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Methods and systems for distributing information on transportation vehicles

US10169338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2016
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/13
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for communicating an announcement to passengers on a transportation vehicle. For example, one method includes providing an information system on the vehicle having at least one of a wireless access point and a plurality of seat display devices and operating the information system to communicate with the wireless access point or the seat display devices. The method includes playing audio corresponding to the announcement over a public address system of the vehicle, and causing text corresponding to the audio to display on the seat display devices or personal electronic devices in communication with the wireless access point.

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