公开(公告)号：US5991138A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US865775

申请日：1997-05-30

Applicant: Richard Sklar ,  Ralph Phillipp ,  Tracy L. DeCuir ,  Lawrence Girard

Inventor： Richard Sklar ,  Ralph Phillipp ,  Tracy L. DeCuir ,  Lawrence Girard

IPC: B64D45/02 ,  H01C7/12

CPC classification number: B64D45/02

Abstract: A lightning protection element is incorporated into the portion of an aircraft signal distribution system which connects an antenna to flight critical equipment. The lightning protection element rejects surge currents associated with direct lightning strikes on the antenna, or its surrounding radome, while passing communication signals without significant interference with those signals. In a preferred embodiment, the lightning protection element comprises an optical fiber isolator element. A segment of optical fiber in the isolator prevents surge currents associated with the lightning strikes from reaching the equipment while passing communications signals transmitted on the signal distribution system.

Abstract translation: 在将天线连接到飞行关键设备的飞行器信号分配系统的部分中并入雷电保护元件。 雷电保护元件拒绝与天线或其周围天线罩上的直接雷击相关的浪涌电流，同时通过通信信号，而不会对这些信号造成明显的干扰。 在优选实施例中，防雷元件包括光纤隔离元件。 隔离器中的一段光纤防止与雷击相关联的浪涌电流在通过在信号分配系统上传输的通信信号时到达设备。

公开(公告)号：US06549754B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09318370

申请日：1999-05-25

Applicant: Scott D. Miller ,  Ralph Phillipp ,  Curtis J. Larson ,  James L. Bartlett

Inventor： Scott D. Miller ,  Ralph Phillipp ,  Curtis J. Larson ,  James L. Bartlett

IPC: H04H100

CPC classification number: H04H40/90 ,  H04H20/62

Abstract: An in-flight entertainment system provides live video/audio programming to passengers and operators over an aircraft video/audio distribution system. The programming signals are derived from intermediate frequency (IF) signals that are produced by frequency downconverting satellite broadcast signals and supplied over a pair of IF signal output cables. The control signals and the DC power used in the frequency downconversion process are received over the same IF signal output cables, but in a reverse direction. A bias-T connector is provided in each of the IF signal output cables to extract out the control signals and the DC power.

Abstract translation: 飞行娱乐系统通过飞机视频/音频分发系统为乘客和运营商提供实时视频/音频节目。 编程信号源自通过下变频卫星广播信号并通过一对IF信号输出电缆提供的中频（IF）信号。 频率下变频过程中使用的控制信号和直流电源通过相同的中频信号输出电缆接收，但反方向。 每个IF信号输出电缆都提供一个偏置T连接器，以提取出控制信号和直流电源。

公开(公告)号：US06507952B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09318426

申请日：1999-05-25

Applicant: Scott D. Miller ,  Ralph Phillipp ,  Robert Walzer ,  Fredrick Fidel ,  Curtis J. Larson ,  James L. Bartlett ,  Jay E. Landenberger

Inventor： Scott D. Miller ,  Ralph Phillipp ,  Robert Walzer ,  Fredrick Fidel ,  Curtis J. Larson ,  James L. Bartlett ,  Jay E. Landenberger

IPC: H04N718

CPC classification number: H04H40/90 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H04H20/62 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/20

Abstract: An in-flight entertainment system provides live video/audio programming to passengers and operators over an aircraft video/audio distribution system. The programming signals are derived from satellite broadcast signals that may be in either circular polarized form or linear polarized form. The broadcast signals are collected by two probes and extracted as right and left circular polarized signals. The right and left circular polarized signals are converted into either circular or linear polarized IF signals, and the IF signals are processed by a receiver/decoder unit to produce the live video/audio programming signals.

Abstract translation: 飞行娱乐系统通过飞机视频/音频分发系统为乘客和运营商提供实时视频/音频节目。 编程信号源自可以是圆偏振形式或线偏振形式的卫星广播信号。 广播信号由两个探头收集，并作为右和左圆偏振信号提取。 右和左圆偏振信号被转换成圆形或线性偏振IF信号，并且IF信号由接收器/解码器单元处理以产生实时视频/音频编程信号。

公开(公告)号：US5990928A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US865816

申请日：1997-05-30

Applicant: Richard E. Sklar ,  Ralph Phillipp ,  Robert U. Walzer ,  Mark R. Zimmerman ,  Tracy L. Decuir

Inventor： Richard E. Sklar ,  Ralph Phillipp ,  Robert U. Walzer ,  Mark R. Zimmerman ,  Tracy L. Decuir

IPC: H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H04Q7/06

CPC classification number: H04H20/62 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q3/2605 ,  H04B7/18508

Abstract: The disclosure describes a moving receiver station capable of receiving broadcast entertainment signals from a first geostationary satellite associated with a first program provider, or from a second geostationary satellite associated with a second program provider. The receiver station is part of an aircraft and includes a tracking antenna and switching and control system that locks the tracking antenna on either the first or second satellite. The switching and control system receives position information, program attribute information and satellite coverage area information to determine when the aircraft is leaving one coverage area and entering another. The switching and control system switches the antenna to the second satellite when the aircraft enters the second coverage area, and limits the availability of received programming based on whether the aircraft is leaving the first coverage area or entering the second coverage area.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了能够从与第一节目提供商相关联的第一对地静止卫星或与第二节目提供者相关联的第二对地静止卫星接收广播娱乐信号的移动接收站。 接收站是飞机的一部分，并且包括跟踪天线和切换和控制系统，其将跟踪天线锁定在第一或第二卫星上。 切换和控制系统接收位置信息，节目属性信息和卫星覆盖区域信息，以确定飞机何时离开一个覆盖区域并进入另一个。 当飞行器进入第二覆盖区域时，切换和控制系统将天线切换到第二卫星，并且基于飞机是否离开第一覆盖区域或进入第二覆盖区域来限制接收的编程的可用性。