Automated Software Update Manager for Aircraft Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current software update methods for aircraft systems require manual intervention and are time-consuming when errors occur, leading to increased downtime and potential operator errors, especially when multiple software elements need to be reloaded to restore the initial configuration.
Innovation Solution
A computerized method for managing software updates that automatically selects and executes restore commands based on predefined criteria, allowing for the reconfiguration of equipment to its initial state in case of loading failures, thereby maintaining automation and optimizing remote operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual intervention is used to manage software updates, then flexibility and adaptability are maintained, but time consumption increases and operator errors occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages software updates by selecting commands from the service bulletin, executing them, and restoring configurations without requiring manual intervention. The automated update manager performs all necessary operations including verifying configurations, selecting software elements, and executing restore commands based on predefined criteria, eliminating the need for operator involvement while maintaining operational flexibility through automated decision-making.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with automated computer-based systems. The automated update manager uses software algorithms to select and execute commands, verify configurations, and manage restore operations. This substitution of manual human operations with automated digital processing reduces time consumption and eliminates operator errors while preserving the flexibility needed for complex update scenarios.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual restoration of initial configuration is performed, then adaptability to different failure scenarios is maintained, but downtime increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining restore commands and criteria before failures occur. The automated update manager is configured with predefined restore strategies and command sequences that can be automatically executed when failures are detected. This preparation allows the system to respond to various failure scenarios with predetermined appropriate actions, reducing downtime while maintaining adaptability through configurable restore strategies.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that automatically detect update failures and trigger appropriate restore operations. The automated update manager monitors the execution of update commands, detects failures based on predefined criteria, and automatically initiates restore procedures. This closed-loop feedback system ensures adaptability to different failure scenarios while minimizing downtime through automatic, real-time response without requiring manual assessment or intervention.
3Loss of time
If automated update management is implemented, then time consumption is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated update manager is designed as a universal system that handles multiple functions through a single integrated platform. It can select and execute various types of commands from service bulletins, manage different software elements, handle multiple failure scenarios, and perform restore operations. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate systems or manual processes into one unified automated manager, reducing time consumption while managing complexity through functional integration rather than proliferation of separate complex subsystems.
4Manufacturing precision
If multiple software elements are reloaded to restore configuration, then configuration accuracy is improved, but the number of operations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the restoration process into discrete, manageable operations. Each software element to be reloaded is identified as a separate unit, and the restore command is divided into individual operations that can be executed sequentially or in parallel. This segmentation allows the automated update manager to precisely control which elements are restored, ensuring configuration accuracy while managing the complexity of multiple operations through systematic breakdown into manageable tasks that can be automatically coordinated.
Data Source
AI summary
The management of software updates of a set of equipment of an aircraft system on the basis of instructions in a service bulletin, accessible in the form of commands. A command directed to at least one instruction in said service bulletin and being directed to the modification of the configuration of an item of equipment of said system is selected and executed. If the result of executing said selected command conforms to an expected result, at least one restore command allowing the reconfiguration of said equipment to its configuration preceding the execution of said command is selected. If the result of executing said selected command does not conform to an expected result, at least one previously generated restore command is executed.