Window Generator for Reducing Pilot Interaction with Flight Display Pages
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pilots face inefficiencies in interacting with flight management systems (FMS) due to the need to repeatedly access the same pages, which can lead to missed events or alarms without proper vigilance, as existing systems do not effectively streamline page navigation or alert mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a window generator (WG) that processes pilot input data to correlate and uncorrelate page and bookmark GUIs, allowing for quicker access to frequently needed pages and setting alarm limits to visually and audibly alert the pilot when predefined conditions are met, thereby reducing interaction time and enhancing awareness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the pilot manually navigates through the menu to access the same page repeatedly, then the pilot can access the desired page, but the time spent interacting with the FMS increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically retrieving and displaying previously accessed pages without requiring the pilot to manually navigate through menus. The FMS monitors pilot interactions and proactively prepares frequently accessed pages for immediate display, eliminating the need for repetitive manual navigation and reducing time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The FMS serves itself by automatically tracking which pages the pilot accesses and independently retrieving those pages when needed, without requiring the pilot to initiate the navigation process. The system self-manages the page retrieval and display process, freeing the pilot from repetitive interaction tasks.
2Ease of operation
If the pilot does not set alarms or monitor events closely, then the pilot can focus on other tasks, but important occurrences may pass without awareness
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring flight parameters and events, then providing automated alerts to the pilot when predefined conditions are met. The FMS compares real-time data against set criteria and feeds back information about significant events, ensuring the pilot is notified of important occurrences without requiring constant manual monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The pilot performs preliminary actions by setting alarm limits and criteria in advance for specific flight parameters. The FMS then automatically monitors and compares real-time data against these pre-set thresholds, triggering alerts when conditions are met, thus preparing the monitoring framework before flight operations begin.
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AI summary
A present novel and non-trivial system, device, and method for reducing pilot interaction between pages presented on the screen of a display unit are disclosed. The system comprises a source for providing pilot input data, a window generator (“WG”), processor, and a display unit; the system could also comprise an aural alert unit. Data received from the pilot input source includes data responsive to a pilot's interaction with one or more graphical user interfaces (“GUIs”). After receiving the input data, the WG generates window image data representative of a window, one or more menus, a front page integrated with at least front page GUI, and one or more window GUIs. Then, the display unit receives the window image data and presents the information on the display unit. Additionally, the WG generates aural alert data. An aural alert unit receives the aural alert data and aurally presents the alert.