Abstract: The invention relates to systems, methods and computer readable medium to construct map(s) of an aerodrome mapping database (AMDB). A method digitizes imagery for constructing AMDB, including entering data of the imagery into computer memory, displaying the imagery on a computer, displaying user selectable predefined target feature types that correspond to features of the imagery on the computer screen, displaying user selectable attributes of each of the predefined target feature types, automatically populating each predefined target feature type with subfeatures, associating attributes with each predefined target feature type and subfeature, snapping each predefined target feature type to coincide with the center of a pixel to provide predictability of horizontal accuracy, displaying a Bézier curve template to align a curved part of a predefined target feature type to a curved part of the imagery producing a digitized map and storing the digitized map in an AMDB.

Abstract: An aircraft display and control system generally includes a processor, a cursor control and selection device, a multifunction keyboard, an aeronautical information database, a geographic database, and a plurality of display devices. Users, such as an aircraft pilot and copilot, can perform flight plan entry and modification by manipulating graphical and textual information on the display devices using the cursor control device and the multifunction keyboard. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an interface to flight deck information systems that is intuitive and easy to use, and which enables flight crew members to easily and effectively enter and modify data displayed by the aircraft flight deck, substantially centralizes avionics controls within one controller, and decreases flight crew “heads-down” time.

Abstract: A display system according to various aspects of the present invention provides systems and methods for an integrated graphical user interface which facilitates the interactive and dynamic display aircraft data. In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a user (e.g., a pilot) provides input to a processor and receives visual feedback via a display produced by one or more monitors. The display includes various graphical elements according to the operator's commands and a predetermined set of rules. By adjusting the information on the display, the user may view the desired information according to the operator's current needs and interests.