Patent ID: 7216296
Filing Date: 2007-05-08
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A method for driving a deployable user interface device onboard an aircraft comprising the steps of: receiving motion information from the deployable device, regarding motion of the deployable device; wherein said deployable device comprises an inflight passenger electronic user interface apparatus, which is configured to be deployed from a stowed position to a position from which the electronic user interface apparatus is configured to provide enhanced utility; applying power to an actuator in order to cause the deployable device to begin deployment; reversing power to the actuator if deployment of the deployable device has been physically retarded which is indicated if the rate of motion as indicated by the motion information is less than a first pre-established rate threshold; increasing the power applied to the actuator if the rate of motion as indicated by the motion information has exceeded a second pre-established rate threshold for a set period of time; and decreasing the power applied to the actuator to a holding level if the full-deployment indicator becomes active.