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Landing point indication system

US8918234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 2012
Grant dateDec 23, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 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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