Transportation data recording system
First Claim
1. A network data recording system for use in a transportation vehicle or aircraft, comprising:
- an imaging system operable to create digital imaging data;
a sensory device remote from the imaging system and operable to sense a condition associated with the transportation vehicle or aircraft;
a control panel operatively connected to the imaging system and the sensory device, the control panel being operable to display the digital imaging data and to provide an indication of the condition sensed by the sensory device; and
a controller including;
communication input operatively connected to receive input data transmitted from the imaging system, the sensory device, and the control panel, anda processor operable to process the input data to create processed data.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a network data recording system particularly adapted for use in transportation systems. Cameras, microphones and a variety of sensors and existing vehicle systems are networked to a central controller, which receives and processes audiovisual and other data from the cameras and sensors. Raw and processed information is stored in a removable memory which may be mirrored to a fixed local memory. The fixed local memory can also be used to store programs and other system data. The controller may be ruggedized to meet disaster recovery requirements. Control panels can be placed throughout the vehicle for use by the crew to monitor conditions and respond to them. Information can be sent to a ground station, and the ground station may also exhibit control over the network data recording system. The system is suitable for use in all manner of transportation systems, such as aircraft, trains, and ships.
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21 Claims
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1. A network data recording system for use in a transportation vehicle or aircraft, comprising:
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an imaging system operable to create digital imaging data; a sensory device remote from the imaging system and operable to sense a condition associated with the transportation vehicle or aircraft; a control panel operatively connected to the imaging system and the sensory device, the control panel being operable to display the digital imaging data and to provide an indication of the condition sensed by the sensory device; and a controller including; communication input operatively connected to receive input data transmitted from the imaging system, the sensory device, and the control panel, and a processor operable to process the input data to create processed data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A network data recording system for use in a transportation vehicle or aircraft, comprising:
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an imaging system operable to create digital imaging data; a sensory device remote from the imaging system and operable to sense a condition associated with the vehicle; a control panel operatively connected to the imaging system and the sensory device, the control panel being operable to display the digital imaging data and to provide an indication of the condition sensed by the sensory device; and a controller including; communication input operatively connected to receive input data transmitted from the imaging system, the sensory device, and the control panel, and a processor operable to process the input data to create processed data and to store the processed data in a removable digital memory; wherein upon sensing the condition the sensory device is operable to cause the imaging system to initiate an action without receiving input from the controller. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A network data recording system for use in a transportation vehicle or aircraft, comprising:
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an imaging system operable to create digital imaging data; a sensory device remote from the imaging system and operable to sense a condition associated with the vehicle; a control panel operatively connected to the imaging system and the sensory device, the control panel being operable to display the digital imaging data and to provide an indication of the condition sensed by the sensory device; and a controller including; communication input operatively connected to receive input data transmitted from the imaging system, the sensory device, and the control panel, and a processor operable to process the input data to create processed data; wherein different levels of control panel rights are granted to different users. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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