Patent ID: 6313759
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: G08G

Abstract:
A system for communicating between an aircraft and a ground control station, comprising:a communications module disposed onboard the aircraft and capable of electronically communicating with the ground control station, wherein the communications module includes an input interface that permits an operator onboard the aircraft to view messages that are sent and received from the ground control station;wherein the input interface has a plurality of display configurations for the viewing and entry of information, and wherein the input interface permits data relevant to a flight of the aircraft to be entered by the operator while viewing at least one of the plurality of display configurations; andwherein one of the plurality of display configurations has a first section where a message is displayed for viewing by the operator, and a second section where at least one option for responding to the message is displayed, the second section including a display of the operator's response to the message.