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Synthetic vision dynamic field of view

US8159416B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2007
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2380/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a dynamic field of view (FOV) for a synthetic vision system (SVS) scene. The FOV within the SVS scene may switch between a FOV conformal to the real world outside of a vehicle and a wider FOV when beneficial. In an aircraft, for example, generating the SVS scene with the narrower FOV may be optimal during flight, while on the ground a wider FOV may improve situational awareness during taxiing. Determination of the airborne or grounded status of the aircraft may be based on speed, altitude, user input, or a received signal. Although the foregoing has been described within a particular context, the present disclosure is not limited to this scenario and may be applied to any vehicle in any situation where dynamically changing between a narrower FOV and a wider FOV is beneficial.

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