Control interface, system and method
US9650125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G2009/04774
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pilot control interface and method are described for selective control of an autopilot system by a pilot of an aircraft in which the autopilot system is installed. The pilot control interface includes a passive network that is selectively switchable between a plurality of states across an output interface that is made up of no more than two conductors that are in electrical communication with the autopilot system. Modification of a current autopilot flight mode can be performed incrementally or continuously based on respective momentary and continuous pilot input actuations.
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