Security messenger system
First Claim
1. A communication system for communicating messages between an aircraft and an operations center, comprising:
- a portable control and display unit;
an Aircraft Communication and Reporting System (ACARS) transceiver located on the aircraft to send and receive (1) a data link message communication by the control and display unit;
(2) a voice communication by the control and display unit; and
(3) a video communication by the control and display unit; and
a peripheral device located on the aircraft;
wherein the portable control and display unit utilizes the ACARS transceiver to send and receive at least one of the aforementioned communications.
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Abstract
The invention provides a communication and control system and method including a portable control and display unit, such as a portable handheld pocket PC, an aircraft mounted integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver, a VHF radio modem, an Aircraft Communication and Reporting System (ACARS) transceiver, a backup battery for power, and a camera aboard the aircraft which is controlled by the portable control and display unit. The control and display unit transmits and receives data messages, voice communication and video communication, and control the operation and functions of the camera while in flight or on the ground. The control and display unit also communicates as a cell phone.
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28 Claims
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1. A communication system for communicating messages between an aircraft and an operations center, comprising:
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a portable control and display unit;
an Aircraft Communication and Reporting System (ACARS) transceiver located on the aircraft to send and receive (1) a data link message communication by the control and display unit;
(2) a voice communication by the control and display unit; and
(3) a video communication by the control and display unit; and
a peripheral device located on the aircraft;
wherein the portable control and display unit utilizes the ACARS transceiver to send and receive at least one of the aforementioned communications. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for communicating messages with a control and display unit in an airborne aircraft and controlling a peripheral device within the aircraft using a portable control and display device, comprising:
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sending and receiving a data link message by the control and display unit;
sending and receiving a voice communication by the control and display unit;
sending and receiving a video communication by the control and display unit; and
obtaining the video communication from a peripheral device located in or on the plane controlled by the control and display unit. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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Specification