ELECTRONIC PAPER DEVICE FOR USE BY AIRCRAFT PILOTS AND CREW
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1. An electronic paper device for use by aircraft pilots and crew, comprising:
- a communication interface that facilitates downloading of aviation-related documents, the aviation-related documents being and available for download prior to each flight;
a memory that stores the aviation-related documents;
a user interface that facilitates access and use of the aviation-related documents by a user; and
an electronic paper display that displays the aviation-related documents to the user in a manner that permits viewing in all lighting conditions similar to that required by paper, including bright sunlight.
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Abstract
An electronic paper device is disclosed for use by aircraft pilots and crew. The electronic paper device may include a communication interface that facilitates downloading of aviation-related documents, the aviation-related documents being and available for downloaded prior to each flight, a memory that stores the aviation-related documents, a user interface that facilitates access and use of the aviation-related documents by a user, and an electronic paper display that displays the aviation-related documents to the user in a manner that permits viewing in all lighting conditions.
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20 Claims
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1. An electronic paper device for use by aircraft pilots and crew, comprising:
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a communication interface that facilitates downloading of aviation-related documents, the aviation-related documents being and available for download prior to each flight; a memory that stores the aviation-related documents; a user interface that facilitates access and use of the aviation-related documents by a user; and an electronic paper display that displays the aviation-related documents to the user in a manner that permits viewing in all lighting conditions similar to that required by paper, including bright sunlight. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of providing aviation-related documents to pilots and crew of an aircraft using an electronic paper device having an electronic paper display, comprising:
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downloading one or more aviation-related products to a memory of the electronic paper device, wherein the downloaded aviation-related products are up-to-date and available for download prior to each flight; receiving a request from a user to retrieve one or more of the downloaded aviation-related products; and presenting the one or more downloaded aviation-related products to a user of the electronic paper device in a manner that permits viewing in all lighting conditions similar to that required by paper, including bright sunlight. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A user interface for an electronic paper device for use by aircraft pilots and crew, comprising:
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an electronic paper display that displays aviation-related documents to the user in a manner that permits viewing in all lighting conditions; and a plurality of buttons which allow direct access to at least one of aviation-related documents, safety-of-flight materials, operational performance tools, aviation-related forms, and notes. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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