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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2023
Applicant:
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp., Kirkland, WA (US);
Inventor:
Jeffrey A. Jouper, Outlook, WA (US);
Assignee:
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp., Kirkland, WA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B64D 41/00 (2006.01); H02J 50/00 (2016.01); H02J 50/20 (2016.01); H02J 50/40 (2016.01); H02J 50/80 (2016.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B64D 41/00 (2013.01); H02J 50/001 (2020.01); H02J 50/20 (2016.02); H02J 50/402 (2020.01); H02J 50/80 (2016.02); B64D 2221/00 (2013.01);
Abstract
A system and method to provide a power distribution network to wirelessly power sensors, micro powered devices and switches to perform passenger functions as needed. An example implementation in an aircraft is a switch used to control overhead reading lights, where the switch is wirelessly provided with power in order to operate, and where the switch communicates with and is controlled by a control system also by way of wireless communication. An alternative application may, for example, be a sensor placed within storage areas inaccessible to conventional wiring.