Aircraft Data Exchange via Broadband Over Power Lines

The patent introduces a ground-based transceiver system as an intermediary that facilitates secure data exchange between aircraft ground support equipment and aircraft systems. This intermediary enables communication without direct wireless connections between aircraft, thereby maintaining security while achieving communication flexibility. The ground-based transceiver acts as a trusted mediator that can enforce security policies and regulate data flows.

The patent makes the ground power system universal by enabling it to perform multiple functions: traditional power delivery and data communication. By integrating transceiver capabilities into existing ground power units, the system eliminates the need for separate distribution servers and Internet infrastructure, thereby reducing complexity while maintaining data distribution capability. This multi-functional approach allows a single infrastructure to serve both power and communication needs.

The patent enables the ground power system to self-serve dual purposes by integrating communication capabilities directly into power delivery infrastructure. Instead of requiring separate wireless networking infrastructure, the system uses existing power cables and ground power units to provide both electrical power and data communication services. This self-service approach reduces infrastructure costs while maintaining communication availability through the already-deployed power network.