Methods and apparatus for integrating, organizing, and accessing flight planning and other data on multifunction cockpit displays
US6542796B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for displaying a flight plan such that an entire flight plan is viewable through the use of scrolling devices is disclosed. The flight plan display may also include a method and system for collapsing and expanding a flight plan display, have provisions for the conspicuous marking of changes to a flight plan, the use of tabs to switch between various displays of data, and access to a navigation database that allows a user to view information about various navigational aids. The database may also the access to the information about the navigational aids to be prioritized based on proximity to the current position of the aircraft.
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