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Integrated aircraft cargo loading and monitoring system

  • US 8,515,656 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2009
  • Issued: 08/20/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cargo loading and monitoring system for an aircraft having a plurality of separate cargo compartments, the system comprising:

  • (a) a first processor in communication with a plurality of power drive units located within a first cargo compartment;

    (b) a second processor in communication with a plurality of power drive units located within a second cargo compartment, the second cargo compartment being separate from the first cargo compartment;

    (c) a first cargo monitoring display unit located in the first cargo compartment, the first cargo monitoring display unit being in communication with the second processor and capable of;

    (i) displaying information received from the power drive units located in both cargo compartments, and (ii) controlling operation of the power drive units located in both cargo compartments; and

    (d) a second cargo monitoring display unit located in the second cargo compartment, the second cargo monitoring display unit being in communication with the first processor and capable of;

    (i) displaying information received from the power drive units located in both cargo compartments, and (ii) controlling operation of the power drive units located in both cargo compartments.

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