Patent ID: 8626360
Filing Date: 2014-01-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An avionics control and display unit (CDU) for use in an avionics system, the CDU comprising: a display unit having a touch screen configured to detect touch input; a memory operable to store one or more modules; and a processor coupled with the display unit and the memory, the processor operable to execute the one or more modules to: select one of a first mode of operation or a second mode of operation in response to a received input, the first mode of operation causing the display unit to be configured to display a graphical user interface including control indicia for facilitating control of one or more functions associated with the avionics system that relate to the operation of the aircraft, the second mode of operation causing the display unit to be configured to enable a cursor control area to facilitate manipulation of indicia displayed by a display device of the avionics system via touch input to the touch screen over the cursor control area.