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Apparatuses and methods for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information

US7188007B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2003
Grant dateMar 6, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/55
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.

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