Abstract: Method, apparatus and program product are provided for controlling the number of symbols presented on an vehicle electronic map display by using a first threshold constant for the number of symbols to be presented in FULL detail and a second threshold constant for the number of symbols to be presented in MINIMUM detail. In a first embodiment, the total number of selected symbols is compared to the threshold constants for each symbol type. In a second embodiment, the number of symbols of each type is compared to the respective threshold constants for each type. Excessive map clutter is avoided without regard to the map range selected by the user and for both high density and sparse map regions.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, apparatus and methods for entering data into a flight plan entry field which facilitates the display and editing of aircraft flight-plan data. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for entering multiple waypoint and procedure identifiers at once within a single a flight plan entry field. In another embodiment, the present invention provides for the partial entry of any waypoint or procedure identifiers, and thereafter relating the identifiers with an aircraft's flight management system to anticipate the complete text entry for display. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses a method to automatically provide the aircraft operator with selectable prioritized arrival and approach routing identifiers by a single manual selection. In another embodiment, the present invention is a method for providing the aircraft operator with selectable alternate patterns to a new runway.

Abstract: Method, apparatus and program product are provided for controlling the number of symbols presented on an vehicle electronic map display by using a first threshold constant for the number of symbols to be presented in FULL detail and a second threshold constant for the number of symbols to be presented in MINIMUM detail. In a first embodiment, the total number of selected symbols is compared to the threshold constants for each symbol type. In a second embodiment, the number of symbols of each type is compared to the respective threshold constants for each type. Excessive map clutter is avoided without regard to the map range selected by the user and for both high density and sparse map regions.

Abstract: A method for expediting the entry of a radio frequency into a radio control device by allowing entry of only a portion of the actual frequency desired comprising the steps of parsing the portion of the actual frequency entered, comparing the portion of the actual frequency entered to known characteristics of permissible frequencies, choosing a permissible frequency that is uniquely compatible with the portion of the actual frequency entered, and entering the uniquely compatible frequency into the radio control device.

Abstract: A method and system for displaying a flight plan such that an entire flight plan is viewable through the use of scrolling devices is disclosed. The flight plan display may also include a method and system for collapsing and expanding a flight plan display, have provisions for the conspicuous marking of changes to a flight plan, the use of tabs to switch between various displays of data, and access to a navigation database that allows a user to view information about various navigational aids. The database may also the access to the information about the navigational aids to be prioritized based on proximity to the current position of the aircraft.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an integrated graphical user interface which facilitates the display and editing of aircraft flight-plan data. A user (e.g., a pilot) located within the aircraft provides input to a processor through a cursor control device and receives visual feedback via a display produced by a monitor. The display includes various graphical elements associated with the lateral position, vertical position, flight-plan and/or other indicia of the aircraft's operational state as determined from avionics data and/or various data sources. Through use of the cursor control device, the user may modify the flight-plan and/or other such indicia graphically in accordance with feedback provided by the display. In one embodiment, the display includes a lateral view, a vertical profile view, and a hot-map view configured to simplify the display and editing of the aircraft's flight-plan data.

Abstract: A bobbin and core assembly includes a bobbin for supporting a pair of discrete windings. The bobbin includes a central body, first and second inner flanges fixed to first and second ends of the body, first and second tubular portions extending outwardly from the first and second inner flanges, first and second outer flanges fixed to outer ends of the first and second tubular portions, the inner and outer flanges defining first and second channels for receiving first and second of the windings. The assembly further includes first and second outer core members, each having a core portion extending from a base portion and between two leg portions generally parallel with the outer core member core portion, and first and second inner core members each having a core portion extending from a base portion and between two leg portions.

Abstract: Vent apparatus usable with insulation for roof structures includes a covering vent for a vent pipe and a flexible gasket which is secured to the insulation, and the vent covering is dimensioned so that either it or the flexible gasket may move with the insulation without resulting in damage to the vent pipe.