CUSTOMIZED AURAL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THREATS IN AN AIRCRAFT COCKPIT

摘要

A micro-computer based aircraft system that creates aural messages based upon system-detected threats (e.g., low oil pressure). The messages are unique to the make and model of aircraft. Speech recognition allows the pilot to request aircraft-specific, customized aurally-delivered checklists and to respond via a challenge and response protocol. This permits a hands-free, timely, complete and prudent response to the threat or hazardous situation, while allowing the pilot the relative freedom to do what is paramount: first, fly the airplane (with minimum distraction).

主权项

1. A system that provides audio feedback to the pilot of an aircraft, the system comprising:
a) a plurality of sensory interfaces to instruments mounted in the aircraft, the sensory interfaces monitoring an operating condition of an aircraft subsystem and generating signals (Si) indicative of the operating condition; b) a microprocessor for
processing the signals (Si) from the plurality of sensory interfaces,comparing the signals (Si) with ranges (Vmin-Vmax) of acceptable values thereof indicative of a normal operating range, andgenerating one or more diagnostic advisory signals (Sd) in response thereto; c) an audio interface to the microprocessor to enable the pilot to provide commands to the microprocessor; and d) an audio interface from the microprocessor to the pilot that provides the audio feedback to the pilot depending on the advisory signals (Sd) and pilot commands.