20240011796. DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT simplified abstract (BOMBARDIER INC.)

DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT

Organization Name

BOMBARDIER INC.

Inventor(s)

Christian Martin of Newmarket (CA)

Christopher Martin of Bradford (CA)

Jason Naipaul of Toronto (CA)

Nami Bae of Montreal (CA)

Mark Schlegel of Kingman KS (US)

William Murray Colquhoun of Wichita KS (US)

Anthony J. Barber of Dollard-des-Ormeaux (CA)

Natalie Wong of LaSalle (CA)

DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240011796 titled 'DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a display system for an aircraft that includes a display device, a vision system, data processors, and memory. The vision system generates an image of the aircraft's operating environment on the display area. The data processors are coupled to the display device and the vision system, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processors. When a certain condition of the aircraft is met, the processors alter the display of flight information to declutter a specific region in the image generated by the vision system. This region, devoid of imaging generated by the vision system, displays the approach lighting system (ALS) of a runway intended for landing.

• The display system of an aircraft includes a display device, a vision system, data processors, and memory.
• The vision system generates an image of the aircraft's operating environment on the display area.
• The data processors are coupled to the display device and the vision system.
• The memory stores instructions executable by the processors.
• When a condition of the aircraft is met, the processors alter the display of flight information to declutter a specific region in the image generated by the vision system.
• The decluttered region displays the approach lighting system (ALS) of a runway intended for landing.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Improved situational awareness for pilots during landing approaches.
• Enhanced visibility of approach lighting systems for safer landings.
• Reduction of visual clutter on display screens for easier interpretation of flight information.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Cluttered display screens can make it difficult for pilots to quickly and accurately interpret flight information.
• Limited visibility of approach lighting systems can increase the risk of runway incursions or missed approaches.

Benefits of this technology:

• Improved pilot decision-making and situational awareness during landing approaches.
• Enhanced safety during landings by providing clear visibility of approach lighting systems.
• Streamlined display screens for easier and more efficient interpretation of flight information.

Original Abstract Submitted

a display system of an aircraft includes a display device defining a display area, a vision system for generating an image of an operating environment of the aircraft on the display area, data processors operatively coupled to the display device and the vision system, and non-transitory machine-readable memory operatively coupled to the one or more data processors and storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to cause the one or more processors to, when a condition of the aircraft is met, cause an alteration of a display of flight information on the display area to declutter a cutout region in the image generated by the vision system, the cutout region devoid of imaging generated by the vision system and displaying an approach lighting system (als) of a runway of intended landing for the aircraft.