Passenger Seat Interface Module for Low-Power In-Seat Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle information systems are complex, heavy, difficult to install, and generate excessive heat, leading to passenger discomfort and increased fuel consumption due to their numerous discrete components and intricate cable networks.
Innovation Solution
An integrated system module that combines multiple discrete components into a compact, lightweight, and low-power unit, providing mechanical and electrical support, with a self-contained power management system and network connection, installed at a passenger seat to simplify installation and reduce heat generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If multiple discrete system components are integrated into a single unit at the passenger seat, then device complexity and installation difficulty are reduced, but heat dissipation becomes more challenging due to confined space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple discrete system components (video interface system, audio interface system, user input system, and access point) into a single integrated system module disposed within the passenger seat. This consolidation reduces device complexity and simplifies installation by eliminating the need for separate mounting of individual components and their associated cable networks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the three-dimensional space within the passenger seat structure to accommodate the integrated system module. By strategically positioning components within the seat's internal volume and utilizing vertical space, the design provides adequate heat dissipation pathways without increasing the seat's external footprint or compromising passenger comfort.
2Temperature
If system components are distributed throughout the passenger cabin, then heat dissipation space is available, but installation complexity and system weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple discrete system components into a single integrated system module that is disposed within the passenger seat. This merging eliminates the need for distributed component installation and associated cable networks, significantly reducing installation complexity while maintaining manageable heat dissipation through the integrated design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a touchscreen video display is integrated with other system components, then user interface functionality is enhanced, but accidental activation may occur during other operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides distinct access points and interfaces for different system functions within the integrated module. The touchscreen video display is positioned and configured with specific interaction zones that are spatially separated from card reader and audio connector interfaces, allowing users to access different functions without accidentally triggering unintended actions.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the passenger seat size is increased to accommodate user interface components, then system functionality is provided, but passenger cabin space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent nests the integrated system module within the existing passenger seat structure, utilizing the seat's internal volume to house video displays, audio components, and control interfaces. This nesting approach provides comprehensive system functionality while maintaining the seat's external dimensions and preserving valuable passenger cabin space.
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AI summary
A light-weight and low-power integrated system module suitable for installation at a passenger seat disposed aboard a passenger vehicle and methods for manufacturing and using same. By integrating selected interface system components with the associated interconnections, the integrated system module provides an intuitive user interface system for interacting with a passenger entertainment system. The integrated system module can be installed within a seatback of the passenger seat that compliments the look and feel of the user interface system, creating an immersive entertainment experience during travel.