Dynamic primary flight displays for unusual attitude conditions
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1. A method of dynamically transitioning into a distinct display format during unusual attitude conditions, the method comprising:
- collecting attitude data;
comparing current attitude to a first set attitude angle; and
fading a distinct display format into a display for unusual attitude conditions when current attitude is at least equal to the first set attitude angle.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of dynamically transitioning into a distinct display format during unusual attitude conditions. In one embodiment, the method includes collecting attitude data, comparing current attitude to a first set attitude angle, and fading a distinct display format into a display for unusual attitude conditions when current attitude is at least equal to the first set attitude angle.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of dynamically transitioning into a distinct display format during unusual attitude conditions, the method comprising:
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collecting attitude data;
comparing current attitude to a first set attitude angle; and
fading a distinct display format into a display for unusual attitude conditions when current attitude is at least equal to the first set attitude angle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A graphical display system comprising:
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one or more sensors for collecting attitude data;
a display element for displaying flight data; and
at least one processor coupled to the one or more sensors and the display element for processing data collected by the one or more sensors, wherein the at least one processor sends signals to the display element instructing the display element to fade in a distinct display format when a current attitude angle reaches a first set attitude angle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method of dynamically transitioning into a distinct display format during unusual attitude conditions, the method comprising:
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measuring at least one of a plurality of attitude angles, wherein the plurality of attitude angles define a craft'"'"'s attitude;
comparing the at least one of a plurality of attitude angles to a corresponding first set attitude angle; and
sending a signal to a display element instructing the display element to gradually fade in a distinct display format once at least one of the plurality of attitude angles equals the corresponding first set attitude angle.
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18. The computer readable medium of claim 18, wherein sending a signal to gradually fade in a distinct display format includes:
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sending a signal to gradually align a zero-pitch reference line with a display horizon line and maintain the zero-pitch reference line aligned with the display horizon during unusual attitude conditions;
sending a signal to fade in a distinct display format onto a display at a substantially uniform rate over a set period of time;
sending a signal to fade out perspective view graphics. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. The computer readable medium of claim 26, wherein sending a signal to a display element to fade a distinct display format out of the display includes:
delaying for a period of time after attitude is no longer in unusual attitude conditions before sending a signal to fade a distinct display format out of the display.
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24. A graphical display system, comprising:
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means for collecting attitude data;
means for executing instructions for fading in a distinct display format when a current attitude angle reaches a first set attitude angle; and
means for displaying the distinct display format.
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