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Methods and systems for automatically displaying information, including air traffic control instructions

US7363119B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2004
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/34
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for handling incoming aircraft operation instructions are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes receiving from a source off-board an aircraft an instruction for changing a characteristic of the aircraft, and automatically displaying at least a portion of the instruction at a first display location. In response to receiving a first input signal directed by an operator onboard the aircraft, the method can further include displaying at least a target portion of the instruction at a second display location, without the instruction being manually regenerated, and without the instruction becoming part of a flight plan list. In response to receiving a second input signal directed by an operator, the method can further include displaying at least a target portion of the instruction at a third display location, again without the instruction being manually regenerated.

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