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Multi-modal portable communications gateway

  • US 7,949,335 B2
  • Filed: 10/09/2007
  • Issued: 05/24/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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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.

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