INTEGRATION OF PASSENGER AND FLIGHT OPERATION COMMUNICATIONS
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1. A method of aircraft communication, comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a communications device for permitting internet access on an aircraft;
(b) providing a first computer on the aircraft in communication with the communications device;
(c) providing a second computer on the aircraft, the second computer in communication with the communications device and storing information relating to the operation of the aircraft;
(d) providing access to the first computer for a passenger;
(e) providing access to the second computer for a second person different from the passenger; and
(f) preventing the passenger from obtaining access to the second computer.
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Abstract
A communications device is provided for permitting internet access on an aircraft. A first computer on the aircraft is in communication with the communications device. A second computer on the aircraft is also in communication with the same communications device. Access to the first computer is provided to a passenger. Access to the second computer is provided to a second person. The passenger is prevented from obtaining access to the second computer.
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1. A method of aircraft communication, comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a communications device for permitting internet access on an aircraft; (b) providing a first computer on the aircraft in communication with the communications device; (c) providing a second computer on the aircraft, the second computer in communication with the communications device and storing information relating to the operation of the aircraft; (d) providing access to the first computer for a passenger; (e) providing access to the second computer for a second person different from the passenger; and (f) preventing the passenger from obtaining access to the second computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 20)
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11. A method of aircraft communication, comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a communications device for permitting internet access on an aircraft; (b) providing a first computer on the aircraft in communication with the communications device; (c) providing a second computer on the aircraft, the second computer in communication with the communications device and storing information relating to operation of at least one of an aircraft component, aircraft system, and aircraft flight information, wherein at least one of the first computer and the second computer serves as a client to the internet through the communications device. (d) providing access to the first computer for a passenger; (e) providing access to the second computer for a second person; and (f) preventing the passenger from obtaining access to the second computer. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for aircraft communication, comprising the steps of:
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a communications device for permitting internet access on an aircraft; a first computer on the aircraft in communication with said communications device; a second computer on the aircraft, said second computer in communication with the communications device and storing information relating to the operation of the aircraft; and a security feature on at least one of said first computer and said second computer preventing a passenger from obtaining access to said second computer.
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