Multi-modal portable communications gateway
First Claim
1. A multi-modal portable communications gateway for operation in an airport environment, comprising:
- a communication interface;
a controller that controls the operation of the multi-modal portable communications gateway;
a controller panel that includes a user interface to enable a user to interact with the multi-modal portable communications gateway;
a WiFi antenna that enables reception and transmission of WiFi signals;
a cellular antenna that enables reception and transmission of cellular signals;
a power supply unit that enables power to be provided to the multi-modal portable communications gateway, wherein the controller signals the power supply unit to shut down based on one or more safety indication;
a communication router that receives data from systems in the airport environment through the communication interface, and transmits the data to at least one predetermined location outside an aircraft upon receiving a signal from the controller; and
one or more charging port that enables external electronic devices to be connected to the multi-modal portable communications gateway, wherein the power supply unit enables power to be provided to charge batteries of the external devices.
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Abstract
A multi-modal portable communications gateway for operation in an airport environment is disclosed. The multi-modal portable communications gateway may include a communication interface, a controller that controls the operation of the multi-modal portable communications gateway, a controller panel that includes a user interface to enable a user to interact with the multi-modal portable communications gateway, a WiFi antenna that enables reception and transmission of WiFi signals, a cellular antenna that enables reception and transmission of cellular signals, a power supply unit that enables power to be provided to the multi-modal portable communications gateway, wherein the controller signals the power supply unit to shut down based on one or more safety indication, a communication router that receives data from systems in the airport environment through the communication interface, and transmits the data to at least one predetermined location outside an aircraft upon receiving a signal from the controller, and one or more charging port that enables external electronic devices to be connected to the multi-modal portable communications gateway, wherein the power supply unit enables power to be provided to charge batteries of the external devices.
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1. A multi-modal portable communications gateway for operation in an airport environment, comprising:
- a communication interface;
a controller that controls the operation of the multi-modal portable communications gateway;
a controller panel that includes a user interface to enable a user to interact with the multi-modal portable communications gateway;
a WiFi antenna that enables reception and transmission of WiFi signals;
a cellular antenna that enables reception and transmission of cellular signals;
a power supply unit that enables power to be provided to the multi-modal portable communications gateway, wherein the controller signals the power supply unit to shut down based on one or more safety indication;
a communication router that receives data from systems in the airport environment through the communication interface, and transmits the data to at least one predetermined location outside an aircraft upon receiving a signal from the controller; and
one or more charging port that enables external electronic devices to be connected to the multi-modal portable communications gateway, wherein the power supply unit enables power to be provided to charge batteries of the external devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
- a communication interface;
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11. A method of receiving and transmitting data for operation in an airport environment using a multi-modal portable communications gateway, comprising:
- receiving input from a user through a control panel that includes a user interface;
receiving data from systems in the airport environment using one of a WiFi antenna and a cellular antenna;
receiving a signal to transmit the data;
transmitting the received data using one of the WiFi antenna and the cellular antenna to one or more predetermined location outside an aircraft upon receiving the transmit signal;
charging batteries of external devices using one or more charging port when the external devices are connected to the multi-modal portable communications gateway;
receiving a signal to power off the multi-modal portable communications gateway based on one or more safety indication; and
powering off the multi-modal portable communications gateway upon receiving the power-off signal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
- receiving input from a user through a control panel that includes a user interface;
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