Distributed architecture for a system and a method of operation of the system incorporating a graphical user interface controlling functions in a vehicle cabin
US9205914B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0015
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A distributed architecture for multi-nodal control of functions in an aircraft cabin. The distributed architecture includes a processor, a controller operatively connected to the processor, a passenger IO node operatively connected to the controller, and a crew IO node operatively connected to the controller. The passenger IO node and the crew IO node are capable of controlling at least one of light intensity in the aircraft cabin, color of light in the aircraft cabin, temperature in the vehicle cabin, and a degree of openness of one or more window shades in the aircraft cabin. A method and an executable computer program product also are provided.
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