Patents Assigned to Aspen Avionics, Inc.
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Patent number: 11150105Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to methods and systems to select and display information on an avionics display screen. The systems and methods allow for the selection and display of information using knobs to highlight and select the desired information for display, eliminating the need for a cursor function. The systems and methods also provide for multiple pages and/or multiple windows or “tiles” within these pages and/or windows simultaneously on a single screen of a display, with each window, page, and/or tile being fully controlled independently when selected. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to provide multiple cues on an electronic display system altitude tape to a pilot in advance and impending approach to a predefined altitude. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to employ variable resolution topographical data based on display range for an avionics navigation display.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Sean Rieb, Jeffrey Bethel, Tony Malerich, Constantinos Kyriakos, William Brodegard, Penny Heinz, Peter Lyons, David Berlin
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Patent number: 10850864Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to a system of method having an electronic flight display that meets the FAR 23.1311(b) regulatory requirement for redundant backup instruments in the cockpit. The present general inventive concept also provides a system and method to detect failures, obstructions, or improper operation of the aircraft pitot pressure sensing system using a combination of dissimilar sensor data that is independent from each other, e.g., allocated from different sources and employed for different purposes on different displays, and displays information on an avionics display screen.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lyons, Jeffrey D. Bethel
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Patent number: 10634514Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to methods and systems to select and display information on an avionics display screen. The systems and methods allow for the selection and display of information using knobs to highlight and select the desired information for display, eliminating the need for a cursor function. The systems and methods also provide for multiple pages and/or multiple windows or “tiles” within these pages and/or windows simultaneously on a single screen of a display, with each window, page, and/or tile being fully controlled independently when selected. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to provide multiple cues on an electronic display system altitude tape to a pilot in advance and impending approach to a predefined altitude. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to employ variable resolution topographical data based on display range for an avionics navigation display.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lyons, Constantinos (Gus) Kyriakos, William (Bill) Brodegard, Penny Heinz, David Berlin
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Patent number: 10168180Abstract: An electronic display instrument configured to secure in a desired position over multiple pre-existing instrument holes in a dashboard of an aircraft in place of multiple conventional display instruments, each conventional instrument having a conventional readout. The instrument comprises a display screen having a plurality of readouts corresponding to the conventional readouts of the multiple conventional instruments that the electronic display instrument replaces. The instrument further includes a body having a front and a back opposite the front and a top and a bottom opposite the top. The body is positioned adjacent and connected to the display screen. The instrument also includes an electronics module protruding from the back of the body to position in one of the pre-existing instrument holes in the dashboard panel of the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey D. Bethel
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Patent number: 10150572Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to a system of method having an electronic flight display that meets the FAR 23.1311(b) regulatory requirement for redundant backup instruments in the cockpit. The present general inventive concept also provides a system and method to detect failures, obstructions, or improper operation of the aircraft pitot pressure sensing system using a combination of dissimilar sensor data that is independent from each other, e.g., allocated from different sources and employed for different purposes on different displays, and displays information on an avionics display screen.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lyons, Jeffrey D. Bethel
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Patent number: 9983023Abstract: A system for and method of indicating an angle of attack of an aircraft is provided. The system utilizes measurements from existing aircraft sensors so that a dedicated angle of attack sensor is not required. The system enables and benefits from a unique method that includes performing standard flight operations during a calibration flight. The system does not need any aerodynamic model of the aircraft because it utilizes information from the calibration flight to develop an estimated aerodynamic model of the specific airplane. The system utilizes the aerodynamic model and other information to estimate an angle of attack of the aircraft during flight. Finally, the system utilizes additional information to indicate the estimated angle of attack of the aircraft relative to an optimum angle of attack for the aircraft and/or a critical angle of attack of the aircraft. The system further enables recalibration, so as to accommodate aircraft aerodynamic modifications.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Nicola Genito, Federico Corraro, Luca Garbarino, Antonio Vitale, Ettore De Lellis, David Bibby, Sean Rieb, Kevin Glen Jones
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Patent number: 9960595Abstract: An system and method to automatically disconnect a retrofit electrical unit from an electrical system in the event of an emergency situation and maintain power to the retrofit electrical unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Bethel, Peter Lyons
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Patent number: 9797744Abstract: An electronic display instrument configured to secure in a desired position over multiple pre-existing instrument holes in a dashboard of an aircraft in place of multiple conventional display instruments, each conventional instrument having a conventional readout. The instrument comprises a display screen having a plurality of readouts corresponding to the conventional readouts of the multiple conventional instruments that the electronic display instrument replaces. The instrument further includes a body having a front and a back opposite the front and a top and a bottom opposite the top. The body is positioned adjacent and connected to the display screen. The instrument also includes an electronics module protruding from the back of the body to position in one of the pre-existing instrument holes in the dashboard panel of the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey D. Bethel
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Patent number: 9800665Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for FAA-certified avionics devices to safely interface with non-certified mobile telecommunications devices before, during, and after flight. Data transmitted to the certified devices do not affect functionality of the certified device unless and until a user acknowledges and/or confirms the data on the certified device. Thus, the integrity of the certified device is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: John Uczekaj, Brad Hayden, Peter Lyons, Constantinos Kyriakos, Joseph Lyle
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Patent number: 9573699Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to a system of method having an electronic flight display that meets the FAR 23.1311(b) regulatory requirement for redundant backup instruments in the cockpit. The present general inventive concept also provides a system and method to detect failures, obstructions, or improper operation of the aircraft pitot pressure sensing system using a combination of dissimilar sensor data that is independent from each other, e.g., allocated from different sources and employed for different purposes on different displays, and displays information on an avionics display screen.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lyons, Jeffrey D. Bethel
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Patent number: 9285217Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to methods and systems to select and display information on an avionics display screen. The systems and methods allow for the selection and display of information using knobs to highlight and select the desired information for display, eliminating the need for a cursor function. The systems and methods also provide for multiple pages and/or multiple windows or “tiles” within these pages and/or windows simultaneously on a single screen of a display, with each window, page, and/or tile being fully controlled independently when selected. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to provide multiple cues on an electronic display system altitude tape to a pilot in advance and impending approach to a predefined altitude. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to employ variable resolution topographical data based on display range for an avionics navigation display.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lyons, David Berlin, William Brodegard
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Patent number: 9231438Abstract: An system and method to automatically disconnect a retrofit electrical unit from an electrical system in the event of an emergency situation and maintain power to the retrofit electrical unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bethel, Peter Lyons
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Patent number: 9189655Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for FAA-certified avionics devices to safely interface with non-certified mobile telecommunications devices before, during, and after flight. Data transmitted to the certified devices do not affect functionality of the certified device unless and until a user acknowledges and/or confirms the data on the certified device. Thus, the integrity of the certified device is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: John Uczekaj, Brad Hayden, Peter Lyons, Constantinos Kyriakos, Joseph Lyle
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Patent number: 8996309Abstract: An apparatus and method to maintain traditional information presentation in a manner that is consistent with existing training and safety methodology, but eliminates confusion generated when a display symbol is placed in a fully pegged position by positively indicating that the symbol is off-scale and not representing actual accurate information.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventor: Peter Lyons
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Publication number: 20150019862Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for FAA-certified avionics devices to safely interface with non-certified mobile telecommunications devices before, during, and after flight. Data transmitted to the certified devices do not affect functionality of the certified device unless and until a user acknowledges and/or confirms the data on the certified device. Thus, the integrity of the certified device is maintained.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: John Uczekaj, Brad Hayden, Peter Lyons, Constantinos Kyriakos
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Patent number: 8749594Abstract: The present general inventive concept provides a system and method to use alpha blending properties of a graphics processor to dim the display, effectively darkening it with neutral color overlays, beyond the last hardware dimming step.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Constantinos Kyriakos, Sean Rieb
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Patent number: 8643508Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to methods and systems to select and display information on an avionics display screen. The systems and methods allow for the selection and display of information using knobs to highlight and select the desired information for display, eliminating the need for a cursor function. The systems and methods also provide for multiple pages and/or multiple windows or “tiles” within these pages and/or windows simultaneously on a single screen of a display, with each window, page, and/or tile being fully controlled independently when selected. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to provide multiple cues on an electronic display system altitude tape to a pilot in advance and impending approach to a predefined altitude. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to employ variable resolution topographical data based on display range for an avionics navigation display.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventor: Brian Turner
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Publication number: 20130314258Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to a system of method having an electronic flight display that meets the FAR 23.1311(b) regulatory requirement for redundant backup instruments in the cockpit. The present general inventive concept also provides a system and method to detect failures, obstructions, or improper operation of the aircraft pitot pressure sensing system using a combination of dissimilar sensor data that is independent from each other, e.g., allocated from different sources and employed for different purposes on different displays, and displays information on an avionics display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lyons, Jeffrey D. Bethel
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Patent number: 8502702Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to a system of method having an electronic flight display that meets the FAR 23.1311(b) regulatory requirement for redundant backup instruments in the cockpit. The present general inventive concept also provides a system and method to detect failures, obstructions, or improper operation of the aircraft pitot pressure sensing system using a combination of dissimilar sensor data that is independent from each other, e.g., allocated from different sources and employed for different purposes on different displays, and displays information on an avionics display screen.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lyons, Jeffrey D. Bethel
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Patent number: 8224566Abstract: An apparatus and method to maintain traditional navigational deviation presentation in a manner that is consistent with existing training and safety methodology, but eliminates confusion generated when a navigation needle is placed in a fully pegged position by positively indicating that a needle is off-scale and not representing an actual accurate deviation.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventor: Peter Lyons