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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 22, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2006
Heidi J. Kneller, Bellevue, WA (US);
Dennis C. Lin, Everett, WA (US);
Bret L. Lamoree, Snohomish, WA (US);
James L. Tylee, Seattle, WA (US);
Heidi J. Kneller, Bellevue, WA (US);
Dennis C. Lin, Everett, WA (US);
Bret L. Lamoree, Snohomish, WA (US);
James L. Tylee, Seattle, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A system and method for controlling at least one movable stowage compartment is provided. The method includes sensing an input indicative of a desired movement of the stowage compartment and determining a position of the compartment. The method also includes initiating a control signal and moving the compartment into either a closed position or an opened position using the control signal. In another embodiment, a method for controlling at least one movable stowage compartment on a mobile platform is provided. The method includes determining a status of the compartment, and transmitting a signal indicating the status of the compartment to at least one indicator display for displaying the status to an individual.