Systems and methods for updating aircraft data based on location of aircraft
US10664258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18506
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for updating aircraft data is provided. The method comprises: receiving one or more messages at a ground system that one or more aircraft is in a safe state on the ground; selecting one or more aircraft in the safe state to receive a software or database update from the ground system; verifying that the selected one or more aircraft in the safe state is in need of the software or database update; initiating a remote loading of the software or database update to the verified selected one or more aircraft in the safe state; and receiving one or more messages at the ground system from the verified selected one or more aircraft indicating a status of the remote loading.
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