The Dual Mode Flight Command System Software streamlines your
workload so you don't have to worry. Early on, ADR discovered
there are several functions that a pilot is required to perform
in order to effectively use the Electronic Flight Bag products.
These include setting up the main menu with all the software
applications the user wanted to run, managing electronic checklists,
controlling each user's level of access, minimizing the opportunity
for system lock-up while in-flight, protecting files from unintentional
deletion or directory movement, and much more. We knew of no
existing software (including Microsoft Explorer) that would meet
our stringent requirements. ADR initially created a secure 'Protective
Shell Program' that ran while the pilot was in flight, provided
the user with a configurable main menu with icons, offered a
configurable pre-flight checklist, and minimized the likelihood
of 'General Protection Fault' errors. As time went on, we continued
to get feedback from pilots who used our system, saying data
was moved or deleted, their battery died unexpectedly, or they
had other workload related issues. After compiling this data
and prioritizing it we created the Dual Mode Flight Command System
Software.
Dual Mode Flight Command System Software Features Summary |
Feature |
Function |
| Start Menu |
A common graphical interface that provides precise one touch buttons for launching all applications and displaying important system information |
| Task Bar |
This control functions much like the Windows Start Menu allows
users to switch quickly and easily between any open applications,
and it can be easily hidden out of the way while not being used
or can be "pinned" open. |
| Self-Contained, In-flight Operational Shell |
Takes over Windows functions and minimizes GPF failures in flight |
| Electronic Checklist Software |
Allows user to add standard, customized, and emergency procedure checklists to the system |
| Electronic Manuals and Other Documents |
Quick, easy access to system documentation, with the ability to add other documents |
| Start Menu Editor Software |
Allows user to configure titled buttons on the Start Menu to select which applications will be displayed when the user hits the Start button |
| Checklist Editor Software |
Allows user to configure custom checklist |
| Pop-up Keyboard |
Allows user to pop up electronic keyboard on demand |
| Pop-up Power Management Tools |
Allows user to view batter life remaining and configure power management settings |
| Pop-up Pen Calibration |
Allows user to pop up the pen calibration function allowing easy calibration of the screen |
| System Security |
Provides a way to limit access to specific files on system through the Start Menu |
| Note Taker |
Allows user to take 10 pages of hand-written notes |
| Utilities Button |
A small application launcher designed to consolidate button usage on the main button menu. Power management, pen calibration, start menu editor, and checklist editor are now contained here. |
| Unplug/Eject External Hardware |
Allows user to safely remove any external hardware from the system |
| User-selectable Display Mode |
Allows user to choose between two different display modes |
| Open Programs Menu |
A menu that shows all the applications running on the system |
| Pop-up Windows Explorer |
Allows user to browse through the hard drive for files and applications |
