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Interface Displays & Controls, Inc Tactile-Touch Displays

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May 2004

Displays withTactile-Touch Technology

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Problem Statement

Mechanical switches for pilot interaction

Mechanical switches have low reliability

Legends are fixed format

Changing legends require extensive cost to modify or obsoletes the assembly


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Current Technology

Electromechanical switches located around perimeter of display

Requires additional space to accommodate switches

Increased pilot workload

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Technology Description

Interface has developeda patented tactile touch-screen technology

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COTS AMLCD display with NFI (Near Field Imaging) tactile touch-screen overlay:

Replaces electromechanical switches

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Touch-pad or “switch” layout achievedthrough software

Tactile responseby actuators Actuator response is software controlled

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Advantages ofTactile Touch-screens

Sensory combination of visual & tactile confirmation

Reliability >1 million actuationsIncreased viewing angles

Improved human interface througheye-reduction workload

Configurable and programmable for variety of mission profiles

Adaptable to varietyof display sizes

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Advantages ofTactile Touch-screens

Reduction of life cycle costs

Legends programmable through software

Changes to switches without modifyingor replacing the bezel

Reduction of parallax

Systems growth


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Benefits of the Technology

No electromechanical switches or bezel assembly

Programmable switch functionality

Touch switches dimensionally controlled through software

Configuration changes easily implemented

Programmable color coding or switch highlighting for system interface cueing

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Benefits of the Technology

Programmable pages provide multi-tasking capability within one display

Efficient use of displays thus reducingnumber of displays needed


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Design Versatility —Typical Display Control Unit

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Platforms That Can UseTactile Touch-screens

Avionics platforms

Displays used for flight, control and communications

Marine Control Centers

Command and Control

Ground-based systems

Maintenance

Ground stations

Training centersSimulators


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Product Readiness

Design completed

Preliminary software/firmware testingcompleted

Two prototypes built

Product demonstrations available now

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Target Opportunities

Demonstration to following program offices

US ARMY

NAVY

AIR FORCE

Major aerospace primes

• Introduction of standard sizes, i.e. 10.4", 12.1" and 15"

Interface will manufacture custom tactile touch-screensto customer specifications and requirements


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The Company

Customization and ruggedization of controlsand displays for both commercial andmilitary avionics

Founded in 1976

Modern 25,000 sq. ft. facility located in Oceanside, CA

Certified small business

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Core Capabilities

Turn-key engineering

CAD/CAM and Solid Works

Complete manufacturing Electromechanical assemblyTest (electrical, environmental, optical)Machining centersMIL-SPEC finishing

ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality certification


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Markets Supported

Military

Military Ground Vehicles

Commercial

Simulation & Training Systems

UAV- Ground Operator StationsCentral Control Centers

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Customers Supported

Military Programs: Teaming agreementwith several companies

Rockwell CollinsSAIC SCISikorskySmiths AerospaceTitanTEAC AmericaUS ARMYUS NAVYUS AIR FORCE

GEC-MarconiHarris CorporationHoneywellLockheed MartinNAMRLNorthrop GrummanPalomar ProductsRaytheon Systems

AAI CorporationAvisysBAE SystemsBoeing CompanyCAECoastal SystemsCubic SystemsDayton T. Brown, IncFlight Safety


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Customers Supported

Commercial ProgramsPacair TradingRADARockwell CollinsRyan AirSaudi Arabia AirlinesSmiths AerospaceSouth African AirlinesSouthwest AirlinesUnited AirlinesUnited Parcel Service

Continental Airlines COPADalfort AerospaceFutura AirlinesHapag-Lloyd FlugHoneywellJapan Air SystemsLan ChileLufthansa TecknikMidway Airlines

Alaska AirlinesAir ShamrockAir PacificAMSBoeing CompanyBritish AirwaysBritish West Indies AirlineBMW-Rolls RoyceChina Airlines

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Program Experience

ProductLCD for weapon alignmentMFD Switch Bezel assembly Electronic Warfare Processor UnitCustom LCDs for LoadMaster PanelCustom LCDs for Flight DirectorATVR Control UnitECM Keypads and PanelsCaution/Warning Annunciator PanelData / Comm PanelPower Control PanelControl Display Unit (simulated)Upfront Control Unit (simulated)

ProgramA-10V-22 SOAA340-400C-17C-17F-16F-15 / F-16407C-40BC-40B / C-32AC-17F/A-18

CustomerAAIAllied SignalAVISYSBAE SystemsBAE SystemsBAE SystemsBAE SystemsBell HelicopterBoeingBoeingBoeingBoeing


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Program Experience

ProductQWERTY KeyboardControl Display Unit (simulated)SKE Panels (simulated)Multi-Function Displays (simulated)Keypad assembliesData Link Integrated Switch PanelsDisplay Switch BezelLCDs for Autopilot Flight DirectorSATCOM CDUMFD Switch Bezel ICS Intercom Control SystemControl Display Unit (simulated)

ProgramC-130 AMPH-60C-130C-17B747 / 757B727 / 747E-6C-17B-1LAMPSHawkeyeF/A-18

CustomerBoeingCAECAEFlight Safety IntlHoneywellHoneywellHughesLockheed MartinLockheed MartinLockheed Martin FSMathtechNAWC

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MH-53E Mine Sweeper Control Display Unit

Widebody Integrated Platform Protection System (WIPPS) CDU

(Homeland Security)

Current Programs


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RAH-66 Cockpit Instrumentation Display System

Health & Maintenance CCU

KC-135R Engine Monitor Display

Current Programs

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Bill LangPresident & CEO

[email protected]

Brent BarkerVP, Sales & Marketing

[email protected]

Interface Displays & Controls, Inc.4630 North Avenue

Oceanside, CA 92056760.945.0230

www.interfacedisplays.com

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