The Boeing Company

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Timothy J Pollock

Roger W Engelbart

Reed Hannebaum

Methods for a distributed web browser software architecture are described herein. In an embodiment, a client web browser software application provides input functionality and displays web pages, while a server web browser software application acquires the resources necessary for rendering those web pages. A communication connection between the client and server browser applications joins them into a distributed web browser. In this way a server browser running on a personal device, such as a smartphone, can be used in conjunction with a client browser running on a separate hardware device having efficient input capabilities (keyboard, mouse, etc.) and a large display so that the user can work with complex web applications in an efficient manner.

Distributed web browser software architecture

A system comprises a feed assembly for applying composite tape; a unit for forming lateral stripes across a portion of the tape that has been applied; a camera for capturing images of the lateral stripes; and a processor programmed to process the images of the lateral stripes to identify any discontinuities in the tape. Those stripes intersecting any discontinuities will make those discontinuities apparent.

Vision inspection during application of composite tape

Systems and methods for in-process vision inspection for automated machines are disclosed. In one embodiment, a head assembly includes a tool moveable over a workpiece and adapted to perform a manufacturing operation on the workpiece, and an inspection unit operatively positioned proximate the tool and moveable with the tool relative to the workpiece. The inspection unit is adapted to perform a vision inspection of a portion of the workpiece simultaneously with the performance of the manufacturing operation on the workpiece. In a particular embodiment, the inspection unit includes a camera adapted to monitor an area including the portion of the workpiece upon which the tool has performed the manufacturing operation, and a processor operatively coupled to the camera and adapted to receive an image from the camera and to analyze the image to determine a presence of a defect within the portion of the workpiece.

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Ballwin, MO, United States of America

Timothy J Pollock