公开(公告)号：US06993478B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10034613

申请日：2001-12-28

Applicant: Mark Thomson

Inventor： Mark Thomson

IPC: G10L19/04

CPC classification number: G10L19/08

Abstract: An encoder (60) and system (1) for processing a sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT) obtained from a speech signal. A filter (2) has both a current slowly evolving filter estimate output (6) and a previous slowly evolving filter estimate output (20). The current slowly evolving filter estimate output (6) provides vectors of current filtered estimate element values of a slowly evolving component of the sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT) and the previous slowly evolving filter estimate output (20) provides vectors of previous filtered estimate element values of the slowly evolving component of said sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT). There is also a parameter estimator (10), smoother module (17) and slowly evolving component encoder (65) that provides a digitized encoded slowly evolving component of the speech signal.

Abstract translation: 一种编码器（60）和系统（1），用于处理从语音信号获得的输入向量序列（y 0>至y T T）。 滤波器（2）具有当前缓慢演变的滤波器估计输出（6）和先前缓慢演化的滤波器估计输出（20）。 当前缓慢演变的滤波器估计输出（6）提供输入向量序列（y 0> 0）到缓慢变化的分量的当前滤波估计元素值的矢量， 并且先前缓慢演变的滤波器估计输出（20）提供所述输入向量序列（y 0> 0）到y T T的缓慢演进分量的先前滤波估计元素值的向量 ）。 还有一个参数估计器（10），更平滑的模块（17）和缓慢演进的分量编码器（65），其提供语音信号的数字化编码的缓慢演进的分量。

公开(公告)号：US20070145195A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11640015

申请日：2006-12-15

Applicant: Mark Thomson ,  Steve McMahon ,  Peter Laraway ,  Steve Davis

Inventor： Mark Thomson ,  Steve McMahon ,  Peter Laraway ,  Steve Davis

IPC: B64G1/22

CPC classification number: B64G1/222 ,  B64G1/44 ,  B64G1/66

Abstract: A truss structure for a panel array includes a plurality of deployed bays. The plurality of deployed bays in a first side and an opposing second side. Each side includes a first upper horizontal support member attached to a first vertical support member and collapsible on a first joint translating on a second vertical support member. A first lower horizontal support member is attached to the second vertical support member and collapsible on a second joint translating on the first vertical support member.

Abstract translation: 面板阵列的桁架结构包括多个部署的托架。 多个部署的托架位于第一侧和相对的第二侧。 每个侧面包括附接到第一垂直支撑构件的第一上部水平支撑构件并且可折叠在第二垂直支撑构件上平移的第一关节上。 第一下部水平支撑构件附接到第二垂直支撑构件并且可折叠在平移于第一垂直支撑构件上的第二关节上。

公开(公告)号：US07340396B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-04

申请号：US10368756

申请日：2003-02-18

Applicant: Mark Thomson ,  Julien Epps ,  Trym Holter

Inventor： Mark Thomson ,  Julien Epps ,  Trym Holter

IPC: G10L15/20

CPC classification number: G10L15/07

Abstract: Speech feature vectors (10) are provided and utilized to develop a corresponding estimated speaker dependent speech feature space model (20) (in one embodiment, it is not necessary that this model (20) have defined correlations with the verbal content of the represented speech itself). A model alignment unit (21) then contrasts this model (20) against the contents of a speaker independent speech feature space model (24) to provide alignment indices to a transformation estimation unit (23). In one embodiment, these alignment indices are based, as least in part, upon a measure of the differences between likelihoods of occurrence for the elements that comprise the constituency of these models. The transformation estimation unit (23) utilizes these alignment indices to provide transformation parameters to a model transformation unit (25) that uses such parameters to transform a speaker independent speech recognition model set (26) and yield a resultant speaker adapted speech recognition model set (27).

Abstract translation: 语音特征向量（10）被提供并用于开发对应的估计的说话者依赖语音特征空间模型（20）（在一个实施例中，该模型（20）不必定义与所表示语音的语言内容的相关性 本身）。 模型对准单元（21）然后将该模型（20）与无讲话者独立语音特征空间模型（24）的内容进行对比，以向对变换估计单元（23）提供对准索引。 在一个实施例中，这些比对指数至少部分地基于对包括这些模型的选区的元素的发生可能性之间的差异的度量。 转换估计单元（23）利用这些对准指标来向模型变换单元（25）提供变换参数，模型变换单元（25）使用这样的参数来变换与讲者无关的语音识别模型集（26），并产生最终的说话者适应语音识别模型集 27）。

公开(公告)号：US06934397B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10252274

申请日：2002-09-23

Applicant: Anton Madievski ,  Mark Thomson

Inventor： Anton Madievski ,  Mark Thomson

IPC: H04R3/00 ,  H04B15/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/00

Abstract: A method (20) and electronic device (1) for signal separation of mixed signals provided by sensors (11,13), the mixed signals resulting from the sensors (11,13) detecting respective mixed waveforms comprising a plurality of source waveforms originating from waveform generating sources mixed in a mixing environment (10). The method (20) and device (1), in use, provide for configuring (22) communication between a processor (3) and a plurality of the sensors (11,13) in the mixing environment (10), the configuring being effected dynamically depending upon variations in the number of sensors (11,13) in the environment. At a receiving step (23) the processor (3) receives respective mixed signals from the sensors (11,13) and a step of determining (24) un-mixing parameters for the environment based on the number of sensors (11,13) is then effected. Thereafter, a step of applying selectively (35) applies the un-mixing parameters to at least one of said mixed signals to thereby separate at least one of the mixed signals and provide at least one output source signal associated with one of the sensors (11,13), the output source signal being indicative of an unmixed one of the source waveforms.

Abstract translation: 一种用于信号分离由传感器（11,13）提供的混合信号的方法（20）和电子设备（1），由传感器（11,13）产生的混合信号检测各种混合波形，包括源自 在混合环境（10）中混合的波形产生源。 在使用中的方法（20）和装置（1）提供在混合环境（10）中配置（22）处理器（3）和多个传感器（11,13）之间的通信，所述配置被实现 动态地取决于环境中的传感器（11,13）的数量的变化。 在接收步骤（23），处理器（3）从传感器（11,13）接收相应的混合信号，并且基于传感器（11,13）的数量确定（24）解混合环境的参数的步骤 然后进行。 此后，选择性地施加（35）的步骤将解混合参数应用于所述混合信号中的至少一个，从而分离混合信号中的至少一个，并提供与传感器（11）中的一个相关联的至少一个输出源信号 ，13），所述输出源信号指示未混合的源波形之一。

公开(公告)号：US20060250205A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11121552

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Sukumar De ,  Mark Thomson ,  Manfred Vormbaum ,  Sunit Saxena

Inventor： Sukumar De ,  Mark Thomson ,  Manfred Vormbaum ,  Sunit Saxena

IPC: H01F27/06

CPC classification number: F28F3/025 ,  F28D2021/0029 ,  F28F3/02 ,  F28F2265/24 ,  H01F3/14 ,  H01F27/22 ,  H01F27/2876 ,  H01F27/306

Abstract: An inductor including a magnetic core (30) including at least one magnetic core element (32), the magnetic core (30) having a first portion (38) spaced from and facing a second portion (42), at least one winding (36) supported by the magnetic core (30), and a thermally conductive element (10) having a thermal conductivity greater than about 100 w/mK in thermal contact with the first and second portions (38, 42), the electrically conductive element (10) defining a plurality of paths (26) from the first portion (38) to the second portion (42), the paths (26) being filled with an electrically insulative material (28). A method of cooling an inductor with a heat transfer device (10) is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种电感器，包括包括至少一个磁芯元件（32）的磁芯（30），所述磁芯（30）具有与第二部分（42）间隔开并面对第二部分（42）的第一部分（38），至少一个绕组 ）和与所述第一和第二部分（38,42）热接触的导热率大于约100w / mK的导热元件（10），所述导电元件（10）由所述磁芯 ）限定从所述第一部分（38）到所述第二部分（42）的多个路径（26），所述路径（26）填充有电绝缘材料（28）。 还公开了一种用传热装置（10）冷却电感器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06505381B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09629582

申请日：2000-07-31

Applicant: Mark Thomson ,  Steve Davis

Inventor： Mark Thomson ,  Steve Davis

IPC: E05F108

CPC classification number: B64G1/222 ,  Y10T16/53824 ,  Y10T16/5383 ,  Y10T16/53836 ,  Y10T16/53864 ,  Y10T16/53885 ,  Y10T16/545

Abstract: A hinge system for deploying panels or other structures from a satellite or spacecraft has at least two configurations. The panels are held in a substantially stacked disposition in the stowed configuration by the hinge system which connects to each panel and includes an intermediate arm sized to span any necessary space between the two panels in the stowed configuration. A deployment cable is attached to one of the panels and threaded over a series of pulleys disposed on the hinge system and onto a spool in the other panel. When the spool is driven to wind the deployment cable onto it, the tension in the cable pulls on the pulleys, causing the hinge to unfold and then slide into a housing located on one of the panels. This deployed configuration allows the panels to be held aligned and directly adjacent to one another by the tension of the deployment cable.

Abstract translation: 用于从卫星或航天器部署面板或其他结构的铰链系统具有至少两种配置。 面板通过铰链系统以收起的构型保持在基本上堆叠的布置中，铰链系统连接到每个面板并且包括中间臂，其尺寸设计成跨过收起构型的两个面板之间的任何必要的空间。 部署电缆连接到其中一个面板上，并且螺纹穿过设置在铰链系统上的一系列滑轮，并连接到另一个面板中的线轴上。 当卷轴被驱动以将展开电缆卷绕到其上时，电缆中的张力拉动滑轮，导致铰链展开，然后滑入位于其中一个面板上的壳体中。 这种部署配置允许面板通过展开电缆的张力保持对准并且彼此直接相邻。

公开(公告)号：US5642122A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-24

申请号：US241103

申请日：1994-05-11

Applicant: Douglas Gene Lockie ,  Mark Thomson

Inventor： Douglas Gene Lockie ,  Mark Thomson

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B7/204 ,  H01Q1/08

CPC classification number: B64G1/22 ,  H01Q1/288 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B7/2041 ,  Y10S343/02

Abstract: An advanced active element phased array satellite antenna is disclosed. Incorporating these novel antenna systems on a constellation of low Earth orbit spacecraft, allows phone customers worldwide to communicate through a system whose switching intelligence resides on orbit, bypassing traditional land-based networks, and offering a revolutionary expansion of communications potential. The present invention utilizes electronic beam steering is utilized to provide extremely high gain signals. In one preferred embodiment, a satellite (S) includes an Earth-facing array (10) of hexagonal antenna facets (12), mated together along their sides to form a slightly flattened, hemispherical shell. The antenna array (10) is connected to two rectilinear, unfurled, solar panels (P). The antennas (10) transmit and receive signals from terrestrial units located within the footprints (14) of the beams (11). Another embodiment (34) uses deployable, folding panels (41) which maximize panel surface area for a given weight and launch vehicle container volume. The panels (41) are stacked upon a central plate (39) along the depth axis of the container in accordion fold layers and are separately deployed radially from the center (C) of the central plate (39). The contour of the deployed panels permit the antenna beam footprints (14) to cover the desired area.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种先进的有源元件相控阵卫星天线。 将这些新颖的天线系统结合在低地球轨道航天器的星座上，使得全球的电话客户能够通过交换智能驻扎在轨道上的系统进行通信，绕过传统的陆基网络，并提供革命性的通信潜力。 本发明利用电子束操纵来提供极高的增益信号。 在一个优选实施例中，卫星（S）包括六边形天线小面（12）的接地阵列（10），沿着它们的侧面配合在一起以形成稍微扁平的半球形壳体。 天线阵列（10）连接到两个直线，未铺展的太阳能电池板（P）。 天线（10）从位于波束（11）的足迹（14）内的地面单元发射和接收信号。 另一个实施例（34）使用可展开的折叠面板（41），其对于给定的重量和运载车辆容器容积最大化面板表面积。 面板（41）沿着容纳折叠层的容器的深度轴线堆叠在中心板（39）上，并且与中心板（39）的中心（C）分开展开。 所展开的面板的轮廓允许天线束足迹（14）覆盖所需的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20120203401A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-09

申请号：US13022806

申请日：2011-02-08

Applicant: Jonathan Mark Dunsdon ,  Mark Thomson

Inventor： Jonathan Mark Dunsdon ,  Mark Thomson

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  H04B1/44

CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 ,  B64D2045/0085

Abstract: An aircraft communication system includes an aircraft component, an Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) unit, an Onboard Maintenance System (OMS), and a switch. The switch routes data provided by the aircraft component via a first communications protocol to the IMA unit, and mirrors the routed data to the OMS via a second communications protocol. The OMS processes and stores the received data, part of the received data, or the results of said processing.

Abstract translation: 飞机通信系统包括飞机组件，集成模块化航空电子（IMA）单元，车载维护系统（OMS）和交换机。 交换机通过第一通信协议将飞机组件提供的数据路由到IMA单元，并经由第二通信协议将路由数据镜像到OMS。 OMS处理并存储所接收的数据，接收到的数据的一部分或所述处理的结果。

公开(公告)号：US20070094847A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11265887

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: Mark Thomson

Inventor： Mark Thomson

IPC: E05D15/00

CPC classification number: B64G1/222 ,  B64G1/66 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05Y2201/624 ,  E05Y2800/22 ,  E05Y2800/244 ,  E05Y2900/502 ,  Y10T16/5475

Abstract: A hinge for a boom associated with a spacecraft antenna or other payload. The boom hinge includes two hinge bodies and at least three links, where one of the links is a drive link. The resulting hinge is an N+4 bar linkage. An actuator rotates the drive link so that the other links wrap around it, and the next link in the series of links acts as a drive link as the links get wrapped around the primary drive link. At the end of the deployment, the hinge precisely emulates the classic four-bar over-center latch behavior. This allows any hinge-offset distance between the hinge bodies when stowed in a larger hinge rotation angle without structural compromises.

Abstract translation: 与航天器天线或其他有效载荷相关的悬臂铰链。 动臂铰链包括两个铰链体和至少三个连杆，其中一个连杆是驱动连杆。 所得到的铰链是N + 4连杆。 执行器旋转驱动链接，使得其他链环环绕它，并且当链接被缠绕在主驱动链路上时，该系列链接中的下一个链接用作驱动链接。 在部署结束时，铰链精确地模拟了经典的四杆过中心闩锁行为。 这允许铰链体之间的任何铰链偏移距离在收缩到更大的铰链旋转角度而没有结构性损害时。

公开(公告)号：US06961718B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-01

申请号：US09993207

申请日：2001-11-16

Applicant: Mark Thomson ,  Simon Boland ,  Michael Smithers ,  Zhenjie Wu

Inventor： Mark Thomson ,  Simon Boland ,  Michael Smithers ,  Zhenjie Wu

IPC: G10L19/02 ,  H03H21/00 ,  G06N5/00

CPC classification number: G10L19/038 ,  H03H21/003

Abstract: An encoder and associated vector estimation method and system (1) for processing a sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT) each comprising a plurality of elements. The vector estimation system (1) has a digital filter (2) with a filter vector input (3) for receiving said sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT) and a predictor gain input (4) for controlling characteristics of the filter (2). The filter (2) is a Kalman filter and has both a current slowly evolving filter estimate output (6) and a previous slowly evolving filter estimate output (20). The current slowly evolving filter estimate output (6) provides a current filtered estimate value of a slowly evolving component of said sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT) and the previous slowly evolving filter estimate output (20) provides a previous filtered estimate value of the slowly evolving component of said sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT). There is also a parameter estimator (10) having an estimator vector input (19) for receiving said sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT) and a previous slowly evolving filter estimate input (13) coupled to the previous slowly evolving filter estimate output (20). The parameter estimator further includes a predictor gain output coupled (11) to the predictor gain input (4). In operation, when the vector estimation system (1) receives a current input vector that is one of the sequence of said input vectors (y0 to yT), the parameter estimator (10) provides a current predictor gain value at the predictor gain output (11) thereby modifying the current filtered estimate value. The current predictor gain value is dependent upon both the previous filtered estimate value and the current input vector.