3D Moving Map Display for Aircraft Points of Interest
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current aircraft entertainment systems cannot provide passengers with real-time, three-dimensional views of points of interest during flights due to altitude and climatic conditions, limiting the visual and educational experience.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for displaying three-dimensional models of points of interest on moving maps, utilizing a database to store 3D models and associated information, which retrieves and integrates location data with a moving map display, enabling passengers to view and learn about points of interest in three dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If static images of points of interest are displayed on the moving map, then passengers can see information about historic places, but the visual experience is not enhanced and remains two-dimensional
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the display from two-dimensional static images to three-dimensional models. The system renders 3D models of points of interest (monuments, buildings, landmarks) that can be viewed from multiple angles and perspectives, fundamentally changing the dimensionality of the visual representation and significantly enhancing the visual experience for passengers.
2Ease of manufacture
If three-dimensional models of points of interest are displayed, then the visual experience is enhanced, but the system complexity increases due to additional databases and processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested database structure where the first database stores core aviation information (airports, locations, coordinates) and the second database stores 3D model data (models, views, descriptions). This nested organization allows the system to manage complex 3D content while maintaining a structured, modular architecture that facilitates efficient retrieval and integration without overwhelming system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a mapping engine as an intermediary component that bridges the two databases and the moving map display system. This mapping engine handles the complex task of correlating geographic locations with corresponding 3D models, managing the complexity of data integration and rendering operations, and shielding the rest of the system from the intricacies of 3D model management.
3Loss of information
If audio programs are associated with points of interest, then educational value is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates audio program functionality into the existing moving map display system, allowing the same system to provide both visual 3D models and auditory educational content. The audio programs are associated with specific points of interest and automatically played when the aircraft approaches those locations, enabling the system to serve multiple functions (navigation, entertainment, education) without requiring separate dedicated systems.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a system and method for displaying 3 dimensional (3D) view of points of interest (POI) on a moving map, said method comprises storing in a first database, information relating to a flight path of an aircraft and storing in a second database, at least one 3D model of the at least one or more POI, said model associated with one or more 3D views of the related POI. The method further comprises mapping the location of the at least one or more POI stored on second database with the location of the aircraft and retrieving the 3D model, associated 3D views and related information of said 3D model based on the mapped location. Further, integrating the retrieved 3D views and related information of said 3D model with the moving map on the mapped location and displaying the 3D views of POI on the moving map.