Portable Aviation Operations Link for Secure Dual-Source Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems face challenges in simultaneously connecting to both onboard and cloud-based aviation operations components due to stringent security requirements, leading to potential security breaches and inability to adapt when cloud connections are lost, such as in polar or oceanic regions.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a primary and secondary portable aviation operations devices that establish secure communication channels with both onboard and cloud-based systems, enabling simultaneous data exchange and caching data for reliable operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a portable aviation operations device connects to both onboard and cloud-based systems simultaneously, then data exchange capability is improved, but security requirements become more stringent and complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata exchange capabilityVSAvoidsecurity requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides communication into separate secure channels: a first secure communication channel for onboard aviation operations device connections and a second communication channel for cloud-based system connections. This segmentation allows each channel to have appropriate security measures without compromising the other, resolving the contradiction between versatile data exchange and security complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The portable aviation operations device acts as an intermediary between the onboard aviation operations device and the cloud-based system. It receives data from the onboard device through the secure first channel, processes it locally, and then transmits relevant information to the cloud through the second channel, enabling multi-source data exchange while maintaining security boundaries.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If cloud connection is maintained for real-time data access, then operational efficiency is improved, but connection reliability deteriorates in remote regions such as polar or oceanic areas

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidconnection reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by storing cached data locally in the portable aviation operations device before cloud connection is lost. This allows the device to continue operating with stored information when cloud connectivity is unavailable in remote regions, maintaining reliability while preserving operational efficiency when connections are available.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adapts its data source based on connection availability. When cloud connection is available, it prioritizes real-time cloud data for optimal operational efficiency. When connection is lost in remote areas, it automatically switches to using locally cached data, ensuring continuous reliable operation without requiring constant cloud connectivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If secure communication channels are established with multiple systems, then system integrity is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem integrityVSAvoidcommunication channel management

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements segmented communication architecture with distinct first and second communication channels for different purposes. The first channel handles secure onboard aviation operations device communications while the second handles cloud-based system communications. This segmentation maintains system integrity through proper security measures while managing complexity by clearly defining each channel's purpose and protocols.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20260006661A1Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products for performing one or more aviation related operations

Publication Date: 2026.01.01 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC

AI summary

Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are provided herein. For example, a method may include establishing a first communication channel with the secondary portable aviation operations device and a second communication channel with an onboard aviation operations device, establishing a first communication channel with the secondary portable aviation operations device and a second communication channel with an onboard aviation operations device, securing the first communication channel with the secondary portable aviation operations device, receiving cloud aviation operations data from the secondary portable aviation operations device via the first communication channel, receiving onboard aviation operations data from the onboard aviation operations device via the second communication channel, performing one or more aviation related operations based at least in part on the cloud aviation operations data or the onboard aviation operations data.