Aircraft in-flight entertainment system including a distributed digital radio service and associated methods
US8776146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft in-flight entertainment (IFE) system includes an antenna for receiving digital satellite radio signals, and an intermediate frequency (IF) down converter is connected to the antenna for down converting the digital satellite radio signals. A plurality of seat electronic boxes (SEBs) are spaced throughout the aircraft. Each SEB includes at least one IF tuner in communications with the IF down converter.
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