A passenger control unit (PCU) 40 includes a first control unit 42 with first user-operable input devices 44, and a second control 46 unit with second user-operable input devices 48. Each first user input 44A-D is associated with a function. Upon selecting a function via the first input 44A-D a corresponding set of second input devices 48A-D is activated (i.e. becomes responsive to a user input). The associated sets of second input devices 48A-D enable the user to control/adjust parameters of the selected function. A passenger may select a function (such as climate control, air conditioning, media, seat adjustments etc.) using input button 44A, upon selecting option 44A a corresponding set second input buttons 48A may be made active and visible to the user (e.g. illuminated by a backlight), such that the parameters associated with the function may be adjusted (e.g. seat-up, seat-down, seat-back etc.). Preferably, the PCU 40 is integral with an aircraft seat or surrounding structure.
Passenger control unit system
2022-06-22
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | G05G CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY , Steuer- oder Regelvorrichtungen oder Steuer- oder Regelsysteme gekennzeichnet ausschließlich durch mechanische Einzelheiten / B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES / B60N SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES , Sitze besonders für Fahrzeuge ausgebildet / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |