Smart Flat Panel Multifunction Color Display (MFCD) with Positive Pilot Feedback

"The objective of this proposal is to develop a multifunction flat panel display using active matrix liquid display (AMLCD) and touch screen technology that will provide both visual and biomechanical feedback to the pilot or operator. Evaluation ofmechanical properties will include the investigation of three haptic design approaches, which provide positive visual and tactile feedback using a touch screen that is mounted on to a 5" x 5" AMLCD. Each approach will be assessed with regard to itspracticality and utility for a cockpit environment and will be reviewed against Navy requirements for aviation display systems. Performance parameters and technology deficiencies will be identified in order to detect the most suitable approach that shallbe adopted and integrated into a 5" x 5" AMLCD display for testing and evaluation. Haptic Force Feedback Display technology may be used to provide operators with both visual and tactile feedback in any environment that CRT or AMLCD display technologies arecurrently being used. The haptic technology will allow for increased display sizes, increased user-friendly interface, and improved performance and reliability for all applications where keyboard bezels are currently required such as; (1) military andcommercial avionics; (2) industrial monitors; (3) personal computers; (4) hand-held electronic display devices; and (5) cell phones to name a few."