System and method for connecting aircraft to networks on ground
US10321517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method includes a core network located on an aircraft and a gateway included with the core network. The gateway connects with at least two of a wireless link, an optical link, a wired link and a crew wireless link. The gateway is configured to switch between the wireless link, the optical link, the wired link and the crew wireless link to transfer data from the core network to a telecom service provider network, an airport service provider network and an airport infrastructure network based on availability of connectivity service and data transfer conditions.
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