Integrated aircraft galley and appliance operating system
US10370105B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for communicating between passenger seats and an aircraft galley. The system may include a control unit positioned in the galley, the control unit including a display area for interfacing with a crew member. The system may include a plurality of personal display screens, each positioned at a respective passenger seat. The system may include a communication bus providing a communication connection between the control unit and each of the personal display screens. The system may include an input on each of the personal display screens to receive a food or beverage order. The control unit may be adapted to display on the display area data related to a particular order, including a location of an associated passenger seat. The control unit may be further adapted to transmit to a particular personal display screen associated with the order notifications concerning a status of the particular order.
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