Flight Recorder Having Integral Reserve Power Supply Within Form Factor of Enclosure and Method Therefor
First Claim
1. A flight recorder, comprising:
- an enclosure having a notch;
an electronic interface disposed within the enclosure, the electronic interface being coupled for receiving data;
a memory unit disposed within the enclosure and electrically coupled to the electronic interface for storing the data; and
a reserve power supply physically disposed within the notch of the enclosure, the reserve power supply having an electrical connector coupled to the enclosure for providing an operating voltage to the electronic interface and memory unit, wherein physical dimensions of the reserve power supply and electrical connector are disposed within a form factor of the enclosure.
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Abstract
A flight recorder includes an enclosure having a notch formed on one side or corner of the enclosure. An electronic interface is disposed within the enclosure. The electronic interface is coupled for receiving flight data, video data, and audio data. A memory unit is disposed within the enclosure and electrically connected to the electronic interface for storing the data. The memory unit contains a non-volatile memory device. A reserve power supply is physically disposed within the notch of the enclosure. The reserve power supply contains a rechargeable battery. A clamp secures the reserve power supply to the enclosure to make the reserve power supply removable from the enclosure. The reserve power supply has an electrical connector coupled to the enclosure for providing an operating voltage to the electronic interface and memory unit. The reserve power supply and electrical connector physically reside within a form factor of the enclosure.
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25 Claims
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1. A flight recorder, comprising:
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an enclosure having a notch; an electronic interface disposed within the enclosure, the electronic interface being coupled for receiving data; a memory unit disposed within the enclosure and electrically coupled to the electronic interface for storing the data; and a reserve power supply physically disposed within the notch of the enclosure, the reserve power supply having an electrical connector coupled to the enclosure for providing an operating voltage to the electronic interface and memory unit, wherein physical dimensions of the reserve power supply and electrical connector are disposed within a form factor of the enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A data recorder, comprising:
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an enclosure; an electronic interface disposed within the enclosure, the electronic interface being coupled for receiving data; a memory unit electrically coupled to the electronic interface for storing the data; and a reserve power supply physically disposed within a form factor of the enclosure, the reserve power supply providing an operating voltage to the electronic interface and memory unit. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An aircraft, comprising:
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an airframe; and a flight recorder mounted to the airframe, the flight recorder including, (a) an enclosure, (b) an electronic interface disposed within the enclosure, the electronic interface being coupled for receiving data, (c) a memory unit electrically coupled to the electronic interface for storing the data, and (d) a reserve power supply physically disposed within a form factor of the enclosure, the reserve power supply providing an operating voltage to the electronic interface and memory unit. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of making a data recorder, comprising:
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providing an enclosure having a notch; disposing an electronic interface within the enclosure; disposing a memory unit within the enclosure; electrically connecting the memory unit to the electronic interface; and disposing a reserve power supply physically within the notch of the enclosure, the reserve power supply being coupled for providing an operating voltage to the electronic interface and memory unit. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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