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Distributed architecture for a system and a method of operation of the system incorporating a graphical user interface controlling functions in a vehicle cabin

  • US 9,205,914 B1
  • Filed: 01/27/2014
  • Issued: 12/08/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A distributed architecture for multi-nodal control of functions in an aircraft cabin, comprising:

  • a processor;

    a controller operatively connected to the processor;

    a passenger IO node operatively connected to the controller; and

    a crew IO node operatively connected to the controller;

    wherein the controller controls at least one controllable parameter in response to inputs received from the passenger IO node and the crew IO node,wherein the at least one controllable parameter comprises at least one of light intensity in the aircraft cabin, color of light in the aircraft cabin, temperature in the aircraft cabin, and a degree of openness of one or more window shades in the aircraft cabin, andwherein the controller includes a command hierarchy to prioritize inputs received from the passenger IO node and the crew IO node, thereby avoiding conflicts between the inputs.

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