Method and apparatus for automatically controlling airborne vehicle lighting systems
US8970111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An airborne vehicle lighting control apparatus and method for automatically controlling activation and deactivation of an airborne vehicle lighting system. A processor for automatically controlling the lighting system can be employed and having one or more sensors operatively connected to the processor for sensing the current flight operating mode and geographical position of an airborne vehicle. The processor can activate or deactivate lighting based on the current flight operating mode and position.
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