Visual aid generating system, device, and method
US9174746B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D45/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Present novel and non-trivial system, device and method for generating visual aid image data are disclosed. In one embodiment, an image generator receives navigation data representative of at least one surface of interest (e.g., runway of intended landing) and aircraft position; retrieves navigation reference data representative of surface information; creates zone data representative of a lighting awareness zone for each surface of interest; receives first image data from a first source; and generates second image data as a function of the first image data and the zone data, thereby generating a visual aid to increase situational awareness of a pilot by enhancing his or her ability to detect or recognize the runway environment as presented by an enhanced image. In an additional embodiment, the image generator receives and includes third image data in the function for generating the second data.
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