Phased array speaker and microphone system for cockpit communication

    公开(公告)号:US11170752B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-09

    申请号:US15929383

    申请日:2020-04-29

    Abstract: The pilot communication system employs a transducer array of individual spaced apart speakers and/or microphones for deployment within the cockpit. A signal processing circuit interfaces with the transducer array and also with the aircraft avionics communication system, and selectively applies different time delays to the individual speakers and/or microphones to create in the array an acoustic beam having steerable coverage within the acoustic space of the cockpit. By adjusting the time delays the signal processing circuit directs and focuses sound from the speakers to the pilot and similarly focuses the microphones on the pilot's mouth. In this way the pilots can communicate with each other and with air traffic control without the need to wear headsets. The system also significantly reduces flight deck warnings from being introduced into the cabin environment.

    INTERIOR PANEL HAVING MICRO-PERFORATED HOLES FOR AN INTERIOR OF AN AIRCRAFT AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20210206469A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-08

    申请号:US16734694

    申请日:2020-01-06

    Abstract: Interior panels for interiors of aircraft, aircraft, and methods from making interior panels for interiors of aircraft are provided. In one example, the interior panel includes a first relatively hard layer having a first surface that is configured to receive noise from the interior and a second surface that is disposed opposite the first surface. The first relatively hard layer has micro-perforated holes that are formed therethrough and that are spaced apart from each other. A second layer is disposed adjacent to the second surface and has a plurality of openings that are in fluid communication with the plurality of micro-perforated holes. A third layer is disposed adjacent to the second layer. The first relatively hard layer, the second layer, and the third layer are cooperatively configured to attenuate the noise.

    AIRCRAFT AND AIR EXCHANGE SYSTEMS FOR VENTILATED CAVITIES OF AIRCRAFT
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    发明申请
    AIRCRAFT AND AIR EXCHANGE SYSTEMS FOR VENTILATED CAVITIES OF AIRCRAFT 有权
    飞机通风航空器和飞机交换系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160101845A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-14

    申请号:US14513172

    申请日:2014-10-13

    CPC classification number: B64C1/40 B64C7/00 B64D37/32

    Abstract: Aircraft, wing-to-body fairing assemblies, and air exchange systems are provided. An aircraft includes a fuselage, a wing secured to the fuselage, an outer skin panel, and an air exchange system. The outer skin panel is secured to the wing and/or the fuselage and at least partially defines a cavity. The air exchange system is secured to the outer skin panel and exchanges air between the cavity and an external environment. The air exchange system includes an air inlet, a diffuser, and a silencer. The air inlet is disposed in the outer skin panel and accommodates an air flow between the cavity and the external environment. The diffuser is attached to the air inlet and has a varying cross sectional area to change the speed of the air flow. The silencer is attached to the diffuser and communicates the air flow between the diffuser and the cavity and reduces noise.

    Abstract translation: 提供飞机,翼对整流罩组件和空气交换系统。 一架飞机包括一个机身,一个固定在机身上的机翼,一个外壳和一个空气交换系统。 外部皮肤面板固定到机翼和/或机身上,并且至少部分地限定空腔。 空气交换系统固定在外皮面板上,并在空腔和外部环境之间交换空气。 空气交换系统包括进气口,扩散器和消音器。 空气入口设置在外表面板中并且容纳在空腔和外部环境之间的空气流。 扩散器连接到空气入口并且具有变化的横截面积以改变空气流的速度。 消声器连接到扩散器,并使扩散器和空腔之间的空气流通过并减少噪音。

    INTERACTIVE AIRCRAFT CABIN ENVIRONMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20230073759A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-09

    申请号:US17446701

    申请日:2021-09-01

    Abstract: The interactive aircraft cabin environment control system employs at least one microphone array disposed within the cabin to capture spoken utterances from a passenger and is configured to provide an estimation of passenger location within the cabin based on arrival time analysis of the spoken utterances. A data source onboard the aircraft provides flight context information. Such data sources include sensors measuring real-time parameters on the aircraft, the current flight plan of the aircraft, singly and in combination. A control processor, coupled to the microphone array, is configured to ascertain passenger identity based on the spoken utterances. The control processor is programmed and configured to learn and associate passenger preference to passenger identity. The control processor is receptive of the estimation of passenger location and is coupled to provide supervisory control over at least one device forming a part of the cabin environment according to passenger location, passenger preference obtained from passenger identity and flight context information.

    Aircraft and air exchange systems for ventilated cavities of aircraft

    公开(公告)号:US09845144B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-19

    申请号:US14513172

    申请日:2014-10-13

    CPC classification number: B64C1/40 B64C7/00 B64D37/32

    Abstract: Aircraft, wing-to-body fairing assemblies, and air exchange systems are provided. An aircraft includes a fuselage, a wing secured to the fuselage, an outer skin panel, and an air exchange system. The outer skin panel is secured to the wing and/or the fuselage and at least partially defines a cavity. The air exchange system is secured to the outer skin panel and exchanges air between the cavity and an external environment. The air exchange system includes an air inlet, a diffuser, and a silencer. The air inlet is disposed in the outer skin panel and accommodates an air flow between the cavity and the external environment. The diffuser is attached to the air inlet and has a varying cross sectional area to change the speed of the air flow. The silencer is attached to the diffuser and communicates the air flow between the diffuser and the cavity and reduces noise.

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