Systems and Methods for Guiding Operators to Optimized Engine Operation
First Claim
1. A system for providing information to an operator of an engine such that engine performance can be optimized, comprising:
- a plurality of sensors adapted to measure operating parameters of the engine;
an engine management system adapted to receive measured operating parameters from the sensors and to generate signals indicative of a current operating performance of the engine and signals indicative of performance-increasing adjustments to current operating parameters; and
a display adapted to present symbols in response to signals from the engine management system, wherein the symbols guide the operator to increase or maintain engine performance.
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Abstract
System and methods provide information to an operator of an engine such that the engine operates with optimal performance, such as maximal fuel efficiency. Such a system may include a plurality of sensors adapted to measure operating parameters of the engine; an engine management system adapted to receive measured operating parameters from the sensors and to generate signals indicative of a current operating performance of the engine and signals indicative of performance-increasing adjustments to current operating parameters; and a display adapted to present symbols in response to signals from the engine management system. The symbols guide the operator to increase or maintain engine performance.
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32 Claims
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1. A system for providing information to an operator of an engine such that engine performance can be optimized, comprising:
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a plurality of sensors adapted to measure operating parameters of the engine;
an engine management system adapted to receive measured operating parameters from the sensors and to generate signals indicative of a current operating performance of the engine and signals indicative of performance-increasing adjustments to current operating parameters; and
a display adapted to present symbols in response to signals from the engine management system, wherein the symbols guide the operator to increase or maintain engine performance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of providing information to an operator of an engine such that engine performance can be optimized, comprising:
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determining at least one current operating parameter of the engine;
generating at least one signal indicative of at least one performance-increasing adjustment to the at least one current operating parameter; and
presenting at least one symbol to the operator based on the at least one signal, wherein the symbol guides the operator to increase or maintain engine performance. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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