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Smart systems and methods for automatic deployment of an ejection system

US11993386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2021
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2045/0085
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ejection system may comprise an ejection seat and a smart deployment system configured to initiate a deployment of the ejection seat. The smart deployment system may comprise a pilot health monitoring system including a plurality of sensors configured to detect a plurality of physiological conditions, and a controller configured to make ejection system decisions based on a pilot health signal received from the pilot health monitoring system and an aircraft health signal output from an aircraft health monitoring system.

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