Landing point indication system
US8918234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D45/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a landing point indication system includes an image provider, a rotorcraft position provider, a pilot image generation system, and a display device. The image provider is operable to provide a visual representation of an area underneath a rotorcraft. The rotorcraft position provider is operable to provide information indicating a position of the rotorcraft. The pilot image generation system is operable to generate a supplemented visual representation. The supplemented visual representation includes the visual representation of the area underneath the aircraft and information indicating a position of the rotorcraft relative to the visual representation. The display device is operable to display the supplemented visual representation within the rotorcraft.
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