Dynamic primary flight displays for unusual attitude conditions
AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorsGang He, Ivan S Wyatt, Jary E. Engels, Thea L. Feyereisen, Aaron J. Gannon, Blake W. Wilson
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of dynamically transitioning into a distinct display format during unusual attitude conditions. In one embodiment, the method includes collecting attitude data, comparing current attitude to a first set attitude angle, and fading a distinct display format into a display for unusual attitude conditions when current attitude is at least equal to the first set attitude angle.
Claims24
A method of dynamically transitioning into a distinct display format during unusual attitude conditions, the method comprising:
- collecting attitude data;
- comparing current attitude to a first set attitude angle;
- and
- fading a distinct display format into a display for unusual attitude conditions when current attitude is at least equal to the first set attitude angle, wherein fading the distinct display format into the display includes fading out perspective view graphics.
A graphical display system comprising:
- one or more sensors for collecting attitude data;
- a display element for displaying flight data;
- and
- at least one processor coupled to the one or more sensors and the display element for processing data collected by the one or more sensors, wherein the at least one processor sends signals to the display element instructing the display element to fade in a distinct display format when a current attitude angle reaches a first set attitude angle, wherein the signals instruct the display element to fade out perspective view graphics.
A computer readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method of dynamically transitioning into a distinct display format during unusual attitude conditions, the method comprising:
- measuring at least one of a plurality of attitude angles, wherein the plurality of attitude angles define a craft's attitude;
- comparing the at least one of a plurality of attitude angles to a corresponding first set attitude angle;
- and
- sending a signal to a display element instructing the display element to gradually fade in a distinct display format once at least one of the plurality of attitude angles equals the corresponding first set attitude angle, wherein the signal comprises instructions to gradually fade out perspective view graphics.
A graphical display system, comprising:
- means for collecting attitude data;
- means for executing instructions for fading in a distinct display format when a current attitude angle reaches a first set attitude angle, wherein the executing means comprises executing means for fading out perspective view graphics;
- and
- means for displaying the distinct display format.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.