Patents by Inventor James F. Winfield

James F. Winfield has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Integrated surface moving map advisory system
    Patent number: 6694249
    Abstract: An integrated surface moving map advisory system that provide selectable amounts of simplified airport layout information, simultaneously with authorized ground movement authority in order to provide highly informative and intuitive guidance with respect to all aspects of operating an aircraft or other vehicle in a controlled geographical area. The advisory system may be further enhanced by the additional overlay of symbols representing other airport traffic along with the general intentions of such traffic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins
    Inventors: Eric N. Anderson, Matthew J. Carrico, Julie L. Garloch, James F. Winfield, Steven M. Zellers