate comprises a memory, having a higher capacity than the secured storage, and a second processing unit, which sends validity information for a plurality of second bins having larger number of digits than the first bin, the validity information indicates which of the plurality of second bins is valid, check if the hash value is member of first list. If the hash value is on the first list, opening of the movable barrier is regulated and if a second bin from the plurality of second bins corresponding to the RFID credential is invalid, opening is denied.
The system comprises a first display mounted in a fixed position, a computer system coupled to the first display and a handheld computing device, wherein the first display is larger than the second display, the first display has a wider field of view than the second display, the first display establishes an optical link with the second display, the first display and the second display renders a virtual reality model of a scene with moving objects and asynchronous visual events. The handheld computing device is configured to scan machine-readable code embedded in asynchronous visual events, the result of scanning indicates location of the asynchronous visual events and transmits the location of the synchronous visual events to one or more remote computing devices using one or more wireless link, and in response to transmission of the location, modify the virtual reality model of the scene rendered on the first display.
An interface system may include a communication interface. The interface system may include one or more processing units communicatively coupled with the communication interface. The interface system may include a memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed, cause the one or more processing units to provide an application programming interface (API) that enables a managing authority system and a plurality of mobility entity systems to communicate with one another and the interface system via the communications interface. Each of the mobility entity systems may provide at least one mode of transportation. The instructions may further cause the one or more processing units to establish a communications link between the managing authority system and at least one of the plurality of mobility entity systems.
A transportation system for identifying an object using a short range radar at a transportation gate. The transportation system includes one or more short range radars and a cloud server. The radars detect the object within a predetermined distance from the transportation gate and sense the object to generate a point cloud. An identification of the object is determined based on sensed data of the object using a machine learning algorithm from the cloud server. The identification is determined based on matching the point cloud with a plurality of profiles. The plurality of profiles includes matching information for a plurality of predetermined objects. The object is selected from the plurality of predetermined objects using the matching information. An authorization for the object is determined using another machine learning algorithm. Based on the authorization, either the passage through the transportation gate is authorized or the object is flagged as unauthorized.
G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
G01S 7/41 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
A transit system including an access control point, a positioning system, a tracking system, and a server. The access control point provides a passage to a transit user for taking a trip through the transit system. The server receives a first location and visual cues of the transit user. The first location is determined using the positioning system and a mobile device. Candidate locations and visual cues of other transit users are obtained from the tracking system. The server correlates the first location to a candidate location and compares the visual cues of the transit user with the other transit users. A correlated location is determined and the first location and the visual cues of the transit user are verified. The server verifies terms of a transit pass of the transit user. Based on the verification, usage of the transit pass is allowed for passing through the access control point.
A fare gate in a transportation system including a barrier, a sensor, and an actuator. The actuator moves the barrier from the open position into the closed position. The sensor is mounted on the barrier and in one position captures sensor data across an aisle formed by the fare gate. A transit user in front of the barrier in another position is identified by the sensor. The transit user passes through the fare gate using the aisle. The actuator moves the barrier from a closed position to an open position to clear passage through the aisle. Using the sensor, the aisle is scanned with a movement of the barrier. The sensor is calibrated based on a predetermined point with movement of the barrier to align the sensor and the predetermined point.
G01S 15/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems
G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
G01P 15/125 - Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values by capacitive pick-up
G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
A system and method for self-learning operation of gate paddles is disclosed. Opening and closing of the gate paddles requires timing and other settings to avoid injury and fare evasion. Self-learning allows a machine learning model to adapt to new data dynamically. The new data captured at a fare gate improves the machine learning model, which can be shared the other similar fare gates within a transit system so that learning disseminates.
G07B 15/04 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems comprising devices to free a barrier, turnstile or the like
G07C 9/10 - Movable barriers with registering means
A system and method for filtering chirp noise as it passes through a Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP) gateway in a communication network is disclosed. Radio signals often include a short burst of chirp noise. Incoming signals are buffered and any chirp noise is detected. A chirp filter performs the filtering operation to remove chirp signal while ensuring true audio is not clipped. Without audio clipping the integrity of the audio signals are preserved.
Methods and systems for indicating an audio forwarding failure at a Radio-over-Internet-Protocol (RoIP) gateway device of a RoIP system is disclosed. In one step, audio communication is detected from a radio handset communicatively coupled with the RoIP gateway device and is buffered. When an error in forwarding the audio communication to at least a portion of devices connected to the RoIP system, an audio notification indicative of the error is sent to the radio handset after determining the audio communication from the radio handset has ended.
H04W 4/06 - Selective distribution of broadcast services, e.g. multimedia broadcast multicast service [MBMS]; Services to user groups; One-way selective calling services
H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
H04W 76/45 - Connection management for selective distribution or broadcast for push-to-talk [PTT] or push-to-talk over cellular [PoC] services
H04W 80/10 - Upper layer protocols adapted for session management, e.g. SIP [Session Initiation Protocol]
A method of providing adaptive transit resource allocation may include receiving journey planning information from a mobile device. The method may include generating one or more routes based on the journey planning information. The method may include providing the one or more routes and details associated with each of the routes to the mobile device. The method may include receiving a selection of one of the one or more routes from the mobile device. The method may include analyzing the selection and selected routes from a number of other mobile devices. The method may include adjusting an allocation of transit resources based on the analysis.
A base station server of a combat simulation system includes, a communications interface, a processor and a memory. The memory has instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive an indication of a trigger pull from a weapon device and receive a data packet from the weapon device. The data packet may include an orientation of the weapon device and a position of the weapon device. The instructions further cause the processor to determine a position and an orientation of a target and identify a ballistic path of a simulated projectile fired from the weapon device. The ballistic path may be based at least in part on the orientation and the position of the weapon device. The instructions further cause the processor to determine a ballistic outcome by identifying whether the ballistic path intersects with the position of the target.
A laserless combat simulation device includes at least one processing device and a memory device having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processing device cause the at least one processing device to receive a trigger event from a weapon device. The instructions further cause the at least one processing device to receive image data from an optical sensor array of the weapon device of a field of view of the weapon device, receive position information and orientation information of the weapon device at the time of the trigger event, analyze the image data to determine an identity and location of a target, and calculate a ballistic outcome based at least in part on the position information and orientation information of the weapon device, the identity and location of the target, and ballistic characteristics of a simulated round fired from the weapon device.
Techniques are disclosed for performing an initialization process for a set of FOV sensors using a set of initialization modules that are attachable to or integrated with the set of FOV sensors. A vertical distance associated with the set of FOV sensors is detected. An inter-module distance between a first initialization module and a second initialization module is detected. It is determined whether a placement of the second initialization module with respect to the first initialization module is acceptable based on the vertical distance and the inter-module distance. A feedback signal indicating whether the placement is acceptable is generated. The feedback signal is outputted at one or both of the first initialization module and the second initialization module.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G08B 29/22 - Provisions facilitating manual calibration, e.g. input or output provisions for testing; Holding of intermittent values to permit measurement
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
A method of determining real-time tax and/or subsidy information includes obtaining, from an operator, trip-related information regarding a trip and determining a target objective associated with trip routing at a time of receipt of the trip- related information. The method includes obtaining additional information from one or more additional data sources based on the target objective and the trip-related information, determining, based on the trip-related information and the additional information, a tax or subsidy associated with the trip, and providing information indicative of the tax or subsidy to the operator.
Systems and methods for interfacing an artillery unit control panel emulator with a collective training environment are disclosed. One method includes reading output data including one or more output data segments generated by the artillery unit control panel emulator. The method includes examining the output data to identify a trigger event in the one or more output data segments. The method includes extracting details regarding the trigger event from the one or more output data segments. The method includes creating a message indicative of the trigger event and including the details regarding the trigger event. The method includes sending, via a communication interface, the message to a device within the collective training environment.
A RolP expansion device (210) can be used to expand the amount of available radio ports (310) at a RolP gateway. The RolP expansion device (210) includes a microcontroller (340) for relaying audio and signaling information between the USB bus of a host device (e.g., a RolP gateway device or computer) and a plurality of radio ports (310). According to some embodiments, the RolP expansion device (210) may include serial (330) and/or general-purpose input/output (GPIO) ports (320) to provide additional functionality.
A Radio Over Internet Protocol (RoIP) device can be configured to provide automatic determination of input gain, output gain, external power, and COR signaling settings for an audio port via a guided step-by-step user experience. According to some embodiments, input settings can be calculated based on the user speaking into the device and output settings are configured by the user adjusting the volume of predetermined audio being played. According to some embodiments, users can then label the settings, so that they can be copied to other audio ports using the same type of radio. Among other things, the embodiments provided herein increase the speed and ease with which the optimum audio port settings can be configured on a RoIP gateway device
A Radio Over Internet Protocol (RoIP) device can efficiently create a talk group by utilizing a graphical user interface (GUI). Configuration information is obtained via user interaction with the GUI, which can lead the user through a logical series of screens to quickly and efficiently obtain the configuration information for the talk group. The configuration information may comprise audio port selection information, address-streaming information, Session Initiation Protocol information, and/or audio codec information. This the RoIP gateway device can then set up the talk group such as that communication between devices and the talk group occurs in accordance with the configuration information received by the user.
An exemplary method may include receiving a parking space request to locate a nearby parking space for a CAV, searching, based on a location of the CAV, nearby parking facilities, locating at least a parking space, and sending the CAV to journey to the parking space. The method may also include receiving a request for payment of a parking ticket to be issued to a CAV for parking at the parking space, and determining an amount of payment for the requested parking ticket. The method may further include accessing a first account associated with the CAV and a second account associated with the parking facility where the CAV is parked, and conducting a transfer of value from the first account to the second account. The method may further include sending ticket payment information to the CAV. An exemplary parking system server may be configured to perform the exemplary method.
A system includes sensors deployed along a vehicle pathway to detect the presence of a plurality of vehicles. An embodiment of a method for detecting speed may include generating from the sensors presence data of each of the plurality of vehicles and transmitting the detected presence data to a base station. The transmitting may include transmitting the detected presence data from the sensors to an access point and transmitting the detected presence data from the access point to the base station. The base station determines a speed of each of the plurality of vehicles. The speed may be determined at a periodic interval responsive to a predetermined distance between the sensors and a difference in the detection time of each of the plurality of vehicles at each of the sensors.
A voice-controlled training unit (190) for conducting fire training and/or operation of an artillery unit (130) may include a communication interface, a memory, and a processing unit communicatively coupled with the communication interface and the memory. The processing unit may be configured to cause the voice-controlled training unit to detect spoken speech, and to determine that the spoken speech includes a command that is related to operation of the artillery unit. The processing unit may be further configured to cause the voice-controlled training unit to generate a message indicative of the command, in accordance with a protocol of a distributed computer simulation standard, and send, via the communication interface, the message indicative of the command to a remote simulation system.
A simulation system is disclosed in which images are captured of one or more subjects within a simulation volume, the images are analyzed to determine 2D keypoints for each of subject (where the 2D keypoints for a subject collectively represent the body position and/or posture of the respective subject), and corresponding 3D keypoints (and thus a complete 3D skeletal pose of each subject) of each subject are created from the 2D keypoints. This can be done for multiple frames, and tracking can be performed by matching 3D keypoints of a subject from a first frame with corresponding 3D keypoints from a successive frame.
A method of operating a gateline includes obtaining, at a computing device, information indicative of one or both of a current or predicted amount of throughput of transit users through the gateline and calculating, based at least in part of the information, a desired configuration of one or more fare gates in the gateline. The desired configuration is compared to a current gateline configuration. A command is sent to the gateline to adjust the current gateline configuration to match the desired configuration based on a determination that the desired configuration is different than the current gateline configuration.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
The CAV may include one or more sensors, a communications interface, a driving control configured to be activated to cause a change in the operation of the CAV, and a processing unit communicatively coupled with the one or more sensors, the communications interface, and the driving control. The processing unit may be configured to cause the CAV to: obtain vehicle data regarding a vehicle using the one or more sensors; obtain, using the vehicle data, risk data via the communications interface, the risk data being indicative of a likelihood of an accident caused by the vehicle; determine a risk value based on the risk data regarding the vehicle, the risk value being indicative of a likelihood that the CAV may be involved in an accident; and responsive to determining the risk value is above a threshold level, activate the driving control to modify the operation of the CAV.
Techniques disclosed herein provide for substantially uniform steering of multiple laser beams of a laser rangefinder having different wavelengths, such as a rangefinder laser beam and a visible laser beam. This can allow a user of the laser rangefinder to use the visible laser beam to bore sight the range-finding laser beam to a weapon onto which the laser rangefinder is mounted. The uniform steering of the multiple laser beams can be done through the utilization of a Risley prism assembly with one or more Risley prisms having a center portion through which one laser beam travels and at least one annulus through which a second laser beam travels.
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
43.
DYNAMICALLY RESPONSIVE REAL-TIME POSITIONING FEEDBACK SYSTEM
Systems, methods, and other techniques for providing dynamically responsive feedback to a transit user are disclosed. Location data regarding a plurality of locations of the transit user within a transit system may be detected by a tracking device. An intent to validate is received from the transit user. Based on the intent to validate, it is determined that a successful validation has occurred. Based on the location data, the plurality of locations are determined. Based on the plurality of locations, a location and a velocity of the transit user are determined. Instructions for a feedback signal are generated based on the location and the velocity. A feedback device positioned within the transit system is caused to output the feedback signal, indicating the successful validation.
G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
44.
TACTICAL ENGAGEMENT SIMULATION (TES) ACOUSTIC ROCKET AND MISSILE OFFENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM (ARMOSS)
Embodiments disclosed herein address these and other issues by enabling rocket/missile artillery unit integration into the TES environment without the need to incorporate anything into the existing fire control system of the rocket/missile artillery units. Embodiments include a vibration sensor, orientation sensors, and a military communications unit, where the vibration sensor detects the vibrational signature of the "ARM" switch of the artillery unit and informs the military communications device that the launcher is "engaged." The military communications unit can obtain orientation from the orientation sensors and pass engagement data (and orientation) to TES backend.
An aerial vehicle is described that is capable of interacting within a TES environment, and capable of acting as a Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) platform to represent virtually any type of aircraft in the simulation. The aerial vehicle may include sensors for determining its own location and/or orientation, and may further carry a payload of components that can be assembled modularly to equipped the aerial vehicle with different types of functionality. Such functionality can include enabling the aerial vehicle to gather information regarding its surroundings, engage with other military entities within the TES environment, and/or enable other military entities within the TES environment to engage with it.
Embodiments disclosed herein address these and other issues by providing for an optical tag that uses an optical assembly with beam splitters to allow for simultaneous detection and retro-modulation, as well as the use of a camera to facilitate alignment of the optical tag with a laser interrogator. Additional components may be used to allow for a large aperture to be used, to help maximize light received by the optical tag and minimize diffraction of retro-modulated light, which can significantly increase distances at which the optical tag can operate. Moreover, a beam splitter may further be used to balance the light directed toward an optical sensor and a retro-modulator, to help achieve optimal results.
A vehicle and a traffic infrastructure device both determine their respective locations, at least one of which uses a positioning device to determine its location. At least one sends its respective location to the other, which compares the two locations, identifies a location difference, generates calibration information based on the location difference, and either calibrates the positioning device based on the calibration information or transmits the calibration information to the other device for the other device to calibrate the positioning device.
G01C 21/28 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
48.
ADAPTIVELY CONTROLLING TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
The present disclosure is directed to methods and apparatus that monitor pedestrian traffic and that adjust the behavior of traffic signals at intersections and "walk" - "do not walk" indicators associated with particular crosswalks. Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may receive image or sensor data, may monitor the status of different traffic flow, and may adjust the timing of signal lights or walking indications as conditions change at an intersection. In certain instances, a traffic controller at one intersection may receive information collected by other traffic controllers along a set of streets that lead to a particular intersection. Traffic controllers that receive images of an intersection may identify partition the intersection into a set of safe and unsafe zones as those traffic controllers identify when pedestrians can safely cross an intersection.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may receive different sets of image or sensor data that may be compared for inconsistencies. Each of these sets of received data may include images of a roadway or intersection that are processed to identify objects and object locations at or near the roadway/intersection. In certain instances data received from a camera at a traffic control system may be compared with data received from a computer at a vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, different sets of data acquired by a same or by different cameras may be compared for discrepancies. When one or more discrepancies are identified in different sets of received data, corrective actions may be initiated. In certain instances, such corrective actions may include recalibrating an image acquisition system or may include sending message to a vehicle computer that identifies the discrepancy.
G01S 1/00 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith
A camera whose field of view includes an intersection of thoroughfares captures images and/or video of the intersection. Based on the captured images and/or video, a computer system surveys vehicular traffic through the intersection visible and defines both a risk zone of the intersection and a safe zone associated with the intersection. The computer system identifies that an at-risk vehicle is present in the risk zone and automatically modifying a timing of a traffic signal indicator to allow the at-risk vehicle to pass through the risk zone into the safe zone, for example by extending a green or yellow light.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
A laser rangefinder system 110 utilizes a laser transmitter assembly with a fiber laser for generating a plurality of laser pulses 210 that are reflected off of a target 200 and received at a light receiver assembly that includes a light detector for detecting the reflected laser pulses 210. The plurality of reflected laser pulses are then used to determine an accurate distance from the laser rangefinder system 110 to the target 200. This can include taking an average of the distances calculated using each of the plurality of reflected laser pulses. Laser rangefinders 110 can be mounted to and used in conjunction with another apparatus, such as a weapon 120 and/or optical scope 130. This ensures the accuracy of range measurements taken by a laser rangefinder 110 with respect to the target 200. The laser rangefinder system 110 can additionally provide a ballistic solution. As such, environmental information is obtained from an environmental sensor and a ballistic solution is determined based on the determined distance from the target and on the information from the environmental sensor. The environmental sensor itself may comprise one or more types of sensors to sense one or more types of environmental factors. The environmental sensor may comprise an inclinometer, thermometer, barometer, humidity sensor, compass, wind sensor, or any combination thereof. A display of the laser rangefinder system 110 may show the ballistic solution.
Systems and methods for providing transit access using display-integrated barriers. One embodiment includes a gateline having a first display-integrated barrier configured to display a first visual message and to be moved to allow a holder of a portable electronic device to enter the transit system. The gateline may include a receiving antenna configured to receive a wireless electromagnetic signal transmitted by a portable electronic device. A transit server may transmit an inquiry signal regarding an aspect of the first visual message to the portable electronic device, receive a response signal, and analyze the response signal to determine that the response signal correctly verifies the aspect of the first visual message. The transit server may effect a transit data augmentation amount to an account associated with the portable electronic device.
G07B 15/04 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems comprising devices to free a barrier, turnstile or the like
Methods and devices for detecting wireless signal absorption using power sensing circuitry. One method includes receiving, by a receiving device having power sensing circuitry, a plurality of wireless signals from a plurality of transmitting devices. The power sensing circuitry may include a local oscillator, a mixer, and a band-pass filter. The method may also include detecting, by the power sensing circuitry, a plurality of power levels for the plurality of wireless signals, where each power level of the plurality of power levels corresponds one of the plurality of wireless signals. The method may further include analyzing, by one or more processors, the plurality of power levels to determine three characteristic power levels of the plurality of power levels. The method may further include calculating, by the one or more processors, an absorption amount based on the three characteristic power levels.
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
A secondary validator includes a communications interface with a first antenna and a second antenna having a shorter signal range than the first antenna. The validator also includes a processor and a memory having instructions that, when executed by the processor cause the validator to receive, using the first antenna, vehicle information from a first vehicle that is within a signal range of the first antenna. The vehicle information includes route information associated with the first vehicle. The validator provides an indication for a passenger that has exited the first vehicle to check out, reads checkout information from a fare media using the second antenna, detects another vehicle present within a signal range of the first antenna, and provides the checkout information and at least a portion of the transit vehicle information to a primary validator positioned on the another vehicle for subsequent transmission to a transit system back office.
G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
Systems and methods for detecting a position of a breech of a weapon using a breech position detector. The breech position detector includes one or more electrical leads configured to make physical contact with the weapon, a DC detector configured to detect a DC signal at one of the one or more electrical leads, a RF detector configured to detect a RF signal at one of the one or more electrical leads, and a controller. The controller is configured to perform operations including receiving the DC signal from the DC detector, receiving the RF signal from the RF detector, and determining the position of the breech based on one or both of the DC signal and the RF signal. The operations may also include comparing a magnitude of the DC signal to a DC threshold and comparing a magnitude of the RF signal to a RF threshold.
Techniques are provided herein for providing power efficiency for re-bander units. In particular, embodiments may provide for powering up of a power amplifier in the transmit path of the re-bander on demand, when a transmit signal is to be transmitted. Circuitry controlling the powering up of the power amplifier may do so based on a transmit indicator signal, indicating the presence of a transmit signal received by the re-bander unit. The transmit indicator signal may be a strobe signal received by a user equipment (UE) to which the re-bander unit is coupled, or may be derived from detection of the transmit signal by a directional coupler and power detector.
An inertial measurement unit includes a substrate having MEMS gyroscopes arranged on the substrate as opposing pairs. The gyroscopes of each opposing pair are arranged on opposite sides of an axis of rotation of the substrate and each opposing pair has a central axis that intersects an axis of rotation of the substrate. A processor receives a rotational measurement from each gyroscope, compares the measurements from gyroscopes of each opposing pair, determines a mean or median rotation value for each opposing pair, and compares the mean or median rotation value with a threshold value. The processor assigns a weight to the mean or median value for each opposing pair and determines a rotation of the cuboid inertial measurement unit based on the mean or median value for each opposing pair and the respective weight for the mean or median value for each opposing pair.
G01C 21/16 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigated; Dead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation
G01C 19/5783 - Mountings or housings not specific to any of the devices covered by groups
G01C 19/5776 - Signal processing not specific to any of the devices covered by groups
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FREQUENCY RE-BANDER WITH UE AND DOPPLER CORRECTION
Techniques are provided for providing Doppler correction. In particular, embodiments may provide re-banding circuitry having a reference clock, a mixer, and a compensation circuitry for re-banding and for Doppler correction. The compensation circuitry may be configured to adjust a reference frequency of the reference clock based on signals received from a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver. The mixer may be configured to translate communication signals in a first frequency band to a second frequency band based at least in part on the adjusted reference frequency of the reference clock.
An onboard electronic device for mounting to a first vehicle. The onboard device may include a capture device configured to capture identifying data associated with a second vehicle. The onboard device may also include a GNSS receiver configured to detect position data based on at least one GNSS signal. The onboard device may further include an onboard controller communicatively coupled to the capture device and the GNSS receiver. The onboard controller may be configured to perform operations including receiving the identifying data from the capture device, receiving the position data from the GNSS receiver, and generating a data report signal based on the identifying data and the position data. The onboard device may further comprise a transmitting antenna configured to transmit the data report signal.
A blast resistant barrier system includes a base, a support structure extending outward from the base, a protective barrier that is pivotally coupled with the support structure at a first point of the protective barrier, and a shear pin that is configured to couple a second point of the protective barrier to the support structure so as to constrain rotation of the protective barrier relative to the support structure. The shear pin is configured to shear upon a threshold amount of force being applied to a face of the protective barrier. Once the shear pin shears, the protective barrier is permitted to rotate relative to the support structure about the first point.
E04H 9/04 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate against air-raid or other war-like actions
F41H 5/24 - Armour; Armour plates; Shields for stationary use, e.g. fortifications
F42D 5/045 - Detonation-wave absorbing or damping means
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 13/00 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades
A wearable electronic device comprising an electroencephalography (EEG) sensor for enabling access to a transit system. The device may also include a device transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit request signals to a transit gate. The device may further include a device processor configured to receive a first EEG signal from the EEG sensor and analyze the first EEG signal to determine that the transit user is attempting to enter the transit system through a particular transit gate. The device processor may also receive a second EEG signal and analyze the second EEG signal to determine that the transit user is currently passing through the particular gate. The first EEG signal may be based on the transit user viewing a visual stimulus displayed by the transit gate, and the second EEG signal may be based on the transit user hearing an auditory stimulus outputted by the transit gate.
G07B 15/04 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems comprising devices to free a barrier, turnstile or the like
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
A61B 5/0484 - Electroencephalography using evoked response
A modular firing range includes a first subset of modular containers that form a first end of the firing range. The first subset includes outer walls that define the first end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of a side of the firing range. A second subset of modular containers form a second end of the firing range. The second subset includes outer walls that define the second end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. A third subset of modular containers is coupleable between the first subset and the second subset to form a medial portion of the firing range. The third subset includes outer walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. The firing range includes an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.
E04B 1/348 - Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
E04H 9/10 - Independent shelters; Arrangement of independent splinter-proof walls
An indirect fire mission training round includes a projectile training shell having an outer periphery, a proximal end, and a distal end, the proximal end defining an interior chamber. The projectile training shell is configured to be inserted within a cavity of a projectile firing instrument. The round includes an interlock member configured to securely receive a proximal portion of a subsequent training round within the interior chamber of the projectile training shell. The round includes a resistance brake extending outward from the outer periphery and configured to contact a wall of the cavity of the firing instrument and provide resistance that secures the projectile training shell at a position within the cavity. The resistance break is selectively disengageable such that the position of the projectile training shell is adjustable.
Systems and methods of using data encryption to validate a biometric token within a transit system. One method includes sending, by a transit server, an encryption key to each of a biometric capture device and a portable electronic device. The method also includes capturing, by the biometric capture device, a biometric identifier of a transit user. The method further includes encrypting the captured biometric identifier using the encryption key, broadcasting a wireless signal containing the encrypted captured biometric identifier, and receiving a validation result indicating that the captured biometric identifier was matched to a registered biometric identifier by the portable electronic device. The method further include granting the transit user access to a restricted access area of the transit system based on the validation result.
G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
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H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
H04W 12/02 - Protecting privacy or anonymity, e.g. protecting personally identifiable information [PII]
A ticket validation device that is protected from debris ingression includes a validator housing defining a ticket entry bezel. The ticket entry bezel defines a first and second major sides and shorter connecting regions that connect the two major sides. The device includes an acceptor assembly that transports a ticket to a ticket reader device and at least one flap positioned between the acceptor assembly and the ticket entry bezel. The flap is biased against one of the first major side or the second major side of the entry bezel. A ticket-side of the flap is pushed away from the one of the major sides by the ticket when inserted into the ticket entry bezel such that the ticket scrapes between a distal end of the flap and the one of the major sides to remove any loose debris from the ticket prior to the ticket reaching the acceptor assembly.
A suite of tools for creating an Immersive Virtual Environment (IVE) comprises multiple software applications having multiple respective user interfaces that can each interface with a centralized database to design and develop immersive content for a game-based learning product in an IVE. According to some embodiments, this data-driven IVE production process may utilize tools having a "picker"-type selection in which selection menus are populated directly from database data, helping reduce data duplication, simplify tool design, and streamline the IVE production process.
Systems and methods for implementing a sensor-based transit maintenance system. A plurality of sensors are located at a plurality of transit locations within a transit system. The plurality of sensors are configured to collect a plurality of sensor measurements of at least one transit location device. A transit server may receive sensor data comprising the plurality of sensor measurements. The transit server may determine, based on the sensor data, that a current or future defect exists within the transit system. The transit server may determine a transit location of the plurality of transit locations at which the defect is located. The transit server may generate maintenance instructions for addressing the defect and send the maintenance instructions either to a portable electronic device or to one of the at least one transit location device at the transit location.
Systems and methods for pre-processing a transaction within a transit system by providing virtual access to transit machine functionality. A method may include generating virtual access data associated with one or more transit machines. The method may also include serving the virtual access data to a portable electronic device, receiving, from the portable electronic device, at least one selection made using at least one input functionality, and in response to receiving the at least one selection, sending a transaction identifier to the portable electronic device, the transaction identifier corresponding to the transaction. The method may further include receiving, at one of the one or more transit machines, user input indicating the transaction identifier and pre-processing the transaction with the at least one selection by modifying data associated with the transaction to include the at least one selection.
An autonomous transit vehicle includes a vehicle body, a drive mechanism for propelling the body, an audio/video communications device that is in communication with a remote control system, an imaging sensor, a processing unit in communication with the drive mechanism, the communications device, and the sensor. The vehicle includes a memory having instructions stored thereon that cause the processing unit to detect improper behavior by a passenger on the transit vehicle, communicate a notification to the passenger that the improper behavior was detected, detect that the passenger has not rectified the improper behavior, record an image of the passenger, and communicate an alert to a security device. The alert may include the image of the passenger and an indication of the improper behavior. The instructions further cause the processing unit to notify the passenger that the image has been recorded and sent to the security device.
B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A multi-point validation device includes an elongate rail extending in a generally horizontal direction, a plurality of radio frequency antennas spaced apart along the length of the elongate rail, at least one reader module coupled with the plurality of radio frequency antennas, at least one visual indicator associated with each of the plurality of antennas and positioned proximate a corresponding one of the antennas, a processor, and a memory. The memory stores instructions that cause the processor to activate a single one of the radio frequency antennas, cause an indication that the single one of the radio frequency antennas is active to be produced by the at least one visual indicator associated with the single one of the radio frequency antennas, and receive data, at the at least one reader module, from at least one access media via the single one of the radio frequency antennas.
An incident avoidance system includes a plurality of imaging sensors and a neural computing system. The neural network computing system is configured to receive an image feed from at least one of the plurality of imaging sensors and analyze the image feed to identify a pattern of behavior exhibited by subjects within the image feed. The neural computing system is further configured to determine whether the identified pattern of behavior matches a known type of behavior and send a command to one or more remote devices. One or both of a type of the command or the one or more remove devices are selected based on a result of the determination whether the identified pattern of behavior matches a known type of behavior.
A mobile communications device for providing proximity-based assistance includes a communications interface, a processor, and a memory that is configured to store instructions thereon that cause a processor to register, at a first time, a user of the mobile device as needing a type of assistance. The instructions also cause the processor to broadcast, at a second time, a request for assistance. The request includes the type of assistance needed. The request is broadcast to helper devices that are within a predetermined proximity of the user. Each of the helper devices is associated with a corresponding user that is registered to assist with the particular type of assistance needed. The instructions cause the processor to receive an indication from a helper device that the corresponding user has accepted the help request, determine that the corresponding user has assisted the user, and notify staff that the user has been assisted.
Embodiments disclosed herein address these and other issues by providing a retro-modulating optical "tag" with a wide FOV that enables high-speed communication in a compact design. Embodiments enable retro-modulation via a lens assembly that directs light to a reflective surface, through a Quantum Well Modulator (QWM) that modulates the light. A wide field of view can be achievable, for example, using a lens with a high index of refraction, which may be optically contacted with the QWM.
An overhead tracking system for tracking validation events including a plurality of validation devices that wirelessly receive an access token from a fare media device and validate the access token. The system includes an overhead tracking sensor that continuously tracks a position of each of a plurality of users passing underneath the sensor and receives an indication from at least one of the validation devices upon a user having successfully validated the access token from a fare media device associated with the user. The sensor detects when a particular one of the plurality of users has crossed into a feedback zone and sends a command to one or more remote devices based on detecting that the user has crossed into the feedback zone. The command and the remote devices are selected based on whether the user has successfully validated the access token.
An electrical connector assembly comprising a plug assembly and a receptacle assembly. The plug assembly may include a plug housing including a latch release configured to slide in a longitudinal direction. The plug assembly may also include an inserting portion coupled to the plug housing including a first aperture positioned on a first lateral side and a second aperture positioned on a second lateral side. The plug assembly may further include a first latch being elongated, coupled to the latch release, and at least partially extending in the longitudinal direction through an interior of the inserting portion and a second latch being elongated, coupled to the latch release, and at least partially extending in the longitudinal direction through the interior of the inserting portion. The receptacle assembly may be configured to at least partially receive the plug assembly.
An autonomous vehicle (AV) fleet management system includes a communications interface, one or more processors, and a memory that stores instructions that cause the processors to receive, a request for a ride using an AV from a wireless communication device of a user. The request may include a pick-up location of the user. The instructions also cause the processors to identify demographic information related to the user, determine a vulnerability score and a priority of the user based at least in part on the demographic information, and receive location information from a plurality of AVs in a fleet of AVs. The instructions further cause the processors to identify a particular AV from the fleet of AVs based at least in part on the vulnerability score, the priority, the pick-up location of the user, and the location of the particular AV and cause the particular AV to pick-up the user.
System, device, and method for enabling transit access using a multi-beam phased array antenna. One method may include repeatedly transmitting, by a location transmitter positioned within a transit location within a transit system, a location signal identifying the transit location. The method may include receiving, by a mobile communication device, the location signal, initiating a check-in process, and transmitting a device signal identifying the mobile communication device. The method may include receiving, by a gate receiver positioned within a gate within the transit location, the device signal and analyzing the received device signal to determine that a holder of the mobile communication device is entering through the gate.
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
G07B 15/04 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems comprising devices to free a barrier, turnstile or the like
G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSIT ACCESS USING EEG SENSORS
A wearable electronic device comprising an electroencephalography (EEG) sensor for enabling access to a transit system. The device may also include a device transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit a request signal to a gate receiver. The device may further include a device processor configured to receive an EEG signal from the EEG sensor, analyze the EEG signal to determine that the transit user is attempting to enter the transit system through a particular gate, generate the request signal identifying the transit user and indicating that the transit user is attempting to enter the transit system through the particular gate, and wirelessly transmit, using the device transmitter, the request signal to the gate receiver. The EEG signal may be based at least in part on the transit user viewing a visual stimuli displayed by the particular gate.
G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
A61B 5/0484 - Electroencephalography using evoked response
A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
A weapon training system including a magnetic sensor system is described. The magnetic sensor system is insertable into or integrated with a round of an indirect firing weapon and includes at least one magnetic sensor and a microcontroller communicatively coupled to the at least one magnetic sensor. The microcontroller is configured to perform operations including receiving at least one proximity signal from the at least one magnetic sensor indicating a proximity of at least one magnet of at least one charge to the at least one magnetic sensor, determining, based on the at least one proximity signal, that the at least one charge is removably attached to the round, generating an output signal indicating that the at least one charge is removably attached to the round, and wirelessly transmitting the output signal to an electronic device.
Systems, methods, and devices for implementing an audio assisted dynamic barcode system. A gate validation system may include a barcode reader, a speaker, and a processor configured to perform operations including receiving, using the barcode reader, a first barcode from a portable electronic device indicating a request for passage through a gate. The operations may also include outputting, using the speaker, an audio signal having a predetermined feature. The operations may further include receiving, using the barcode reader, a second barcode from the portable electronic device indicating a detected feature of the audio signal. The operations may further include determining that the detected feature matches the predetermined feature and, in response to determining that the detected feature matches the predetermined feature, facilitating passage of a holder of the portable electronic device through the gate.
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
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A weapon training system for an indirect firing weapon. The weapon training system includes a firing box including at least one processor, and a firing mechanism communicatively coupled with the firing box. Activation of the firing mechanism causes a simulated firing of the indirect firing weapon. The weapon training system also includes a round sensor communicatively coupled with the firing box. The round sensor is operable to be attached to or integrated with a round compatible with the weapon. The round is operable to be inserted into a breech of the weapon. The weapon training system further includes a breech sensor communicatively coupled with the firing box. The breech sensor is configured to detect an insertion of the round into the breech of the weapon via detection of the round sensor.
A weapon system (100) including a weapon attachment (150) for attaching to a barrel (122) of a weapon (120). The weapon attachment (150) may include a light receiving device configured to receive a first light signal (112) transmitted within the barrel (122). The weapon attachment (150) may also include a first interface for communicating with a weapon-mountable instrumentation laser (110). The instrumentation laser (110) may be attached to the weapon and may be configured to transmit a second light signal (114). The weapon attachment (150) may further include a processing unit coupled with the light receiving device. The processing unit may be configured to receive, via the light receiving device, the first light signal, and to transmit an instruction signal to the instrumentation laser (110) via the first interface causing the instrumentation laser to transmit the second light signal (114).
Systems, methods, and devices for determining a frequency of a received audio signal. A device may include a microphone, a speaker, and a processor configured to perform operations including receiving, using the microphone, a first audio signal having a predetermined frequency. The operations may also include, for each test frequency of a plurality of test frequencies and for each test phase of a plurality of test phases, generating a second audio signal having the test frequency and the test phase, outputting, using the speaker, the second audio signal, receiving, using the microphone, a combined audio signal being a combination of the first audio signal and the second audio signal, determining an amplitude of the combined audio signal, and determining that the predetermined frequency is within a threshold range of the test frequency when the amplitude of the combined audio signal is below a threshold.
An electronics module having an environmentally sealed swiping spring pin connector includes an electronics housing having first, second, third, and fourth sides and defines an axis extending from a front to rear of the housing. The first side defines an electrical connector having a first mounting seat that is sloped at an angle relative to the first side. The second side defines an electrical connector having a second mounting seat that is sloped at the angle relative to the second side and is sloped in an opposite direction as the first mounting seat. One electrical connector includes a plurality of spring-loaded pins that are generally orthogonal relative to the respective mounting seat and are biased in an extended position. The other electrical connector defines a plurality of pin receiving receptacles that are generally orthogonal angle to the respective mounting seat. A gasket is positioned on one of the mounting seats.
An electronics module includes a housing having four sides and defining an axis extending from a front to rear of the housing. Each side defines a mating feature that engages a mating feature of another electronics module. One side defines a pin-receiving receptacle, another defines a recess extending partially through a width or a thickness of the housing; and another includes a catch mechanism. A latch is mounted within the recess and includes a body having top, bottom, front, rear, inner side, and outer side surfaces. The bottom or top surface defines an opening to a vertical channel formed in the body. A hook extends from the rear surface and secures a catch on the other module. A spring-biased pin is received within the channel and mounted within the recess such that an end of the pin extends through the opening beyond a surface of the electronics housing.
Systems, methods, and devices for conducting a secure ticketing transaction at a first location within a transit system. A media reader described herein may include a barcode reader, a barcode display, and processor(s). The processor(s) may be configured to perform operations including receiving a key for performing encryption or decryption of data, reading, from a display of a mobile communication device, an encrypted first barcode to obtain encrypted first barcode data, decrypting the encrypted first barcode data to obtain first barcode data, generating second barcode data indicating entry information, encrypting the second barcode data to obtain encrypted second barcode data, displaying an encrypted second barcode containing the encrypted second barcode data, and allowing the transit customer to enter the transit system at the first location.
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OBJECT
Systems and methods for modifying a wireless communication object during transit. One method includes transmitting, by a loop antenna within a first reader at a first location within a transit system, an interrogation signal to the wireless communication object. The wireless communication object may receive the interrogation signal, modulate an electromagnetic wireless signal with information identifying the electromagnetic wireless object, and transit the electromagnetic wireless signal. The first reader may receive, using the loop antenna, the electromagnetic wireless signal at a first time and a first tap of the wireless communication object may be registered. In response to registering the first tap, a first amount of units on the wireless communication object may be held as unavailable. For each passage of a predetermined amount of time after the first time, a virtual tap of the wireless communication object may be registered at an update time.
A ticketing machine on a wall includes an image projection device, a touch sensor, a wireless interface that is configured to communicate with a user's mobile device, and a processor. The processor is configured to project, using the projector, a graphical user interface of the ticketing machine on a surface and detect, using the touch sensor, a touch interaction of a user of the ticketing machine on the graphical user interface that is projected on the surface. The processor is further configured to determine a selection of an option of the user based on the detected touch interaction and provide, using the wireless interface, an entry product to a mobile device of the user based on the selected option.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06F 3/042 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by opto-electronic means
G07F 17/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for ticket printing or like apparatus
89.
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS UNIT FOR OPERATIONAL AND TRAINING ENVIRONMENTS
A military communications unit that utilizes a relatively high-bandwidth digital communication networks (e.g., cellular networks) is capable of acting as a wireless communications hub for a soldier, vehicle, weapon, or other entity. The military communications unit can obtain data from multiple devices via close-range wireless technologies and communicate with training or operational networks. The military communications unit can be flexible in its capacity to relay data by formatting data in accordance with Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), High-Level Architecture (HLA), and/or another distributed computer simulation standard. Moreover, the military communications unit may be further capable of "re-banding", enabling communications using cellular protocols and/or standards in non-cellular frequency bands.
An access gate that controls access to a restricted area, the access gate includes a communications interface having a long range wireless beacon and a short range radio frequency beacon. The gate includes a movable physical barrier, a processing unit, and a memory. The memory has instructions stored thereon that cause the processing unit to detect, using the long range beacon, the presence of a mobile device, receive, using the long range beacon, an access credential from the mobile device, and validate the access credential. The memory also has instructions that cause the processing unit to determine, using the short range radio frequency beacon, that the mobile device is within a threshold distance of the access gate and manipulate the movable physical barrier to allow access to a user of the mobile device based on the determination that the mobile device is within the threshold distance of the access gate.
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G07B 15/04 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems comprising devices to free a barrier, turnstile or the like
A method of increasing transit ridership includes receiving a travel destination from a mobile device, identifying a plurality of entities positioned within a predefined radius of the travel destination, and alerting the entities that the mobile device has selected the travel destination. The method also includes receiving, in response to the alert, at least one transit ride option from at least some of the entities, providing the at least one transit ride option to the mobile device, and receiving a selection of one transit ride option of the transit ride option from the mobile device. The method further includes detecting that the mobile device is present on a transit vehicle associated with the transit ride option, determining that the mobile device is present within an entity associated with the selected transit ride option, and providing a transit product to the mobile device based on the determination.
An optical communication device can address these and other issues by utilizing a system and method in which an optical device (110) emits a series of laser pulses that trace a spiral path over a coverage area. Each laser pulse containing a packet of information modulated at a relatively rate to help mitigate adverse effects from device movements, scintillation, and the like. The beam width of the laser, speed of the scan (along the spiral path), and number of laser pulses can be configured such that corresponding response pulses (e.g., retro-modulated pulses) received from an illuminated tag within the coverage may have a variety of different amplitudes, increasing the likelihood that at least one of the response pulses will have power characteristics that facilitate a proper decoding of the response pulse.
An autonomous vehicle includes a vehicle body, a drive mechanism configured to propel the vehicle body, a location module, a communication interface in communication with a traffic control system, and a processing unit in communication with the drive mechanism, the location module, and the communication interface. The processing unit is configured to receive, via the communication interface, a route of a prioritized vehicle and determine, in conjunction with the location module, whether a route of the autonomous vehicle intersects the route of the prioritized vehicle. The processing unit is configured to adjust, using the drive mechanism, one or more of a direction or a speed of the autonomous vehicle based on the determination.
G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
Embodiments provided herein include techniques for enabling a mobile device to communicate with smart media in a manner that can sidestep the secure element of the mobile device—and the costs associated with it. The mobile device can communicate with the smart media using near-field communication (NFC) by creating an encrypted connection with a remote computer while bypassing a secure element of the mobile device. This allows the mobile device to provide point-of-sale (POS) functionality by reading and/or writing to the smart media, without compromising the security of the smart media. Embodiments may further enable the server to provide authentication information to a third party based on the communication between the smart media and the server.
G06Q 20/02 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols involving a neutral third party, e.g. certification authority, notary or trusted third party [TTP]
G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
Embodiments of the invention(s) described herein enable a system that may rely on a biometric identifier entry validation system. The validation system "learns" the use pattern of a user. The validation system uses biometric methods such as facial recognition, palm veins, and thumb prints as an entry or passage token. When enough data has been collected, the validation system sends the user's biometric identifier to the use location within a bounded time frame when it expects a regular user to arrive at that location and within that time frame. In this manner the biometric identifier becomes a biometric token that replaces the need to use a form of fare media. Thus, the validation system becomes more efficient and recognizes a user faster after collecting data of a user for a short time. The validations system can record and interpret historic data. With this data, the validation system knows, on average, when to expect that passenger to arrive and where.
G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
G06Q 20/00 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
G06Q 50/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
96.
PAPER TRANSIT TICKETS AS A MEDIUM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING
A method for conducting environmental sampling includes determining to environmentally sample a particular paper transit ticket for a specific residue. Using an automated ticket device, at least one chemical reagent is applied to the particular paper transit ticket. The chemical reagent is selected based on the specific residue. The particular paper transit ticket is collected after the particular paper transit ticket was used as a fare media within a transit system. The at least one chemical reagent is analyzed to determine whether any of the specific residue is present.
G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
G07B 15/00 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points
C12Q 1/04 - Determining presence or kind of microorganism; Use of selective media for testing antibiotics or bacteriocides; Compositions containing a chemical indicator therefor
97.
INTERMODAL DEMAND ESTIMATION TO TRANSIT ENTRY MONITORING
A passenger's activity at the normal entry and exit points to the transit system may be recorded and linked, using a transit ticking system, along with the passenger's transit time and onward travel mode (bike hire, taxi, etc.). These records can be linked to other parameters such as the time, day of the week, season of the year, weather, and/or other such parameters. Furthermore, the passenger may use the transit ticketing system to make onward travel reservations such a bike hire or taxi. Such reservations will also be linked with the entry and exit and other parameters. The passenger's entry and exit on subsequent visits may be recorded and aggregated with past travel parameters. Thus, when a user enters the transit system, the records for that user can be used to predict how long they may be in transit, where they may exit the transit system, and what type of onward travel they may use.
Embodiments of the invention(s) described herein enable a system that may rely on a biometric identifier entry validation system The validation system uses biometric methods such as facial recognition, palm veins, and thumb prints as an entry or passage token. The validation system associates a form of fare media such as a smartcard or other electronic payment method with the biometric identifier after repeated transactions where both the fare media and the biometric identifier are read. In this manner the biometric identifier becomes a biometric token that replaces the need to use a form of fare media. Accordingly, the biometric identifier user can be validated for passage without the need to carry a form of fare media and, in some cases, in different geographic locations.
G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
A device is operated in a cellular communications network, such that the device acts as a relay in a backhaul link between at least one first base station and the network. The device is configured to: detect signals transmitted by base stations in the network; identify the at least one first base station amongst the base stations; exclude the identified at least one first base station, and select one of the base stations based on the properties of the detected signals; and establish a connection with the selected base station.
A mobile device including a communications interface, a memory, a display screen, and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to retrieve a first key of an asymmetric key pair. A second key of the asymmetric key pair is stored on an access control device. The processing unit is configured to generate a plurality of barcodes. Each of the barcodes includes data that is encrypted using the first key and the current date and time. At least some of the barcodes are distinct from one another. At least one of the barcodes includes access information. The processing unit is configured to sequentially display the barcodes such that only a single one of the barcodes is displayed on the display screen of the mobile device at a single time. The barcodes are read and decrypted by the access control device using the second key and the current date and time.
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