Methods and systems for automation guidance

    公开(公告)号:US10762794B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-01

    申请号:US15269089

    申请日:2016-09-19

    Inventor: Stephen Whitlow

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating a vehicle that supports an automated action, such as an aircraft supporting autopilot, autothrottle, and various other autonomous operations and operating modes. One exemplary method of operating a vehicle involves obtaining one or more user inputs pertaining to an automated action to be performed by an onboard system, obtaining current vehicle status information, determining an operational objective for the automated action based at least in part on the current status information and the one or more user inputs, and providing guidance information pertaining to the automated action in a manner that is influenced by the operational objective and the current status information. For example, the guidance information may include indication of a remedial action to resolve a discrepancy between the operational objective and a projected aircraft behavior in the context of the operational objective or the current vehicle status.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DEVIATION ASSISTANCE ON AN INTEGRATED FLIGHT MANAGEMENT DISPLAY

    公开(公告)号:US20200168104A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-28

    申请号:US16598026

    申请日:2019-10-10

    Abstract: A flight deck system for providing task management assistance in managing the flight path to the flight crew is provided. The system is configured to: mine flight plan data for a current flight plan, navigational data, and vertical situation display (VSD) data; obtain notification data items originating from onboard avionics systems and systems external to the aircraft that indicate upcoming conditions that will affect the current flight plan; automatically analyze the mined flight plan data and the notification data items to identify a sensed deviation condition; automatically identify an aircraft-related deviation condition from an aircraft failure event; receive flight crew notification of a non-sensed deviation condition; automatically generate a plurality of flight plan deviation options to accommodate a sensed deviation condition, an aircraft-related deviation condition, or a non-sensed deviation condition; and present graphical elements representative of the flight plan deviation options to the flight crew on an integrated interactive graphical user interface.

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATION GUIDANCE
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180082596A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-22

    申请号:US15269089

    申请日:2016-09-19

    Inventor: Stephen Whitlow

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating a vehicle that supports an automated action, such as an aircraft supporting autopilot, autothrottle, and various other autonomous operations and operating modes. One exemplary method of operating a vehicle involves obtaining one or more user inputs pertaining to an automated action to be performed by an onboard system, obtaining current vehicle status information, determining an operational objective for the automated action based at least in part on the current status information and the one or more user inputs, and providing guidance information pertaining to the automated action in a manner that is influenced by the operational objective and the current status information. For example, the guidance information may include indication of a remedial action to resolve a discrepancy between the operational objective and a projected aircraft behavior in the context of the operational objective or the current vehicle status.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTELLIGENTLY MINING INFORMATION AND BRIEFING AN AIRCREW ON CONDITIONS OUTSIDE THE AIRCRAFT
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTELLIGENTLY MINING INFORMATION AND BRIEFING AN AIRCREW ON CONDITIONS OUTSIDE THE AIRCRAFT 审中-公开
    用于智能采矿信息的系统和方法,并对航空器外的条件进行简要介绍

    公开(公告)号:US20150261829A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-17

    申请号:US14208976

    申请日:2014-03-13

    Abstract: A system and method intelligently mines information and briefs an aircrew on conditions outside the aircraft. A mission information manager proactively mines incoming data sources, filters for relevance to current flight, retrieves the most up-to-date information, dynamically selects an appropriate format based on perceptual/cognitive affordances of content, and presents integrated, intuitive data that allows the flight crew to rapidly acquire relevant awareness of conditions outside the aircraft. An expert mission model system reviews incoming information for any situations that are of immediate mission concern. The system presents this information to the flight crew's attention while they have the greatest operational flexibility. Additionally, a human factors module provides decision aiding for select critical phases while taking into account information both outside and inside the aircraft.

    Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法根据飞机外的情况智能地发射信息并简报机组人员。 任务信息管理员主动收集传入的数据源,与当前航班相关的过滤器,检索最新的信息,根据内容的感知/认知能力动态选择适当的格式,并呈现集成的直观数据,允许 飞行机组迅速获得飞机外的相关意识。 一个专家任务模型系统对任何立即关注任务的情况审查来信。 该系统将这些信息提供给机组人员的注意力,同时具有最大的操作灵活性。 另外,一个人为因素模块提供决策辅助选择关键阶段,同时考​​虑飞机外部和内部的信息。

    ALERT GENERATION AND RELATED AIRCRAFT OPERATING METHODS
    9.
    发明申请
    ALERT GENERATION AND RELATED AIRCRAFT OPERATING METHODS 有权
    报警生成及相关飞机操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130323688A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-05

    申请号:US13965825

    申请日:2013-08-13

    Abstract: A method of operating an aircraft during a flight is provided. An onboard monitoring subsystem of the aircraft detects that a flight crew member is fatigued, and an automated flight crew training exercise is activated in response to detecting that the flight crew member is fatigued. The flight crew member is then engaged with the automated flight crew training exercise, including instructions intended to alleviate flight crew fatigue.

    Abstract translation: 提供了在飞行中操作飞行器的方法。 飞机的机载监控子系统检测到飞行机组人员疲劳,并且响应于检测到飞行机组人员疲劳而启动了自动化机组人员训练。 飞行机组成员然后参与了自动化机组人员训练,包括旨在减轻飞行机组疲劳的说明。

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