Cockpit access protection system
First Claim
1. An aircraft cockpit security system, comprising an aircraft cockpit, said cockpit having a cockpit door to grant access to the cockpit, said cockpit door having a lock, and a control center remote from said aircraft cockpit, said control center being able to operate said lock said cockpit door.
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Abstract
The cockpit access protection system relies upon pass codes for an aircraft and utilizes the galley area as a security area to verify a person'"'"'s identity before allowing access to the cockpit. The system includes normal operation to insure that unauthorized personnel do not gain access to the cockpit. Upon breach of security, the cockpit door is automatically locked by personnel on the ground. A false signal of security breach can be overcome by an authorized flight crew member communicating with ground control upon verification that the report of a false security breach is not made under duress. The system also allows emergency access to the cockpit in the event of a medical or other similar emergency. The method of operating such system is also unique.
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28 Claims
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1. An aircraft cockpit security system, comprising
an aircraft cockpit, said cockpit having a cockpit door to grant access to the cockpit, said cockpit door having a lock, and a control center remote from said aircraft cockpit, said control center being able to operate said lock said cockpit door.
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13. A method for securing a cockpit, comprising the steps of:
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providing a cockpit door to block access to the cockpit, providing a galley door to form a galley, said galley located between the cockpit and the remaining portion of the aircraft, placing a sensor on said galley door to signal when said galley door is locked, allowing authorized personnel into said cockpit, and locking said cockpit door. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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