Flight Information Bookmarking for Operator Workload Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Aircraft operators face increased concentration and time requirements due to the multitude of display devices and information presented, leading to potential operator fatigue and the need for more crew members.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that organizes flight and vehicle information by allowing users to select items of interest, which are then displayed with graphical indicators, reducing the amount of information operators need to focus on, thereby decreasing concentration and time demands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If multiple display devices and comprehensive information are presented to operators, then the information completeness and operational capability are improved, but the operator concentration requirement and time demand increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the comprehensive flight information into multiple discrete bookmarks that can be individually selected and displayed. Instead of presenting all information simultaneously across multiple devices, the system divides information into manageable units (bookmarks) that operators can access sequentially or selectively, reducing the cognitive load and time required to process information while maintaining completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary organization of flight information into predefined bookmarks before the operator needs to access them. This advance preparation allows operators to quickly navigate to specific information groups without having to search through or filter comprehensive data in real-time, thereby reducing time demand while preserving information completeness.
2Loss of information
If multiple display devices and comprehensive information are presented to operators, then the information completeness and operational capability are improved, but the operator concentration requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting comprehensive flight information into discrete, labeled bookmarks, the system reduces the operator's concentration requirement. Each bookmark represents a focused information unit that can be independently reviewed, eliminating the need for operators to simultaneously monitor multiple comprehensive displays and reducing cognitive overload.
Solution Approach 2:
The bookmark system acts as an intermediary between the comprehensive information system and the operator. Instead of directly presenting all information, the bookmarks serve as organized access points that filter and prioritize information, reducing the operator's concentration burden while maintaining access to complete information when needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive flight information is displayed across multiple devices, then the operational capability is improved, but the number of crew members required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple display devices into a single integrated display system with bookmark capabilities. By consolidating information access into one comprehensive display that offers organized bookmarks, the system maintains the operational capability previously requiring multiple devices while reducing the complexity and number of crew members needed to manage multiple displays.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and apparatus for managing vehicle information. The vehicle information is displayed on a display system for a vehicle. The vehicle information is for operating the vehicle. An item in the vehicle information is placed in a group of items of interest in response to receiving a user input selecting the item from the vehicle information as an item of interest. A number of items in the group of items of interest is displayed in association with a number of graphical indicators on the display system. The number of graphical indicators identifies the number of items as a number of items of interest.