Communications: electrical – Aircraft alarm or indicating systems – Docking guidance
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Lieu, Julie B. (Department: 2636)
Communications: electrical
Aircraft alarm or indicating systems
Docking guidance
C340S932200, C244S144000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06888476
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for controlling operations in a video guidance sensor system wherein images of laser output signals transmitted by the system and returned from a target are captured and processed by the system to produce data used in tracking of the target. Six modes of operation are provided as follows: (i) a reset mode; (ii) a diagnostic mode; (iii) a standby mode; (iv) an acquisition mode; (v) a tracking mode; and (vi) a spot mode wherein captured images of returned laser signals are processed to produce data for all spots found in the image. The method provides for automatic transition to the standby mode from the reset mode after integrity checks are performed and from the diagnostic mode to the reset mode after diagnostic operations are carried out. Further, acceptance of reset and diagnostic commands is permitted only when the system is in the standby mode. The method also provides for automatic transition from the acquisition mode to the tracking mode when an acceptable target is found.
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Book Michael L.
Bryan Thomas C.
Howard Richard T.
Hunt, Jr. Ross F.
Lieu Julie B.
McGroary James J.
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator
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