JOHN LYLE VIAN
Pilots at 36 St, Seattle, WA
License number
Washington A2249437
Issued Date
Apr 2015
Expiration Date
Apr 2016
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1301 N 36Th St, Seattle, WA 98056
Professional information
Apparatus And Method For Ensuring Retention Of Situational Awareness By Employing An Active Network Guidance And Emergency Logic (Angel) System
US Patent:
6778906, Aug 17, 2004
Filed:
Mar 4, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/385164
Inventors:
Elsa J. Hennings - Ridgecrest CA
Barbara J. Austin - Ridgecrest CA
Kent T. Edwards - Ridgecrest CA
Norman W. Warner - Mechanicsville MD
John I. Vian - Renton WA
George N. Hennings - Ridgecrest CA
Roy J. Harmon - Ridgecrest CA
George M. Roe - Seattle WA
Gregory A. Bass - Simi Valley CA
Richard R. Blosser - Grand Junction CO
Harold D. Warner - California MD
Barbara J. Austin - Ridgecrest CA
Kent T. Edwards - Ridgecrest CA
Norman W. Warner - Mechanicsville MD
John I. Vian - Renton WA
George N. Hennings - Ridgecrest CA
Roy J. Harmon - Ridgecrest CA
George M. Roe - Seattle WA
Gregory A. Bass - Simi Valley CA
Richard R. Blosser - Grand Junction CO
Harold D. Warner - California MD
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
G06F 1710
US Classification:
701301, 340961, 34235706
Abstract:
A preferred embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for Active Network Guidance and Emergency Logic (ANGEL). ANGEL is a computer based program designed to function preferably in the mission computer on a vehicle, preferably an aircraft The program is preferably installed as part of an aircrafts Operational Flight Program (OFP) card(s) in the mission computer. ANGEL new versions and updates can be installed along with OFP updates. A second aspect of the present invention is a method for integrating and interacting with vehicle subsystems and controller subsystems, to prevent mishaps and accidents during a mission. ANGEL can prevent aircrew and aircraft problems by providing cueing or automation of emergency tasking, displaying procedures for aircrew to respond in emergency situations and providing assistance to an incapacitated pilot. In addition, ANGEL improves aircrew and aircraft survivability by reducing susceptibility to air to air and ground to air threats, reducing controlled flight into terrain and midair collisions and aiding in successful ejection from unrecoverable aircraft.
Life-Optimal Power Management Methods For Battery Networks System
US Patent:
8010250, Aug 30, 2011
Filed:
Jun 5, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/758606
Inventors:
Mori M. Borumand - Woodinville WA, US
Ali R. Mansouri - Bothell WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
Ali R. Mansouri - Bothell WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
701 36, 701 3, 700295
Abstract:
A system and methods for life optimal power management of a distributed or centralized battery network system for use in aircraft functions and subsystems are disclosed. The method determines power priority of the subsystems, and selectively distributes power from the battery network system to the subsystems based on the power priority. Concurrently with distributing power, the method manages the energy in the battery network system. To determine whether the battery power is sufficient for aircraft functions, the method also computes and indicates the actual available energy left in the battery network systems. With this approach, the system and methods can provide a persistent power supply in the event an unexpected battery failure occurs, thereby enabling the aircraft to safely maintain flight operability despite a battery failure.
Modular Battery Network System With Life-Optimal Power Management
US Patent:
8406936, Mar 26, 2013
Filed:
Aug 1, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/195113
Inventors:
Mori M. Borumand - Woodinville WA, US
Ali R. Mansouri - Bothell WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
Ali R. Mansouri - Bothell WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G05D 11/16
US Classification:
700295, 701 3, 700286
Abstract:
A system and methods for life optimal power management of a distributed or centralized battery network system for use in aircraft functions and subsystems are disclosed. The method determines power priority of the subsystems, and selectively distributes power from the battery network system to the subsystems based on the power priority. Concurrently with distributing power, the method manages the energy in the battery network system. To determine whether the battery power is sufficient for aircraft functions, the method also computes and indicates the actual available energy left in the battery network systems. With this approach, the system and methods can provide a persistent power supply in the event an unexpected battery failure occurs, thereby enabling the aircraft to safely maintain flight operability despite a battery failure.
Health Management Of Rechargeable Batteries
US Patent:
2010012, May 13, 2010
Filed:
Nov 30, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/565574
Inventors:
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
Ali R. Mansouri - Bothell WA, US
Rangasamy Elangovan - Bothell WA, US
Mori M. Borumand - Woodinville WA, US
Khaled Abdel-Motagaly - Bellevue WA, US
Ali R. Mansouri - Bothell WA, US
Rangasamy Elangovan - Bothell WA, US
Mori M. Borumand - Woodinville WA, US
Khaled Abdel-Motagaly - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01R 31/36
US Classification:
702 63
Abstract:
Systems and methods for health management of rechargeable batteries are disclosed. In one embodiment, a rechargeable battery system includes a rechargeable battery, and a battery health management unit operatively coupled to the rechargeable battery and including a state of health module configured to estimate a battery health by receiving battery-related data and predicting one or more failure modes. The state of health module may further include a prognostic failure mode component configured to combine at least one flight data variable with at least one model-based prognostic. In alternate embodiments, the battery health management unit may further include a state of life module and a state of charge module.
Unmanned Vehicle And System
US Patent:
2012015, Jun 14, 2012
Filed:
Dec 9, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/964500
Inventors:
BRIAN J. TILLOTSON - Kent WA, US
Tamaira E. Ross - Seattle WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
Tamaira E. Ross - Seattle WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
International Classification:
G05D 1/00, G01C 21/00
US Classification:
701 3, 701 22
Abstract:
An unmanned vehicle is provided. The unmanned vehicle includes a navigation system configured to navigate the unmanned vehicle relative to a beam of energy emitted from a beam source, a power receiver configured to receive energy from the beam, and an energy storage system configured to store received energy for use in selectively powering the unmanned vehicle.
Neurocomputing Control Distribution System
US Patent:
6173218, Jan 9, 2001
Filed:
Oct 15, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/950966
Inventors:
John L. Vian - Renton WA
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G05D 100, G05D 300, G06F 700, G06F 1700
US Classification:
701 1
Abstract:
A method and system for controlling a propulsion system of a vehicle. The propulsion system includes at least one propulsion effector. The system also includes sensors for sensing vehicle position and motions, a control device for generating control signals, and a generator for generating desired vehicle forces/moments from the sensed vehicle position and motions and the generated control signals based on predefined vehicle compensation and control laws. Also included is a neural network controller for generating propulsion commands for the at least one propulsion effector based on the generated desire forces/moments, wherein said neural network controller was trained based on pregenerated vehicle control distribution data.
Embedded Damage Detection System For Composite Materials Of An Aircraft
US Patent:
2012019, Aug 2, 2012
Filed:
Jun 29, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/494182
Inventors:
Matthew A. Moser - Marrysville WA, US
Jeffrey L. Duce - Milton WA, US
Gregory J. Clark - Seattle WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
Joseph A. Marshall - Kent WA, US
Clete M. Boldrin - Bellevue WA, US
Jeffrey L. Duce - Milton WA, US
Gregory J. Clark - Seattle WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
Joseph A. Marshall - Kent WA, US
Clete M. Boldrin - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G06F 19/00, B64C 39/02
US Classification:
701 322, 244 4 R, 73773
Abstract:
A damage-detection apparatus for an aircraft may include a composite structure comprising embedded conductive traces. The embedded conductive traces may be for transmitting a damage-detection signal to indicate if the composite structure has been damaged.
Optimizing Usage Of Powered Systems
US Patent:
2010003, Feb 11, 2010
Filed:
Aug 5, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/185978
Inventors:
John Lyle Vian - Renton WA, US
Stephen Long-En Chiu - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Alexander Alexandrovich Bogdanov - Simi Valley CA, US
Joseph Sherman Breit - Bellevue WA, US
Stephen Long-En Chiu - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Alexander Alexandrovich Bogdanov - Simi Valley CA, US
Joseph Sherman Breit - Bellevue WA, US
International Classification:
G05F 1/00
US Classification:
700297
Abstract:
An apparatus comprised of a power source, a set of primary loads, a set of life extension loads, and a controller. The power source is capable of supplying power and the set of primary loads is capable of being operated using the power. The set of life extension loads is capable of being operated using the power and capable of extending life of the set of primary loads. The controller is capable of controlling an operation of the set of primary loads and the set of life extension loads to optimize a total systems operating metric consisting of performance, energy use, and life to reduce a total cost.
Integrated Autonomous Fleet Management Using Self-Aware Vehicles
US Patent:
2010005, Mar 4, 2010
Filed:
Mar 2, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/396172
Inventors:
Ali R. Mansouri - Bothell WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
John T. Peters - Edmonds WA, US
John L. Vian - Renton WA, US
John T. Peters - Edmonds WA, US
International Classification:
G06Q 10/00, G06F 7/00
US Classification:
705 7, 701 29
Abstract:
An apparatus for managing a fleet of vehicles. On each of the vehicles are a plurality of vehicle subsystems, each subsystem capable of monitoring conditions and assessing capabilities of the subsystem. For each vehicle, a vehicle management system has one or more processors and memory configured to: monitor conditions and assess capabilities of the vehicle based on subsystem condition and capability information provided by the subsystems, and based on the monitored vehicle conditions and assessed vehicle capabilities, initiate performance of one or more fleet management functions.
Real Time Mission Planning
US Patent:
2011028, Nov 17, 2011
Filed:
May 14, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/780621
Inventors:
Emad William Saad - Renton WA, US
Stefan Richard Bieniawski - Seattle WA, US
Paul Edward Riley Pigg - St. Louis MO, US
John Lyle Vian - Renton WA, US
Paul Michael Robinette - Phoenix AZ, US
Stefan Richard Bieniawski - Seattle WA, US
Paul Edward Riley Pigg - St. Louis MO, US
John Lyle Vian - Renton WA, US
Paul Michael Robinette - Phoenix AZ, US
Assignee:
THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G06F 9/44, G06F 9/46, G06F 3/048
US Classification:
718102, 715763, 719330
Abstract:
The different advantageous embodiments provide a system comprising a number of computers, a graphical user interface, first program code stored on the computer, and second program code stored on the computer. The graphical user interface is executed by a computer in the number of computers. The computer is configured to run the first program code to define a mission using a number of mission elements. The computer is configured to run the second program code to generate instructions for a number of assets to execute the mission and monitor the number of assets during execution of the mission.