Patent ID: 6366311
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B64D,G01S,G08B

Abstract:
A multi-media data collection, transmission, storage and playback system for reconstructing in flight events on an aircraft having on board time, altitude and geographic position monitors capable of sending a logging signal, the system comprising:a. a plurality of sensors each adapted for monitoring a selected condition aboard the aircraft, each sensor adapted for generating a unique data signal representing the specific condition to be monitored; b. a collector adapted for collecting the plurality of data signals from the plurality of sensors and tracking the plurality of data signals with the logging signal and generating therefrom a combined signal incorporating each of the plurality of signals into a combined output signal; and c. a processing system for receiving and processing the combined output signal, the processing system adapted for preserving critical elements in the combined output signal specifically indicating a change in condition at any of the plurality of sensors; d. a recording and playback system for recording the time, the altitude and geographic location of the aircraft and change in condition of each of the plurality of sensors, whereby changes in condition of the sensors can be later recalled to determine the time, altitude and geographic position of the aircraft when an event occurred, as well as the time and type of event depending on the change in condition of the plurality of sensors.