CPDLC Datalink Labels on Shared Panels to Cut Display Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Flight crew personnel face inefficiencies in processing Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) functions, requiring them to switch between multiple avionics device displays, which distracts them from aircraft navigation and increases the risk of delays or injuries.
Innovation Solution
A system with a shared panel on a display screen that generates a datalink label upon message receipt, allowing direct interaction and response without navigating through separate panels, including a sub-panel for detailed message representation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If flight crew personnel switch between multiple avionics device displays to process CPDLC functions, then they can access and coordinate all necessary functions, but the time required to process CPDLC functions increases and attention is diverted from aircraft navigation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple CPDLC functions and displays into a single integrated display unit. The system presents message lists, message details, and response options all in one location, eliminating the need for flight crew to switch between multiple avionics displays. This consolidation maintains full functionality while reducing the time and attention required to process CPDLC messages.
2Adaptability or versatility
If flight crew personnel switch between multiple avionics device displays to process CPDLC functions, then they can access and coordinate all necessary functions, but the risk of delays or injuries increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple CPDLC functions into a single display, allowing flight crew to handle all message-related operations without diverting attention from primary flight instruments. This reduces cognitive load and minimizes the risk of errors or injuries associated with frequent display switching.
3Adaptability or versatility
If CPDLC message processing requires navigation through multiple panels and devices, then all functions can be accessed, but the complexity of the operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates message list display, message detail viewing, and response generation into a single integrated interface. Flight crew can access all CPDLC functions through one display unit with intuitive navigation, eliminating the complexity of switching between multiple panels and devices while preserving full system functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
One or more datalink labels are displayed on a shared panel of a user interface. The datalink labels are generated in response to receiving a datalink message from at least one ground station. Upon receiving a selection of the datalink label, one or more sub-panels that include information or a representation of the datalink message are displayed on the user interface. In some embodiments, the sub-panel includes a button that, when selected, automatically generates a response message. Utilizing datalink labels in conjunction with the shared panel simplifies datalink messaging and enables messaging functions to be completed on the same screen regardless of which application (or function of an application) is currently displayed on the user interface.