Automatic presentation of a “when can we . . . ” message composition screen responsive to a negative response message
US8755952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/26
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system to reduce head-down time for a flight crew member is provided. The system includes a functional module that includes a set of screens used to receive and send controller pilot data link communications (CPDLC) messages between an aircraft and a ground-based system; a message composition screen communicatively coupled to the functional module; and a shortcut interface communicatively coupled to the functional module, wherein a shortcut prompt is displayed when one of a response timer expires or a negative uplink response message is received responsive to a previously-sent downlink request message, wherein an implementation of the shortcut interface generates a “when can we expect . . . ” message related to the previously-sent downlink request message.
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