The Boeing Company

Jason L Hammack

John Wiedemann

Michael Jefferie Tucker

Peter D Gunn

Sherwin S Chen

John C Griffin, Iii

Victor Andrew Riley

Katie Younkin

Bradley D Cornell

Sherwin Shye-Min Chen

Michael J Tucker

A line-replaceable unit (LRU) for an aircraft includes an interface configured to couple to an aircraft data bus. The LRU further includes one or more processors coupled to the interface. The one or more processors are configured to monitor communications over the aircraft data bus between a pilot interface device and a second LRU. The LRU is distinct from the second LRU and is distinct from the pilot interface device. The one or more processors are further configured to, in response to detecting a particular page being transmitted over the aircraft data bus, extract target data associated with the particular page from the aircraft data bus. The one or more processors are further configured to store the target data at a memory associated with the one or more processors.

Systems and methods for a smart navigation tuning panel

Methods, systems, and apparatus for handling of flight deck data are disclosed. The disclosed flight deck data handling means including means such as a cursor-based and touch screen-based means that attach a representative state of the data under pilot manipulation in one or more of the following locations: (1) at the origin display location of the handled data; (2) at the target display location of the handled data; and (3) at any point from the origin to the destination display locations that a cursor or touch input traverses. The representative state of the data is shown via a context-sensitive repeater coupled to a cursor and touch inputs such that continuous feedback as to the current state of the pilot's data manipulation is maintained.

Methods, systems, and apparatus for handling of flight deck data

A vertical situation display system for use in a vehicle such as, for example, an aircraft, is provided. A side view of an intended route of flight may be shown with altitude restrictions, airspace and instrument approach information, a projected flight path and range to airspeed symbol. The system may show terrain, weather, and traffic information along the intended route of flight. The system may be used in conjunction with a navigational display to enhance situational awareness. The system includes a computer, an electronic display device, an electronic entry device, a memory and a database. The database may contain terrain, airspace and flight planning data and may be updatable.

Enhanced vertical situation display

A flight information system may include a plan vertical situation display. The plan vertical situation display may display a vertical view of a flight path of an aircraft. The plan vertical situation display may display at least one path symbol showing at least one of a current path of the aircraft, a modified but not executed route of the aircraft, and an inactive route of the aircraft. The at least one path symbol may be adapted to display each of the current path of the aircraft, the modified but not executed route of the aircraft, and the inactive route of the aircraft. The plan vertical situation display may further display at least one terrain symbol showing a vertical terrain in the flight path along the at least one path symbol.

Method and system for plan map vertical situation display

Techniques for representing a holding pattern on a vertical situation display are described. The vertical situation display has a first screen area to depict the holding pattern and second screen area to show a flight path after the holding pattern. The representation of the holding pattern visually informs a flight crew of current and prospective flight conditions.

Representing a holding pattern on a vertical situation display

Methods and systems for displaying the source of aircraft control instructions are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment to the invention includes receiving a first target to which an aircraft will be automatically directed upon authorization from an operator, and receiving a second target to which the aircraft will automatically be directed upon meeting a threshold condition. The method can further include displaying the first and second targets at least proximate to each other, with a target to which the aircraft is currently being controlled being displayed in a different manner than a target to which the aircraft is not currently being controlled.

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Jason L Hammack