System and method for mounting sensors and cleaning sensor apertures for out-the-window displays

• US 20050099433A1
• Filed: 11/11/2003
• Published: 05/12/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 11/11/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Supersonic Aerospace International LLC
• Original Assignee: Supersonic Aerospace International LLC
• Inventors: Berson, Barry L., Buck, Peter A., Bialecki, Larry J.
• Granted Patent: US 7,982,767 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 345/619
• CPC Class Codes: B64D 47/08 Arrangements of cameras
• CPC Class Codes: G01D 7/08 using a common indicating element for two or more variables
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/1431 using a single graphics controller

Abstract

Multiple sensors capture images representing scenery outside an aircraft or other type of vehicle for use within a visual display system. A protective housing encloses the sensors. This protective housing includes a transparent aperture through which the sensor captures images. A cleaning mechanism removes obstructions from the transparent aperture in order to provide continuous images representing scenery outside the aircraft through an operator display.

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