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An aircraft data management system which uses a reconfigurable algorithmic network to defines operations on a set of flight data along with interpreters to interpret the flight data in accordance with the reconfigurable algorithmic network. The reconfigurable algorithmic network accepts flight data

An aircraft data management system which uses a reconfigurable algorithmic network to defines operations on a set of flight data along with interpreters to interpret the flight data in accordance with the reconfigurable algorithmic network. The reconfigurable algorithmic network accepts flight data from a variety of sources. The reconfigurable network defines functional relationships between and performs operations on the various flight data. The flight data sources and the relationships therebetween can be configured by the user. The aircraft data management system can be used with a variety of computers and operating systems without reprogramming while minimizing certification requirements.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A hardware independent data management system for use with aircraft comprising:a) a plurality of flight data sources for generating a plurality of flight data;b) a computer;c) transmittal means for transmitting at least a portion of said flight data from said flight data sources to

[ We claim:] [1.] A hardware independent data management system for use with aircraft comprising:a) a plurality of flight data sources for generating a plurality of flight data;b) a computer;c) transmittal means for transmitting at least a portion of said flight data from said flight data sources to said computer;d) a reconfigurable algorithmic network, resident on said computer, that defines a set of predetermined operations on a predetermined set of said flight data, said reconfigurable algorithmic network including:1) a plurality of functional elements, each of said functional elements defining one or more of said predetermined operations;2) a data base, said data base including:a) a plurality of codes defining one or more of said functional elements,b) a plurality of computer routines for executing said functional elements, andc) connection means for directing logic flow and data flow between said functional elements;e) interpreter means, resident on said computer, for interpreting said set of flight data in accordance with said reconfigurable algorithmic network, said interpreter means including connection means for defining operational relationships between said functional elements, wherein said interpreter means receives said functional element codes from said data base and selects one of said computer routines; andf) an input/output device for transferring information to and from the aircraft, said input/output device receiving one or more data transfer medium.