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Synthetic vision final approach terrain fading

US7719483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2006
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/54
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of removing synthetic vision terrain and objects from a graphical display when unsafe to rely on the synthetic vision terrain and objects is provided. The method comprises receiving current position data from at least one sensor, determining when to fade out synthetic vision terrain and objects based on the position data received, and fading out synthetic vision terrain and objects gradually when determined.

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