Patents by Inventor Randall J. Mumaw
Randall J. Mumaw 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).
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Patent number: 9540117Abstract: A failure analysis system for monitoring sub-system failures in an aircraft that comprises a plurality of sub-systems, the aircraft having a plurality of functions, wherein each function is available when one or more associated sub-systems is operating correctly. The failure analysis system comprising: a plurality of monitors for monitoring the status of one or more sub-systems of the aircraft and determining if a failure has occurred; a memory arranged to store a list of a plurality of flight phases or operating modes to be completed by the monitored system and data associating one or more of the functions with each flight phase or operating mode; and a processor in communication with the monitors and the memory and arranged to model the response of the sub-systems to a failure determined by the monitors to identify which functions required by the flight phases or operating modes are degraded or are not available.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Randall J. Mumaw, Roger Nicholson, Lars Fucke
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Patent number: 9205916Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for tab-pane-based flight plan management interface are disclosed. The tab-pane-based flight management interface system (FMIS) is optimally Layered and Multi-Indexed (LMI) such that the management of flight management (FM) functions and associated parameters that affect the airplane's flight are easily and efficiently operable by pilots. The LMI-FMIS provides a flexible tab-pane-based architecture that allows pilots to start a flight plan modification, proceed to engage in other tasks not related to the modification, and return to the pending modification to continue the modification process. The LMI-FMIS also provides task-oriented menu structures that provide pilots tailored options or menus applicable to the task at hand thus efficiently guiding pilots to complete a task while maintaining easy access to information that was displayed prior to the commencement of the task.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, Randall J. Mumaw, Victor A. Riley
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Publication number: 20150344149Abstract: A failure analysis system for monitoring sub-system failures in an aircraft that comprises a plurality of sub-systems, the aircraft having a plurality of functions, wherein each function is available when one or more associated sub-systems is operating correctly. The failure analysis system comprising: a plurality of monitors for monitoring the status of one or more sub-systems of the aircraft and determining if a failure has occurred; a memory arranged to store a list of a plurality of flight phases or operating modes to be completed by the monitored system and data associating one or more of the functions with each flight phase or operating mode; and a processor in communication with the monitors and the memory and arranged to model the response of the sub-systems to a failure determined by the monitors to identify which functions required by the flight phases or operating modes are degraded or are not available.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Randall J. Mumaw, Roger Nicholson, Lars Fucke
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Publication number: 20140188312Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for tab-pane-based flight plan management interface are disclosed. The tab-pane-based flight management interface system (FMIS) is optimally Layered and Multi-Indexed (LMI) such that the management of flight management (FM) functions and associated parameters that affect the airplane's flight are easily and efficiently operable by pilots. The LMI-FMIS provides a flexible tab-pane-based architecture that allows pilots to start a flight plan modification, proceed to engage in other tasks not related to the modification, and return to the pending modification to continue the modification process. The LMI-FMIS also provides task-oriented menu structures that provide pilots tailored options or menus applicable to the task at hand thus efficiently guiding pilots to complete a task while maintaining easy access to information that was displayed prior to the commencement of the task.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. BOORMAN, Randall J. MUMAW, Victor A. RILEY
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Patent number: 8694184Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for tab-pane-based flight plan management interface are disclosed. The tab-pane-based flight management interface system (FMIS) is optimally Layered and Multi-Indexed (LMI) such that the management of flight management (FM) functions and associated parameters that affect the airplane's flight are easily and efficiently operable by pilots. The LMI-FMIS provides a flexible tab-pane-based architecture that allows pilots to start a flight plan modification, proceed to engage in other tasks not related to the modification, and return to the pending modification to continue the modification process. The LMI-FMIS also provides task-oriented menu structures that provide pilots tailored options or menus applicable to the task at hand thus efficiently guiding pilots to complete a task while maintaining easy access to information that was displayed prior to the commencement of the task.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, Randall J. Mumaw, Victor A. Riley
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Patent number: 8504223Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting and obtaining flight control information are disclosed. In one embodiment, information corresponding to a vertical motion of the aircraft can be displayed between information corresponding to a lateral motion of the aircraft and information corresponding to an airspeed of the aircraft. The information displayed can include a current mode for controlling the motion of the aircraft, a current target to which the aircraft is being directed and, at least proximate to both the current mode and the current target, a subsequent target to which the aircraft will be directed after attaining the current target.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, William M. Bresley, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Patent number: 8364329Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Publication number: 20120179307Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Petter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Patent number: 8135501Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Patent number: 8121745Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Publication number: 20110295450Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Publication number: 20110224848Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Patent number: 8005582Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Publication number: 20110118908Abstract: Methods and systems for airplane speed profile management are disclosed. A method and system in accordance to one embodiment of the disclosure includes a graphical display of speed segments and constraints as well as controls for managing the speeds and associated constraints. Speed Profile Management System (SPMS) provides an integrated and interactive speed profile management tool where pilots can view, update, or change the speed profile of their airplane's current or subsequent phases of flight.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Daniel J. BOORMAN, Peter D. GUNN, Randall J. MUMAW
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Patent number: 7945354Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Publication number: 20100262358Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Patent number: 7751948Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Publication number: 20100076627Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Publication number: 20090062972Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting and obtaining flight control information are disclosed. In one embodiment, information corresponding to a vertical motion of the aircraft can be displayed between information corresponding to a lateral motion of the aircraft and information corresponding to an airspeed of the aircraft. The information displayed can include a current mode for controlling the motion of the aircraft, a current target to which the aircraft is being directed and, at least proximate to both the current mode and the current target, a subsequent target to which the aircraft will be directed after attaining the current target.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, William M. Bresley, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw
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Patent number: 7460029Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting and obtaining flight control information are disclosed. In one embodiment, information corresponding to a vertical motion of the aircraft can be displayed between information corresponding to a lateral motion of the aircraft and information corresponding to an airspeed of the aircraft. The information displayed can include a current mode for controlling the motion of the aircraft, a current target to which the aircraft is being directed and, at least proximate to both the current mode and the current target, a subsequent target to which the aircraft will be directed after attaining the current target.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2003Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Boorman, William M. Bresley, John C. Griffin, III, Peter D. Gunn, Randall J. Mumaw