Wireless supplement and/or substitute for aircraft flight recorders
US7039509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2205/003
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for preserving information from an airborne aircraft (10) includes receiving an activation signal, and in response thereto, establishing a call from the aircraft (10) to a ground support facility (210) over a wireless telecommunications network (200). Sounds within the aircraft (10) are monitored, and an audio signal reflecting the same is generated. Flight data from the aircraft (10) is obtained and encoded. The audio signal and encoded flight data are multiplexed to generate a combined output signal (300) which is transmitted via the call from the aircraft (10) to the ground support facility (210).
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