Avionics Chart Separation into Multiple Display Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Avionics display systems often lack sufficient data storage space to accommodate large avionics chart data, necessitating a method to reduce individual chart data size.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for separating avionics charts into multiple display panels, where chart data exceeding a predetermined threshold is processed into a plurality of display panels with determined buffer lengths, and output files are generated for display on aircraft systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If avionics chart data is stored as a single large file, then complete chart information is available, but storage space requirements exceed available capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides a large avionics chart into multiple display panels, each representing a portion of the complete chart. This segmentation allows the chart data to be split into smaller manageable files that fit within available storage capacity while preserving all necessary navigational information across the panel set.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-dimension storage approach (one large file) to a multi-dimensional approach by organizing chart data across multiple panels with specific buffer lengths and fold configurations. This dimensional change enables efficient storage utilization while maintaining data accessibility.
2Volume of stationary object
If chart data is divided into multiple display panels, then storage space is optimized, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs configurable parameters including buffer lengths, fold sizes, and panel dimensions that can be adjusted to optimize the division process. By making these parameters variable rather than fixed, the system adapts to different chart sizes and storage constraints, reducing operational complexity despite the multi-panel structure.
3Stability of the object's composition
If buffer lengths are increased for panel separation, then display continuity is improved, but storage space consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies buffer lengths that provide sufficient overlap between adjacent panels to ensure display continuity, but not excessive overlap that would waste storage space. The buffer configuration is optimized to meet the minimum requirement for seamless panel transitions while minimizing redundant data storage.
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AI summary
A method for separating avionics charts into a plurality of display panels is disclosed. The method may include receiving chart data for a virtual avionics chart. The method may include determining whether the received chart data exceeds a predetermined threshold. The method may include generating a plurality of display panels if the received chart data exceeds the predetermined threshold. The method may include determining one or more buffer lengths for the generated plurality of display panels. The method may include generating a plurality of output files based on the generated plurality of display panels and the determined one or more buffer lengths.