George E. Mueller - Kirkland WA Richard H. Kohrs - Kirkland WA David B. Cochran - Bellevue WA Joseph W. Cuzzupoli - Kirkland WA Charles D. Limerick - Issaquah WA Richard A. Bailey - Canyon Country CA Thomas G. Johnson - Bellevue WA Steven C. Knowles - Puyallup WA
Assignee:
Kistler Aerospace Corporation - Kirkland WA
International Classification:
F03H 500
US Classification:
244172, 244158 R, 244161
Abstract:
An orbital vehicle ( ) having a propulsion module ( ) and a logistics module ( ). The logistics module includes a generally cylindrical outer shell ( ) with first and second ends. An openable cover ( ) is coupled with the outer shell at the first end, thereby providing access to the interior of the logistics module. The second end is adapted to couple to the propulsion module. A cargo container ( ) is disposed generally within the outer shell, the cargo container including a berthing mechanism ( ) disposed to be accessible when the cover is opened. A retractable grapple fixture ( ) is provided on the logistics module, selectively positionable between an extended position and a retracted position. When the grapple fixture is in the extended position a grapple shaft ( ) can be accessed to secure the orbital vehicle. When the grapple fixture is retracted, it is enclosed within the orbital vehicle.
Reusable Orbital Vehicle With Interchangeable Cargo Modules
George E. Mueller - Kirkland WA, US Richard H. Kohrs - Kirkland WA, US William B. Duncan - Kirkland WA, US David B. Cochran - Duvall WA, US Dean L. Misterek - Seattle WA, US Terill L. Burlison - Kent WA, US Ryan M. Curtis - Seattle WA, US Thomas Johnson - Bothell WA, US Richard A. Bailey - Canyon Country CA, US Charles D. Limerick - Issaquah WA, US
Assignee:
Kistler Aerospace Corporation - Kirkland WA
International Classification:
F03H 5/00
US Classification:
244172
Abstract:
A reusable module is affixed atop a reusable orbital vehicle (OV). Various configurations of the reusable module have identical external dimensions in the region of attachment to the OV to permit interchangeability. Different configurations can accommodate a variety of missions of different type and duration. A variety of cargo modules of different configurations allow cargo to be uplifted into orbit. In one embodiment, the cargo module is an unpressurized cargo module in which the cargo is exposed to the environment of space during the unloading process. The cargo module may also be a pressurized cargo module. In an alternative embodiment, the cargo module may include both a pressurized cargo module and unpressurized cargo module.
Method And System For Automatically Generating World Environmental Reverberation From Game Geometry
Reverberation parameters for one or more positions of interest are derived from graphics data used for displaying a computer-generated environment. For each position of interest for which reverberation parameters are desired, environmental parameters including distances and the hardness of features in a range of interest and at points on cubemap faces are automatically determined from the graphics data. The environmental parameters are stored with the graphics data and associated with each position of interest. Upon rendering of the computer-generated environment, reverberation property set values usable by a reverberation engine are calculated or interpolated between predetermined values according to the environmental parameters. Thus, values such as reverb, reverb delay, reflections, decay time, reflection delay, and other reverb parameters are automatically calculated, subject to selective operator tuning, and provide realistic reverberation effects in the sounds heard by a user who is experiencing the rendered environment.
Method And System For Automatically Generating World Environment Reverberation From A Game Geometry
Reverberation parameters for one or more positions of interest are derived from graphics data used for displaying a computer-generated environment. For each position of interest for which reverberation parameters are desired, environmental parameters including distances and the hardness of features in a range of interest and at points on cubemap faces are automatically determined from the graphics data. The environmental parameters are stored with the graphics data and associated with each position of interest. Upon rendering of the computer-generated environment, reverberation property set values usable by a reverberation engine are calculated or interpolated between predetermined values according to the environmental parameters. Thus, values such as reverb, reverb delay, reflections, decay time, reflection delay, and other reverb parameters are automatically calculated, subject to selective operator tuning, and provide realistic reverberation effects in the sounds heard by a user who is experiencing the rendered environment.
Systems And Methods For Scaling A Graphical User Interface According To Display Dimensions And Using A Tiered Sizing Schema To Define Display Objects
Richard Bailey - Bellevue WA, US Stephen Falcon - Woodinville WA, US Dan Banay - Seattle WA, US
International Classification:
G09G005/00
US Classification:
345/765000, 345/778000, 345/660000
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described for scaling a graphical user interface (GUI) to fit proportionally in displays of different sizes. Bounds of display objects to be displayed in the graphical user interface are defined in terms of position relative to horizontal and vertical dimensions of a display on which the GUI is rendered. An application defines the GUI in relative terms, but an end user may alter the look and feel of controls in the GUI. A tiered sizing schema is described that provides size constraints for display objects. The end user is limited as to how much a size of a display object can be altered in order to preserve the integrity of the original specifications of the GUI when the GUI is displayed on displays of various dimensions.
Systems And Methods For Creating And Managing Graphical User Interface Lists
Richard Bailey - Bellevue WA, US Timothy Sharpe - Redmond WA, US Stephen Falcon - Woodinville WA, US Kirk Shoop - Seattle WA, US
International Classification:
G09G005/00
US Classification:
345/830000, 345/828000, 345/784000
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described for providing a standard list function to create a graphical user interface list and list manager while allowing the graphical user interface to vary by appearance. An application developer can include a list manager control in an application. Properties are set that link the list manager to display controls, a data source and a scrolling behavior source. The list manager provides the appropriate content to the display controls in response to user selections of the display controls. The display controls and a user interface that contains them may vary without altering the basic functionality of the list manager.
Systems And Methods For Creating And Managing Graphical User Interface Lists
Richard Bailey - Bellevue WA, US Timothy Sharpe - Redmond WA, US Stephen Falcon - Woodinville WA, US Kirk Shoop - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
G06F009/00
US Classification:
719328000, 719329000
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described for providing a standard list function to create a graphical user interface list and list manager while allowing the graphical user interface to vary by appearance. An application developer can include a list manager control in an application. Properties are set that link the list manager to display controls, a data source and a scrolling behavior source. The list manager provides the appropriate content to the display controls in response to user selections of the display controls. The display controls and a user interface that contains them may vary without altering the basic functionality of the list manager.
Systems And Methods For Cresting And Managing Graphical User Interface Lists
Systems and methods are described for providing a standard list function to create a graphical user interface list and list manager while allowing the graphical user interface to vary by appearance. An application developer can include a list manager control in an application. Properties are set that link the list manager to display controls, a data source and a scrolling behavior source. The list manager provides the appropriate content to the display controls in response to user selections of the display controls. The display controls and a user interface that contains them may vary without altering the basic functionality of the list manager.
Dr. Bailey graduated from the Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1992. He works in Williamsburg, KY and specializes in Family Medicine.
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
Work:
Bullhead ENT 3750 Hwy 95 STE 101, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 9287631020 (phone), 9287632076 (fax)
Education:
Medical School Emory University School of Medicine Graduated: 1989
Procedures:
Sinus Surgery Allergen Immunotherapy Hearing Evaluation Myringotomy and Tympanotomy Rhinoplasty Skull/Facial Bone Fractures and Dislocations Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy
Dr. Bailey graduated from the Emory University School of Medicine in 1989. He works in Bullhead City, AZ and specializes in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck. Dr. Bailey is affiliated with Kingman Regional Medical Center and Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Bailey graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine in 1993. He works in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Bailey is affiliated with Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics.