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Method and apparatus for improving performance of aircraft display utilizing TCAS computer and mode S transponder

  • US 6,275,172 B1
  • Filed: 02/29/1996
  • Issued: 08/14/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/29/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. The method of displaying data in a TCAS system including a control panel with movable control elements, a mode S transponder, a TCAS computer and a TCAS display, comprising the steps of.A. producing a desired display signal by manipulating certain predetermined ones of the control elements of the control panel;

  • B. presenting the signal produced in step A. to the mode S transponder;

    C. combining the signal received in step B. with predetermined information in the mode S transponder and supplying the combined signal to the TCAS computer;

    D. comparing the combined signal received by the TCAS computer with the desired display signal to produce a verified signal; and

    E. transmitting the verified signal to the TCAS display for display thereof

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