The invention relates to a boarding guidance system (100) characterized in that it comprises:- a control hub,- a passenger guiding device, and- a beacon system configured to communicate with the control hub and with the passenger guiding device,- the beacon system including a plurality of guiding beacons (204A-E), the guiding beacons (204A-E) being provided at various locations between a passenger's starting location and a passenger seat, such as on the aircraft,- each guiding beacon (204A-E) defining a communication zone (306A-E), each communication zone (306A-E) extending a predetermined distance from the respective guiding beacon (204A-E),- so that when the passenger guiding device is within a communication zone (306A-E), the corresponding guiding beacon (204A-E) is configured to communicate with the passenger guiding device,- the communication including a confirmation of the location of the passenger guiding device, confirmation that the passenger is travelling in a correct direction toward the seat, flight status information, or various other types of information as desired.
BOARDING GUIDANCE SYSTEM
FÜHRUNGSSYSTEM FÜR BOARDING
SYSTÈME DE GUIDAGE D'EMBARQUEMENT
14.08.2024
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen / G08B SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS , Signalisier- oder Rufsysteme |
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