METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE BROADBAND CONNECTION TO A DATA NETWORK
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1. A method for communicating data between an aircraft and a ground-based unit, said method comprising:
- integrating a Broadband over Power Line (BPL) module and inductive coupler into the ground-based unit;
communicatively coupling the aircraft to the ground-based unit;
initiating a Broadband over Power Line (BPL) link between the aircraft and the ground-based unit when power is supplied to the aircraft; and
updating data stored in the aircraft with data received from the ground-based unit.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for communicating data between an aircraft and a ground-based unit are provided. The method includes integrating a Broadband over Power Line (BPL) module and inductive coupler into the ground-based unit, communicatively coupling the aircraft to the ground-based unit, initiating a Broadband over Power Line (BPL) link between the aircraft and the ground-based unit when power is supplied to the aircraft, and updating data stored in the aircraft with data received from the ground-based unit.
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1. A method for communicating data between an aircraft and a ground-based unit, said method comprising:
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integrating a Broadband over Power Line (BPL) module and inductive coupler into the ground-based unit; communicatively coupling the aircraft to the ground-based unit; initiating a Broadband over Power Line (BPL) link between the aircraft and the ground-based unit when power is supplied to the aircraft; and updating data stored in the aircraft with data received from the ground-based unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A ground-based power cart configured to transmit data to an aircraft, said power cart comprising:
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an integrated Broadband over Power Line (BPL) module and inductive coupler configured to provide data to the aircraft via a power line; and a communications device configured to communicate between said power cart and a ground-based network. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for communicating between an aircraft and a ground-based network, said system comprising:
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an aircraft; and a ground-based power cart communicatively coupled to said aircraft, said ground-based power cart comprising; an integrated Broadband over Power Line (BPL) module and inductive coupler configured to provide data to said aircraft via a power line; and a communications device configured to communicate between said power cart and a ground-based network. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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