Rumfert, LLC

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David Dale Jensen

Robert C Davis

Richard Vanfleet

Kyle Zufelt

Jill A Jensen

The invention discloses a system and method of monitoring of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating in the national airspace system (NAS). The multi-mode remote identification system ('remote ID') comprises an airborne sensor system having a multi-mode communication function adapted to remotely communicate the remote identification data of the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to interested parties on the ground. The system includes the ability to communicate the UAS data using means compatible with smart phones or other portable personal computing devices for example using WiFi or Bluetooth communications. The system also discloses a means for communicating the UAS data over greater distances using V/UHF communication techniques and then relaying the data to end users using consumer compatible communication protocols such as WiFi and Bluetooth.

Multi-mode remote identification (RID) system for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)

A method includes depositing a layer of alumina over a silicon substrate, providing a patterned photoresist over the layer of alumina, providing an iron catalyst layer over the patterned photoresist, providing the iron catalyst layer over an exposed portion of the alumina, providing a first iron catalyst site over a first portion of the alumina, providing a second iron catalyst site over a second portion of the alumina, growing a first carbon nanotube on the first iron catalyst site, growing a second carbon nanotube on the second iron catalyst site, infiltrating the first carbon nanotube and the second carbon nanotube with carbon, and cooling both the first carbon nanotube and the second carbon nanotube. The infiltrating strengthens the first carbon nanotube and the second carbon nanotube to not delaminate from the substrate when the first carbon nanotube and the second carbon nanotube are cooled.

Infiltrating carbon nanotubes with carbon to prevent delamination from a substrate

The invention discloses an altitude initialization and monitoring system (AIMS) for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The altitude initialization and monitoring system is adapted to function as part of an airborne wireless sensing system (AWSS) associated with a UAS, transmitting flight data in support of remote identification (Remote ID) for UAS operating in the National Airspace System (NAS). The invention relates to a system, method, and software code executing the altitude initialization and monitoring functions. The invention may be implemented solely using a primary altitude sensor or may be implemented with one or more secondary (monitor) sensors.

Altitude initialization and monitoring system and method for remote identification systems (remote Id) monitoring and tracking unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the national airspace system (NAS)

Systems and methods are disclosed for periodic real-time reporting of in-flight turbulence experienced by aircraft using the existing Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) messaging system. The invention includes both broadcast to and reception from other aircraft and ground stations using the ADS-B system. Systems and methods for displaying the received turbulence reports on a cockpit display system are also disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods accomplish the objectives of the invention on a non-interference basis with existing ADS-B system functionality by utilizing currently reserved message types and/or unused data fields for the turbulence reporting. The invention is applicable to both 1090ES and 978 UAT ADS-B systems.

Real-time aircraft turbulence sensing, reporting, and mapping system and method for enhancing passenger safety and comfort

The invention relates to operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) using Remote Identification (Remote ID) and tracking. Specifically the invention relates to pre-flight initialization and programming of UAS with personality data needed to implement Remote ID functionality. The personality data includes UAS identity and configuration data. The pre-flight programming process promotes mission flexibility and efficient pre-flight preparation by reusing mission to mission common configuration and identity data elements, reprogramming only delta data. Operating modes may be used to easily reconfigure programming data to common mission specific requirements.

Method and system for pre-flight programming of a remote identification (remote ID) system for monitoring the flight of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in the national airspace system (NAS)

Wireless systems and methods are disclosed for establishing a continuous real-time data link communicating flight data of a small UAV to a first smart device over a wireless network. An airborne wireless sensor system is adapted to be removably attached to the UAV. The airborne wireless sensor system has a sensor module for sensing UAV flight data, a communication module for establishing the wireless data-link network and transmitting the sensed UAV flight data the smart device. The smart device may have a software application which permits the user to define data formats for display which may them be communicated to the airborne sensor system to use in building the data pages transmitted to the smart device. Smart devices such as smart phones, smart watches, tablet computers and the like are contemplated to be used.

Wireless real-time data-link sensor method and system for small UAVs

The invention comprises an apparatus and method for real-time readout of a recreational drone or UAV altitude. The invention includes an airborne sensor/transmitter unit and a ground based receiver/display unit. The airborne unit is removably attached to the flying vehicle and carried aloft. The ground based receiver/display unit is associated with the ground based operator (pilot) of the UAV. The airborne unit comprises an altitude sensor module, an RF transmitter module and a microcontroller/processor system. The ground based receiver/display unit comprises an RF receiver module, a microcontroller/processor system and a display system. UAV altitude sensed by the altitude sensor is transmitted to the ground unit for display in real-time. The invention facilitates the pilot's situational awareness, enhances safe operation and aids in compliance with applicable regulations.

Stand-alone remote real-time altitude readout method and system for small UAVs

An apparatus and method for automatically monitoring and recording incoming and outgoing telephone call parameters and forming a call record in response thereto. The apparatus has a signal conditioning device connected to the telephone line; incoming and outgoing call decoders; line status detector device; clock; and a computation device. The incoming call record comprises the incoming call data such as caller's identity and number, the call start and end times, and the call duration, the outgoing call record comprises the outgoing call data, the call start and end times, and the call duration. The records may be printed immediately as the call is concluded or stored an printed later by account number.

Method and apparatus for providing call detail records at subscriber premises

An apparatus and method for automatically and independently determining aircraft altitude and alerting the pilot to deviations from a target altitude exceeding a specified tolerance. The alerter comprises an altitude sensing means for sensing the present altitude of the aircraft. The invention discloses three sources for altitude information namely, a self-contined sensor such as a pressure transducer, a Global Positioning System receive, or an altitude encoder. A target entry means is used for entering the target altitude. An indicating means signals an altitude alerting condition upon the detection of a condition wherein the absolute difference is larger than the tolerance value. The altitude alerting apparatus may also comprise a display means for display of the present aircraft altitude information.

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David Dale Jensen