Obstacle determination and display system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9997078
APP PUB NO 20180075762A1
SERIAL NO

15261492

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An obstacle avoidance system is provided to assist a pilot in avoiding obstacles. The obstacle avoidance system includes a set of proximity sensors and a pilot interface device. The set of proximity sensors detects nearby obstacles by emitting a signal and receiving a reflected signal from an obstacle. A processor receives an obstacle indication from the set of proximity sensors and detects the obstacle that is in proximity to the aircraft based at least in part on the reflected signal. The processor acquires a distance and a direction to the obstacle and calculates a threat level posed by the obstacle. The pilot interface device is operable to display the following: an ownship icon indicative of the aircraft, a velocity vector icon indicative of a velocity vector of the aircraft, and an obstacle graphic indicative of the distance, direction, and threat level of the obstacle.

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  • GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gadgil, Anup A Overland Park, US 5 43
Komer, Joseph L Shawnee, US 18 345

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