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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2007
Brett Bleacher, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Mark Thompson, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Robert Kandel, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Brett Bleacher, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Mark Thompson, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Robert Kandel, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Thales Avionics, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
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.