ELECTRONIC PAPER DEVICE FOR USE BY AIRCRAFT AND RAILWAY PASSENGERS
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1. An electronic paper device for use by passengers, comprising:
- a communication interface that facilitates downloading of media publications, the media publications being and available for download prior to each flight;
a memory that stores the media publications;
a user interface that facilitates access and use of the media publications by a user; and
an electronic paper display that displays the media publications to the user in a manner that permits viewing in all lighting conditions similar to that required by paper, including bright sunlight.
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Abstract
An electronic paper device is disclosed for use by aircraft passengers. The electronic paper device may include a communication interface that facilitates downloading of media publications, the media publications being available for download prior to each flight, a memory that stores the media publications, a user interface that facilitates access and use of the media publications by a user, and an electronic paper display that displays the media publications to the user in a manner that permits viewing in lighting conditions similar to that required of paper (including bright light).
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1. An electronic paper device for use by passengers, comprising:
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a communication interface that facilitates downloading of media publications, the media publications being and available for download prior to each flight; a memory that stores the media publications; a user interface that facilitates access and use of the media publications by a user; and an electronic paper display that displays the media publications to the user in a manner that permits viewing in all lighting conditions similar to that required by paper, including bright sunlight. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of providing aviation-related documents to passengers using an electronic paper device having an electronic paper display, comprising:
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downloading one or more media publications to a memory of the electronic paper device, wherein the downloaded media publications are up-to-date and available for download prior to each flight; receiving a request from a user to retrieve one or more of the downloaded media publications; and presenting the one or more downloaded media publications to a user of the electronic paper device in a manner that permits viewing in all lighting conditions similar to that required by paper, including bright sunlight. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A user interface for an electronic paper device for use by passengers, comprising:
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an electronic paper display that displays media publications to the user in a manner that permits viewing in all lighting conditions; and a plurality of buttons which allow direct access to at least one of media publications, magazines, newspapers, shopping, games, food and drink menus, entertainment, and notes. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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