General Aviation Engine Management Predictive-Analysis Systems

Vision Microsystems Inc. proposes an innovative general aviation cockpit Engine Management and Predictive Analysis System (EMPAS) capable of providing detailed information on current engine status and prediction of future engine status including potential engine failure. Our existing fuel level management system will be integrated to the EMPAS system and provide absolute fuel range in both distance and time. This will be accomplished via a hardware interface to navigational systems such as GPS, LORAN, RNAV and DME. The EMPAS system will utilize a form of predictive artificial intelligence to advise the pilot and suggest possible corrective action. Strategically located sensors in conjunction with sophisticated software will allow the prediction of impending engine failure. This system will innovatively integrate newly developed and commercially available; software and hardware, sensors and display technologies currently produced or under development by Vision Microsystems Inc. The use of these commercially available parts promotes the successful commercialization of this product.