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Control interface, system and method

US10124882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2017
Grant dateNov 13, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05G2009/04774
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pilot control interface and method are described for selective control of an autopilot system by a pilot of an aircraft in which the autopilot system is installed. The pilot control interface includes a passive network that is selectively switchable between a plurality of states across an output interface that is made up of no more than two conductors that are in electrical communication with the autopilot system. Modification of a current autopilot flight mode can be performed incrementally or continuously based on respective momentary and continuous pilot input actuations.

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