Auxiliary decision-making device and method for special operation scene of airplane

Abstract

The invention discloses a device and a method for aided decision making of a special operation scene of an airplane. The device comprises a man-machine interaction module which is used for inputting a target scene through a man-machine interaction mode; the information extraction and storage module is used for collecting key specified data about a target scene; the database is used for storing preset special operation scene conditions; the information processing module is used for comparing the key specified data with the condition which is selected from the database and is associated with the target scene to generate a feasibility decision; and the information display module is used for displaying the feasibility decision. The invention further discloses a method for carrying out auxiliary decision making on the special operation scene of the airplane by using the device, and numerous other aspects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of aviation technology, and more particularly to a device and method for assisting decision-making in special operation scenarios of an aircraft. Background Art

[0002] According to the relevant regulations on the operation qualification approval rules for large aircraft public air transportation carriers in Chapter S of Part 121 of the Civil Aviation Regulations of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as CCAR). Among them, the implementation of special operation procedures by the certificate holder requires the approval of the aviation authority, including operations based on performance-based navigation (PBN), automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B), controller-pilot data link communication (CPDLC), low visibility operations (LVO), head-up display (HUD) and other equipment. However, when dispatching and releasing special operation procedures, flight dispatchers and flight crews need to check the requirements of the minimum equipment list (MEL) one by one, investigate fault information, and check whether the aircraft meets the release requirements. This process may lead to incorrect or incomplete information verification, ultimately resulting in incorrect dispatch and release of the aircraft or extension of flight time. In addition, during airspace flight, before or during special operations, flight crews need to monitor the aircraft status to ensure that the aircraft meets the special operation requirements, which increases the workload of the crew while improving operation efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a device and method for assisting decision-making in special operation releases to improve the efficiency and accuracy of flight crews and flight dispatchers in special operations of aircraft and their dispatch and release, and to reduce the workload of the crew during special operations in the airspace. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The following presents a brief overview of one or more aspects to provide a basic understanding of these aspects. This overview is not an exhaustive survey of all contemplated aspects, and is neither intended to identify key or critical elements of all aspects nor to attempt to define the scope of any or all aspects. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that follows.

[0005] To solve the above problems, this aspect proposes a device and method for assisting decision-making in special operation scenarios of an aircraft.

[0006] In one aspect, a device for assisting in decision-making for special operation scenarios of an aircraft is described, characterized by including: a human-machine interaction module for inputting a target scenario through human-machine interaction; an information extraction and storage module for collecting key specified data about the target scenario in response to the input of the target scenario through the human-machine interaction module; a database for storing preset special operation scenario conditions, where the special operation scenario conditions are determined at least partially based on special operation scenario specifications or special operation experience; an information processing module for comparing the key specified data with the conditions associated with the target scenario selected from the database to generate a feasibility decision; and an information display module for displaying the feasibility decision, where the feasibility decision includes the type of special operation scenario, the comparison result of the minimum equipment list, the comparison result of route information, and the feasibility suggestion for the special operation scenario.

[0007] Preferably, the information extraction and storage module collecting the key specified data includes: obtaining at least one of aircraft status data, operating environment data, and airport data from the aircraft avionics network or system computer; or obtaining manually input aircraft status data, operating environment data, and airport data through the human-machine interaction module to supplement the unobtained data.

[0008] Preferably, the information extraction and storage module is further configured to store the collected key specified data for subsequent data processing and comparison.

[0009] Preferably, the database constructs special operation scenario conditions for corresponding aircraft models for different aircraft models, and the database is further configured to: parse regulatory documents of the aviation authority, aircraft model manuals, or user-defined rules to dynamically generate the special operation scenario conditions for the corresponding aircraft models; and receive instructions through the human-machine interaction module or other external interfaces to update the special operation scenario conditions in the database.

[0010] Preferably, updating the special operation scenario conditions in the database includes: dynamically modifying existing conditions at least partially based on the special operation scenario specifications or the special operation experience; or adding conditions associated with new special operation scenario types.

[0011] Preferably, the information processing module further identifies the current flight phase of the aircraft according to the system management signal of the flight, and the information display module is further configured to: in the case of being in the pre-departure phase of the aircraft, highlight the equipment or environmental parameters that affect the unmet departure conditions; or in the case of being in the cruise phase after departure, trigger an audible and visual alarm to prompt to exit the special operation scenario and display the relevant flight crew operation procedure information.

[0012] On the other hand, a method for assisting decision-making in special operation scenarios of an aircraft is described, including: inputting a target scenario through a human-machine interaction method; collecting key specified data associated with the target scenario in response to the input of the target scenario; retrieving preset special operation scenario conditions from a database, where the special operation scenario conditions are determined at least partially based on special operation scenario specifications or special operation experience; comparing the key specified data with the conditions associated with the target scenario selected from the database to generate a feasibility decision; and displaying the feasibility decision, where the feasibility decision includes the type of special operation scenario, the comparison result of the minimum equipment list, the comparison result of route information, and feasibility suggestions.

[0013] Preferably, the collecting of the key specified data includes: obtaining at least one of aircraft status data, operating environment data, and airport data from the aircraft avionics network or system computer; or receiving manually input aircraft status data, operating environment data, or airport data to supplement the unobtained data.

[0014] Preferably, the method further includes: storing the collected key specified data for subsequent data processing and comparison use.

[0015] Preferably, the construction of the database includes: parsing the regulatory documents of the authority, the aircraft type manual, or user-defined rules to dynamically generate corresponding special operation scenario conditions for different aircraft types; and receiving update instructions through a human-machine interaction interface or an external interface to update the special operation scenario conditions in the database.

[0016] Preferably, updating the special operation scenario conditions in the database includes: dynamically modifying the existing conditions at least partially based on the special operation scenario specifications or the special operation experience; or adding conditions associated with new special operation scenario types.

[0017] Preferably, the method further includes: identifying the current flight phase according to the flight management system signal; if in the pre-departure phase of the aircraft, highlighting the equipment or environmental parameters that do not meet the departure conditions; if in the cruise phase after departure, triggering an audible and visual alarm to prompt exiting the special operation scenario and displaying the associated flight crew operation procedure information.

[0018] The present invention content is provided to introduce some concepts in a simplified form, and these concepts will be further described in the following detailed implementation. The present invention content is not intended to identify the key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Other aspects, features, and / or advantages of the embodiments will be partially described below, and will be partially obvious from the description, or can be learned through the practice of the present disclosure. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] In order to understand the manner in which the above-described features of the present invention are used in detail, the above briefly summarized content may be described more specifically with reference to the embodiments, some aspects of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings only show some typical aspects of the present invention and should not be considered to limit its scope, as the description may allow other equally effective aspects. In the accompanying drawings, like reference numerals always denote like elements. Note that the described drawings are schematic and non-limiting. In the accompanying drawings, the dimensions of some components may be enlarged and not drawn to scale for illustrative purposes.

[0020] Figure 1 An example of a system architecture diagram of a device for assisting decision-making in special operation scenarios of an aircraft according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0021] Figure 2 A block diagram of a method for assisting decision-making in special operation scenarios of an aircraft according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0022] Figure 3 A block diagram of an embodiment of a device for supporting decision-making assistance in special operation scenarios of an aircraft according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings. In the following detailed description, many specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the described exemplary embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that some or all of these specific details may be practiced without these specific details. In other exemplary embodiments, well-known structures or processing steps are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concepts of the present disclosure.

[0024] In this specification, unless otherwise specified, the term "A or B" used throughout this specification refers to "A and B" and "A or B", rather than meaning that A and B are exclusive.

[0025] According to the provisions of Chapter S of Part 121 of CCAR, the certificate holder needs the approval of the aviation authority for the implementation of special operations, which include the following scenarios: (1) Performance - Based Navigation (PBN) operations; (2) Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS - B) operations; (3) Controller - Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) operations; (4) Low Visibility Operations (LVO); (5) Operations using Head - Up Display (HUD) or equivalent displays, Enhanced Vision System (EVS), Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), Synthetic Vision System (SVS) and / or Combined Vision System (CVS) and other equipment; (6) Operations using Electronic Flight Bag (EFB); (7) Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations; (8) Operations for transporting dangerous goods, and the specific requirements can be found in the "Regulations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods in Civil Aviation" (CCAR - 276); (9) Extended - Range Twin - engine Operations (ETOPS) and polar operations; (10) Operations at high - altitude airports.

[0026] For the Performance - Based Navigation (PBN) operations, Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS - B) operations, Controller - Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) operations, Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations, Extended - Range Twin - engine Operations (ETOPS), polar operations and operations at high - altitude airports, etc., it is required that the certificate holder shall develop relevant normal and abnormal procedures, as well as record the minimum equipment requirements, including relevant operating restrictions and Minimum Equipment List (MEL).

[0027] The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) refers to the equipment list compiled by the operator for its operation based on the Master Minimum Equipment List and considering the configuration, operating procedures and conditions of each aircraft. During flight operations on the route, when the aircraft conducts special operations, the flight dispatcher shall conduct aircraft dispatching according to the aircraft's condition; after the flight crew boards the aircraft, they also need to check the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for the special operation procedures to be carried out according to the requirements of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL). Only through the joint cooperation of the flight dispatcher and the flight crew can the aircraft be finally released; before or during special operations in the airspace, the flight crew needs to monitor the aircraft's status to determine whether it meets the special operation requirements.

[0028] When conducting the dispatching release of special operation procedures, both the flight dispatcher and the flight crew need to check each piece of information in the list of minimum equipment required for special operations one by one, investigate and check the fault information, and verify whether the aircraft meets the release requirements. When this task is superimposed on other flight operations of the aircraft, due to time or human reasons, the flight dispatcher and the flight crew may fail to check the information correctly or completely, ultimately resulting in the incorrect dispatching release of the aircraft or the extension of the single - flight time. When conducting special operations in the airspace, the flight crew needs to monitor the aircraft's status in real - time to judge the feasibility of special operations. Although it improves the operation efficiency and safety, it increases the workload of the flight crew.

[0029] Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a device and method for assisting in special operation release decisions, so as to improve the efficiency and correctness of flight crews and flight dispatchers in aircraft special operations and their dispatch releases, and reduce the work load of the crew.

[0030] The following refers to Figures 1 to 3 A device and method for assisting in special operation release decisions according to an embodiment of the present invention are described. By accessing the aircraft avionics network and system computer, it reads aircraft information (including aircraft fault conditions and aircraft information), airport information, and route information, selects the special operation scenario type through human-machine interaction, and outputs the feasibility of aircraft special operations in this scenario, improving the work efficiency and correctness of aircraft crews and flight dispatchers, shortening the operation time required, and improving the safe operation of the aircraft.

[0031] Figure 1 An example of the system architecture diagram of a device 100 for aircraft special operation scenario assisted decision-making according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0032] In an embodiment of the present application, the device 100 mainly includes: an information extraction and storage module 102, an information processing module 104, a special operation scenario condition database 106, an information selection module 118, an information display module 108, and so on. Preferably, the output instruction of the information selection module 110 can trigger the data collection of the information extraction and storage module 102, and the information processing module 104 can call the comparison rules of the special operation scenario condition database 106 and output the result to the information display module 108.

[0033] In an embodiment of the present application, the information selection module 110 can be used to select the special operation scenario information content that the flight crew wants to know, issue an instruction to the information display module, and process the special operation scenario information. Preferably, the information selection module 110 can be a human-machine interaction module, which is used to input the target scenario through human-machine interaction.

[0034] In an embodiment of the present application, the information extraction and storage module 102 may collect key specified data regarding a target scenario in response to the target scenario input through the human-computer interaction module. Preferably, the information extraction and storage module 102 collecting the key specified data includes: obtaining at least one of aircraft status data, operating environment data, and airport data from an aircraft avionics network or system computer; or obtaining manually input aircraft status data, operating environment data, and airport data through the human-computer interaction module to supplement the unobtained data. For example, the information extraction and storage module 102 may be used to read key specified data from the avionics network and system computer of an aircraft, including various relevant sensor information, system status information, and real-time operating weather information, route information, and fixed information (airport information, aircraft information, and crew information) obtained by the aircraft, etc., to provide data support for special operating scenarios. Preferably, the key specified data may be screened data associated with the target scenario. Preferably, the information extraction and storage module 102 further has a storage function for storing the extracted information to facilitate subsequent information processing and comparison required for special operations. Preferably, the information extraction and storage module 102 may be connected to the aircraft avionics network by means of ARINC429, ARINC 664, AFDX, or Ethernet protocol, etc.

[0035] In an embodiment of the present application, the special operating scenario condition database 106 may be used to store preset special operating scenario conditions, which are determined at least partially based on special operating scenario specifications or special operating experience. For example, the special operating scenario condition database 106 is used to formulate the requirements for various types of special operating scenarios that meet the safe operation of the aircraft for each aircraft type according to operating clause requirements, specifications, or special operating experience, etc., including aircraft equipment or system function requirements, airport information requirements, weather information requirements, and route information requirements, etc. Preferably, the special operating scenario condition database 106 may form different special operating scenario comparison rules for different aircraft types. Preferably, the database can be adaptively changed or new content can be added according to requirements. For example, the database 106 may further be used to: parse regulatory documents, aircraft type manuals, or user-defined rules to dynamically generate special operating scenario conditions for the corresponding aircraft type; and receive instructions through the human-computer interaction module or other external interfaces to update the special operating scenario conditions in the database. Among them, updating the special operating scenario conditions in the database 106 includes: dynamically modifying existing conditions at least partially based on special operating scenario specifications or special operating experience; or adding conditions associated with new special operating scenario types.

[0036] In an embodiment of the present application, the information processing module 104 may be used to compare key specified data with conditions associated with a target scenario selected from a database to generate a feasibility decision. For example, the information processing module 104 may perform a quantification process on the extracted aircraft and related data, and compare it with the special operation scenario comparison rules formed for different aircraft models in the special operation scenario condition database 106 or the special operation scenario information comparison rules input into the device 100, and generate a conclusion on the special operation scenario of the aircraft based on the calculation result, providing decision-making information for the flight crew or dispatchers. Preferably, the information processing module may adopt a weighted algorithm or a logical tree model to comprehensively generate a special operation scenario recommendation based on the comparison result of the minimum equipment list, the comparison result of the route information, and the fixed information. Preferably, the information processing module 104 further identifies the current flight phase of the aircraft according to the system management signal of the flight, and the information display module 108 highlights the equipment or environmental parameters that affect the unmet release conditions in the case of the pre-departure phase of the aircraft; or in the case of the cruise phase after departure, triggers an audible and visual alarm to prompt to exit the special operation scenario, and displays the associated flight crew operation procedure information.

[0037] In an embodiment of the present application, the information display module 108 may be used to display the feasibility decision, including the special operation scenario type, the comparison result of the minimum equipment list, the comparison result of the route information, and the special operation scenario feasibility recommendation. Additionally or alternatively, the feasibility decision may further include fixed information, such as airport information, aircraft information, crew information, and so on. Preferably, the flight crew or flight dispatcher may select the special operation scenario type interactively to display the relevant information to be understood. Preferably, the comparison result of the minimum equipment list shows the comparison result obtained by the extracted aircraft equipment or system function under the comparison rules. Preferably, the comparison result of the route information shows the comparison result obtained by the current route information acquired by the aircraft under the comparison rules. If data cannot be acquired, information needs to be manually input. Preferably, the fixed information shows the airport information, the aircraft's own information (aircraft age, number, etc.), and the flight crew information acquired by the aircraft.

[0038] In an embodiment of the present application, after comprehensively analyzing the comparison results of the minimum equipment list, the comparison results of the route information, and the fixed information, the content recommended for the special operation scenario gives operation suggestions in real time. If, before the aircraft is released, information affecting the release is displayed to prompt the flight crew or the aircraft maintenance personnel, and if, after the aircraft is released, the crew is prompted in the form of an alarm message not to enter or exit the special operation scenario, and the relevant flight crew operation procedures information is displayed. Preferably, when the comparison results show that at least one of the aircraft equipment status, weather conditions, or route information does not meet the special operation scenario conditions, the information display module triggers an alarm message and associates the corresponding flight operation procedures. Preferably, the flight phase of the aircraft can be identified. Before the aircraft is released, information affecting the release is displayed to prompt the aircraft maintenance personnel or the crew; or after the release, the crew is prompted in the form of an alarm message not to enter or exit the special operation scenario, and the relevant flight crew operation procedures information is displayed.

[0039] It should be understood that alternative embodiments may vary the functionality by combining, separating, or otherwise varying the functionality described in the boxes illustrated in Figure 1 The device 100 of Figure 1 illustrates how the functionality of the aircraft or airborne system described above (e.g., with respect to Figure 1 ) can be implemented according to an embodiment. Thus, the device for performing the functionality of one or more of the boxes illustrated in Figure 1 may include hardware and / or software components of the aircraft, and the aircraft may include one or more of the components of the device 300 illustrated in Figure 3 and described above.

[0040] Figure 2 illustrates an example of a method 200 for aircraft special operation scenario assisted decision-making according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] In an embodiment of the present application, the assisted decision-making device for aircraft special operation assisted decision-making (e.g., device 100) can be jointly operated by the aircraft and the executor to achieve the function. The method 200 for operating the device is as Figure 2 shown.

[0042] In an embodiment of the present application, the method 200 may include: step 205, inputting a target scenario through a human-computer interaction method. For example, after the auxiliary device is powered on and connected to the aircraft avionics network and system, the flight crew or the flight dispatcher can select the type of the target special operation scenario through the human-computer interaction module (e.g., the information selection module 110 in Figure 1 ). The device for performing the functionality of step 205 may be Figure 1The information selection module 110 or the human-machine interaction module described therein. The apparatus for performing the functionality of step 205 may include one or more software and / or hardware components of the device, such as the bus 305, (a) processing unit 310, memory 360, and / or other software and / or hardware components of the device 300 described with reference to Figure 3 as shown. Figure 3 and other software and / or hardware components of the device 300 described in

[0043] In an embodiment of the present application, the method 200 may include step 210 of collecting key specified data associated with the target scenario in response to the input target scenario. Preferably, collecting the key specified data includes: obtaining at least one of aircraft status data, operating environment data, and airport data from the aircraft avionics network or system computer; or receiving manually input aircraft status data, operating environment data, or airport data to supplement the unobtained data. Preferably, the method further includes: storing the collected key specified data for subsequent data processing and comparison. For example, after the flight crew or flight dispatcher selects the target special operation scenario type through the human-machine interaction module (e.g., Figure 1 the information selection module 108 in Figure 1 and issues an instruction, the auxiliary device may extract and store the data (including system status, weather information, route information, etc.) on the aircraft avionics network or system computer through the information extraction and storage module (e.g., Figure 1 the information extraction and storage module 102 in Figure 3 as shown. The apparatus for performing the functionality of step 210 may be Figure 3 the information extraction and storage module 102 described in

[0044] In an embodiment of the present application, the method 200 may include step 215 of retrieving preset special operation scenario conditions from the database, where the special operation scenario conditions are determined at least in part based on special operation scenario specifications or special operation experience. Preferably, the construction of the database includes: parsing the local authority regulation documents, aircraft type manuals, or user-defined rules to dynamically generate corresponding special operation scenario conditions for different aircraft types; receiving update instructions through the human-machine interaction interface or external interface to update the special operation scenario conditions in the database. Preferably, updating the special operation scenario conditions in the database includes: dynamically modifying the existing conditions at least in part based on special operation scenario specifications or special operation experience; or adding conditions associated with new special operation scenario types. The apparatus for performing the functionality of step 215 may be Figure 1The special operating scenario condition database 106 described therein. The apparatus for performing the functionality of step 215 may include one or more software and / or hardware components of the device, such as the bus 305, (a) processing unit 310, memory 360, and / or other software and / or hardware components of the device 300 described with reference to Figure 3 as shown in the bus 305, (a) processing unit 310, memory 360, and / or other software and / or hardware components of the device 300 described in Figure 3 therein.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present application, the method 200 may include step 220 of comparing the critical designated data with the conditions associated with the target scenario selected from the database to generate a feasibility decision. Preferably, the method further includes: identifying the current flight phase according to the flight management system signal; if in the pre-departure phase of the aircraft, highlighting the equipment or environmental parameters that do not meet the departure conditions; if in the cruise phase after departure, triggering an audible and visual alarm to prompt to exit the special operating scenario, and displaying the associated flight crew operating procedure information. For example, according to the information of the special operating scenario condition database (e.g., Figure 1 the special operating scenario condition database 106 therein), the information processing module (e.g., Figure 1 the information processing module 104 therein) comprehensively analyzes and compares the information results, fixed information (such as airport information, aircraft information, and crew information, etc.), and gives suggestions for the special operating scenario, such as dispatching information on whether it affects the release of the special operating scenario, and relevant alarms and operating procedures for not entering or exiting the special operating scenario. The apparatus for performing the functionality of step 220 may be Figure 1 the information processing module 104 described therein. The apparatus for performing the functionality of step 220 may include one or more software and / or hardware components of the device, such as the bus 305, (a) processing unit 310, memory 360, and / or other software and / or hardware components of the device 300 described with reference to Figure 3 as shown in the bus 305, (a) processing unit 310, memory 360, and / or other software and / or hardware components of the device 300 described in Figure 3 therein.

[0046] In an embodiment of the present application, the method 200 may include step 225 of displaying the feasibility decision, which includes the special operating scenario type, the comparison result of the minimum equipment list, the comparison result of the route information, and the feasibility suggestion. For example, the information display module (e.g., Figure 1 the information display module 108 therein) extracts the analysis result of the information processing module for display. The apparatus for performing the functionality of step 225 may be Figure 1 the information display module 108 described therein. The apparatus for performing the functionality of step 225 may include one or more software and / or hardware components of the device, such as the bus 305, (a) processing unit 310, memory 360, and / or other software and / or hardware components of the device 300 described with reference to Figure 3 as shown in the bus 305, (a) processing unit 310, memory 360, and / or other software and / or hardware components of the device 300 described in Figure 3Other software and / or hardware components of the device 300 described in the description.

[0047] In an embodiment of the present application, by using the auxiliary decision-making device, the flight crew or flight dispatcher can improve the accuracy of dispatching, the safety of aircraft operation, and reduce the workload while improving the operation efficiency.

[0048] Moreover, an embodiment of the present application also discloses a computer-readable storage medium including computer-executable instructions stored thereon. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor, the processor is caused to execute the methods of the various embodiments herein.

[0049] In addition, an embodiment of the present application also discloses a device. The device includes a processor and a memory storing computer-executable instructions. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by the processor, the processor is caused to execute the methods of the various embodiments herein.

[0050] In addition, an embodiment of the present application also discloses a device for auxiliary decision-making in special operation scenarios of an aircraft. The device includes means for implementing the methods of the various embodiments herein. In one aspect, the device includes: means for inputting a target scenario in a human-computer interaction manner; means for collecting key specified data associated with the target scenario in response to the input of the target scenario; means for retrieving preset special operation scenario conditions from a database, where the special operation scenario conditions are determined at least in part based on special operation scenario specifications or special operation experience; means for comparing the key specified data with the conditions associated with the target scenario selected from the database to generate a feasibility decision; means for displaying the feasibility decision, where the feasibility decision includes special operation scenario types, minimum equipment list comparison results, route information comparison results, and feasibility suggestions. And so on.

[0051] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an embodiment supporting the device 300 for auxiliary decision-making in special operation scenarios of an aircraft according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that Figure 3 is only intended to provide a general explanation of the various components, and any or all of the components can be appropriately utilized. It can be noted that in some instances, the Figure 3 components described can be localized to a single physical device and / or distributed among various networked devices. For example, they can be located at different physical locations on an aircraft or other entities.

[0052] Device 300 is shown as including hardware components that can be electrically coupled via bus 305 (or can otherwise be in communication as appropriate). The hardware components can include processing unit(s) 310, which can include but are not limited to one or more general-purpose processors, one or more dedicated processors (such as digital signal processing (DSP) chips, graphics acceleration processors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), etc.), and / or other processing structures or devices.

[0053] Device 300 may also include one or more input devices 370, which can include devices related to a user interface (e.g., touch screen, touch pad, microphone, buttons, dial pad, switches, etc.) and / or devices related to navigation, autonomous driving, etc. Similarly, one or more output devices 315 can be related to interacting with the user (e.g., via a display, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), speakers, etc.) and / or devices related to navigation, driving, etc.

[0054] Device 300 may also include a wireless communication interface 330, which can include but are not limited to a modem, network card, infrared communication device, wireless communication device, and / or chipset (such as devices, WiFi devices, WiMax devices, WAN devices, and / or various cellular devices, etc.). The wireless communication interface 330 can enable device 300 to communicate with other devices. This can include various forms of communication of the previously described embodiments. And as such, it can be capable of transmitting direct communication, broadcasting wireless signals, receiving direct and / or broadcast wireless signals, etc. Accordingly, the wireless communication interface 330 can be capable of sending and / or receiving RF signals from various RF channels / bands. Communication using the wireless communication interface 330 can be performed via one or more wireless communication antennas 332 that send and / or receive wireless signals 334.

[0055] Device 300 may further include sensor(s) 340. Sensor(s) 340 can include but are not limited to one or more inertial sensors and / or other sensors (e.g., lidar, accelerometer, gyroscope, camera, magnetometer, altimeter, microphone, proximity sensor, light sensor, barometer, etc.). Sensor(s) 340 can be used, for example, to determine certain real-time characteristics of an aircraft, such as position, speed, acceleration, altitude, heading, attitude, meteorological data, etc.

[0056] Device 300 may further include a memory 360 and / or communicate with the memory 360. The memory 360 may include, but is not limited to, local and / or network accessible storage, disk drives, drive arrays, optical storage devices, solid state storage devices (such as random access memory (RAM) and / or read only memory (ROM)), which may be programmable, flash updatable, and the like. Such storage devices may be configured to implement any suitable data storage, including but not limited to various file systems, database structures, and / or the like.

[0057] The memory 360 of the device 300 may also include software elements ( Figure 3 not shown), which include an operating system, device drivers, executable libraries, and / or other code (such as one or more applications), and these software elements may include computer programs provided by various embodiments, and / or may be designed to implement the methods described herein, and / or configure the systems described herein. The software applications stored in the memory 360 and executed by the processing unit(s) 310 may be used to implement the functionality of the aircraft as described herein. In addition, one or more procedures described with respect to the methods discussed herein may be implemented as code and / or instructions in the memory 360 executable by the device 300 (and / or the processing unit(s) 310 or DSP 320 within the device 300), including the functionality illustrated in the methods described above Figure 2 . In one aspect, then such code and / or instructions may be used to configure and / or adapt a general purpose computer (or other device) to perform one or more operations in accordance with the described methods.

[0058] The device and method for assisting decision-making in special operation scenarios of an aircraft according to the present invention are described above. Compared with the prior art, the method of the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0059] 1) The present invention can automatically obtain the status (quantity, working status, fault situation, etc.) of each system or device of the aircraft, weather information, route information, airport information, etc., reduce the workload of flight crews and flight dispatchers, and improve operation efficiency;

[0060] 2) The present invention can compare the operating conditions in special operation scenarios, and timely give operation suggestions in the form of alarm or dispatch messages and operation statements to assist flight crews and dispatchers in making decisions, and reduce the probability of incorrect dispatch;

[0061] 3) The present invention proposes a special operation scenario condition database, which can be quickly updated according to requirements, and can call the special operation scenario conditions corresponding to different aircraft models for comparison; the database can also be changed or added with special operation scenario conditions according to customer requirements, so as to meet various needs.

[0062] Throughout the specification, reference has been made to "embodiments", which means that the specifically described features, structures, or characteristics are included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the use of these phrases may refer to more than just one embodiment. Additionally, the described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0063] The various steps and modules of the methods and apparatuses described above may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof. If implemented in hardware, the various illustrative steps, modules, and circuits described in connection with the present disclosure may be implemented or executed using a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic components, hardware components, or any combination thereof. The general-purpose processor may be a processor, a microprocessor, a controller, a microcontroller, or a state machine, etc. If implemented in software, the various illustrative steps, modules described in connection with the present disclosure may be stored on or transmitted as one or more instructions or codes on a computer-readable medium. The software modules for implementing the various operations of the present disclosure may reside in a storage medium such as RAM, flash memory, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, registers, a hard disk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, cloud storage, etc. The storage medium may be coupled to the processor such that the processor can read from / write to the storage medium and execute the corresponding program modules to implement the various steps of the present disclosure. Moreover, the software-based embodiments may be uploaded, downloaded, or remotely accessed by appropriate communication means. Such appropriate communication means include, for example, the Internet, the World Wide Web, an intranet, a software application, a cable (including an optical fiber cable), magnetic communication, electromagnetic communication (including RF microwave and infrared communication), electronic communication, or other such communication means.

[0064] The numerical values given in the embodiments are only examples and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Additionally, as an overall technical solution, there are other components or steps that are not listed in the claims or the specification of the present invention. Moreover, the single name of a component does not exclude other names of the component.

[0065] It should also be noted that these embodiments may be described as processes depicted as flowcharts, flow diagrams, structural diagrams, or block diagrams. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as sequential processes, many of these operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. Additionally, the order of these operations may be rearranged.

[0066] The disclosed methods, apparatuses, and systems should not be limited in any way. Instead, this disclosure covers all novel and non-obvious features and aspects of the various disclosed embodiments (individually and in various combinations and sub-combinations with each other). The disclosed methods, apparatuses, and systems are not limited to any specific aspect or feature or combination thereof, and no one or more specific advantages or the solution of specific or all technical problems are required for any of the disclosed embodiments.

[0067] The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The above specific embodiments are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the inspiration of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art can also make many forms without departing from the spirit of the present invention and the scope protected by the claims. All of these fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0068] Those skilled in the relevant art can recognize that these embodiments can be practiced without one or more specific details or by using other methods, resources, materials, etc. In other cases, well-known structures, resources, or operations are not shown or described in detail merely to observe the obscure aspects of the embodiments.

[0069] Although the embodiments and applications have been illustrated and described, it should be understood that the embodiments are not limited to the above exact configurations and resources. Various modifications, substitutions, and improvements that are obvious to those skilled in the art can be made to the arrangements, operations, and details of the methods and systems disclosed herein without departing from the scope of the claimed embodiments.

[0070] As used herein, the terms "and", "or", and "and / or" can include various meanings that also depend at least in part on the context in which such terms are used. Generally, "or" when used to associate a list, such as A, B, or C, is intended to mean A, B, and C (used in the inclusive sense here) and A, B, or C (used in the exclusive sense here). Additionally, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in the singular form, or can be used to describe multiple features, structures, or a combination of features or some other combination. However, it should be noted that this is only an illustrative example, and the claimed subject matter is not limited to this example.

[0071] Although the features that are currently considered to be example features have been illustrated and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various other modifications can be made and equivalents can be substituted without departing from the claimed subject matter. Additionally, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular scenario to the teachings of the claimed subject matter without departing from the central concept described herein.

Claims

1. A device for assisting decision-making in special operation scenarios of an aircraft, characterized in that including: a human-machine interaction module for inputting a target scenario through a human-machine interaction method; an information extraction and storage module for collecting key specified data about the target scenario in response to the input of the target scenario through the human-machine interaction module; a database for storing preset special operation scenario conditions, where the special operation scenario conditions are determined at least partially based on special operation scenario specifications or special operation experience; an information processing module for comparing the key specified data with the conditions associated with the target scenario selected from the database to generate a feasibility decision; and an information display module for displaying the feasibility decision, where the feasibility decision includes a special operation scenario type, a comparison result of the minimum equipment list, a comparison result of route information, and a special operation scenario feasibility suggestion.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collection of the key specified data by the information extraction and storage module includes: obtaining at least one of aircraft status data, operating environment data, and airport data from an aircraft avionics network or a system computer; or obtaining manually input aircraft status data, operating environment data, and airport data through the human-machine interaction module to supplement the unobtained data.

3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The information extraction and storage module is further configured to store the collected key specified data for subsequent data processing and comparison.

4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The database constructs special operation scenario conditions for corresponding aircraft models for different aircraft models, and the database is further configured to: parse civil aviation administration regulations documents, aircraft type manuals, or user-defined rules to dynamically generate the special operation scenario conditions for the corresponding aircraft models; and receive instructions through the human-machine interaction module or other external interfaces to update the special operation scenario conditions in the database.

5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Updating the special operation scenario conditions in the database includes: dynamically modifying existing conditions at least partially based on the special operation scenario specifications or the special operation experience; or adding conditions associated with a new special operation scenario type.

6. The device according to claim 1, wherein The information processing module further identifies the current flight phase of the aircraft according to the system management signal of the flight, and the information display module is further configured to: in the case of being in the pre-departure phase of the aircraft, highlight the equipment or environmental parameters that affect the unmet departure conditions; or in the case of being in the cruise phase after departure, trigger an audible and visual alarm to prompt exiting the special operation scenario, and display the associated flight crew operation procedure information.

7. A method for assisting in decision-making for special operation scenarios of an aircraft, including: inputting a target scenario through a human-machine interaction method; collecting key specified data associated with the target scenario in response to the input of the target scenario; retrieving preset special operation scenario conditions from a database, where the special operation scenario conditions are determined at least partially based on special operation scenario specifications or special operation experience; comparing the key specified data with the conditions associated with the target scenario selected from the database to generate a feasibility decision; displaying the feasibility decision, where the feasibility decision includes a special operation scenario type, a comparison result of the minimum equipment list, a comparison result of route information, and a feasibility suggestion.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein The collected key specified data includes: obtaining at least one of aircraft status data, operating environment data, and airport data from the aircraft avionics network or system computer; or receiving manually input aircraft status data, operating environment data, or airport data to supplement the unobtained data.

9. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, It further includes: storing the collected key specified data for subsequent data processing and comparison.

10. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The construction of the database includes: analyzing the regulatory documents of the aviation authority, aircraft type manuals, or user-defined rules to dynamically generate corresponding special operating scenario conditions for different aircraft types; receiving update instructions through a human-machine interface or an external interface to update the special operating scenario conditions in the database.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein Updating the special operating scenario conditions in the database includes: dynamically modifying the existing conditions at least partially based on the special operating scenario specifications or the special operating experience; or adding conditions associated with new special operating scenario types.

12. The method according to claim 7, wherein It further includes: identifying the current flight phase according to the flight management system signal; if in the pre-departure phase of the aircraft, highlighting the equipment or environmental parameters that do not meet the departure conditions; if in the cruise phase after departure, triggering an audible and visual alarm to prompt exiting the special operating scenario and displaying the associated flight crew operating procedure information.

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