Waypoint display system and method
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1. A display system for a vehicle, comprising:
- a processor configured to receive data representative of a waypoint and terrain and to supply display commands associated with the waypoint and the terrain; and
a display device coupled to the processor for receiving the display commands and operable to render three-dimensional terrain and a first symbol elevated from the terrain representing the waypoint, wherein the first symbol is replaced by a second symbol representing the waypoint when the vehicle approaches the waypoint, the second symbol conforming to the terrain, wherein the first symbol has at least one of a different shape and a different orientation than the second symbol, wherein the waypoint is an intended geographical location within a flight plan between an originating airport and a destination airport.
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Abstract
A display system and method for a vehicle are provided. The display system includes a processor configured to receive data representative of a waypoint and terrain and to supply display commands associated with the waypoint and the terrain; and a display device coupled the processor for receiving the display commands and operable to render three-dimensional terrain and a first symbol elevated from the terrain representing the waypoint.
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1. A display system for a vehicle, comprising:
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a processor configured to receive data representative of a waypoint and terrain and to supply display commands associated with the waypoint and the terrain; and a display device coupled to the processor for receiving the display commands and operable to render three-dimensional terrain and a first symbol elevated from the terrain representing the waypoint, wherein the first symbol is replaced by a second symbol representing the waypoint when the vehicle approaches the waypoint, the second symbol conforming to the terrain, wherein the first symbol has at least one of a different shape and a different orientation than the second symbol, wherein the waypoint is an intended geographical location within a flight plan between an originating airport and a destination airport. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of displaying a first waypoint and a second waypoint on terrain within a three-dimensional visual display of a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
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determining, with a processor, a first distance of the first waypoint from the vehicle and a second distance of the second waypoint from the vehicle, wherein each of the first and second waypoints is an intended geographical location within a flight plan between an originating airport and a destination airport; and displaying, on a display device, a first symbol representing the first waypoint on the terrain as a function of the first distance and a second symbol representing the second waypoint on the terrain as a function of the second distance, the first symbol and the second symbol having different appearances, wherein the first and second waypoints being different colors indicating a sequential navigation order. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A display system for a vehicle, comprising:
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a processor configured to receive data representative of a waypoint and terrain and to supply display commands associated with the waypoint and the terrain, wherein the waypoint is an intended geographical location within a flight plan between an originating airport and a destination airport; and a display device coupled to the processor for receiving the display commands and operable to render three-dimensional terrain and a first symbol representing the waypoint elevated from the terrain and anchored to the terrain, wherein the first symbol is replaced by a second symbol representing the waypoint when the vehicle approaches the waypoint, the second symbol conforming to the terrain, wherein the first symbol has at least one of a different shape and a different orientation than the second symbol.
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