Methods for distributing server side application computing resources and associated systems and devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method for distributing workload across an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system includes (i) determining real-time and anticipated excess compute capacities of a plurality of compute resources, (ii) identifying one or more compute resources among the plurality of compute resources based on the one or more compute resources having real-time and/or anticipated excess compute capacities above a threshold, (iii) forming one or more compute clusters, (ii) obtaining an allocation scheme, and (iii) assigning computational tasks to the one or more compute clusters based on the obtained allocation scheme. Determining can comprise accessing a manifest file configured to monitor the plurality of compute resources. Determining the anticipated excess compute capacities of the plurality of compute resources can comprise analyzing historical compute resource usage data associated with a current flight route.
A central computing platform provides users with control over multi-party information involving third-party services during different stages of a travel journey, or while users are provided with data connectivity via different networks or systems. The central computing platform provides a digital ledger on which the multi-party information is recorded. Recording of the multi-party information, as well as modification thereof, requires authentication of each party as well as input (e.g., approval) by the computing platform. The central computing platform can be communicatively coupled with local networks, such as cellular networks, as well as mobile platforms or in-vehicle connectivity systems to which user devices can be connected. As a result, the central computing platform is involved in generation, recording, modification, and fulfillment of multi-party arrangements between users and third-party services.
Methods for distributing server side application computing resources and associated systems and devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method for distributing workload across an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system includes (i) determining real-time and anticipated excess compute capacities of a plurality of compute resources, (ii) identifying one or more compute resources among the plurality of compute resources based on the one or more compute resources having real-time and/or anticipated excess compute capacities above a threshold, (iii) forming one or more compute clusters, (ii) obtaining an allocation scheme, and (iii) assigning computational tasks to the one or more compute clusters based on the obtained allocation scheme. Determining can comprise accessing a manifest file configured to monitor the plurality of compute resources. Determining the anticipated excess compute capacities of the plurality of compute resources can comprise analyzing historical compute resource usage data associated with a current flight route.
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. A seat peripheral device includes a comparison component, a reference component, and a processor. The comparison component is configured to compare an input voltage and a reference voltage associated with a power supply component, where the input voltage is based on a supply voltage supplied to the seat peripheral device via a cable connected to the power supply component providing a DC voltage, and to output an output voltage based on whether the input voltage exceeds the reference voltage. The reference component is configured to generate the reference voltage based on the supply voltage when the DC voltage is at or above a threshold level. When the DC voltage drops below the threshold level during the power interruption, the reference component is configured to maintain the reference voltage at a same level as the reference voltage prior the power interruption.
B60R 16/03 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique
B60N 2/90 - Détails ou éléments non prévus ailleurs
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
B64D 11/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des sièges
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
H02J 1/08 - Systèmes à trois filsSystèmes ayant plus de trois fils
5.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPLEMENT REGULATORY AND BUSINESS RULES TO AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
A method comprises: detecting a triggering event related to operations of a feature implemented by a commercial transportation vehicle; receiving, in response to the detecting the triggering event, one or more requests associated with the feature, each of the one or more requests comprising a data structure containing information related to the operations of the feature associated with the request; querying at least one device or at least one database that supports the operations of the feature; aggregating one or more responses received from the at least one device or the at least one database in response to the querying; determining, based the aggregated one or more responses, a set of rules to configure the feature; and receiving the set of rules such that the feature operates based on the set of rules.
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G06Q 50/40 - Procédés d’affaires s’appliquant à l’industrie du transport
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Network transmission of sound, image, signal and data;
telecommunication; video-on-demand transmission services;
wireless broadcasting; computer aided transmission of
messages and images; communications by fiber optic networks;
providing telecommunications connections to a global
computer network; telecommunications routing and junction
services; providing user access to global computer network;
providing access to databases; transmission of digital
files; transmission of sound, video and information;
streaming of data; transmission of podcasts; transmission of
electronic data; transmission of wire broadcasting; cable TV
transmission; audio data transmission; cable television
broadcasting; broadcasting TV shopping programs; all of the
foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and
not related to printers. Entertainment services; publication of electronic books and
journals on-line; providing on-line electronic publications,
not downloadable; entertainment information; providing
on-line music, not downloadable; providing on-line videos,
not downloadable; providing films, not downloadable, via
video-on-demand transmission services; providing television
programs, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission
services; game services provided on-line from a computer
network; providing non downloadable digital music through
the internet; providing information in the field of
entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to
inflight entertainment, and not related to printers. Software as a service; platform as a service; software
updating; software maintenance; provision of temporary use
of non-downloadable online software for an in-flight
entertainment system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring
computer software platforms for providing in-flight
entertainment; providing temporary use of non-downloadable
software to access apps and personalized media content for
in-flight entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively
related to inflight entertainment, and not related to
printers.
7.
BLUETOOTH TRANSCEIVER SELF-TESTS FOR IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Systems and methods for performing wireless transceiver self-tests in an aircraft are described. An example method includes receiving, by an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system of a current seat on the aircraft, a message comprising an indication to perform a self-test for a wireless transceiver associated with the IFE system. A configuration in the message determines a first set of seats from which the current seat receives data and a second set of seats to which the current seat transmits data. The method then performs a first test for a receiver of the wireless transceiver and a second test for a transmitter of the wireless transceiver. Upon completion of the tests, the method transmits a report including an indication of whether the receiver is operational, an indication of whether the second test was completed, and a list of successful transmitters and failed transmitters associated with the first set of seats.
H04L 43/065 - Génération de rapports liés aux appareils du réseau
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Computer network server; Internet servers; Network access server hardware; Computer hardware; Downloadable computer operating software; Downloadable computer software for processing, managing, collecting, distributing, and storing data; Recorded computer software for processing, managing, collecting, distributing, and storing data; Downloadable computer software platforms for hosting software applications; Recorded computer software platforms for hosting software applications; Downloadable network access server operating software; Computer storage devices, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network; Downloadable computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; Recorded computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; Computer hardware for upload, storage, retrieval, download, transmission and delivery of digital content; Data processing apparatus; Computer hardware and recorded software systems for airlines to create and host applications and inflight entertainment platforms; Computer hardware and recorded software systems for integrating in-flight entertainment, connectivity, cabin operations, galley operations, lighting systems and other aircraft applications; Downloadable computer software development tools; Computer hardware for processing, management, collection, and storage of data; Recorded computer operating software Electronic data storage; Hosting of computer platforms; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for hosting, managing, deploying and updating applications for use in commercial aircraft systems; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for integrating in-flight entertainment, connectivity, cabin operations, galley operations, lighting systems and other aircraft applications; Cloud computing featuring software for use in data storage and management; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for analyzing aircraft data and generating business analytics and operational reports; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use in integrating and deploying airline software system; Providing online non-downloadable virtual assistant software using artificial intelligence (AI) for in-flight entertainment; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for managing and updating applications and content featured on in-flight entertainment systems and technologies; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for providing personalized content delivery and media management of in-flight entertainment systems; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for allowing developers to create applications
9.
SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A MOVING MAP OF FEATURES IN SPACE ON AN AIRCRAFT, AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES AND METHODS
Systems, devices, and methods for displaying celestial bodies in an aircraft are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an IFEC system includes a database, a display device, and a processor operably coupled to the database and the display device. The processor can be configured to receive a first set of flight data from the aircraft, load a first GUI including one or more of the images and/or videos of celestial bodies arranged and/or modified based on the received first set of flight data, transmit the first GUI to the display device, receive a second set of flight data from the aircraft, load a second GUI based on the received second set of flight data, wherein the second GUI includes one or more of the images and/or videos of celestial bodies arranged and/or modified in a different manner than the first GUI, and transmit the second GUI to the display device.
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G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06V 20/59 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’intérieur d’un véhicule, p. ex. concernant l’occupation des sièges, l’état du conducteur ou les conditions de l’éclairage intérieur
G06V 40/10 - Corps d’êtres humains ou d’animaux, p. ex. occupants de véhicules automobiles ou piétonsParties du corps, p. ex. mains
G06V 40/20 - Mouvements ou comportement, p. ex. reconnaissance des gestes
10.
PROGRAMMABLE LIGHTING METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A REMOVABLE PERIPHERAL BAR
Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. One method includes transmitting, by a processor of a seat device of an aircraft coupled to a peripheral bar assembly having a plurality of programmable light sources, one or more commands to the peripheral bar assembly to operate one or more of the light sources; and operating, by the peripheral bar assembly, the one or more light sources, in response to the one or more commands to indicate non-verbal communication associated with the aircraft.
B60K 35/50 - Instruments caractérisés par leurs moyens de fixation au véhicule ou d’intégration dans celui-ci
B60K 35/60 - Instruments caractérisés par leur emplacement ou leur positionnement relatif dans ou sur les véhicules
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
G06F 13/10 - Commande par programme pour dispositifs périphériques
G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
H05B 47/175 - Commande de la source lumineuse par télécommande
11.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GUIDING POSITION ADJUSTMENT OF A PASSENGER WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes determining a visual impairment parameter indicating a degree of visual impairment of a passenger of a passenger seat associated with the seat device, determining a passenger location of the passenger and a location of a target, estimating an initial facing direction toward which the passenger faces, determining a position adjustment parameter indicating a position adjustment to be made by the passenger of the passenger seat to face the target, based on the passenger location, the location of the target, and the initial facing direction, and outputting a position adjustment instruction according to the position adjustment parameter, the position adjustment instruction including at least an audio instruction in response to the visual impairment parameter indicating visual impairment of the passenger.
A power supply system for use in an airplane is described. The power supply system includes N alternating current (AC) power outlets configured to provide AC power output at a passenger seat in an airplane, M direct current (DC) power outlets configured to provide DC power output at the passenger seat and a controller configured to control allocation of power from a power supply to the N AC power outlets and M DC power outlet according to a phase of a plurality of phases of operation of the power supply system, where N and M are positive integers.
H02J 3/02 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif utilisant un réseau unique pour distribution simultanée de puissance à différentes fréquencesCircuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif utilisant un réseau unique pour distribution simultanée de puissance à courant alternatif et à courant continu
B64D 11/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des sièges
H02J 3/00 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif
H02J 3/14 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour règler la tension dans des réseaux à courant alternatif par changement d'une caractéristique de la charge du réseau par interruption, ou mise en circuit, des charges du réseau, p. ex. charge équilibrée progressivement
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(1) Network transmission of sound, image, signal and data; telecommunication; video-on-demand transmission services; wireless broadcasting; computer aided transmission of messages and images; communications by fiber optic networks; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; telecommunications routing and junction services; providing user access to global computer network; providing access to databases; transmission of digital files; transmission of sound, video and information; streaming of data; transmission of podcasts; transmission of electronic data; transmission of wire broadcasting; cable TV transmission; audio data transmission; cable television broadcasting; broadcasting TV shopping programs; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers.
(2) Entertainment services; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable; entertainment information; providing on-line music, not downloadable; providing on-line videos, not downloadable; providing films, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission services; providing television programs, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission services; game services provided on-line from a computer network; providing non downloadable digital music through the internet; providing information in the field of entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers.
(3) Software as a service; platform as a service; software updating; software maintenance; provision of temporary use of non-downloadable online software for an in-flight entertainment system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for providing in-flight entertainment; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software to access apps and personalized media content for in-flight entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers.
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Network transmission of sound, image, signal and data; telecommunication; video-on-demand transmission services; wireless broadcasting; computer aided transmission of messages and images; communications by fiber optic networks; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; telecommunications routing and junction services; providing user access to global computer network; providing access to databases; transmission of digital files; transmission of sound, video and information; streaming of data; transmission of podcasts; transmission of electronic data; transmission of wire broadcasting; cable TV transmission; audio data transmission; cable television broadcasting; broadcasting TV shopping programs; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers Entertainment services; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable; entertainment information; providing on-line music, not downloadable; providing on-line videos, not downloadable; providing films, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission services; providing television programs, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission services; game services provided on-line from a computer network; providing non downloadable digital music through the internet; providing information in the field of entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers Software as a service [SaaS]; platform as a service [PaaS]; software updating; software maintenance; provision of temporary use of non-downloadable online software for an in-flight entertainment system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for providing in-flight entertainment; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software to access apps and personalized media content for in-flight entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers
15.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED IN-FLIGHT ASSISTANTS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based in-flight assistants and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. In some implementations, an in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) system provides an AI-based virtual assistant that a passenger can submit various requests or queries. For example, a passenger can ask the virtual assistant to generate an itinerary for their destination, edit documents stored on their personal laptop, order food or other items mid-flight, reach out to a crew member, check lavatory availability, and more. An AI model onboard the airplane can process these requests and generate responses in real-time, even if offline. The virtual assistant can be visually represented by an assistant graphical character on a display and talk to the passenger. Thus, the AI-based virtual assistant can provide an improved in-flight user experience compared to conventional IFEC systems.
G06T 13/40 - Animation tridimensionnelle [3D] de personnages, p. ex. d’êtres humains, d’animaux ou d’êtres virtuels
G10L 13/027 - Synthétiseurs de parole à partir de conceptsGénération de phrases naturelles à partir de concepts automatisés
G10L 13/047 - Architecture des synthétiseurs de parole
G10L 15/06 - Création de gabarits de référenceEntraînement des systèmes de reconnaissance de la parole, p. ex. adaptation aux caractéristiques de la voix du locuteur
G10L 15/30 - Reconnaissance distribuée, p. ex. dans les systèmes client-serveur, pour les applications en téléphonie mobile ou réseaux
16.
MULTI-ORBIT AIR TO GROUND NETWORK ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
A method for managing network traffic flow for a commercial passenger vehicle is provided. The method comprises: receiving, by a server comprising at least one processor, a request for a network session from a passenger device operating in a communication network onboard a commercial passenger vehicle; obtaining, from a payload of a predesignated packet in the network session, metadata that contains network traffic information associated with the communication network; correlating an identifier for the passenger device to a traffic flow in the network session, wherein the identifier is based on the metadata; and applying, based on the network traffic information, a traffic shaping policy to the passenger device corresponding to the identifier, wherein the traffic shaping policy controls routing of traffic flow of the passenger device through the communication network.
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Network transmission of sound, image, signal and data;
telecommunication; video-on-demand transmission services;
wireless broadcasting; computer aided transmission of
messages and images; communications by fiber optic networks;
providing telecommunications connections to a global
computer network; telecommunications routing and junction
services; providing user access to global computer network;
providing access to databases; transmission of digital
files; transmission of sound, video and information;
streaming of data; transmission of podcasts; transmission of
electronic data; transmission of wire broadcasting; cable TV
transmission; audio data transmission; cable television
broadcasting; broadcasting TV shopping programs; all of the
foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and
not related to printers. Entertainment services; publication of electronic books and
journals on-line; providing on-line electronic publications,
not downloadable; entertainment information; providing
on-line music, not downloadable; providing on-line videos,
not downloadable; providing films, not downloadable, via
video-on-demand transmission services; providing television
programs, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission
services; game services provided on-line from a computer
network; providing non downloadable digital music through
the internet; providing information in the field of
entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to
inflight entertainment, and not related to printers. Software as a service; platform as a service; software
updating; software maintenance; provision of temporary use
of non-downloadable online software for an in-flight
entertainment system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring
computer software platforms for providing in-flight
entertainment; providing temporary use of non-downloadable
software to access apps and personalized media content for
in-flight entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively
related to inflight entertainment, and not related to
printers.
18.
PLATFORM FOR IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNICATION
Virtualized onboard aircraft platforms for in-flight entertainment and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an platform comprises an airside platform onboard an aircraft, a development platform, and an operations platform. The airside platform can host applications and store media files via edge caching. The development platform can include (i) a developer portal providing a user interface for applications developers to develop the applications, (ii) a simulator environment configured to simulate the airside platform and test the applications developed via the developer portal, and (iii) a deployment unit configured to deploy the applications developed and tested. The operations platform can provide the media files to the airside platform and monitor each of the airside platform and the development platform. The platform can facilitate development and deployment of the plurality of applications on multiple types of aircrafts while remaining aircraft-agnostic to the application developers.
Scalable and modular aircraft servers for aircraft and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A headend server can include a chassis meeting a 6 Modular Concept Unit (MCU) size requirement, a pair of modules insertable into and removable from the chassis, one or more electronic blades, an I/O interface module housed in the chassis, and a power supply integrated in the chassis. Each module can include a plurality of slots, and the one or more electronic blades can be shaped and sized to fit in corresponding ones of the plurality of slots. Each of the headend server and the pair of modules can be a Line Replacement Unit (LRU). The headend server can be configured to provide a common operational interface between multiple types of aircrafts and the one or more electronic blades.
Scalable and modular aircraft servers for aircraft and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A headend server can include a chassis meeting a 6 Modular Concept Unit (MCU) size requirement, a pair of modules insertable into and removable from the chassis, one or more electronic blades, an I/O interface module housed in the chassis, and a power supply integrated in the chassis. Each module can include a plurality of slots, and the one or more electronic blades can be shaped and sized to fit in corresponding ones of the plurality of slots. Each of the headend server and the pair of modules can be a Line Replacement Unit (LRU). The headend server can be configured to provide a common operational interface between multiple types of aircrafts and the one or more electronic blades.
Virtualized onboard aircraft platforms for in-flight entertainment and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an platform comprises an airside platform onboard an aircraft, a development platform, and an operations platform. The airside platform can host applications and store media files via edge caching. The development platform can include (i) a developer portal providing a user interface for applications developers to develop the applications, (ii) a simulator environment configured to simulate the airside platform and test the applications developed via the developer portal, and (iii) a deployment unit configured to deploy the applications developed and tested. The operations platform can provide the media files to the airside platform and monitor each of the airside platform and the development platform. The platform can facilitate development and deployment of the plurality of applications on multiple types of aircrafts while remaining aircraft-agnostic to the application developers.
Scalable and modular aircraft servers for aircraft and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A headend server can include a chassis meeting a 6 Modular Concept Unit (MCU) size requirement, a pair of modules insertable into and removable from the chassis, one or more electronic blades, an I/O interface module housed in the chassis, and a power supply integrated in the chassis. Each module can include a plurality of slots, and the one or more electronic blades can be shaped and sized to fit in corresponding ones of the plurality of slots. Each of the headend server and the pair of modules can be a Line Replacement Unit (LRU). The headend server can be configured to provide a common operational interface between multiple types of aircrafts and the one or more electronic blades.
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(1) Network transmission of sound, image, signal and data; telecommunication; video-on-demand transmission services; wireless broadcasting; computer aided transmission of messages and images; communications by fiber optic networks; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; telecommunications routing and junction services; providing user access to global computer network; providing access to databases; transmission of digital files; transmission of sound, video and information; streaming of data; transmission of podcasts; transmission of electronic data; transmission of wire broadcasting; cable TV transmission; audio data transmission; cable television broadcasting; broadcasting TV shopping programs; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers.
(2) Entertainment services; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable; entertainment information; providing on-line music, not downloadable; providing on-line videos, not downloadable; providing films, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission services; providing television programs, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission services; game services provided on-line from a computer network; providing non downloadable digital music through the internet; providing information in the field of entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers.
(3) Software as a service; platform as a service; software updating; software maintenance; provision of temporary use of non-downloadable online software for an in-flight entertainment system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for providing in-flight entertainment; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software to access apps and personalized media content for in-flight entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers.
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Network transmission of sound, image, signal and data; telecommunication; video-on-demand transmission services; wireless broadcasting; computer aided transmission of messages and images; communications by fiber optic networks; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; telecommunications routing and junction services; providing user access to global computer network; providing access to databases; transmission of digital files; transmission of sound, video and information; streaming of data; transmission of podcasts; transmission of electronic data; transmission of wire broadcasting; cable TV transmission; audio data transmission; cable television broadcasting; broadcasting TV shopping programs; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers Entertainment services; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable; entertainment information; providing on-line music, not downloadable; providing on-line videos, not downloadable; providing films, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission services; providing television programs, not downloadable, via video-on-demand transmission services; game services provided on-line from a computer network; providing non downloadable digital music through the internet; providing information in the field of entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers Software as a service [SaaS]; platform as a service [PaaS]; software updating; software maintenance; provision of temporary use of non-downloadable online software for an in-flight entertainment system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for providing in-flight entertainment; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software to access apps and personalized media content for in-flight entertainment; all of the foregoing exclusively related to inflight entertainment, and not related to printers
25.
INFLIGHT CONNECTIVITY BEAM SELECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS
A method for providing data connectivity for passengers in a commercial passenger vehicle, includes determining, by a computing platform, an occurrence of a condition that triggers a reselection of a satellite beam used for providing communication connectivity to passengers in the commercial passenger vehicle; obtaining, the computing platform, one or more alternate beam candidates for the reselection; selecting, according to a rule, a next satellite beam for providing the communication connectivity; and switching, upon selecting the next satellite beam, to the next satellite beam at a switching time.
H04B 7/08 - Systèmes de diversitéSystèmes à plusieurs antennes, c.-à-d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station de réception
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26.
ELECTRONICS BOX FOR IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for an electronics box for an in-flight entertainment system. The electronics box comprises: a sealed enclosure including electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system disposed in a commercial passenger vehicle; and a cooling structure disposed on a surface of the sealed enclosure and includes: a fan introducing air from outside into the cooling structure, the air creating an air passage that is external to the sealed enclosure and extending along the surface of the sealed enclosure; one or more heat dissipation elements disposed in the air passage and configured to dissipate heat generated by the electronic components; and a duct cover covering the fan and the one or more heat dissipation elements and having an air inlet through which the air enters into the cooling structure.
Systems are provided for supplying electricity at a tray assembly for a passenger seat of a transportation vehicle. In some aspects, the tray assembly includes a center bar including an electrical outlet and a tray table pivotably coupled to a first support arm at a first corner and to a second support arm at a second corner, the tray table being pivotably coupled to the first support arm and the second support arm to move between a stow position and an open position where the tray table is substantially parallel to a floor and released from a seatback. The center bar is pivotably coupled to the tray table to be movable to a first position where the electrical outlet faces substantially upward during the open position, and to be movable to a second position where the electrical outlet face substantially downward during the stow position.
A method for managing a network assignment for a commercial passenger vehicle is provided. The method comprises: detecting, at a first time, a triggering event related to wireless communication services provided to passengers in the commercial passenger vehicle; receiving network parameters indicative of historical characteristics of the wireless communication services provided by satellite networks and a cellular network; applying a machine learning algorithm that processes the network parameters and generates output parameters indicative of estimated characteristics of the wireless communication services provided by the satellite networks and the cellular network; and selecting, based on the output parameters, in response to the triggering event, a network for use by the commercial passenger vehicle for providing the wireless communication service at a second time after the first time.
H04W 48/18 - Sélection d'un réseau ou d'un service de télécommunications
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
H04W 24/10 - Planification des comptes-rendus de mesures
A method includes receiving bids from user devices including a first user device associated with a first bid by a passenger on the commercial passenger vehicle and processing the bids from the user devices based on a communication status of the commercial passenger vehicle. The method further comprises: determining whether to accept or reject the bids from the user devices based on predetermined rules; selecting the first bid associated with the first user device or any bid accepted by the second server, including a second bid by a non-passenger on the commercial passenger vehicle that is received by the first server from a second user device within a predetermined time window, as a winning bid based on the predetermined rules; and providing the winning bid information to the first server such that results of the selecting are distributed to the passenger or the non-passenger.
Machine learning (ML) / artificial intelligence (AI) assistance is provided for the operation of an inflight entertainment network. A system may include a client agent deployed in communication with a passenger's personal device, a service agent deployed at least in part outside the vehicle and a cloud agent implemented remotely from the vehicle. The client agent is configured to collect passenger-facing AI-based insights with its own AI/ML model, the insights related to passenger preferences for in-vehicle services. The service agent is configured to collect services-facing AI-based insights representing interactions between passengers and available services and similarities among available services. The cloud agent implements a matching engine that bilaterally uses the passenger-facing insights and the services-facing insights to connect a passenger with an onboard service. The communication between the client agent, service agent, and the cloud agent can span multiple mobility stages of a travel journey.
H04W 4/48 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication dans le véhicule
H04W 4/42 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour les véhicules de transport collectif, p. ex. les autobus, les trains ou les aéronefs
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IN-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM OPERATION USING BILATERAL MATCHING OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) BASED INFORMATION
Machine learning (ML)/artificial intelligence (AI) assistance is provided for the operation of an inflight entertainment network. A system may include a client agent deployed in communication with a passenger's personal device, a service agent deployed at least in part outside the vehicle and a cloud agent implemented remotely from the vehicle. The client agent is configured to collect passenger-facing AI-based insights with its own AI/ML model, the insights related to passenger preferences for in-vehicle services. The service agent is configured to collect services-facing AI-based insights representing interactions between passengers and available services and similarities among available services. The cloud agent implements a matching engine that bilaterally uses the passenger-facing insights and the services-facing insights to connect a passenger with an onboard service. The communication between the client agent, service agent, and the cloud agent can span multiple mobility stages of a travel journey.
B60K 35/28 - Dispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par le type d’informations de sortie, p. ex. divertissement vidéo ou informations sur la dynamique du véhiculeDispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par la finalité des informations de sortie, p. ex. pour attirer l'attention du conducteur
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
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AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES INSTALLATION VERIFICATION BY MACHINE VISION-ASSISTED IDENTIFICATION
Systems, devices, and methods for aircraft in-flight entertainment (IFE) devices installation verification are disclosed herein. In some implementations, a verification system includes a computing device that can operably connect to multiple IFE devices and a reader device. Each IFE device can report its own stored identity to the computing device, and the computing device can determine the position of each IFE device based on a network topology-based network address assigned to each IFE device. The reader device can obtain and communicate, to the computing device, actual identities and expected installation positions of the IFE devices. The verification system can then compare, for each position, the actual identity, which indicates which IFE device should be installed in that position, against the reported stored identity, which indicates which IFE device has been installed in that position. The verification system can display, on a graphical user interface, the comparison.
H04L 41/22 - Dispositions pour la maintenance, l’administration ou la gestion des réseaux de commutation de données, p. ex. des réseaux de commutation de paquets comprenant des interfaces utilisateur graphiques spécialement adaptées [GUI]
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
Technical solutions are described that provide in-flight virtual experiences for passengers onboard a commercial passenger vehicle. In some examples, the in-flight virtual experiences simulate real-life experiences that relate to the respective travels or journeys of the passengers. For example, the in-flight virtual experiences can simulate, in various extended reality (XR) forms (e.g., virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR)), tourism attractions at journey destinations, vendor goods and services, and the like. The in-flight virtual experiences are provided via virtual experience applications implemented by an in-vehicle system, and multiple passengers can interact and collaborate in a combined session for a virtual experience application. Passengers can use the virtual experience applications to control aspects of the in-flight virtual experiences, and further to pre-configure, pre-arrange, or reserve aspects of corresponding real-life virtual experiences while the passengers are still in transit.
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06Q 10/02 - Réservations, p. ex. pour billetterie, services ou manifestations
G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VOLTAGE COMPENSATION FOR SEAT BOXES IN TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
Systems and methods are provided for a transportation vehicle. A system includes a power delivery component comprising a power delivery port and a power meter component to measure a power delivery component voltage received at the power delivery component via a cable, and a seat box connected to the power delivery component via the cable and configured to provide a supply voltage to the power delivery component via the cable. The seat box comprises a DC-to-DC converter to convert an initial DC voltage to a seat box DC voltage, a voltage compensation component to change the seat box DC voltage to the supply voltage, and a microcontroller configured to receive the power delivery component voltage from the power meter component, determine a voltage drop across the cable based on the power delivery component voltage, and control the voltage compensation component to adjust the supply voltage based on the voltage drop.
G05F 1/46 - Régulation de la tension ou de l'intensité là où la variable effectivement régulée par le dispositif de réglage final est du type continu
B60R 16/03 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique
Systems, methods, and devices for configuring and using on-board luggage space availability indicators are provided. An example method includes initializing multiple sensors, each of which includes a receiver, in an interior space of an overhead bin, using the receiver in each of the multiple sensors to acquire a signal, and determining, based on the received signals, an amount of empty space corresponding to a respective sensor of the multiple sensors. Based on the amount of empty space indicated by each of the multiple sensors, one of multiple visual indicators is selected. Herein, each of the multiple visual indicators is indicative of a different available capacity of the overhead bin, e.g., a first visual indicator indicates the overhead bin is empty, whereas a last visual indicator indicates the overhead bin has no more space for additional luggage. The overhead bin visual indicator is then displayed using a light-emitting means.
A central computing platform provides users with control over multi-party information involving third-party services during different stages of a travel journey, or while users are provided with data connectivity via different networks or systems. The central computing platform provides a digital ledger on which the multi-party information is recorded. Recording of the multi-party information, as well as modification thereof, requires authentication of each party as well as input (e.g., approval) by the computing platform. In some examples, the central computing platform provides users with control over digital records of real-world interactions with other users. The platform generates and publishes digital records of real-world interactions between users that include media data capturing the real-world interactions. In generating the digital records, the platform authenticates the users involved in the real-world interactions and can execute exchanges of the digital records with third-party users using authentication data for each of the interacting users.
Systems, devices, and methods updating in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) systems in aircraft are disclosed herein. In some implementations, a central administrative fleet management system includes a database configured to store an aircraft installation plan and a managing processor operably coupled to the database. The aircraft installation plan can define a planned set of software content to be stored on an IFEC system of a particular aircraft. The managing processor can be configured to receive an identity of the aircraft, identify a portion of the aircraft installation plan corresponding to the aircraft based on the received identity of the aircraft, and communicate the identified portion of the aircraft installation plan to the IFEC system. The IFEC system can then be updated using software content received from a portable content loader operably coupled to the IFEC system based on the identified portion of the aircraft installation plan.
A content distribution network (CDN) network with a distributed storage system, and associated devices and methods, are disclosed herein. In some implementations, a content distribution network system for an aircraft includes onboard servers and in-flight-entertainment (IFE) devices on the aircraft. Each onboard server can include central applications, a first CDN node, and a central database operably. Each IFE device can include IFE applications, a second CDN node, and an IFE database. The central databases and the IFE databases can form a distributed storage system that is configured to store multimedia content and/or packets of multimedia content in one or more of the central databases and/or the IFE databases. The central applications can be configured to access the distributed storage system via the first and/or second CDN nodes, and the IFE applications can be configured to access the distributed storage system via the first and/or second CDN nodes.
Methods, apparatus and system for managing an in-flight entertainment network include a method in which a first manifest file and a second manifest file are received. A first data connectivity with a first group of display devices and a second data connectivity with a second group of display devices is established. A bandwidth map and a profile map are used based on the manifest files and used for providing entertainment to the first group of display devices and the second group of display devices.
H04N 21/2343 - Traitement de flux vidéo élémentaires, p. ex. raccordement de flux vidéo ou transformation de graphes de scènes du flux vidéo codé impliquant des opérations de reformatage de signaux vidéo pour la distribution ou la mise en conformité avec les requêtes des utilisateurs finaux ou les exigences des dispositifs des utilisateurs finaux
H04N 21/214 - Plate-forme spécialisée de serveur, p. ex. serveur situé dans un avion, un hôtel ou un hôpital
H04N 21/258 - Gestion de données liées aux clients ou aux utilisateurs finaux, p. ex. gestion des capacités des clients, préférences ou données démographiques des utilisateurs, traitement des multiples préférences des utilisateurs finaux pour générer des données collaboratives
H04N 21/45 - Opérations de gestion réalisées par le client pour faciliter la réception de contenu ou l'interaction avec le contenu, ou pour l'administration des données liées à l'utilisateur final ou au dispositif client lui-même, p. ex. apprentissage des préférences d'utilisateurs pour recommander des films ou résolution de conflits d'ordonnancement
H04N 21/472 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour la requête de contenu, de données additionnelles ou de servicesInterface pour utilisateurs finaux pour l'interaction avec le contenu, p. ex. pour la réservation de contenu ou la mise en place de rappels, pour la requête de notification d'événement ou pour la transformation de contenus affichés
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ENGAGEMENT MEASUREMENT IN IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
A system for data collection in a commercial travel setting is described. The system includes a plurality of sensor circuits that collect a plurality of sensor data values from in-flight entertainment (IFE) network. The system includes a sensor data processor that interprets the plurality of sensor data values. The system includes a passenger profile management controller configured that filters the plurality of sensor data values by processing a plurality of passenger profiles that are related to at least some of the plurality of sensor data values. The system generates a measurement index that is normalized with respect to the plurality of sensor data values or the plurality of passenger profiles.
H04N 21/258 - Gestion de données liées aux clients ou aux utilisateurs finaux, p. ex. gestion des capacités des clients, préférences ou données démographiques des utilisateurs, traitement des multiples préférences des utilisateurs finaux pour générer des données collaboratives
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
H04N 21/442 - Surveillance de procédés ou de ressources, p. ex. détection de la défaillance d'un dispositif d'enregistrement, surveillance de la bande passante sur la voie descendante, du nombre de visualisations d'un film, de l'espace de stockage disponible dans le disque dur interne
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Produits et services
Computer network server; internet servers; network access
server hardware; data server; computer hardware; computer
hardware for processing, management, collection, and storage
of data; downloadable and recorded computer operating
software; downloadable and recorded computer software for
processing, managing, collecting, distributing, and storing
data; integrated computerized system for the collection,
editing, organizing, modifying, transmission, storage, and
sharing of data; downloadable and recorded computer software
platforms for hosting software applications; downloadable
and recorded network access server operating software;
computer storage devices, namely, storage subsystems for
storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via
a telecommunications network; downloadable and recorded
computer software for the collection, editing, organizing,
modifying, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and
information; computer hardware and peripherals, namely,
removeable computer parts for storage and computing. Electronic data storage.
42.
CREATING LOCALIZED WIRELESS NETWORK ZONES FOR PASSENGERS ON COMMERCIAL PASSENGER VEHICLES
A system for creating a localized wireless network zone for a passenger on a commercial passenger vehicle is provided. The system comprises: a first media playback device and a second media playback device that are respectively disposed on a first passenger seat and a second passenger seat in the commercial passenger vehicle, each of the first media playback device and the second media playback device operable as a seat hotspot by creating a localized wireless network zone covering passenger seats located in a vicinity of the first passenger seat and the second passenger seat, respectively; and an onboard server communicatively coupled to the first media playback device and the second media playback device and configured to monitor a number of requests for a wireless connection in the commercial passenger vehicle and control at least one of the first media playback device and the second media playback device to turn on the seat hotspot based on a result of the monitoring.
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
H04N 21/472 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour la requête de contenu, de données additionnelles ou de servicesInterface pour utilisateurs finaux pour l'interaction avec le contenu, p. ex. pour la réservation de contenu ou la mise en place de rappels, pour la requête de notification d'événement ou pour la transformation de contenus affichés
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Computer network server; internet servers; network access server hardware; data server; computer hardware; computer hardware for processing, management, collection, and storage of data; downloadable and recorded computer operating software; downloadable and recorded computer software for processing, managing, collecting, distributing, and storing data; integrated computerized system for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, transmission, storage, and sharing of data; downloadable and recorded computer software platforms for hosting software applications; downloadable and recorded network access server operating software; computer storage devices, namely, storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network; downloadable and recorded computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; computer hardware and peripherals, namely, removeable computer parts for storage and computing. (1) Electronic data storage.
Various connector systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed that can improve connectors and/or connections within an in-flight entertainment system to be at least more resilient to vibration, shock, and/or liquids. Connector boots are disclosed herein that can be coupled to a cover plate of an electronic box of an in-flight entertainment system to improve the connection between a connector plug and a receptacle of the electronic box. A cushion component and a clip are disclosed herein that can improve the connection between a connector plug and a receptacle of a monitor. Methods of disposing components of a connector plug in foil, tape, and/or heat shrink are disclosed herein that can improve resistance to liquids. Connector boots are disclosed herein that can be coupled to an in-line disconnect box to improve connections to connector plugs.
H01R 13/518 - Moyens pour maintenir ou envelopper un corps isolant, p. ex. boîtier pour maintenir ou envelopper plusieurs pièces de couplage, p. ex. châssis
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
H01R 13/533 - Socles ou boîtiers conçus pour l'emploi dans des conditions extrêmes, p. ex. haute température, rayonnements, vibrations, environnement corrosif, pression
H01R 13/58 - Moyens pour atténuer l'effort de tension sur le câble de connexion, p. ex. serre-câble
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Geographically-distributed electronically-steered array antenna system for ground-based uplink communications
Systems, methods, and devices for configuring a wireless telecommunication system are provided. An example method includes converting, at each teleport, one first digital signal of multiple first digital signals into a corresponding first analog signal of multiple first analog signals, each of the multiple first analog signals having a corresponding phase shift, and transmitting, by each teleport, the corresponding first analog signal. A remote processing node, at a location that is remote from each teleport, is configured to determine a corresponding delay in a second digital signal of multiple second digital signals from the corresponding phase shift, the multiple second digital signals corresponding to multiple second analog signals received by each teleport, the corresponding delay being determined based on coherently combining multiple third analog signals, and each of the multiple third analog signals being generated by converting a corresponding second digital signal of the multiple second digital signals.
A method of pairing a passenger electronic device (PED) and an inflight entertainment and communication (IFEC) network includes detecting a placement of the PED in a wireless charging platform onboard a commercial passenger vehicle; communicating, upon the detecting the placement, a first pairing information between the PED and the IFEC network via a first communication link; and using the first pairing information to facilitate communication between the PED and the IFEC network via a second communication link.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Organic light emitting diodes (OLED) monitors;
liquid-crystal display (LCD) monitors; video and multi-media
monitors; touchscreen monitors; computer monitors; monitors
with integrated camera, audio speakers and audio output, and
wireless communication technology; computer cameras;
peripheral bars for monitors; peripheral bars for monitors
with integrated lighting features, charging outlets and
audio outputs; mounting racks and accessories for mounting
monitors; connection cables; power cables; central
processing units (CPU); data processors; computer hardware
and computer peripherals; apparatus and instruments for
transmitting, storing, reproducing or processing sound,
images or data; digital media streaming devices; power
distributing boxes; computer storage and memory device,
namely, embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMc) embedded with NAND
flash memory containing media content, operating software
for computing file, memory and process management and for
handling input and output to networked devices, and other
software applications for delivering digital content and
services to airline passengers; computer storage and memory
device, namely, solid-state drive (SSD); all of the
foregoing exclusively for inflight entertainment, and not
including printers.
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Methods and systems for managing passenger seat attributes during flight take-off and landing
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes retrieving data associated with one or more seat attributes associated with one or more passenger seats of an aircraft; identifying a first attribute associated with a passenger seat that does not meet a configurable threshold condition defined for the first attribute for aircraft takeoff, landing or both take-off and landing; determining an action associated with the first attribute that can modify the first attribute to comply with the threshold condition for aircraft takeoff, landing or both take-off and landing; and executing the action associated with the first attribute to meet the threshold condition with the aircraft takeoff, landing or both take-off and landing.
Curved seatback monitors or display screens, and associated systems, devices, and methods for providing wide view display monitor technology on a commercial passenger vehicle are disclosed herein. An in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) system can be installed on a passenger vehicle having an aisle, window seats along a first side of the aisle, and center seats along a second side of the aisle. In some embodiments, the IFEC system includes a plurality of display screens positioned in front of corresponding ones of the seats. Each display screen can include a first portion having a first curvature radius and a second portion having a second curvature radius greater than the first curvature radius. The second portions of the display screens can be positioned closer to the aisle than the first portions. The curved display screens and the arrangement thereof are expected to improve passenger experience.
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes determining whether a connector receiver module is electrically connected to a connector of a media output device during a maintenance mode, measuring a load parameter at the connector receiver module in response to determining that the connector receiver module is electrically connected to the connector, the load parameter being associated with an electrical load at the connector receiver module, determining whether the load parameter is below a load threshold, and reporting a maintenance indicator indicating a location of the media playback device, the maintenance indicator being based on at least one of determining that the connector receiver module is electrically connected to the connector or determining that the load parameter is below the load threshold.
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer network server; Internet servers; Network access server hardware; Data server; Computer hardware; Computer hardware for processing, management, collection, and storage of data; Downloadable and recorded computer operating software; Downloadable and recorded computer software for processing, managing, collecting, distributing, and storing data; Integrated computerized system for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, transmission, storage, and sharing of data; Downloadable and recorded computer software platforms for hosting software applications; Downloadable and recorded network access server operating software; Computer storage devices, namely, storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network; Downloadable and recorded computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; Computer hardware and peripherals, namely, removeable computer parts for storage and computing Electronic data storage
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Produits et services
(1) Organic light emitting diodes (OLED) monitors; liquid-crystal display (LCD) monitors; video and multi-media monitors; touchscreen monitors; computer monitors; monitors with integrated camera, audio speakers and audio output, and wireless communication technology; computer cameras; peripheral bars for monitors; peripheral bars for monitors with integrated lighting features, charging outlets and audio outputs; mounting racks and accessories for mounting monitors; connection cables; power cables; central processing units (CPU); data processors; computer hardware and computer peripherals; apparatus and instruments for transmitting, storing, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; digital media streaming devices; power distributing boxes; computer storage and memory device, namely, embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMc) embedded with NAND flash memory containing media content, operating software for computing file, memory and process management and for handling input and output to networked devices, and other software applications for delivering digital content and services to airline passengers; computer storage and memory device, namely, solid-state drive (SSD); all of the foregoing exclusively for inflight entertainment, and not including printers.
54.
Methods and systems for managing lighting on a transportation vehicle
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes computing an average of light sensor data of a first group of seat devices; comparing the computed average with a previous average of the first group and at least a second group; determining that the computed average of the light sensor data of the first group is different from the previous average by a threshold value; identifying a change in an ambient light condition based on a difference between the computed average and the previous average of the light sensor data of the first group and comparison of the computed average with the average of the light sensor data of the second group; and automatically adjusting a brightness level of the seat devices of the first group, in response to the change in the ambient light condition.
H05B 47/11 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés en détectant la luminosité ou la température de couleur de la lumière ambiante
B60N 2/90 - Détails ou éléments non prévus ailleurs
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
55.
Methods and systems for managing lighting on a transportation vehicle
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes determining ambient light baseline for the flight by measuring a first light intensity by a plurality of light sensors located within a plurality of physical zones of an aircraft cabin, before a flight and transforming the measured first light intensity based on sensor locations within each physical zone of the aircraft cabin; adjusting brightness level of seat display device at passenger seats located in the aircraft cabin based on the ambient light baseline; continuing to measure in-flight light intensity by the plurality of sensors; and automatically adjusting the brightness level of one or more seat display devices in response to the in-flight light intensity varying from the ambient light baseline by a first threshold value.
G09G 3/3208 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande présentant un intérêt uniquement pour l'affichage utilisant des moyens de visualisation autres que les tubes à rayons cathodiques pour la présentation d'un ensemble de plusieurs caractères, p. ex. d'une page, en composant l'ensemble par combinaison d'éléments individuels disposés en matrice utilisant des sources lumineuses commandées utilisant des panneaux électroluminescents semi-conducteurs, p. ex. utilisant des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] organiques, p. ex. utilisant des diodes électroluminescentes organiques [OLED]
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
56.
Dynamic transaction allocation system for in-flight connectivity
A method for providing data connectivity for a passenger in a commercial passenger vehicle is provided. The method comprises: receiving, by a server onboard a commercial passenger vehicle, one or more data connectivity requests from one or more passenger electronic devices (PEDs) associated with one or more passengers; obtaining passenger information associated with the one or more passengers; performing, based on the passenger information, an authenticated communication based on the passenger information with one or more service provider candidates according to an order that defines priorities of the one or more service provider candidates such that the authenticated communication with a second service provider candidate is performed after it is determined that a first service provider candidate is unable to meet one or more constraints that are predetermined for providing wireless connection services for a PED associated with a particular passenger; establishing, based on the authenticated communication, data connectivity for the PED associated with the particular passenger.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Organic light emitting diodes (OLED) monitors; video and multi-media video monitors; touchscreen monitors; computer monitors; video monitors with integrated camera, audio speakers and audio output, and wireless communication technology; computer cameras; peripheral bars for monitors being computer peripheral devices; peripheral bars for monitors being computer peripheral devices featuring integrated lighting features, charging outlets and audio outputs; mounting racks being computer mounts and accessories being mounting devices for monitors; connection cables; power cables; central processing units (CPU); data processors; computer hardware and computer peripherals; apparatus and instruments for transmitting, storing in the nature of recording, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; digital media streaming devices; power distributing boxes; computer storage and memory device, namely, embedded MultiMediaCards (eMMc) being memory cards embedded with NAND flash memory containing recorded media content, recorded operating software for computing files, memory and process management and for handling input and output to networked devices, and recorded software applications for delivering digital content and services to airline passengers; computer storage and memory device, namely, solid-state drives (SSD); all of the foregoing exclusively for inflight entertainment, and not including printers
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Components of transportation entertainment systems, namely, electronic information display screens and electronic interactive displays embedded into surfaces, namely, mirrors, walls, table tops, arm rests, and seats; recorded software for controlling and inputting information via electronic information display screens and electronic interactive displays and providing user feedback using at least one of sound, light and vibration for transportation entertainment systems; touch sensors, cameras and LCD panels sold as components of electronic information display screens and electronic interactive displays for transportation entertainment systems; all the foregoing sold exclusively to the transportation industry and not to the general public.
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Techniques for providing video programs for passengers on commercial passenger vehicles
A method for providing video programs for passengers on commercial passenger vehicles is provided. The method includes obtaining satellite beam coverage information indicative of beam coverages of one or more commercial passenger vehicles by one or more satellites; checking subscription information corresponding to a subset of commercial passenger vehicles in a beam coverage area of a particular satellite beam; generating, based on a result of the checking, a video program package including one or more video programs subscribed by the subset of commercial passenger vehicles; and transmitting the video program package to a satellite providing the particular satellite beam such that the one or more video programs of the video program package are transmitted through the particular satellite beam to the subset of commercial passenger vehicles.
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes configuring a listening threshold value for a Type A, universal serial bus (USB) port on the transportation vehicle; providing an initial power to the USB port without any attached USB device; in response to attaching a USB device to the USB port, detecting an increase in current greater than the listening threshold value; temporarily turning off the initial power to the USB port; setting an operating threshold value, and providing operating power to the USB port; detecting a drop in current when the USB device is disconnected; and resetting the listening threshold value and providing the initial power to the USB port.
Technical solutions are described that enable passengers on a commercial passenger vehicle interact with each other during a trip using their electronic devices by communicating using an on-board communication platform. The platform can provide an in-flight shared virtual environment or world that is accessible and traversable by passengers and that includes real-world and/or virtual for passengers to consume. Passengers can create or use virtual avatars to preserve anonymity and privacy while interacting and communicating with others within the in-flight shared virtual environment or world. Data records/logs capturing cross-passenger interactions or communications within the in-flight shared virtual environment can be purged after the vehicle's flight.
Technical solutions are described that provide in-flight virtual experiences for passengers onboard a commercial passenger vehicle. In some examples, the in-flight virtual experiences simulate real-life experiences that relate to the respective travels or journeys of the passengers. For example, the in-flight virtual experiences can simulate, in various extended reality (XR) forms (e.g., virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR)), tourism attractions at journey destinations, vendor goods and services, and the like. The in-flight virtual experiences are provided via virtual experience applications implemented by an in-vehicle system, and multiple passengers can interact and collaborate in a combined session for a virtual experience application. Passengers can use the virtual experience applications to control aspects of the in-flight virtual experiences, and further to pre-configure, pre-arrange, or reserve aspects of corresponding real-life virtual experiences while the passengers are still in transit.
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06Q 10/02 - Réservations, p. ex. pour billetterie, services ou manifestations
G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
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Techniques to lock and unlock displays of vehicle entertainment systems for commercial passenger vehicles
A display in a commercial passenger vehicle can an option to be locked or unlock to enhance security. An example system for securing an in-vehicle entertainment (IVE) display in a commercial passenger vehicle comprises a mobile device and a computer. The mobile device comprises a first processor configured to secure a display located in the commercial passenger vehicle, where the first processor is configured to: obtain a payload; generate a first digitally signed payload as a first output of a first mathematical computation performed on the payload with a secret key; and send a first message comprising the first digitally signed payload and a lock command to instruct the display to lock the display. The computer is communicably coupled with the display and comprises a second processor configured to send a first instruction to cause the display to lock in response to a reception of the lock command.
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
H04L 9/06 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité l'appareil de chiffrement utilisant des registres à décalage ou des mémoires pour le codage par blocs, p. ex. système DES
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
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Programmable lighting methods and systems for a removable peripheral bar
Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. One method includes transmitting, by a processor of a seat device of an aircraft coupled to a peripheral bar assembly having a plurality of programmable light sources, one or more commands to the peripheral bar assembly to operate one or more of the light sources; and operating, by the peripheral bar assembly, the one or more light sources, in response to the one or more commands to indicate non-verbal communication associated with the aircraft.
B60K 35/50 - Instruments caractérisés par leurs moyens de fixation au véhicule ou d’intégration dans celui-ci
B60K 35/60 - Instruments caractérisés par leur emplacement ou leur positionnement relatif dans ou sur les véhicules
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
G06F 13/10 - Commande par programme pour dispositifs périphériques
G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
H05B 47/175 - Commande de la source lumineuse par télécommande
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Creating localized wireless network zones for passengers on commercial passenger vehicles
A system for creating a localized wireless network zone for a passenger on a commercial passenger vehicle is provided. The system comprises: a first media playback device and a second media playback device that are respectively disposed on a first passenger seat and a second passenger seat in the commercial passenger vehicle, each of the first media playback device and the second media playback device operable as a seat hotspot by creating a localized wireless network zone covering passenger seats located in a vicinity of the first passenger seat and the second passenger seat, respectively; and an onboard server communicatively coupled to the first media playback device and the second media playback device and configured to monitor a number of requests for a wireless connection in the commercial passenger vehicle and control at least one of the first media playback device and the second media playback device to turn on the seat hotspot based on a result of the monitoring.
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
H04N 21/472 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour la requête de contenu, de données additionnelles ou de servicesInterface pour utilisateurs finaux pour l'interaction avec le contenu, p. ex. pour la réservation de contenu ou la mise en place de rappels, pour la requête de notification d'événement ou pour la transformation de contenus affichés
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Thermal load balancing for electronically steerable antennas
Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to optimizing operation of an electronically steerable antenna (ESA) with respect to temperature-related constraints. Thermal load experienced by individual antenna elements or tiles of the ESA is balanced to maximize an expected time before the ESA reaches a shutdown temperature. An example method includes determining a reduced number of antenna tiles that minimally satisfies a signal quality requirement with respect to a target system. The method further includes selecting an optimized sequence of tile patterns of the reduced number of antenna tiles within the ESA. The optimized sequence corresponds to an optimized path that traverses a graph having nodes corresponding to the tile patterns and edges defining a count of shared tiles between respective tile patterns. The method further includes operating the ESA according to the optimized sequence of tile patterns based on activating specific tiles identified by each pattern in a sequential manner.
H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les avions, les missiles, les satellites ou les ballons
H01Q 3/34 - Dispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne faisant varier la phase relative ou l’amplitude relative et l’énergie d’excitation entre plusieurs éléments rayonnants actifsDispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne faisant varier la distribution de l’énergie à travers une ouverture rayonnante faisant varier la phase par des moyens électriques
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes linking a streaming service application to an application to enable access to passenger related information to the streaming service application provided by the application and enable access to media content related information by the application; presenting, by the streaming service application, media content to a passenger on an electronic device, prior to a first flight; predicting, by the streaming service application, media content that the passenger is likely to watch during the first flight; obtaining, by the application, information regarding the first flight likely to watch media content; pre-loading the first flight likely to watch media content in a storage device accessible by an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system during the first flight; and presenting, by the IFE system, the first flight likely to watch media content on a display device.
H04N 21/214 - Plate-forme spécialisée de serveur, p. ex. serveur situé dans un avion, un hôtel ou un hôpital
H04N 21/231 - Opération de stockage de contenu, p. ex. mise en mémoire cache de films pour stockage à court terme, réplication de données sur plusieurs serveurs, ou établissement de priorité des données pour l'effacement
H04N 21/258 - Gestion de données liées aux clients ou aux utilisateurs finaux, p. ex. gestion des capacités des clients, préférences ou données démographiques des utilisateurs, traitement des multiples préférences des utilisateurs finaux pour générer des données collaboratives
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Engagement measurement in in-flight entertainment systems
A system for data collection in a commercial travel setting is described. The system includes a plurality of sensor circuits that collect a plurality of sensor data values from in-flight entertainment (IFE) network. The system includes a sensor data processor that interprets the plurality of sensor data values. The system includes a passenger profile management controller configured that filters the plurality of sensor data values by processing a plurality of passenger profiles that are related to at least some of the plurality of sensor data values. The system generates a measurement index that is normalized with respect to the plurality of sensor data values or the plurality of passenger profiles.
H04N 21/258 - Gestion de données liées aux clients ou aux utilisateurs finaux, p. ex. gestion des capacités des clients, préférences ou données démographiques des utilisateurs, traitement des multiples préférences des utilisateurs finaux pour générer des données collaboratives
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
H04N 21/442 - Surveillance de procédés ou de ressources, p. ex. détection de la défaillance d'un dispositif d'enregistrement, surveillance de la bande passante sur la voie descendante, du nombre de visualisations d'un film, de l'espace de stockage disponible dans le disque dur interne
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Authenticated modifications of multi-party ledger data during user connectivity via in-flight systems
A central computing platform provides users with control over multi-party information involving third-party services during different stages of a travel journey, or while users are provided with data connectivity via different networks or systems. The central computing platform provides a digital ledger on which the multi-party information is recorded. Recording of the multi-party information, as well as modification thereof, requires authentication of each party as well as input (e.g., approval) by the computing platform. The central computing platform can be communicatively coupled with local networks, such as cellular networks, as well as mobile platforms or in-vehicle connectivity systems to which user devices can be connected. As a result, the central computing platform is involved in generation, recording, modification, and fulfillment of multi-party arrangements between users and third-party services.
A central computing platform provides users with control over multi-party information involving third-party services during different stages of a travel journey, or while users are provided with data connectivity via different networks or systems. The central computing platform provides a digital ledger on which the multi-party information is recorded. Recording of the multi-party information, as well as modification thereof, requires authentication of each party as well as input (e.g., approval) by the computing platform. In some examples, the central computing platform provides users with control over digital records of real-world interactions with other users. The platform generates and publishes digital records of real-world interactions between users that include media data capturing the real-world interactions. In generating the digital records, the platform authenticates the users involved in the real-world interactions and can execute exchanges of the digital records with third-party users using authentication data for each of the interacting users.
A central computing platform provides users with control over multi-party information involving third-party services during different stages of a travel journey, or while users are provided with data connectivity via different networks or systems. The central computing platform provides a digital ledger on which the multi-party information is recorded. Recording of the multi-party information, as well as modification thereof, requires authentication of each party as well as input (e.g., approval) by the computing platform. The central computing platform can be communicatively coupled with local networks, such as cellular networks, as well as mobile platforms or in-vehicle connectivity systems to which user devices can be connected. As a result, the central computing platform is involved in generation, recording, modification, and fulfillment of multi-party arrangements between users and third-party services.
G06F 21/64 - Protection de l’intégrité des données, p. ex. par sommes de contrôle, certificats ou signatures
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
H04L 9/00 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
B60R 16/00 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs
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MOBILE AUTHENTICATION AND CONTROL OF DIGITAL RECORDS CAPTURING REAL-WORLD MULTI-PARTY INTERACTIONS
A central computing platform provides users with control over multi-party information involving third-party services during different stages of a travel journey, or while users are provided with data connectivity via different networks or systems. The central computing platform provides a digital ledger on which the multi-party information is recorded. Recording of the multi-party information, as well as modification thereof, requires authentication of each party as well as input (e.g., approval) by the computing platform. In some examples, the central computing platform provides users with control over digital records of real-world interactions with other users. The platform generates and publishes digital records of real-world interactions between users that include media data capturing the real-world interactions. In generating the digital records, the platform authenticates the users involved in the real-world interactions and can execute exchanges of the digital records with third-party users using authentication data for each of the interacting users.
G06F 21/50 - Contrôle des utilisateurs, des programmes ou des dispositifs de préservation de l’intégrité des plates-formes, p. ex. des processeurs, des micrologiciels ou des systèmes d’exploitation
G06F 21/44 - Authentification de programme ou de dispositif
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Systems and methods for managing wisp voucher codes for transportation vehicles
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes generating Wireless Internet Service Provider (“WISP”) voucher codes and associated WISP data into a loadable package to establish Internet connections on a plurality of aircrafts; utilizing the associated WISP data to selectively load a subset of WISP voucher codes to an aircraft; deploying a WISP voucher code from the subset for each passenger seat on the aircraft, based on an event; updating a data structure upon deployment of each WISP voucher code to indicate deployed and unused WISP voucher codes of the subset; presenting the WISP voucher code to each passenger seat; determining that a number of unused WISP voucher codes of the subset have reached a threshold value; obtaining additional WISP voucher codes for the aircraft; and deleting the WISP voucher code associated with each passenger seat, upon flight termination.
H04W 76/11 - Attribution ou utilisation d'identifiants de connexion
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
Embodiments described herein relate to managing wireless connections within a spatially-dense setting like a passenger vehicle, thereby improving quality and reliability of individual wireless connections. An example method includes detecting a connection request from a passenger device requesting a wireless connection with a seatback device in a first in-vehicle location. The method includes defining a density zone that includes other in-vehicle locations surrounding the first in-vehicle location. The density zone localizes an area within which other wireless connections may be disruptive to the wireless connection. The method includes determining, via a token server that stores connection tokens that each describe an existing connection, a number of particular tokens that describe existing connections located within the density zone. The method includes selectively granting or denying the requested wireless connection by comparing the number of particular tokens with a maximum number of connections or a capacity for the density zone.
A system for tracking passenger behaviors of passengers on a commercial passenger vehicle is provided. The system comprises: media playback devices located on the commercial passenger vehicle, the media playback devices being associated with passenger seats and configured to operate in an onboard check-in mode, and an onboard server in communication with the media playback devices and configured to receive, from a media playback device associated with a passenger seat of a passenger, passenger identification information of the passenger and update passenger boarding information to indicate a completion of a boarding process of the passenger. The onboard server is further configured to provide, to at least one of a ground terminal or a crew terminal, passenger boarding information that enables determination of a time interval between a start of the boarding process by each passenger and an end of the boarding process as indicated from the media playback devices.
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
G06V 20/59 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’intérieur d’un véhicule, p. ex. concernant l’occupation des sièges, l’état du conducteur ou les conditions de l’éclairage intérieur
H04N 21/214 - Plate-forme spécialisée de serveur, p. ex. serveur situé dans un avion, un hôtel ou un hôpital
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Secure access and presentation of passenger-specific information
Embodiments described herein relate to providing authenticated access to passenger-specific information at a seatback device of a vehicle based on connection with personal passenger devices. A method includes obtaining a unique identifier associated with a passenger device that is wirelessly connected with a seatback device located in a vehicle. The method includes determining whether an account data for a passenger corresponding to the seatback device includes an indication of the unique identifier. The method includes automatically causing, based on a determination that the account data includes the indication of the unique identifier associated with the passenger device, at least a portion of the account data to be displayed at the seatback device.
One or more Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are provided for a transportation vehicle. One WAP includes a combined board having a first area with micro-processor components and a second area with antenna elements, the second area located at a periphery of the combined board; a metallic cover placed over the first area; and a non-metallic cover placed over the metallic cover and the second area.
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
H01Q 9/28 - Éléments coniques, cylindriques, en cage, en ruban, en treillis ou éléments analogues ayant une surface de rayonnement étendueÉléments comportant deux surfaces coniques ayant le même axe et opposées par leurs sommets et alimentés par des lignes de transmission à deux conducteurs
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Automatic pairing between wireless electronic devices and in-vehicle entertainment system
An apparatus for assisting a pairing operation is provided. The apparatus comprises: a processor included in an intermediate device in communication with a source device to which a wireless electronic device is to be wirelessly connected through the pairing operation; and a storage included in the intermediate device and in communication with the processor, the storage configured to store pairing information of the wireless electronic device, the pairing information including a profile of the wireless electronic device that enables to complete the pairing operation with the source device. The storage further stores instructions, upon being executed, to instruct the processor to: determine to initiate the pairing operation for the wireless electronic device; and provide the pairing information of the wireless electronic device to the source device such that a wireless communication link is established between the wireless electronic device and the source device based on the pairing information of the wireless electronic device.
Embodiments described herein relate to providing path information of a vehicle to vehicle passengers, and the provided path information may be configured according to passenger-related constraints. In one embodiment, a method for providing passenger-oriented path information via an in-flight entertainment system is described. The method includes making a determination that a graphical display of an estimated first path of the commercial passenger vehicle traveling via a route between an origin and a destination intersects a constrained area. The estimated first path is estimated as a straight-line path between consecutive waypoints along the route. The method further includes, based on the determination that the estimated first path intersects the constrained area, determining a second path for display that does not intersect the constrained area. The method further includes causing a display of the second path on an IFE display associated with a passenger.
A data storage system for providing entertainment content to terminal devices in a passenger vehicle is provided to comprise: a first group of terminal devices configured to operate as storage nodes of a storage cluster configured to provide the entertainment content to media playback devices disposed in the passenger vehicle, the entertainment content including one or more entertainment programs and the storage nodes configured to store blocks of the one or more entertainment programs; a second group of terminal devices configured to operate as monitor nodes in the storage cluster, the monitor nodes configured to monitor status of the storage nodes; and a host in communication with the first group and the second group of the terminal devices via an in-vehicle network and configured to store metadata for the storage cluster and facilitate delivery of the entertainment content from the first group of terminal devices to the media playback devices.
Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. One method includes retrieving, by a processor of a seat device of an aircraft coupled to a removable, peripheral bar assembly having a plurality of programmable, light emitting diodes (LEDs), configuration information to operate the LEDs; transmitting, by the processor, one or more commands to the peripheral bar assembly to operate one or more of the LEDs; and operating, by the peripheral bar assembly, the one or more LEDs, in response to the one or more commands to indicate non-verbal communication based on one or more pre-defined communication protocols indicating a seat-by-seat status.
B64D 47/02 - Aménagements ou adaptations des dispositifs de signalisation ou d'éclairage
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
G06F 13/10 - Commande par programme pour dispositifs périphériques
G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
H05B 47/175 - Commande de la source lumineuse par télécommande
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Electronics box for in-flight entertainment system
This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for an electronics box for an in-flight entertainment system. The electronics box comprises: a sealed enclosure including electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system disposed in a commercial passenger vehicle; and a cooling structure disposed on a surface of the sealed enclosure and includes: a fan introducing air from outside into the cooling structure, the air creating an air passage that is external to the sealed enclosure and extending along the surface of the sealed enclosure; one or more heat dissipation elements disposed in the air passage and configured to dissipate heat generated by the electronic components; and a duct cover covering the fan and the one or more heat dissipation elements and having an air inlet through which the air enters into the cooling structure.
This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for an electronics box for an in-flight entertainment system. The electronics box comprises: a first module including a first group of electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system and having a housing accommodating a first board on which the first group of electronic components are disposed; and a second module detachably placed over the first module and having a second board on which a second group of electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system are disposed, the second board covered by a frame that forms a sealed enclosure with the housing, and wherein the first group of electronic components and the second group of electronic components are configured to provide power or data to at least one of the in-flight entertainment system that is located in a commercial passenger vehicle.
Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a front bar housing with a front segment and a rear segment; a rear bar housing with a front segment coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing; and an input/output (I/O) printed circuit board (“PCB”) having an I/O connector. The I/O PCB coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing. The assembly is coupled to a chassis of a display system having a display module, and the I/O connector is coupled to a connector of the display module for enabling an electrical connection between the peripheral bar assembly and the display module.
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
B60R 11/02 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets pour postes radio, de télévision, téléphones, ou objets similairesDisposition de leur commande
H04N 23/57 - Détails mécaniques ou électriques de caméras ou de modules de caméras spécialement adaptés pour être intégrés dans d'autres dispositifs
B60R 11/00 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets
Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a front bar housing with a front segment and a rear segment, and a through slot aligned with a diffuser operationally coupled to a first surface of an I/O PCB having a plurality of light sources emitting light that is transmitted through the diffuser and the slot. The assembly further includes a rear bar housing having a front segment and a rear segment, the front segment of the rear bar housing coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing. A top surface of the peripheral bar assembly is coupled to a bottom of a chassis of a display system having a display module. The assembly configured to provide accent lighting through the slot of the front bar housing.
Methods and systems are provided for current and/or power balancing. One method includes comparing a first input current of a first regulator in a first path between a power source and a power sink with a second input current of a second regulator in a second path between the power source and the power sink; lowering an output from the first regulator, in response to the first input current being higher than the second input current; and increasing an output from the second regulator, in response to the second input current being higher than the first input current.
G05F 1/56 - Régulation de la tension ou de l'intensité là où la variable effectivement régulée par le dispositif de réglage final est du type continu utilisant des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs en série avec la charge comme dispositifs de réglage final
G05F 1/575 - Régulation de la tension ou de l'intensité là où la variable effectivement régulée par le dispositif de réglage final est du type continu utilisant des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs en série avec la charge comme dispositifs de réglage final caractérisé par le circuit de rétroaction
G06F 1/26 - Alimentation en énergie électrique, p. ex. régulation à cet effet
H01R 13/66 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés
H04B 3/54 - Systèmes de transmission par lignes de réseau de distribution d'énergie
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Virtualization of complex networked embedded systems
A testing and verification system for an equivalent physical configuration of an in-flight entertainment and communications system with one or more hardware components includes a virtual machine manager. One or more virtual machines each including a hardware abstraction layer is instantiated by the virtual machine manager according to simulated hardware component definitions corresponding to the equivalent physical configuration of the hardware components. The virtual machines are in communication with each other over virtual network connections. A test interface to the one or more virtual machines generate test inputs to target software applications installed on the virtual machines. A display interface is connected to the virtual machines, with results from the execution of the target software applications responsive to the test inputs are output thereto.
G06F 9/455 - ÉmulationInterprétationSimulation de logiciel, p. ex. virtualisation ou émulation des moteurs d’exécution d’applications ou de systèmes d’exploitation
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes detecting, by a first system on chip (“SOC”) of a seat box on a transportation vehicle that a first seat device is operational and usage of a second SOC of the seat box by a second seat device is below a first threshold level, the first SOC operationally coupled to the second SOC by a peripheral link, the seat box providing a network connection to the first seat device and the second device; allocating resources of the first SOC and the second SOC to the first seat device; and modifying usage of the second SOC by the first seat device, in response to a change in resource usage of the second SOC.
A system for data collection in a commercial travel setting is described. The system includes a plurality of sensor circuits that collect a plurality of sensor data values from in-flight entertainment (IFE) network. The system includes a sensor data processor that interprets the plurality of sensor data values. The system includes a passenger profile management controller configured that filters the plurality of sensor data values by processing a plurality of passenger profiles that are related to at least some of the plurality of sensor data values. The system generates a measurement index that is normalized with respect to the plurality of sensor data values or the plurality of passenger profiles.
H04N 21/258 - Gestion de données liées aux clients ou aux utilisateurs finaux, p. ex. gestion des capacités des clients, préférences ou données démographiques des utilisateurs, traitement des multiples préférences des utilisateurs finaux pour générer des données collaboratives
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
H04N 21/442 - Surveillance de procédés ou de ressources, p. ex. détection de la défaillance d'un dispositif d'enregistrement, surveillance de la bande passante sur la voie descendante, du nombre de visualisations d'un film, de l'espace de stockage disponible dans le disque dur interne
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
90.
Antenna system of in-flight entertainment and communication system
This patent document describes techniques related to antenna system of an in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) system provided in a commercial passenger vehicle. The antenna system comprises monitors associated with passenger seats on the commercial passenger vehicle and configured to display entertainment content for passengers, wireless transceivers disposed outside of the monitors and configured to transceive radio signals that have beam patterns defined according to locations of the wireless transceivers relative to passenger seats, and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the wireless transceivers and configured to support the wireless connectivity for the passengers through the wireless transceivers.
H04B 7/06 - Systèmes de diversitéSystèmes à plusieurs antennes, c.-à-d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station d'émission
H04W 4/42 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour les véhicules de transport collectif, p. ex. les autobus, les trains ou les aéronefs
Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes retrieving information before a flight for an aircraft, the information including passenger fare purchase data, passenger seat location data, aircraft configuration defining a layout of the aircraft, functions available on the flight controlled by an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system; prior to the flight, generating a digital rights object for the aircraft, the digital rights object defining media content and functionality that will be made available to each passenger at a passenger seat; parsing the digital rights object to map media content and functionality for each passenger seat; and enabling by the IFE system, an upgrade or downgrade of digital rights of a passenger as defined by the digital rights object.
This patent document describes techniques related to providing a method for providing a wireless access zone to passengers on a commercial passenger. In one aspect, the method comprises: configuring a number of wireless access zones in the commercial passenger vehicle by distributing radio frequency (RF) shielding structures in the commercial passenger vehicle, the RF shielding structures configured to attenuate a radio signal originating in an RF band from one wireless access zone to be below a threshold prior to reaching other wireless access zones; receiving a request, from an electronic device on the commercial passenger vehicle, to connect the electronic device to a communication network; and establishing a connection of the electronic device to the communication network through radio signals in a corresponding wireless access zone.
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les avions, les missiles, les satellites ou les ballons
This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for controlling wireless transmissions on a commercial passenger vehicle. The apparatus comprises a processor communicatively coupled to multiple wireless transceivers disposed on multiple seats in the commercial passenger vehicles. The processor is configured to: control a wireless transmission power of a first wireless transceiver at an initial time based on a pre-determined power level that is computed using a first feedback from a first set of the multiple wireless transceivers; and perform an ongoing control of the wireless transmission power of the first wireless transceiver based on a second feedback received from a second set of the multiple wireless transceivers.
This patent document describes techniques related to providing a method for providing a wireless access zone to passengers on a commercial passenger. In one aspect, the method comprises: configuring a number of wireless access zones in the commercial passenger vehicle by distributing radio frequency (RF) shielding structures in the commercial passenger vehicle, the RF shielding structures configured to attenuate a radio signal originating in an RF band from one wireless access zone to be below a threshold prior to reaching other wireless access zones; receiving a request, from an electronic device on the commercial passenger vehicle, to connect the electronic device to a communication network; and establishing a connection of the electronic device to the communication network through radio signals in a corresponding wireless access zone.
A display in a commercial passenger vehicle can an option to be locked or unlock to enhance security. An example system for securing an in-vehicle entertainment (IVE) display in a commercial passenger vehicle comprises a mobile device and a computer. The mobile device comprises a first processor configured to secure a display located in the commercial passenger vehicle, where the first processor is configured to: obtain a payload; generate a first digitally signed payload as a first output of a first mathematical computation performed on the payload with a secret key; and send a first message comprising the first digitally signed payload and a lock command to instruct the display to lock the display. The computer is communicably coupled with the display and comprises a second processor configured to send a first instruction to cause the display to lock in response to a reception of the lock command.
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
H04L 9/06 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité l'appareil de chiffrement utilisant des registres à décalage ou des mémoires pour le codage par blocs, p. ex. système DES
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
96.
Transmission power control for electronic devices in commercial passenger vehicles
This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for controlling wireless transmissions on a commercial passenger vehicle. The apparatus comprises a processor communicatively coupled to multiple wireless transceivers disposed on multiple seats in the commercial passenger vehicles. The processor is configured to: control a wireless transmission power of a first wireless transceiver at an initial time based on a pre-determined power level that is computed using a first feedback from a first set of the multiple wireless transceivers; and perform an ongoing control of the wireless transmission power of the first wireless transceiver based on a second feedback received from a second set of the multiple wireless transceivers.
H04W 52/28 - Commande de puissance d'émission [TPC Transmission power control] le TPC étant effectué selon des paramètres spécifiques utilisant le profil utilisateur, p. ex. la vitesse, la priorité ou l'état du réseau, p. ex. en attente, libre ou absence de transmission
97.
Accent lighting based display systems and associated methods thereof
Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a front bar housing with a front segment and a rear segment, and a through slot aligned with a diffuser operationally coupled to a first surface of an I/O PCB having a plurality of light sources emitting light that is transmitted through the diffuser and the slot. The assembly further includes a rear bar housing having a front segment and a rear segment, the front segment of the rear bar housing coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing. A top surface of the peripheral bar assembly is coupled to a bottom of a chassis of a display system having a display module. The assembly configured to provide accent lighting through the slot of the front bar housing.
A data storage system for providing entertainment content to terminal devices in a passenger vehicle is provided to comprise: a first group of terminal devices configured to operate as storage nodes of a storage cluster configured to provide the entertainment content to media playback devices disposed in the passenger vehicle, the entertainment content including one or more entertainment programs and the storage nodes configured to store blocks of the one or more entertainment programs; a second group of terminal devices configured to operate as monitor nodes in the storage cluster, the monitor nodes configured to monitor status of the storage nodes; and a host in communication with the first group and the second group of the terminal devices via an in-vehicle network and configured to store metadata for the storage cluster and facilitate delivery of the entertainment content from the first group of terminal devices to the media playback devices.
A testing and verification system for an equivalent physical configuration of an in-flight entertainment and communications system with one or more hardware components includes a virtual machine manager. One or more virtual machines each including a hardware abstraction layer is instantiated by the virtual machine manager according to simulated hardware component definitions corresponding to the equivalent physical configuration of the hardware components. The virtual machines are in communication with each other over virtual network connections. A test interface to the one or more virtual machines generate test inputs to target software applications installed on the virtual machines. A display interface is connected to the virtual machines, with results from the execution of the target software applications responsive to the test inputs are output thereto.
G06F 11/00 - Détection d'erreursCorrection d'erreursContrôle de fonctionnement
G06F 11/36 - Prévention d'erreurs par analyse, par débogage ou par test de logiciel
G06F 9/455 - ÉmulationInterprétationSimulation de logiciel, p. ex. virtualisation ou émulation des moteurs d’exécution d’applications ou de systèmes d’exploitation
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Organic light emitting diodes (OLED) monitors;
liquid-crystal display (LCD) monitors; video and multi-media
monitors; touchscreen monitors; computer monitors; monitors
with integrated camera, audio speakers and audio output, and
wireless communication technology; computer cameras;
peripheral bars for monitors; peripheral bars for monitors
with integrated lighting features, charging outlets and
audio outputs; mounting racks and accessories for mounting
monitors; connection cables; power cables; central
processing units (CPU); data processors; computer hardware
and computer peripherals; apparatus and instruments for
transmitting, storing, reproducing or processing sound,
images or data; digital media streaming devices; power
distributing boxes; computer storage and memory device.
