Multiple input release mechanism for deployable emergency locator transmitter and flight recorder
US10227136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various systems may benefit from appropriate triggers to action. For example, various deployable safety devices, such as emergency locator transmitters and flight recorders, may benefit from a multiple input release mechanism. A method can include identifying the presence of at least one crash indicator. The method can also include performing an analysis of aircraft distress based on aircraft parameters other than the at least one crash indicator to provide an analysis result of aircraft distress. The method can further include triggering the release of a safety device contingent upon the presence of the at least one crash indicator being accompanied by a positive result of aircraft distress.
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