Steven Davidson

US Patent:

20140279809, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Dec 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/109059

Inventors:

- Waltham MA, US
William J. Kyker - Fairfax VA, US
Donald H. Leonard - Herndon VA, US
Jason Dudash - Arlington VA, US
Douglas E. Toppin - Ashburn VA, US
Christopher J. Graham - Bethesda MD, US
Mu-Cheng Wang - Acton MA, US
Steven A. Davidson - Acton MA, US

Assignee:

Raytheon Company - Waltham MA

International Classification:

G06N 5/02

US Classification:

706 47

Abstract:

A data broker-reasoner (DBR) system for automating mission planning and execution includes a context originating entity, a reasoner/decision entity, and a plurality of enforcement entities. The context originating entity extracts mission policy information from a variety of source materials, including checklists, manuals, and other documentation. The reasoner/decision entity interprets the mission policy in the context of situational awareness (SA) events to determine which policies should be enforced. Each of the enforcement entities is configured to enforce various policies within the context of a given mission lifecycle phase by providing commands, data, and requests to a plurality of user applications and/or other mission systems. The DBR can operate autonomously or semi-autonomously.