Apparatuses and methods for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information
First Claim
1. A computer-readable storage medium containing instructions executable by a processor for controlling an aircraft system by a method comprising:
- receiving an indication of an altitude clearance limit for an aircraft;
displaying the indication of the altitude clearance limit at a display portion of the aircraft;
receiving an instruction from an operator to cease displaying the indication of the altitude clearance limit for the aircraft;
ceasing to display the clearance limit; and
controlling the aircraft to a pre-programmed altitude.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.
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18 Claims
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1. A computer-readable storage medium containing instructions executable by a processor for controlling an aircraft system by a method comprising:
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receiving an indication of an altitude clearance limit for an aircraft; displaying the indication of the altitude clearance limit at a display portion of the aircraft; receiving an instruction from an operator to cease displaying the indication of the altitude clearance limit for the aircraft; ceasing to display the clearance limit; and controlling the aircraft to a pre-programmed altitude. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for controlling an aircraft system, comprising:
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receiving an indication of an altitude clearance limit for an aircraft; displaying the indication of the altitude clearance limit at a display portion of the aircraft; automatically controlling the aircraft to level off at the altitude clearance limit; receiving an instruction from an operator to cease displaying the indication of the altitude clearance limit for the aircraft; ceasing to display the clearance limit; and controlling the aircraft to a pre-programmed altitude, wherein the pre-programmed altitude is provided during linked operation by a predetermined flight plan containing one or more strategic instructions for automatically controlling the aircraft. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for controlling an aircraft, comprising:
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an input device configured to receive instructions from an operator of the aircraft; a display device; a memory; and a processor coupled among the input device, the display device, the memory, wherein the processor is configured to; receive an indication of an altitude clearance limit from the input device; direct the display device to display the indication of the altitude clearance limit; receive an instruction from the operator through the input device to cease displaying the indication of the altitude clearance limit for the aircraft; direct the display device to cease display of the clearance limit; and control the aircraft to a pre-programmed altitude. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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