公开(公告)号：US08605917B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US11880402

申请日：2007-07-20

Applicant: Brett Bleacher ,  Mark Thompson ,  Robert Kandel

Inventor： Brett Bleacher ,  Mark Thompson ,  Robert Kandel

IPC: H04B1/00

CPC classification number: B64D11/00155 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/47202

Abstract: A hand-held passenger control unit for use by a passenger on an aircraft or any other type of vehicle is provided. The control unit may include a controller, a memory, and a display panel. The control unit may have a first and a second mode of operation. In the first mode of operation, the control unit controls its own display panel. In the second mode of operation, the control unit controls a remote video display unit that is disposed proximate to the passenger. The control unit may also have an integrated audio player, thereby permitting passengers to bring their own audio content aboard the aircraft without having to bring their own audio players.

Abstract translation: 提供乘客在飞机或任何其他类型的车辆上使用的手持乘客控制单元。 控制单元可以包括控制器，存储器和显示面板。 控制单元可以具有第一和第二操作模式。 在第一种操作模式下，控制单元控制自己的显示面板。 在第二操作模式中，控制单元控制靠近乘客的远程视频显示单元。 控制单元还可以具有集成的音频播放器，从而允许乘客在飞机上携带自己的音频内容，而不必带自己的音频播放器。

公开(公告)号：US20080157997A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11880402

申请日：2007-07-20

Applicant: Brett Bleacher ,  Mark Thompson ,  Robert Kandel

Inventor： Brett Bleacher ,  Mark Thompson ,  Robert Kandel

IPC: G05B19/02 ,  H04B3/00

CPC classification number: B64D11/00155 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/47202

Abstract: A hand-held passenger control unit for use by a passenger on an aircraft or any other type of vehicle is provided. The control unit may include a controller, a memory, and a display panel. The control unit may have a first and a second mode of operation. In the first mode of operation, the control unit controls its own display panel. In the second mode of operation, the control unit controls a remote video display unit that is disposed proximate to the passenger. The control unit may also have an integrated audio player, thereby permitting passengers to bring their own audio content aboard the aircraft without having to bring their own audio players.

Abstract translation: 提供乘客在飞机或任何其他类型的车辆上使用的手持乘客控制单元。 控制单元可以包括控制器，存储器和显示面板。 控制单元可以具有第一和第二操作模式。 在第一种操作模式下，控制单元控制自己的显示面板。 在第二操作模式中，控制单元控制靠近乘客的远程视频显示单元。 控制单元还可以具有集成的音频播放器，从而允许乘客在飞机上携带自己的音频内容，而不必带自己的音频播放器。

公开(公告)号：US20050278754A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US11137011

申请日：2005-05-25

Applicant: Brett Bleacher ,  Mark Thompson

Inventor： Brett Bleacher ,  Mark Thompson

IPC: A63F13/12 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N21/2146 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/352 ,  A63F2300/516 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/47202

Abstract: A system for delivering multimedia content to airline passengers is provided. According to various implementations, the system has a video display unit disposed proximate to a seat to which the aircraft passenger is assigned. The video display unit itself has a display screen and a video decoder. A user input device is communicatively linked to the video display unit. When the aircraft passenger manipulates the user input device, signals representing an on-demand video are transmitted to the video display unit, and received by the video decoder. The video decoder then decodes the signals, thereby permitting the on-demand video to be displayed on the display screen.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种向航空公司乘客提供多媒体内容的系统。 根据各种实施方式，该系统具有靠近乘客所分配的座位设置的视频显示单元。 视频显示单元本身具有显示屏和视频解码器。 用户输入设备通信地链接到视频显示单元。 当飞机乘客操纵用户输入设备时，表示按需视频的信号被发送到视频显示单元，并被视频解码器接收。 视频解码器然后对信号进行解码，从而允许按需视频显示在显示屏上。

公开(公告)号：US20080189748A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11879985

申请日：2007-07-19

Applicant: Brett Bleacher ,  Mark Thompson ,  Ton Do

Inventor： Brett Bleacher ,  Mark Thompson ,  Ton Do

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N21/47202 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N19/42 ,  H04N19/44 ,  H04N21/21 ,  H04N21/2146 ,  H04N21/23 ,  H04N21/4185

Abstract: A video display unit includes a housing coupled to a portion of an aircraft cabin, a local area network interface disposed at least partially within the housing, and a video decoder disposed within the housing. The video decoder receives video content via the network interface, and decodes the video content. The video display unit also has a display screen coupled to the housing. The display screen displays the video content, and allows a passenger to interact with the display in response to on-screen instructions, including the use of a magnetic card reader to, for example, purchase an item via credit card.

Abstract translation: 视频显示单元包括耦合到飞机机舱的一部分的壳体，至少部分地设置在壳体内的局域网接口和设置在壳体内的视频解码器。 视频解码器经由网络接口​​接收视频内容，并解码视频内容。 视频显示单元还具有耦合到壳体的显示屏幕。 显示屏幕显示视频内容，并且允许乘客响应于屏幕上的指令（包括使用磁卡读取器来例如通过信用卡购买物品）与显示器交互。

公开(公告)号：US20120066726A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13229058

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Christopher K. Mondragon ,  Stuart Dunleavy ,  Brett Bleacher

Inventor： Christopher K. Mondragon ,  Stuart Dunleavy ,  Brett Bleacher

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/64

CPC classification number: G06F1/1601 ,  B64D11/0015 ,  B64D11/00151 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04N13/30 ,  H04N13/337 ,  H04N21/2146 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4781

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide video display units including at least one video display monitor at least one sheet of polarized material configured to extend on a viewing surface of the at least one video display monitor. The video display unit is adapted for use in an aircraft in-flight entertainment system. Some video display units include a plurality of video display monitors. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施例提供视频显示单元，其包括至少一个视频显示监视器，至少一张偏振材料被配置为在至少一个视频显示监视器的观察表面上延伸。 视频显示单元适用于飞行器内飞行娱乐系统。 一些视频显示单元包括多个视频显示监视器。 还提供了相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US09060202B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US13328224

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: Christopher K. Mondragon ,  Brett Bleacher ,  John J. Daly ,  David Pook

Inventor： Christopher K. Mondragon ,  Brett Bleacher ,  John J. Daly ,  David Pook

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/214 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4185 ,  H04N21/4786

CPC classification number: H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/2146 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4185 ,  H04N21/4781 ,  H04N21/4786

Abstract: A controller is disclosed that controls an entertainment system which includes a video display unit that is separate from the controller. The controller includes a network interface, a display device, and a processing device. The network interface communicates with the video display unit via at least one data network. The processing device communicates a first command over the at least one data network to control a display of first content on the video display unit, and controls a display of second content on the display device of the controller. The second content is displayed concurrently with the first content. Related entertainment systems are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了控制包括与控制器分开的视频显示单元的娱乐系统的控制器。 控制器包括网络接口，显示设备和处理设备。 网络接口经由至少一个数据网络与视频显示单元通信。 所述处理装置通过所述至少一个数据网络传送第一命令，以控制所述视频显示单元上的第一内容的显示，并控制所述控制器的显示装置上的第二内容的显示。 第二内容与第一内容同时显示。 相关的娱乐系统被公开。

公开(公告)号：US20150150061A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14087254

申请日：2013-11-22

Applicant: Brett Bleacher ,  Andrew MUSGRAVE ,  David THOMAS ,  Simon GRESHAM

Inventor： Brett Bleacher ,  Andrew MUSGRAVE ,  David THOMAS ,  Simon GRESHAM

IPC: H04N21/414

CPC classification number: H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/2146 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N21/6405

Abstract: A portable entertainment system for a vehicle includes a portable housing, a transceiver, a processor, a memory, and a rechargeable battery. The transceiver communicates through RF signals with Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) operated by vehicle passengers. The rechargeable battery supplies power to the transceiver, the processor, and the memory. The memory is coupled to the processor and includes entertainment content and further includes computer readable program code that causes the processor to communicate a list, of at least some of the entertainment content available in the memory, to the PEDs. A content selection message is received through the transceiver from one of the PEDs that requests communication of a selected one of the entertainment content identified in the list. The selected entertainment content is communicated through the transceiver to the PED. The transceiver, the processor, and the memory are enclosed within the portable housing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的便携式娱乐系统包括便携式外壳，收发器，处理器，存储器和可充电电池。 收发器通过RF信号与车载乘客操作的便携式电子设备（PED）进行通信。 可充电电池为收发器，处理器和存储器供电。 存储器耦合到处理器并且包括娱乐内容，并且还包括使处理器将存储器中可用的至少一些娱乐内容的列表传达给PED的计算机可读程序代码。 通过收发器从其中一个PED接收到内容选择消息，该PED请求在列表中标识的娱乐内容中选择的一个娱乐内容的通信。 所选择的娱乐内容通过收发器传送到PED。 收发器，处理器和存储器被封装在便携式外壳内。

公开(公告)号：US08879760B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13605485

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Brett Bleacher ,  Christopher K. Mondragon

Inventor： Brett Bleacher ,  Christopher K. Mondragon

IPC: H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04S7/302 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R27/00 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2203/12 ,  H04R2499/13 ,  H04R2499/15 ,  H04S2400/11

Abstract: Entertainment systems are provided including directional sound speakers associated with a media player of the entertainment system; and a directional sound controller associated with the directional sound speakers of the media player. The directional sound controller is configured to direct a sound beam associated with the media player at a defined target region such that the sound beam is only audible within the defined target region and experiences less than about 20 dB of leakage outside the target region during operation of the media player. In-flight entertainment systems and related methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供娱乐系统，包括与娱乐系统的媒体播放器相关联的定向声音扬声器; 以及与媒体播放器的定向声音扬声器相关联的定向声音控制器。 定向声音控制器被配置为将与媒体播放器相关联的声束引导到限定的目标区域，使得声束仅在限定的目标区域内是可听见的，并且在操作期间经历小于约20dB的目标区域外的泄漏 媒体播放器。 还提供飞行娱乐系统及相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140064524A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13605485

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Brett Bleacher ,  Christopher K. Mondragon

Inventor： Brett Bleacher ,  Christopher K. Mondragon

IPC: H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04S7/302 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R27/00 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2203/12 ,  H04R2499/13 ,  H04R2499/15 ,  H04S2400/11

Abstract: Entertainment systems are provided including directional sound speakers associated with a media player of the entertainment system; and a directional sound controller associated with the directional sound speakers of the media player. The directional sound controller is configured to direct a sound beam associated with the media player at a defined target region such that the sound beam is only audible within the defined target region and experiences less than about 20 dB of leakage outside the target region during operation of the media player. In-flight entertainment systems and related methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供娱乐系统，包括与娱乐系统的媒体播放器相关联的定向声音扬声器; 以及与媒体播放器的定向声音扬声器相关联的定向声音控制器。 定向声音控制器被配置为将与媒体播放器相关联的声束引导到限定的目标区域，使得声束仅在限定的目标区域内是可听见的，并且在操作期间经历小于约20dB的目标区域外的泄漏 媒体播放器。 还提供飞行娱乐系统及相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US6150659A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US58662

申请日：1998-04-10

Applicant: Shankar Baliga ,  Herbert H. Rabe ,  Brett Bleacher

Inventor： Shankar Baliga ,  Herbert H. Rabe ,  Brett Bleacher

IPC: G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/1626 ,  G01J5/0014 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/025 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0846

Abstract: A flame detector consisting of a first infrared radiation detector for detecting radiation from combustion of hydrocarbon and other carbon containing compounds in conjunction with a second infrared radiation detector for distinguishing radiation from other sources such as modulated sunlight, reflections, artificial as well as natural hot objects, illuminating light sources, and arc welders. The flame detector uses two electronic circuits following the first infrared detector such that a fire is sensed by either of the two circuits depending on its size, one circuit being optimized for flicker frequencies present in a large fire while the second circuit simultaneously checks for optical signals at flicker frequencies dominant in a smaller fire. The two electronic outputs along with the output of the second infrared detector are digitally processed and analyzed for spectral and temporal characteristics to distinguish the presence of a real fire from that of various false alarm sources. The flame detector is provided with digital serial communications so as to output its status, permit changes in the programming of operating parameters and modes and permit troubleshooting via remote control.

Abstract translation: 一种火焰探测器，由第一红外辐射探测器组成，用于检测来自碳氢化合物和其它含碳化合物的燃烧的辐射与第二红外辐射探测器的结合，用于区分辐射与其他光源，例如调制的阳光，反射，人造和自然热物体 照明光源和电弧焊机。 火焰检测器使用跟随第一红外检测器的两个电子电路，使得两个电路中的任一个根据其大小感测到火，一个电路针对存在于大火中的闪烁频率进行优化，而第二电路同时检查光信号 在较小的火中占优势的闪烁频率。 数字处理和分析两个电子输出以及第二个红外线检测器的输出，以分析频谱和时间特征，以区分真实火灾的存在与各种虚假警报源的存在。 火焰检测器配有数字串行通信，以便输出其状态，允许更改操作参数和模式的编程，并通过远程控制进行故障排除。