Aircraft and watercraft emergency information system
US8390468B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D45/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for collecting and recording external environment data in emergency situation for aircraft and watercraft is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes several modules which collects and records external environment data. At the same time the data and the emergency signal is also sent to control tower in order to help the rescue team. The emergency information system may also be used to replace the ‘black box’ if the voyage data transmitted to the “black box” is also transmitted to the emergency information system.
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