公开(公告)号：US07382287B1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US10453371

申请日：2003-06-03

申请人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G01C21/00

CPC分类号： G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/025

摘要： A destination runway selection method, system and apparatus for use with a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (“TAWS”). The method involves determining upon which of a number of candidate runways an aircraft is most likely to land so that appropriate Required Terrain Clearance (“RTC”) values and other alert thresholds may be referenced. According to a first aspect of the method, a destination airport is initially selected from among candidate airports. According to a second aspect of the method, a destination runway is selected from among the candidate runways at the destination airport. In one particular embodiment of the invention, the candidate runway is selected solely on the basis of distance calculations between the runway and the aircraft.

摘要翻译： 目的地跑道选择方法，与地形意识和警告系统（“TAWS”）一起使用的系统和设备。 该方法涉及确定飞机最有可能着陆的候选跑道数量中哪一个，以便可以参考适当的所需地形清除（“RTC”）值和其他警报阈值。 根据该方法的第一方面，最初从候选机场中选择目的地机场。 根据该方法的第二方面，从目的地机场的候选跑道中选择目的地跑道。 在本发明的一个具体实施例中，候选跑道仅仅基于跑道和飞行器之间的距离计算来选择。

公开(公告)号：US07386373B1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-10

申请号：US10720371

申请日：2003-11-24

申请人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G01C5/00 ,  G08G5/04

CPC分类号： G01C5/005 ,  G01C23/00

摘要： A spatial data search method, system and apparatus for identifying particular data of significance around a reference vector through the spatial data. The method involves determining a reference vector within a spatial region for which spatial data exists, loading a portion of the spatial data including the data around the reference vector into a memory buffer, and searching the spatial data in a prioritized order. The method, system and apparatus have particular utility in searching geographic data for a terrain awareness and warning system (“TAWS”) and display in an aircraft. Embodiments of the present invention provide advantages over existing sequential and radial search methods, significantly reducing the processing and calculations required and providing faster alerts to pilots.

公开(公告)号：US07363121B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11694457

申请日：2007-03-30

申请人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G08G5/04

CPC分类号： G01C5/005 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G01C23/00

摘要： A spatial data search method, system and apparatus for identifying particular data of significance around a reference vector through the spatial data. The method involves determining a reference vector within a spatial region for which spatial data exists, loading a portion of the spatial data including the data around the reference vector into a memory buffer, and searching the spatial data in a prioritized order. The method, system and apparatus have particular utility in searching geographic data for a terrain awareness and warning system (“TAWS”) and display in an aircraft. Embodiments of the present invention provide advantages over existing sequential and radial search methods, significantly reducing the processing and calculations required and providing faster alerts to pilots.

摘要翻译： 一种用于通过空间数据识别围绕参考矢量的特定数据的空间数据搜索方法，系统和装置。 该方法包括确定存在空间数据的空间区域内的参考矢量，将包括参考矢量周围的数据的空间数据的一部分加载到存储器缓冲器中，以优先顺序搜索空间数据。 该方法，系统和装置在搜索地形数据的地形识别和警告系统（“TAWS”）并在飞行器中显示具有特殊的用途。 本发明的实施例提供了优于现有的顺序和径向搜索方法的优点，显着地减少了所需的处理和计算，并向飞行员提供了更快的警报。

公开(公告)号：US06745115B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US10337598

申请日：2003-01-07

申请人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G05D300

CPC分类号： G01C5/005 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G01C23/00

摘要： A spatial data search method, system and apparatus for identifying particular data of significance around a reference vector through the spatial data. The method involves determining a reference vector within a spatial region for which spatial data exists, loading a portion of the spatial data including the data around the reference vector into a memory buffer, and searching the spatial data in a prioritized order. The method, system and apparatus have particular utility in searching geographic data for a terrain awareness and warning system (“TAWS”) and display in an aircraft. Embodiments of the present invention provide advantages over existing sequential and radial search methods, significantly reducing the processing and calculations required and providing faster alerts to pilots.

摘要翻译： 一种用于通过空间数据识别围绕参考矢量的特定数据的空间数据搜索方法，系统和装置。 该方法包括确定存在空间数据的空间区域内的参考矢量，将包括参考矢量周围的数据的空间数据的一部分加载到存储器缓冲器中，以优先顺序搜索空间数据。 该方法，系统和装置在搜索地形数据的地形识别和警告系统（“TAWS”）并在飞行器中显示具有特殊的用途。 本发明的实施例提供了优于现有的顺序和径向搜索方法的优点，显着地减少了所需的处理和计算，并向飞行员提供了更快的警报。

公开(公告)号：US07698058B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US11965525

申请日：2007-12-27

申请人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G05D1/00

CPC分类号： G01C5/005 ,  G01C23/00

摘要： A spatial data search method, system and apparatus for identifying particular data of significance around a reference vector through the spatial data. The method involves determining a reference vector within a spatial region for which spatial data exists, loading a portion of the spatial data including the data around the reference vector into a memory buffer, and searching the spatial data in a prioritized order. The method, system and apparatus have particular utility in searching geographic data for a terrain awareness and warning system (“TAWS”) and display in an aircraft. Embodiments of the present invention provide advantages over existing sequential and radial search methods, significantly reducing the processing and calculations required and providing faster alerts to pilots.

摘要翻译： 一种用于通过空间数据识别围绕参考矢量的特定数据的空间数据搜索方法，系统和装置。 该方法包括确定存在空间数据的空间区域内的参考矢量，将包括参考矢量周围的数据的空间数据的一部分加载到存储器缓冲器中，以优先顺序搜索空间数据。 该方法，系统和装置在搜索地形数据的地形识别和警告系统（“TAWS”）并在飞行器中显示具有特殊的用途。 本发明的实施例提供了优于现有的顺序和径向搜索方法的优点，显着地减少了所需的处理和计算，并向飞行员提供了更快的警报。

公开(公告)号：US06980892B1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US10716735

申请日：2003-11-18

申请人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Susan S. Chen ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G01C21/00 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G01S1/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC分类号： G01C23/00 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G01S19/15 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G08G5/025

摘要： An avionics system and method is employed for alerting pilots of low premature descent during final landing approach. The method involves determining Final Approach Flight Safety Altitudes for a plurality of runways, identifying which runway an aircraft is likely to land on, and alerting the pilot if the aircraft altitude is lower than the final approach flight safety altitude. The method takes into account terrain information, airport and runway information, and aircraft reference data to make its determination. Particular embodiments reference the Final Approach Fix, one or more step down fix values, the Minimum Descent Altitude and the Missed Approach Point in calculating the Final Approach Flight Safety Altitudes. The system and method have particular utility with a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (“TAWS”) and display in an aircraft.

摘要翻译： 采用航空电子系统和方法在最终着陆过程中提醒低过早下降的飞行员。 该方法涉及确定多个跑道的最终方法飞行安全高度，识别飞机可能着陆的跑道，以及如果飞机高度低于最终进近飞行安全高度，则警告飞行员。 该方法考虑到地形信息，机场和跑道信息，以及飞机参考数据作出决定。 特定实施例在计算最终方法飞行安全高度时参考最终方法修复，一个或多个降压修正值，最小下降高度和错过的接近点。 该系统和方法与地形意识和警告系统（“TAWS”）具有特殊用途，并在飞机上显示。

公开(公告)号：US06839631B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-04

申请号：US10029816

申请日：2001-12-21

申请人： Cliff Pemble ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Cliff Pemble ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G01S19/11 ,  G01S1/00 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G01S19/07 ,  G01S19/40 ,  G01S19/41 ,  G01S19/46 ,  G01C21/26 ,  H04B7/185

CPC分类号： G01S19/08 ,  G01S19/07

摘要： Systems, devices and methods are provided for determining the appropriate or desired geographical correction source for SBAS corrections. One aspect provided herein is a method. According to one method embodiment, a Space Based Augmentation System (SBAS) correction message is received from a selected SBAS satellite. It is determined whether at least one criterion is satisfied for using the selected SBAS satellite as a correction source and then processing the correction message received therefrom. A second SBAS satellite is selected from which to receive SBAS correction messages upon determining that at least one criterion is not satisfied for using the selected SBAS satellite as a correction source. One example of SBAS is the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) used in North America Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.

摘要翻译： 提供了系统，设备和方法，用于确定SBAS校正的适当或期望的地理校正源。 本文提供的一个方面是一种方法。 根据一个方法实施例，从所选择的SBAS卫星接收基于空间的增强系统（SBAS）校正消息。 确定是否满足使用所选择的SBAS卫星作为校正源的至少一个准则，然后处理从其接收的校正消息。 选择第二SBAS卫星，在确定使用所选择的SBAS卫星作为校正源的至少一个标准不满足时，从其接收SBAS校正消息。 SBAS的一个例子是在北美使用的广域增强系统（WAAS）。其他方面和实施例在本文中提供。

公开(公告)号：US06801854B1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-05

申请号：US10657962

申请日：2003-09-09

申请人： Cliff A. Pemble ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Cliff A. Pemble ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G01C2100

CPC分类号： G01S19/08 ,  G01S5/0045 ,  G01S19/07

摘要： Systems, devices and methods are provided improving the accuracy, availability and integrity of GPS service. Specifically, the present invention provides a GPS device with the correction messages which are from the most accurate and desirable source while at the same time conserving processor and memory resources of the device. The method includes receiving GPS data. An SBAS signal from a first correction source is received. Ionospheric mask messages, for a number of grid points, in the received SBAS signal are analyzed. An abbreviated bounding region around a group of similar type grid points is constructed. The method further includes determining whether the position of the GPS device is within the abbreviated bounding region.

摘要翻译： 提供了提供GPS服务的准确性，可用性和完整性的系统，设备和方法。 具体地说，本发明提供了一种GPS装置，其具有来自最精确和最理想的源的校正消息，同时节省了设备的处理器和存储器资源。 该方法包括接收GPS数据。 接收来自第一校正源的SBAS信号。 对接收的SBAS信号中的多个网格点的电离层掩模消息进行分析。 构造一组相似类型网格点周围的缩写边界区域。 该方法还包括确定GPS设备的位置是否在缩写的边界区域内。

公开(公告)号：US07110883B1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US10957994

申请日：2004-10-04

申请人： Cliff Pemble ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Cliff Pemble ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G01C21/26 ,  H04B7/185

CPC分类号： G01S19/08 ,  G01S19/07

摘要： Systems, devices and methods are provided for determining the appropriate or desired geographical correction source for SBAS corrections. One aspect provided herein is a method. According to one method embodiment, a Space Based Augmentation System (SBAS) correction message is received from a selected SBAS satellite. It is determined whether at least one criterion is satisfied for using the selected SBAS satellite as a correction source and then processing the correction message received therefrom. A second SBAS satellite is selected from which to receive SBAS correction messages upon determining that at least one criterion is not satisfied for using the selected SBAS satellite as a correction source. One example of SBAS is the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) used in North America. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.

摘要翻译： 提供了系统，设备和方法，用于确定SBAS校正的适当或期望的地理校正源。 本文提供的一个方面是一种方法。 根据一个方法实施例，从所选择的SBAS卫星接收基于空间的增强系统（SBAS）校正消息。 确定是否满足使用所选择的SBAS卫星作为校正源的至少一个准则，然后处理从其接收的校正消息。 选择第二SBAS卫星，在确定使用所选择的SBAS卫星作为校正源的至少一个标准不满足时，从其接收SBAS校正消息。 SBAS的一个例子是在北美使用的广域增强系统（WAAS）。 本文提供了其它方面和实施例。

公开(公告)号：US06647340B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US10099074

申请日：2002-03-13

申请人： Cliff A. Pemble ,  Clayton E. Barber

发明人： Cliff A. Pemble ,  Clayton E. Barber

IPC分类号： G01C2100

CPC分类号： G01S19/08 ,  G01S5/0045 ,  G01S19/07

摘要： Systems, devices and methods are provided improving the accuracy, availability and integrity of GPS service. Specifically, the present invention provides a GPS device with the correction messages which are from the most accurate and desirable source while at the same time conserving processor and memory resources of the device. The method includes receiving GPS data. An SBAS signal from a first correction source is received. Ionospheric mask messages, for a number of grid points, in the received SBAS signal are analyzed. An abbreviated bounding region around a group of similar type grid points is constructed. The method further includes determining whether the position of the GPS device is within the abbreviated bounding region.

摘要翻译： 提供了提供GPS服务的准确性，可用性和完整性的系统，设备和方法。 具体地说，本发明提供了一种GPS装置，其具有来自最精确和最理想的源的校正消息，同时节省了设备的处理器和存储器资源。 该方法包括接收GPS数据。 接收来自第一校正源的SBAS信号。 对接收的SBAS信号中的多个网格点的电离层掩模消息进行分析。 构造一组相似类型网格点周围的缩写边界区域。 该方法还包括确定GPS设备的位置是否在缩写的边界区域内。