Patent ID: 7772995
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: G01C,G02B

Abstract:
1. A display system for an aircraft, comprising: a head-up viewing device, which presents, on a head-up display means, superimposed with the environment seen in front of the aircraft, a primary display comprising at least primary piloting information for the aircraft; and a head-down viewing device which comprises a plurality of head-down screens presenting specific displays relating to the flight of the aircraft, which furthermore comprises: detection means for automatically detecting a defect in the primary display implemented by said head-up viewing device and for emitting, as appropriate, at least one corresponding signal; and reconfiguration means for receiving any signal emitted by said detection means and for automatically reconfiguring said head-down viewing device upon receipt of such a signal in such a way as to modify the display of at least one first of said head-down screens so that this first head-down screen presents, in place of its specific display, an auxiliary display comprising at least said primary piloting information which is presumed presented on said head-up display means.