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Use of data links for aeronautical purposes without compromising safety and security

US9038160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2014
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1408
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of ensuring secure and cost effective communication of aeronautical data to and from an aircraft is provided. The method includes uplinking air-ground aircraft data communications via an aeronautical safety data link and downlinking air-ground aircraft data communications via a consumer data link separated from the aeronautical safety data link by a one-way firewall.

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