Patent ID: 8489276

Claim:
A method to implement a cabin services system in an aircraft, the method comprising: activating at least one wireless network, the at least one wireless network providing one or more cabin service functions, wherein the at least one wireless network comprises: a plurality of passenger service units, each passenger service unit providing the one or more cabin service functions to one or more passengers of the aircraft; a plurality of passenger control units for communicating wirelessly with the passenger service units, each passenger control unit allowing control of at least one of the cabin service functions of one of the passenger service units via the wireless communication with the passenger service units; a cabin attendant panel in wireless communication with the plurality of passenger service units of the at least one wireless network and configured to control the one or more cabin service functions of all the passenger service units; providing at least one mounting rail to provide both structural support and electrical power to the plurality of passenger service units; coupling the plurality of passenger service units to electrical spring contacts that detachably clip to the at least one mounting rail, wherein the electrical spring contacts are coupled to the plurality of passenger service units by a non-conductive insulating support that clips onto the mounting rail and provides electrical isolation from the plurality of passenger service units.