Intelligent selectively-targeted communications systems and methods for aircraft
First Claim
1. A system for output of advisory information for aircraft, comprising:
- a transmitting unit for transmitting advisory information, the transmitting unit including;
a transmitter for transmitting advisory data to at least a geographical target footprint of interest; and
a processor for controlling transmission of the advisory data; and
a receiving unit coupled to an aircraft, the receiving unit including;
a positioning subsystem for determining a geographical location of the receiving unit;
a receiver for receiving the advisory data from the transmitting unit; and
an output device for selectively outputting advisory information based on the advisory data and the geographical location of the receiving unit.
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Abstract
There is disclosed a system and method wherein precise geographical location information such as Global Positioning System coordinate data is utilized as a principal criterion for implementing other wireless transmitted instructions and communications advising aircraft of nearby restricted areas, the proximity of a hazardous condition, or virtually any other situation which is relevant to the intended recipient because of their location. The system and method further can involve intervention and control of a vehicle, such as an aircraft or automobile, which comes into a predetermined location or area, or under other circumstances. The system and method use transmitting units and receiving units, both of which can receive geographical positioning information and which may sound or otherwise output an appropriate advisory, warning or other communication selected based on their positions, heading, and/or speed.
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25 Claims
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1. A system for output of advisory information for aircraft, comprising:
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a transmitting unit for transmitting advisory information, the transmitting unit including;
a transmitter for transmitting advisory data to at least a geographical target footprint of interest; and
a processor for controlling transmission of the advisory data; and
a receiving unit coupled to an aircraft, the receiving unit including;
a positioning subsystem for determining a geographical location of the receiving unit;
a receiver for receiving the advisory data from the transmitting unit; and
an output device for selectively outputting advisory information based on the advisory data and the geographical location of the receiving unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for output of advisory information for an aircraft, comprising:
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transmitting advisory data to at least a geographical target footprint of interest;
determining a geographical location of an aircraft; and
selectively outputting advisory information based on the advisory data. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A system for output of advisory information for aircraft, comprising:
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a transmitting unit for transmitting advisory information, the transmitting unit including;
a transmitter for transmitting advisory data to at least a geographical target footprint of interest; and
a processor for controlling transmission of the advisory data; and
a receiving unit coupled to an aircraft, the receiving unit including;
a receiver for receiving the advisory data from the transmitting unit; and
an output device for selectively outputting advisory information based on the advisory data.
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25. A method for preventing an aircraft from entering a protected area, comprising:
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determining at least one of a location of an aircraft, a projected flight plan of the aircraft, a time period until the aircraft enters a protected area, an altitude of the aircraft, and a point of intersection of the aircraft in relation to the protected area; and
initiating at least a partial disablement of pilot control of the aircraft based on the at least one of the location of the aircraft, the projected flight plan of the aircraft, the time period until the aircraft enters the protected area, the altitude of the aircraft, and the point of intersection of the aircraft and the protected area.
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