Aviation intercommunication system to mobile computing device interface
First Claim
1. An interface device, the device comprising:
- a first input configured to receive audio signals from a microphone;
a first output configured to output audio signals to an audio headset;
a second input configured to receive audio signals from a mobile computing device;
a second output configured to output audio signals to the mobile computing device;
a third input configured to receive audio signals from an aircraft audio panel;
a third output configured to send audio signals to the aircraft audio panel;
a push-to-talk switch that when engaged is configured to transmit audio signals from the microphone to air traffic controllers; and
a microcontroller configured to;
generate a first signal path between the first input and the second output when it is determined that the microphone is receiving a first signal, wherein the microcontroller provides a second signal to the second output when it is determined that the push-to-talk switch has been engaged by grounding and un-grounding a switch located on the first signal path between the first input and the second output in a predetermined pattern; and
generate a second signal path between the second input and the first output when it is determined that a signal level on the third input is below a predetermined threshold.
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Abstract
An interface device configured to coordinate signals between an aviation intercommunication system and a mobile computing device is provided. In one or more example, the interface device can be configured to minimize noise that can interfere with the communications between the pilot of the aircraft and the mobile computing device while also ensuring that the mobile computing device does not interfere with air traffic control radio signals. The interface device can include a microcontroller that can coordinate various signals inputted into and outputted out of the interface device such that a mobile computing device can receive a pilot'"'"'s commands and can transmit notifications to the pilot without interfering with the pilot'"'"'s ability to understand communications coming from air traffic controllers.
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26 Claims
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1. An interface device, the device comprising:
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a first input configured to receive audio signals from a microphone; a first output configured to output audio signals to an audio headset; a second input configured to receive audio signals from a mobile computing device; a second output configured to output audio signals to the mobile computing device; a third input configured to receive audio signals from an aircraft audio panel; a third output configured to send audio signals to the aircraft audio panel; a push-to-talk switch that when engaged is configured to transmit audio signals from the microphone to air traffic controllers; and a microcontroller configured to; generate a first signal path between the first input and the second output when it is determined that the microphone is receiving a first signal, wherein the microcontroller provides a second signal to the second output when it is determined that the push-to-talk switch has been engaged by grounding and un-grounding a switch located on the first signal path between the first input and the second output in a predetermined pattern; and generate a second signal path between the second input and the first output when it is determined that a signal level on the third input is below a predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for operating an interface device, wherein the electronic device includes a first input configured to receive audio signals from a microphone, a first output configured to output audio signals to an audio headset, a second input configured to receive audio signals from a mobile computing device, a second output configured to output audio signals to the mobile computing device, a third input configured to receive audio signals from an aircraft audio panel, a third output configured to send audio signals to the aircraft audio panel, and a push-to-talk switch that when engaged is configured to transmit audio signals from the microphone to air traffic controllers, the method comprising:
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generating a first signal path between the first input and the second output when it is determined that the microphone is receiving a first signal, wherein the method further comprises providing a second signal to the second output when it is determined that the push-to-talk switch has been engaged by grounding and un-grounding a switch located on the first signal path between the first input and the second output in a predetermined pattern; and generating a second signal path between the second input and the first output when it is determined that a signal level on the third input is below a predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs comprising instructions, which when executed by an electronic device, wherein the electronic device includes a first input configured to receive audio signals from a microphone, a first output configured to output audio signals to an audio headset, a second input configured to receive audio signals from a mobile computing device, a second output configured to output audio signals to the mobile computing device, a third input configured to receive audio signals from an aircraft audio panel, a third output configured to send audio signals to the aircraft audio panel, and a push-to-talk switch that when engaged is configured to transmit audio signals from the microphone to air traffic controllers, causes the device to:
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generate a first signal path between the first input and the second output when it is determined that the microphone is receiving a first signal, wherein the electronic device is further caused to provide a second signal to the second output when it is determined that the push-to-talk switch has been engaged by grounding and un-grounding a switch located on the first signal path between the first input and the second output in a predetermined pattern; and generate a second signal path between the second input and the first output when it is determined that a signal level on the third input is below a predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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