Aural/visual checklist system for avionics
First Claim
1. A checklist system with a dual function rotary knob comprising:
- a a processor which controls operation of the checklist system;
b a memory connected to the processor which stores checklist alphanumeric data comprising a checklist having a set of tasks;
c a display connected to the memory which displays the alphanumeric data stored in the memory; and
d a rotary knob electrically connected to the processor capable of rotation in one direction and an opposite direction, the knob causing the display to scroll forward through the tasks in the sets of tasks when rotated the one direction and that causes the display to scroll backward through the tasks in the sets of tasks when turned in the opposite direction.
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Abstract
An improved aural/visual checklist system is presented. One embodiment of the system comprises a processor which controls the operation of the checklist system and memory connected to the processor. The memory stores alphanumeric data arranged in a set of predetermined checklists, each of which has a set of predetermined tasks and audio files associated with each predetermined task within each set of predetermined tasks. The system further comprises a display connected to the memory which displays the alphanumeric data stored in the memory. Other embodiments of the system further comprise an input device connected to the processor which enables an operator of the checklist system to scroll backward or forward though each set of predetermined tasks within each set of predetermined checklists and an audio output circuit connected to the processor which plays an audio file associated with a predetermined task within a set of predetermined tasks, the audio file playing when the associated predetermined task is displayed on the display means.
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36 Claims
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1. A checklist system with a dual function rotary knob comprising:
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a a processor which controls operation of the checklist system;
b a memory connected to the processor which stores checklist alphanumeric data comprising a checklist having a set of tasks;
c a display connected to the memory which displays the alphanumeric data stored in the memory; and
d a rotary knob electrically connected to the processor capable of rotation in one direction and an opposite direction, the knob causing the display to scroll forward through the tasks in the sets of tasks when rotated the one direction and that causes the display to scroll backward through the tasks in the sets of tasks when turned in the opposite direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A checklist system with a user input device for switching to a special checklist, comprising:
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a a processor which controls operation of the checklist system;
b a memory connected to the processor which stores checklist alphanumeric data comprising a set of checklists, each checklist having a set of tasks, one of the checklists being a special checklist;
c a display connected to the memory which displays the alphanumeric data stored in the memory;
d a user input device electrically connected to the processor which, when activated, causes the display to switch to the special checklist, the user input device having no other function; and
,e an indelible label associated with the user input device, the label indicating the special character of the checklist. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A checklist system with a CPDLC link comprising:
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a a processor which controls operation of the checklist system;
b a memory connected to the processor which stores alphanumeric data comprising a checklist having a set of tasks;
c a display connected to the memory which displays the alphanumeric data stored in the memory;
d an first user input device connected to the processor; and
e a second input connected to the processor which receives a Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) signal from a CPDLC device, thereby causing an action by the checklist system. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A checklist system with a dual function, dual labeled input comprising:
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a a processor which controls operation of the checklist system;
b a memory connected to the processor which stores alphanumeric data comprising a set of checklists, each checklist having a set of tasks;
c a display connected to the memory which displays the alphanumeric data stored in the memory;
d a first dual function input device having a first function and a second function where a first associated label is illuminated and indicates the first function when no checklist is selected and, when a checklist is selected, a second label is illuminated and indicates the second function. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A checklist system that requires confirmation to exit a checklist, comprising:
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a a processor which controls operation of the checklist system;
b a memory connected to the processor which stores checklist alphanumeric data comprising a checklist having a set of tasks;
c a display connected to the memory which displays the alphanumeric data stored in the memory; and
d at least one user input device electrically connected to the processor by which a user may indicate to the system that, having activated a checklist, the user wishes to exit the checklist; and
e the processor being programmed such that, once the user input device is activated while a checklist is active, the display presents a message requesting confirmation and the system will not exit the checklist unless additional user input is provided indicating confirmation. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36)
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