| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 434038000 |
Simulation of view from aircraft
| 22 |
| 434035000 |
In flight
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| 434055000 |
Tiltable or turnable ground trainer
| 11 |
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Aircraft, aircraft simulator, or means connected thereto traveling on ground or water during simulated flight training
| 9 |
| 434033000 |
Helicopter
| 7 |
| 434059000 |
Simulation of flight generated force applied to aircraft occupant | 5 |
| 20110045446 | Upset Recovery Training Using A Sustained-G Multi-Axis Platform Or A Centrifuge - A process for providing upset recovery training (URT) includes using a sustained-G multi-axis platform (e.g., a centrifuge-based simulator). Various embodiments of the present invention address an important aspect of URT that is not present in the prior art, namely the placing of physiological stresses on the trainees during URT, such as sustained motions including, but not limited to, sustained, elevated G-forces and continuous rotational cues. Elevated, sustained, G-forces and continuous rotational cues can create many physiological challenges to aircrew. These challenges can include motion discomfort, disorientation, and visual disturbances. Embodiments of the present invention provide URT that includes physiological stresses on the pilot. If a pilot learns the correct procedures for recovery from an upset, as in the prior art URT programs, but cannot execute the procedures in the real world because he or she has not been prepared for the physiological environment to be faced, then safety is compromised. Embodiments of the present invention address this deficiency. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20130183640 | Centrifuge-Based-Flight Simulator - Some implementations include a method for operating a centrifuge-based-flight simulator in at least one of several different modes: a heightened G-force mode, a normal G-force mode; and transition modes (i.e., ramp-up or ramp-down modes) between the heightened G-force and normal G-force modes. During the normal-G-force mode the simulator ceases planetary motion altogether or substantially decreases rotations to replicate a plurality of flight conditions that physically imparts, on the trainee during operation of the simulator, a G-force that is not greater than approximately one (1) G. The reduction of planetary motion while maintaining realistic motion and force sensations that are appropriate for the virtual-flight conditions being experienced allows realistic flight simulation experience for the trainee and reduces the negative effects of constant planetary motion. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140212848 | Minimizing Coriolis-Tumbling Intensity in a Centrifuge-Based-Flight Simulator - A system and method for minimizing or eliminating Coriolis-tumbling sensations on a trainee in a centrifuge-based simulator is described. In one example methodology, a simulator transitions its rate of rotation to replicate flight conditions in which G-forces are unloaded on a trainee from a first-G-force value to a nominal-G-force value. Before reaching the nominal-G-force value, an intermediate-G-force value—which is more than the nominal-G-force value, but less than the first-G-force value—is imparted and maintained on the trainee for a suitable duration of time. This intermediate-G-force value may be determined based on several factors including: (i) the angle of rotation of a gondola at during the first-G-force value, and/or (ii) the first-G-force value. After the intermediate-G-force value is imparted and maintained for a suitable duration of time, the G-forces imparted on the trainee may be further unloaded till the nominal-G force value is reached. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140322675 | FLIGHT TRAINING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a system for training a subject to recognise the onset of hypoxia, the system including (i) a flight simulation system, and (ii) a hypoxia induction system, wherein the flight simulation system is operably linked to the hypoxia induction system. The system provides a tool for pilot training to a pilot, allowing for the delivery of standardised training programs where the tasks required for the operation of an aircraft are able to be coordinated with an induction of hypoxia in the subject. Such a system is also able to provide an assessment tool to demonstrate when a pilot has had sufficient training in recognising the effects of hypoxia. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150379884 | AIRCRAFT SIMULATOR - A modular aircraft simulator is constructed from an aluminum exoskeleton structure supporting a panel skin formed of flexible, resilient panels releasably affixed to an interior of the exoskeleton. The exoskeleton and panel skin together create an enclosure that is representative of an aircraft cockpit. The aircraft simulator includes a system of integrated hardware and software that permit an instructor (e.g., operator of the instructor console) to provide instruction to the student (e.g., operator of the aircraft simulator) from a remote location via data transfer over a network such as the internet. A remote interface system includes a multi-step identity verification process to allow the instructor to verify and confirm the identity of the student prior to commencing a training session and throughout the training session. | 12-31-2015 |
| 434045000 |
Simulation of feel of control means (e.g., flight control stick, etc.) | 5 |
| 20090208911 | FLIGHT SIMULATOR YOKE - A flight simulator yoke is provided having a single handle having a handgrip and yoke shaft operable from a left side of a user, wherein a neutral position for the handle is at a 45 degree angle. The yoke may further include two trim axes traverse to each other; and two moveable spring devices. The spring devices are operatively coupled to the trim axes, each spring device having a positive center detent, wherein the positive center detent requires a predetermined amount of force in order to move the yoke along each trim axis. The flight simulator yoke may simulate a yoke of a Cirrus aircraft. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090269724 | Flight Simulator with Dual Joystick - A flight simulator, being a scaled model of an actual aircraft, equipped with a dual action joystick, to allow an operator to control a computer simulator program and movement of the simulator with one joystick. The roll movements of the simulator being accomplished by an actuator attached to the cockpit structure through an articulating member and another actuator connected to the pivotal pitch boom to provide ascent and descent movements. Both actions are controlled by movement of the joystick by the occupant who watches the action on the computer monitor and synchronously feels the movement of the simulator. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100266993 | INTERCHANGEABLE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THROTTLE QUADRANT, AND CONTROL DEVICE SYSTEM - An interchangeable instrument panel, throttle quadrant, and control device (stick and/or yoke) for a flight simulation system each independently interchangeable with another simulating a different aircraft. Each instrument panel simulating a particular type of aircraft and containing switches, knobs, and/or buttons of approximately the same type and approximately the same location as in the simulated aircraft. The instrument panels capable of simulating a variety of avionics suites, gauges, and other equipment. Each throttle quadrant simulating a particular type of aircraft (e.g. single engine; multi-engine; knob/pull style; lever style). | 10-21-2010 |
| 20130034834 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING FLIGHT OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - A method for simulating flight operations of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using an electronic device obtains movement data of the electronic device detected by an accelerator sensor of the electronic device, and converts the movement data of the electronic device into control signals. The method further adjusts the control signals using a physics engine of the electronic device, and simulates flight operations of the UAV by controlling flight statuses of a three dimensional (3D) virtual UAV in a 3D virtual scene on a display screen of the electronic device according to the adjusted control signals. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20140255879 | FLIGHT-ICING SIMULATOR - This invention supplies a flight-icing simulator to train the pilots with skills under flight-icing conditions. This simulator is composed of several modules to provide pilots the information of ice distribution and strength on aircrafts, the distance of the aircraft to the icing dangerous zone, the perturbation of the points with feedback function, etc. | 09-11-2014 |
| 434034000 |
Outer space vehicle | 3 |
| 20110256512 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MODULATING VARIABLE GRAVITIES AND LAUNCHING VEHICLES - A system, method, and apparatus are described for providing a reduced or modulated gravity environment in a land-based facility. The system includes the evaluation of terrain and man-made structures to support a vertical vehicle guide, the construction of a vehicle guide, the provision of a vehicle and a control system adapted to control a motion of the vehicle up and down along the vehicle guide with a specific velocity profile so as to produce a selected modulated gravity environment. The same apparatus can also be used as a vehicle launching method. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20160163218 | Angularly Unbounded Three-Axis Spacecraft Simulator - A method of simulating 3-degrees of freedom spacecraft rotational dynamics is provided that includes attaching a payload, using a spherical air bearing, to an inner gimbal of a 3-axis gimbal, where the 3-axis gimbal includes an outer gimbal, a mid-gimbal and the inner gimbal, using a motion controller to control motion of each the gimbal of the 3-axis gimbal, where the motion controller includes an appropriately programmed computer and a motion control motor, sensing limits of free travel of the spherical air bearing, using a position sensor, and changing a position of the 3-axis gimbal away from the limit of free travel of the spherical air bearing when the spherical air bearing approaches the limit of free travel, wherein the position change effects travel of the spherical bearing to be unbounded by the limit of free travel, wherein 4π steradians spacecraft dynamics of the payload are simulated. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160379512 | MOTION CONTROL APPARATUS - A motion simulator ( | 12-29-2016 |
| 434049000 |
Aircraft or ambient condition simulated electrically or indicated by instrument or alarm | 2 |
| 20130280679 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE WARNINGS AND PROCEDURES ON AN AIRCRAFT - A method to develop a system for management of warnings and electronic procedures for an aircraft, comprising a database of parameters relating to the warnings and to logic and procedures, the aircraft comprising ATA equipment, comprises definition and calculation of maturity criteria for development of the system, which comprises, in order: A) verification of warnings in the database with respect to predefined lists of warnings and calculation of a maturity criterion, B) if the criterion of A>predetermined threshold, verification of the coherence of the logic for the warnings then definition and calculation of a maturity criterion, C) if the criterion of B>predetermined threshold, verification of the existence of the procedures and, for each warning, analysis of its logic with respect to its procedure, then definition and calculation of a maturity criterion, the system being fully set up when the latter criterion>predetermined threshold. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20160163216 | CONFIGURABLE SIMULATOR WITH TESTING CAPABILITIES - The present disclosure relates to a configurable simulator with testing capabilities, comprising a simulation controller and a plurality of configurable modular cards. The simulation controller determines configuration parameters of the cards and exchanges configuration messages with the cards. The simulation controller also receives and processes test notifications from the cards. Each card comprises a configurable input/output unit comprising a plurality of configurable inputs and outputs, and a power supply comprising a plurality of configurable power supply circuits. The input/output unit exchanges configuration messages with the simulation controller and sends the test notification. Each card further comprises a processor for configuring the configurable input/output unit, and the power supply. The processor also executes a simulation code to implement a functionality of the simulator. The processor further tests the input/output unit and the power supply, monitors the execution of the simulation code, and generates the test notification based on test results. | 06-09-2016 |
| 434047000 |
Display or recordation of simulated flight path of ground trainer | 1 |
| 20140248588 | Portable device to control simulated aircraft in air traffic control training system - A portable electronic device ( | 09-04-2014 |
| 434046000 |
Ground trainer agitated to simulate rough air buffeting or engine induced vibration of aircraft | 1 |
| 20110236861 | FLIGHT SIMULATOR VIBRATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a flight simulator vibration system, particularly to a crew seat ( | 09-29-2011 |
| Entries |
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| 20080286727 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRAINING - A computerized method and/or system for training over a network is provided, the method and/or system comprising: sending an item, over the network for evaluation related to a trainee; requiring an evaluator to evaluate the item in an evaluation, the evaluation including information on why the evaluation was given; receiving the evaluation over the network; generating a report comparing the evaluation to other evaluations performed by other evaluators, the report including the information on why each evaluation was given; determining needed change(s) based on the report; determining how to achieve the needed change; and providing materials over the network on how to achieve the needed change to the evaluator. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090325131 | OPERATOR ASSISTANCE METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Embodiments include systems and methods for assisting an operator (e.g., a pilot) of an apparatus (e.g., an aircraft) that includes a control compartment (e.g., a cockpit). The system includes a near-eye display and a processing subsystem. The near-eye display includes a transparent display panel and is adapted to be worn on a head of the operator. The processing subsystem is adapted to receive layout information defining a physical layout of one or more operational components located within the control compartment. The processing subsystem is further adapted to determine a location for a display indicator on the transparent display panel, where the location is determined to appear to the operator to be in proximity to an operational component. The processing subsystem is further adapted to generate a display signal to cause the near-eye display to display the display indicator in the location. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100028837 | FLIGHT MOTION SIMULATOR - A flight motion simulator includes a pitch frame pivotably mounted, and nested for pitching in a roll frame. The roll frame is pivotally mounted to, and nested for rolling in, a base frame. The roll frame and pitch frame are rotatable in unison so as to simulate a roll of an aircraft relative to the base frame. The pitch frame is rotatable relative to the roll frame so as to simulate a pitch of the aircraft relative to the roll frame. A control stick is pivotably mounted to the base frame and pitch frame for controlling and actuating the pitch and roll. A first coupler having at least two degrees of freedom is rotatably mounted to the lower end of the control stick and to the pitch frame. A second coupler also having at least two degrees of freedom is rotatably mounted to the control stick at a lower mid-section thereof to an upper end of a post mounted to the base frame. This aids the pilot in actuating pitch and roll as the control stick provides mechanical advantage to the pilot providing manual inputs to the upper end of the control stick. The two degrees of freedom of the first and second couplers include rotation about a longitudinal axis and rotation about a lateral axis. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100086901 | WORLD WIDE REPOSITIONING AND MONITORING TOOL FOR SIMULATED VEHICLE - A world-wide repositioning and monitoring tool for a simulated vehicle combining the features of a virtual globe or other geographic information systems (GIS) database with a navigation database allowing the operator expanded capability in terms of selecting specific or random points for relocation, eliminating the need for tedious operator input regarding points outside of the limited navigation database, and allowing a graphic monitoring tool to view and record the geographic position of the simulated vehicle. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100092926 | FLIGHT CREW TRAINING SYSTEM - A method is present for flight crew training. Flight crew interactions are recorded during a lesson to form recorded flight crew interactions. Flight deck displays occurring during the lesson are recorded to form recorded flight deck displays. A flight training video is formed from the recorded flight crew interactions and the recorded flight deck displays. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100105012 | MOTION AND ORIENTATION SIMULATOR - The invention relates to a motion and orientation simulator with a cardanic suspension ( | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110200974 | AIR RESCUE SIMULATOR - An air rescue simulator, wherein the simulator comprises a helicopter passenger cabin, which is attached to a crane system. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110250569 | Digital Avionics Simulator - A method for simulating and testing avionics in a low cost PC-based flight simulator, including: converting simulator data into standard avionics messages; transmitting the avionics messages to other devices linked to the avionics simulator; receiving avionics messages and converting them to simulator data elements; and writing the simulator data elements into a flight simulators data parameters. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120156653 | Simulation Control System for an Integrated Live and Simulation Environment for an Aircraft - A method and apparatus for managing a simulation. Information about the simulation is received over a wireless communications link with a computer system in an aircraft. The information is received during running of the simulation and identifies a performance of the computer system running the simulation. The running of the simulation is controlled based on the performance of the computer system. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120156654 | SMOKE SIMULATOR SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT - A smoke simulator system ( | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120308965 | Aircraft Maintenance Training Simulator Apparatus and Method - Disclosed is an aircraft maintenance training system to permit a student to simulate testing, repairing and maintaining components of an aircraft, the system comprising a database of components of the aircraft, an aircraft maintenance display to display a three-dimensional representation of the aircraft, a virtual cockpit display to display a representation of the controls of the aircraft and a processor to simulate operations of the components of the aircraft and allow the student to attach and remove components from the aircraft, and interface support equipment with the aircraft to read or modify characteristics of the components of the aircraft. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120315602 | AIRCRAFT PNEUMATICS TRAINING AID AND METHODS - A vehicle pneumatic system training aid comprises simulated controls and indicators and a pneumatic circuit. The simulated controls and indicators correspond to at least a portion of controls and indicators on an actual vehicle. The pneumatic circuit comprises a connection to a source of pressurized fluid, and at least one fluid flow control device. The fluid flow control device is positionable in at least two different positions corresponding to different actual vehicle conditions that are simulatable. The simulated controls are actuatable to change a condition of the pneumatic circuit and the simulated indicators are operable to display an indication of the condition of the pneumatic circuit. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130040269 | Flight Management System Operator - A method of performing a flight simulation is provided. The method includes retrieving a flight action, mapping the flight action to an instruction, the instruction being is configured to bring about a desired state of a flight simulator, identifying a command based on the desired state of the flight simulator and a first state of the flight simulator, and determining if a second state of the flight simulator after executing the command matches the desired state of the flight simulator. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130115576 | OBSERVER TRAINER SYSTEM - Systems and methods for use in training crewmembers in the cargo compartment in detecting and identifying visual cues related to potential threats to aircraft and to ground based search and rescue circumstances. A visual display displays a scene generated by a visual scene generator apparatus. A vision limiting device, such as an actual door from an aircraft, equipped with a window is placed between the trainee and the visual display and the trainee can only see a limited amount of the visual display through the door's window. The limited view of the scene afforded the trainee will force the trainee to move around at various angles to see more of the scene and will also provide a frame of reference for making spatiotemporal judgments regarding the relationships between the trainee, the trainee's aircraft, and objects external to the aircraft. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130157227 | Motion Platform and Aircraft Simulator Comprising the Same - The present invention is related to a motion platform and aircraft simulator comprising the same. According to the invention, a motion platform is provided using at least three uprights and a sub-frame connected to the uprights by connecting members. A cabin in which a person can be accommodated is connected to the sub-frame. By restricting the way the various components are capable of moving relative to each other a motion platform is obtained which is able to offer the desired simulation of motion such as translational movement, pitch, roll, and yaw of the cabin. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130260343 | PNEUMATICALLY SUPPORTED SPATIAL ATTITUDE SIMULATOR - A flight simulator rests on a plurality of air cushions as a hovercraft and assumes spatial attitudes depending upon the relative heights of the air cushions. Flight controls determine the volume of air supplied to each air cushion and thereby control the pitch and roll attitudes of the flight simulator. The simulator may be connected to an external support frame and may thereby be subjected to longitudinal, lateral, and rotational movements. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130302755 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Automatic Generation of Training based upon Operator-Related Data - A system automatically generates a training lesson from a plurality of frames located within the storage. Each frame has a component of training. After operator-related data is collected from one or more vehicles, details of the operator-related data are saved. In some examples, the operator-related data correlates to a single operator (e.g. the driver, pilot, etc. that operated a known vehicle) while in other examples, the operator-related data correlates to several operators. Software selects at least one frame from the plurality of frames based upon the operator-related data and creates a lesson. The lesson, which includes the selected frame(s) from the plurality of frames, is provided to the operator or operators. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140322674 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING A TRAINING ARENA FOR TRAINING AN OPERATOR OF A HOST VEHICLE - A method for managing a training arena for training an operator of a host vehicle includes the procedures of generating a training arena model, updating the training arena model according to gathered real time training arena data, and managing the selected virtual entity for simulating a real entity. The training arena model is updated according to the selected virtual entity data, deriving from the training arena model an operator arena model, producing a representation of the operator arena model. The representation of the operator arena model is presented to the operator and the selected virtual entity is managed according to the training arena model as would have been detected and as could have been perceived by the selected virtual entity were the virtual entities real. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150017609 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING OR UPDATING AN AVIATION SIMULATION SCENARIO - Method and apparatus for generating or updating (e g , tuning) an aviation simulation scenario. One method for generating an aviation simulation scenario includes receiving user input corresponding to the aviation simulation scenario at a processing device. The method also includes accessing one or more input data sources collectively having multiple data sets using the processing device. The method includes transforming data sets into the aviation simulation scenario using the processing device based on the user input. The method also includes storing the aviation simulation scenario. The aviation simulation scenario is configured to be provided to an aviation simulator software for executing an aviation simulation. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150064656 | SHARING FLIGHT RESOURCES - Systems and methods are described for sharing flight resources between a plurality of flight entities. A method may include identifying a flight resource that is to be shared between flight entities where the flight resource has a profile having a definition of the flight resource and attributes that identifies the flight resource. A shared schedule that is associated with the flight resource can be generated and the shared schedule can be provided to the flight entities that have been identified as being authorized to schedule and use the flight resource. An authorized flight entity can schedule the flight resource by providing a request to schedule the flight resource during a block of time. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150064657 | UNMANNED VEHICLE SIMULATION - A method of simulating a launch of an unmanned air vehicle may include providing an interface for a user selectable launch option for a plurality of simulation modes, and responsive to a user input at the interface, simulating a launch of an unmanned air vehicle into an orbit using a predefined launch model and orbit parameters. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150064658 | UNMANNED VEHICLE SIMULATION - A system for simulating a vehicle may include a designing tool for configured for a vehicle simulation and a simulation tool for controlling simulation characteristics of the vehicle. A method for simulating an object may include displaying a map of a region, displaying a plurality of actions operative on a simulated object, and performing a selected action. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150072316 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREAMING VIDEO INTO A CONTAINER-BASED ARCHITECTURE SIMULATION - The present invention relates generally to a software architecture for simulation of physical entities. The invention provides an object-oriented container based framework architecture for simulator software implementations, methods, and objects in a time domain on a distributed computer network. The invention further provides an interface system and a plug-in definition which allows compartmentalization of participants in the container and easy extensibility of the system. The invention further provides a system and method for streaming video in a container-based architecture. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150079545 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED FLIGHT INSTRUCTION AND CERTIFICATION - A system and method for providing certification of a pilot's use of a flight simulator is presented. The method includes recording flight data from a flight simulator while a pilot performs flight tasks of a flight syllabus, receiving a photo of the pilot, and generating a forensic record of the performance of flight tasks on the simulator by the pilot. The method further includes authenticating the identity of the pilot and evaluating the performance of the flight tasks by the pilot against an expected flight path and range of acceptable instrument outputs. The method further includes providing a written record to the pilot certifying successful completion of the flight syllabus on the flight simulator. The method optionally provides real-time flight guidance during performance of the flight tasks by the pilot. The system includes a virtual flight data recorder and virtual flight instructor system for performing the method. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150111180 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR CURSOR AND TEXT ENTRY FOR AIRCRAFT INTERFACE SIMULATION - Methods, devices, and computer readable media are disclosed for simulating user interactions with a simulated aircraft cockpit, for example and without limitation, for aircraft simulation and training uses. In some aspects, a system for simulating user interactions with a simulated aircraft cockpit includes a simulation server including a hardware processor and configured to receive user interaction data from an interactive device and compute an output data based on the received user interaction data. In addition, the system also includes an application module configured to render the output data on a simulated aircraft cockpit screen. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150339943 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION - A system for training to help a student pilot or general aviation pilot learn providing a digital record of training and flight sessions recorded. This system compromises of two components; one of software run on mobile device such as a tablet; and two, an electronic system that contains many sensors to collect flight data in real-time. The system for training student pilots generally includes a method to collect flight data and present it visually to be viewed after the flight. This data can use to provide a detailed analysis to flight techniques with the goal to making a pilot more effective or to archive data as proof of flight hours in support of a flight log. This system can also provide data than be used in other modes of travel including automobiles, transport trucks, or just walking where a digital record is required for the travel taken. | 11-26-2015 |
