Wireless Headset Transceiver for Aircraft Communication Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current aircraft communication systems using corded headsets restrict crew movement, cause operational inconvenience, and limit communication when crew members are out of their seats, and are susceptible to damage and signal degradation issues.

Innovation Solution

A wireless headset communication system that converts existing aircraft communication systems using a wireless aircraft transceiver and headset transceiver, enabling secure wireless transmission and reception of signals, with encryption and backup power to ensure continuous communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a corded headset is used in the aircraft communication system, then the crew can communicate through the existing communication system, but the crew is restricted to a short distance of movement and experiences operational inconvenience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecrew movement freedomVSAvoidwired connection system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the wireless transmission function from the existing wired communication system by introducing a wireless headset transceiver that communicates with the aircraft communication system without physical cords. The wireless headset includes a transceiver that wirelessly transmits and receives communication signals, eliminating the need for physical connection while maintaining communication functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless communication system. The wireless headset transceiver uses wireless transmission technology to substitute for the physical cord connection, allowing crew members to communicate without being constrained by mechanical connections while maintaining the same communication capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If a wired headset is used, then the communication system is simple and reliable, but it causes operational inconvenience and can cause flight crew distraction during critical flight phases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication system reliabilityVSAvoidcrew operational convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the wireless transmission function from the existing wired communication system by introducing a wireless headset transceiver that communicates with the aircraft communication system without physical cords. The wireless headset includes a transceiver that wirelessly transmits and receives communication signals, eliminating the need for physical connection while maintaining communication functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a wired headset is used, then the communication system is straightforward, but it limits the flight crew's ability to communicate when one crew member is out of their crew seat

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication availabilityVSAvoidwireless transmission system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the wireless transmission function from the existing wired communication system by introducing a wireless headset transceiver that communicates with the aircraft communication system without physical cords. The wireless headset includes a transceiver that wirelessly transmits and receives communication signals, eliminating the need for physical connection while maintaining communication functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless headset system provides universal communication capability across different locations in the aircraft. The wireless transmission system allows any crew member to communicate with the aircraft communication system regardless of their physical position or whether they are seated in their assigned seat, making the communication system universally accessible.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Ease of operation

If a longer cord is used to allow greater movement freedom, then the crew can move more freely, but it increases the probability of cord damage and cord entanglement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecrew movement freedomVSAvoidcord durability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the wireless transmission function from the existing wired communication system by introducing a wireless headset transceiver that communicates with the aircraft communication system without physical cords. The wireless headset includes a transceiver that wirelessly transmits and receives communication signals, eliminating the need for physical connection while maintaining communication functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS7787913B2Wireless headset communication system for aircraft and method therefor
Publication Date: 2010.08.31 THE BOEING CO
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AI summary

A system for converting an existing aircraft communication system to a wireless communication system has a wireless headset for transmitting and receiving communication signals. At least one aircraft transceiver having a connector to plug the transceiver to a headphone jack in the existing aircraft communication system is provided. The transceiver sends communication signals from the existing aircraft communication system and wirelessly transmits the communication signals to the transceiver and wirelessly receives communications signals from the wireless headset.