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Override protocol system for affording vehicle safety and for preventing hijacking

  • US 20040107028A1
  • Filed: 10/10/2003
  • Published: 06/03/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An override protocol system for assuming control and operation of an airplane operated by a pilot using conventional communication means to communicate with conventional local flight controls including a proximity transponder, an autopilot, and a local control cutoff switch, said override protocol system comprising:

  • said airplane traversing predetermined airspace, according to an approved flight plan, separate from a plurality of protected areas that are geographically disposed in a corresponding plurality of secure, limited-access locations isolated from any form of intrusion;

    an override means for remotely taking control of said airplane;

    a plurality of monitoring sensors disposed upon and throughout said airplane for generating signals for indicating that an exigent circumstance is occurring upon or within said airplane;

    control means for analyzing said generated signals and for triggering immediate corrective action to remotely override control of said airplane;

    a plurality of flight control centers disposed within said plurality of protected areas;

    a plurality of air traffic control centers disposed throughout said airspace and spatially related to said plurality of flight control centers;

    a secure communications apparatus disposed on-board said airplane for communicating and cooperatively interacting with said plurality of secure communications apparatus located at said plurality of control centers and at said plurality of protected areas; and

    said secure communications apparatus including positioning means for monitoring the progress and attitude of said airplane as it traverses said airspace.

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