SAMUEL THATCHER CLARK
Pilots at 295 Pl, Auburn, WA
License number
Washington A0338424
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
909 S 295Th Pl, Auburn, WA 98003
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System And Method For Taxi Route Entry Parsing
US Patent:
8180562, May 15, 2012
Filed:
Jun 4, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/133114
Inventors:
Samuel T. Clark - Federal Way WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Wayne R. Jones - Bellevue WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Wayne R. Jones - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01C 21/00
US Classification:
701202, 701 7, 701 23, 342 34, 342 76
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for building, creating, or otherwise specifying an airport ground taxi navigation route for an aircraft from an input of the route is disclosed. The apparatus includes a keypad, voice recognition device, or other entry device, a processor, a display screen, and a navigation map database. A crewmember on the aircraft uses the entry device to enter all or part of the ground navigation taxi route. The entry device converts the received route information into an input text string, either with or without delimiters. The system parses the input text string by extracting characters or substrings from the input text string. A database lookup component searches the map database to find a route component that matches the character or substring. If the system finds a matching route component, it determines if the matching route component is continuous with the taxi route. The system adds the matching route component to the taxi route and displays any discontinuity.
Method And System For Entering And Displaying Ground Taxi Instructions
US Patent:
7222017, May 22, 2007
Filed:
Jun 17, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/870630
Inventors:
Samuel T. Clark - Federal Way WA, US
Wayne R. Jones - Bellevue WA, US
Michael P. Snow - Langley WA, US
Eddie J. Trujillo - Snohomish WA, US
Wayne R. Jones - Bellevue WA, US
Michael P. Snow - Langley WA, US
Eddie J. Trujillo - Snohomish WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G08G 5/06, G06F 19/00
US Classification:
701120, 701 10, 701 14, 340958, 340972
Abstract:
A system and method are provided for the efficient entry and display of ground taxi routes on an electronic airport map display. The system may include a touchscreen entry device, a display device, a computer, a map database, a vehicle position sensor and a transmitter/receiver. The system may be configured to check the ground taxi entries to ensure that each successive segment is contiguous with the last or next segment, and any gaps or discontinuities in the displayed taxi instructions may be annunciated. An intelligent display of next possible segments may be incorporated into the system.
Display Of Taxi Route Control Point Information
US Patent:
8386167, Feb 26, 2013
Filed:
Nov 14, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/271279
Inventors:
Samuel T. Clark - Federal Way WA, US
Keith L. Johnson - Seattle WA, US
Andrew D. Neff - Kent WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Keith L. Johnson - Seattle WA, US
Andrew D. Neff - Kent WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01C 21/00
US Classification:
701411
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and computer-readable media described herein provide for the display of taxi route control point information in conjunction with an alphanumeric taxi route display in an aircraft. Taxi route data is received and compared with airport map information to determine any taxi route control points along the taxi route. Information associated with the taxi route control points is then collected and displayed on a display unit of the aircraft in conjunction with an alphanumeric display of the taxi route. The information associated with the taxi route control points may include ATC clearance information, runway and taxiway status information, runway orientation information, runway and taxiway traffic information, or taxi route information such as distance remaining to the taxi route control point.
Methods And Systems For Displaying Airport Moving Map Information
US Patent:
7908082, Mar 15, 2011
Filed:
May 4, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/744671
Inventors:
Samuel T. Clark - Federal Way WA, US
William L. Goodman - Coupeville WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Michael P. Snow - Langley WA, US
William L. Goodman - Coupeville WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Michael P. Snow - Langley WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01C 21/00
US Classification:
701211, 701225, 340961, 345440, 341139
Abstract:
Methods and systems for presenting a current position of a vehicle on a moving map display are provided. The method includes determining a current position and a path of travel of the vehicle, determining a current position of at least one of a second vehicle, an object, and an area of interest wherein determining a current position of the second vehicle includes determining a path of travel of the second vehicle, and displaying a depiction of the vehicle and at least a portion of the at least one of the second vehicle, the object, and the area of interest at a first range setting. The method further includes automatically changing from the first range setting to a second range setting based on at least one of an approach autorange activation, an offscale traffic activation, and an offscale object or area of interest autorange activation, and displaying the ownship depiction and at least a portion of the at least one of the second vehicle, the object, and the area of interest at the second range setting.
Multi-Function Switches For A Display
US Patent:
2010028, Nov 11, 2010
Filed:
Nov 14, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/939806
Inventors:
Samuel T. CLARK - Federal Way WA, US
Roglenda R. BOWE - Maple Valley WA, US
Roglenda R. BOWE - Maple Valley WA, US
Assignee:
THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01C 23/00
US Classification:
340971
Abstract:
Momentary multi-state/mode information switches, (e.g., all, some, or no information), and control switches (e.g., on, auto, off), are disclosed in accordance with an embodiment. In one implementation, ‘some’ information display involves intermediate ‘filtered’ or otherwise processed levels of information, that may dynamically change as a function of time, position, circumstance, or other logic. In addition, state or mode information may be selected manual or could be selected utilizing more sophisticated automatic state/mode changes. In a corresponding/similar implementation, ‘auto’ control involves the use/processing of ownship and traffic information that may dynamically change as a function of time, position, circumstance, or other logic. The benefits of such switches are increased functionality within the same switch space as a conventional on-off momentary pushbutton switch. The switches also support new types of situational awareness displays and aircraft system control in addition to allowing for the manual control of such displays and systems.
Methods And Systems For Displaying Airport Moving Map Information
US Patent:
8306745, Nov 6, 2012
Filed:
Feb 18, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/030445
Inventors:
Samuel T. Clark - Federal Way WA, US
William L. Goodman - Coupeville WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Michael P. Snow - Langley WA, US
William L. Goodman - Coupeville WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Michael P. Snow - Langley WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01C 21/00
US Classification:
701455, 340961, 345440, 341139
Abstract:
Methods and systems for presenting a current position of a vehicle on a moving map display are provided. The method includes determining a current position and a path of travel of the vehicle, determining a current position of at least one of a second vehicle, an object, and an area of interest wherein determining a current position of the second vehicle includes determining a path of travel of the second vehicle, and displaying a depiction of the vehicle and at least a portion of the at least one of the second vehicle, the object, and the area of interest at a first range setting. The method further includes automatically changing from the first range setting to a second range setting based on at least one of an approach autorange activation, an offscale traffic activation, and an offscale object or area of interest autorange activation, and displaying the ownship depiction and at least a portion of the at least one of the second vehicle, the object, and the area of interest at the second range setting.
System And Method For Communicating Intent Of Aircraft
US Patent:
2009029, Nov 26, 2009
Filed:
May 20, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/123993
Inventors:
SYED TAJI SHAFAAT - EVERETT WA, US
SAMUEL T. CLARK - FEDERAL WAY WA, US
SAMUEL T. CLARK - FEDERAL WAY WA, US
Assignee:
THE BOEING COMPANY - CHICAGO IL
International Classification:
G01C 23/00
US Classification:
701 4, 701 3
Abstract:
A method of an aircraft communicating a current position status, a current movement status, a current intent, and/or an intended future path, position, or intent of the aircraft may include the aircraft generating explicit first ownship information related to the current position status and/or the current movement status of the aircraft, and/or a flight management or other aircraft system of the aircraft generating information related to the intended future path, position, or intent of the aircraft. The aircraft may transmit the explicit first ownship information and/or the second information using an automatic dependent surveillance broadcast system transmitter. An airborne and/or ground receiver may receive the transmitted information related to the explicit first ownship information and/or the second information.
Aircraft Display Center And Range Control
US Patent:
8264378, Sep 11, 2012
Filed:
Sep 17, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/561662
Inventors:
Jill M. Martins - Lynnwood WA, US
Samuel T. Clark - Federal Way WA, US
Juliana J. Goh - Kirkland WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Samuel T. Clark - Federal Way WA, US
Juliana J. Goh - Kirkland WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01C 21/00
US Classification:
340979, 340971, 340972, 340684, 340961
Abstract:
Technologies are described herein for providing enhanced center and range control on an aircraft display. According to embodiments, a display mode is selected to display a map on the aircraft display. A range input for displaying the map in the selected display mode at a desired range and a centering input for centering on a predefined map location on the aircraft display are received. The range input and the centering input associated with the selected display mode are then stored. When the selected display mode is deselected and then reselected, the map is displayed on the aircraft display in the selected display mode according to at least one of the stored range input and the centering input associated with the selected display mode.
Methods And Systems For Filtering Traffic Information For Display
US Patent:
2012013, May 24, 2012
Filed:
Mar 18, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/051146
Inventors:
Samuel T. Clark - Federal Way WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Stephen Bernard Ortman - Mill Creek WA, US
Jean Marie Crane - Seattle WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Stephen Bernard Ortman - Mill Creek WA, US
Jean Marie Crane - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:
THE BOEING COMPANY - Irvine CA
International Classification:
G08G 5/00, G08G 5/06
US Classification:
701117, 701120
Abstract:
A method and a system for displaying an airport or runway moving map with traffic information on a display screen in the cockpit or flight deck of an aircraft. Symbology representing surface and near-surface aircraft and surface vehicle traffic and associated traffic data are filtered to prevent or limit clutter on the display screen. Traffic symbology is automatically and manually filtered to display only relevant traffic. Traffic data is selectively displayed and displayed as/when relevant or needed. The displayed traffic information may be derived from automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, traffic information system-broadcast, automatic dependent surveillance-rebroadcast, traffic collision avoidance system or other source.
Method And Apparatus For Indicating Operational State Of Aircraft Engine
US Patent:
7679529, Mar 16, 2010
Filed:
Dec 7, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/635418
Inventors:
Samuel T. Clark - Federal Way WA, US
Andrew W. Houck - Woodinville WA, US
Joseph A. Sikora - Seattle WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Andrew W. Houck - Woodinville WA, US
Joseph A. Sikora - Seattle WA, US
Roglenda R. Bowe - Maple Valley WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G01C 23/00
US Classification:
340973, 340945, 340946, 340963, 340978, 340441, 701 14, 701110
Abstract:
A method and a system for indicating a target idle running speed, a predicted core speed, a predicted time to running, current engine state or automation modes of an operating aircraft engine, and indicating that the current core speed of the aircraft engine is less than a target idle running speed or is abnormally decreasing towards a target idle running speed. The indicators may be visual or aural. The visual indicators may include graphical or numeric symbols indicating the target idle running speed, the direction of core speed change, the predicted core speed at some future time, or current engine state or automation mode.