Avionics Unit Wireless Data Exchange via Memory Card Transceiver
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional avionics data management requires pilots to manually input and manage large amounts of data, which is tedious and inefficient, and often involves frequent database updates that are time-consuming to upload.
Innovation Solution
Configuring an avionics unit within an integrated avionics system to wirelessly communicate avionics-related data with a mobile device, using a memory card with a transceiver, allowing seamless data exchange between the avionics unit, mobile device, and remote databases via wireless networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pilots manually input and manage avionics data, then data can be entered into the system, but the process is tedious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data input methods with wireless electronic data transfer. The memory card reader and transceiver enable automated wireless communication between mobile devices and the avionics system, eliminating the need for pilots to manually enter data and automatically synchronizing information across systems.
2Reliability
If frequent database updates are performed, then data currency is improved, but update time and operational disruption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables preliminary data preparation and synchronization using wireless communication. Data can be prepared on mobile devices and automatically transferred to the avionics system before needed, allowing updates to occur in the background without disrupting operations. The system performs automated synchronization at convenient intervals rather than requiring time-consuming manual updates.
3Productivity
If wireless communication capability is added to the avionics system, then data exchange efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a memory card reader as an intermediary component to enable wireless communication. Rather than integrating complex wireless communication hardware directly into the avionics unit, the system uses a standard memory card reader with a transceiver that interfaces between the avionics system and mobile devices, simplifying the overall system architecture.
4Adaptability or versatility
If additional certified hardware is installed for wireless communication, then data management capability is improved, but certification requirements and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a memory card reader, which is a universal, already-certified component in aviation systems, to enable wireless communication functionality. This multi-functional approach allows the existing memory card infrastructure to serve both its traditional data storage role and new wireless communication purposes, avoiding the need for separate certified wireless hardware.
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques are described to simplify operation and maintenance of an aircraft by configuring an avionics unit to wirelessly communicate and receive avionics related data in a seamless fashion. In embodiments, an aircraft is equipped with a regulatory-certified avionics device configured to be installed in the aircraft. The system includes a memory card reader and associated memory card. The memory card includes a wireless transceiver to facilitate communication between the avionics unit and a mobile device (e.g., a tablet computer or smart phone employing a suitable application, a portable avionic device, etc.).