Hypercontextual touch-the-plane (TTP) cabin management graphical user interface (GUI)
US12282650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0482
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cabin management control device is disclosed. In embodiments, the cabin management control device includes a touchscreen (e.g., either a fixed panel or a mobile computing device) and processors. The computing device is in communication with aircraft-based networks or controllers configured for control of cabin features or functions. The computing device displays, via the touchscreen, an interactive graphical user interface (GUI) in the form of a high resolution “virtual cabin”, e.g., a graphical representation of the aircraft cabin or a zone thereof. The GUI incorporates active touch areas (ATA) corresponding to visible cabin features (e.g., lighting, windows, inflight entertainment systems (IFE)). Similarly, the GUI displays direct access controls (DAC) allowing for similar control of non-visible cabin features (e.g., volume settings, climate settings), When an ATA or DAC is selected, the GUI displays a textless control interface enabling the user to control the corresponding feature via an optimally intuitive interface.
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