Daniel E. Wagoner - Florissant MO, US Michael L. Taylor - Collinsville IL, US John C. Clayton - Genevieve MO, US John D. Fitts - St. Charles MO, US Greg L. Benfer - St. Charles MO, US Lynn E. Johnson - Warrenton MO, US Frank G. Speno - Glendale MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01N 21/64
US Classification:
250221, 2504581, 250302, 382103, 382141
Abstract:
A method of detecting a non-fixed object in a system () includes applying a light emitting or generating substance to multiple objects. The objects are illuminated with an object illuminator (). At least one of the objects () is determined to be a nonmember within a known pattern of objects and is identified to be a non-fixed object in response to illumination of the objects.
Timothy J. Gossett - St. Louis MO, US Donald R. Ladwig - St. Charles MO, US Frank G. Speno - Glendale MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G08B 21/00
US Classification:
340680, 30382, 701 47, 340683
Abstract:
A power tool movement monitor system including a first accelerometer operatively configured to sense movement along a first axis of a power tool and a first high pass filter operatively connected to the output of the first accelerometer. The first high pass filter has an output and a cutoff frequency corresponding to a predetermined acceleration limit capable of being output by the first accelerometer. The power tool movement system further includes a logic circuit operatively configured to generate a warning signal when the first high pass filter outputs a signal having a frequency equaling or exceeding the cutoff frequency of the first high pass filter.
Systems And Methods For Using Light To Indicate Inconsistency Locations On A Composite Structure
Roger W. Engelbart - St. Louis MO, US Frank G. Speno - Glendale MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01N 21/00
US Classification:
3562371, 3562393, 3562372
Abstract:
A method for using light to indicate locations of inconsistencies on a composite structure. The method generally includes electronically accessing positional data defining one or more inconsistency locations on a composite structure. The positional data may be extracted from a part fabrication file containing numerical control (NC) data that may be used by a material placement machine to fabricate the composite structure. A light source directs light at the composite structure to illuminate the inconsistency locations as defined by the positional data. The information needed by the light source may be stored in a lookup table accessed by a processor of a vision detection system. The light allows the inconsistency locations to be noted for later action. Information such as the specific type of inconsistency detected, its dimensions, and a recommended course of action may all be projected via optical signals simultaneously onto the composite structure to aid the user in quickly identifying and evaluating each noted inconsistency. The lookup table may also be used to store historical information that aids in the evaluation of specific types of inconsistencies and may be used to by the system to suggest specific type(s) of action to the user in addressing each inconsistency.
Method And System For Detection Of Counterfeit Goods Using Modified Standard Marking Protocols
Frank Gregory Speno - Glendale MO, US Michael Louis Griffin - Town and Country MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G06F 17/30
US Classification:
705 50, 726 2, 705 58
Abstract:
A system and method for coordinating identification of an object transported between a sender and a receiver includes the object. The object is one of a plurality of similar objects. An object identifier is associated with the object. The object identifier is an element in a non-repeating, non-linear series of object identifiers for the similar objects. A communication system is between the sender and the receiver for communicating at least a characteristic of the object identifier.
Systems And Methods For Using Light To Indicate Defect Locations On A Composite Structure
Roger Engelbart - St. Louis MO, US Frank Speno - Glendale MO, US
International Classification:
G01N021/00
US Classification:
356237100
Abstract:
A method for using light to indicate locations of flaws and defects on a composite structure generally includes electronically accessing positional data defining one or more defect locations on a composite structure. The positional data can be extracted from a part fabrication file in which resides numerical control (NC) data that can be used by a material placement machine to fabricate the composite structure. The method also includes automatically causing at least one light source to direct light at the composite structure to indicate the defect locations as defined by the positional data. Accordingly, the light allows the defect locations to be readily ascertained for later action, such as manual defect repair and/or FOD removal by an operator.
Method And Apparatus For Fire Suppression In Residential Attics And Basements
David B. Lewis - St. Louis MO, US Frank G. Speno - Glendale MO, US
International Classification:
G08B 17/06 A62C 37/00 A62C 3/00
US Classification:
169 46, 169 9, 340577
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for suppressing fires in residential attics and basements. The components of one embodiment function in an integrated way so as to suppress residential attic and basement fires more safely and successfully than do traditional methods of the art of residential firefighting. Electronic messages from fire detection devices in residential attics and basements are processed so that a plurality of actions are performed in order to efficiently suppress fire in those residence spaces, thereby minimizing loss of human life and property. Actions include and are not limited to activation of emergency lighting in affected spaces, activation of surveillance camera devices to enable remote visual monitoring by responders, electronic notification of responders as to the existence and location of fire within the residence, alarm notification of occupants of the residence, and deployment of condensed aerosol agents to suppress or extinguish the residential attic or basement fire.