JP2001253395A - Aircraft passenger service system equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To reduce the feeling of pressure on the space around a seat in an aircraft passenger service system device and improve passenger comfort. In addition, the workability at the time of the first wiring work or maintenance is improved, and the work cost is reduced. SOLUTION: A display device 13 of a touch panel type LCD is provided.
A passenger control unit (PCU) 11 for detecting an operation on the touch panel, and a seat electronic device (S
EB) 12 are integrated into an integrated passenger operating device 40, and the integrated passenger operating device 40 for the seat in question.
Is mounted on the rear portion 10A of the front seat portion, and the seat electronic device (SEB) 12 in the integrated passenger operation device 40 is connected from the separation portion 41 to the distributor (ADB) 15. LCD display device 13 of touch panel type, passenger control unit (PCU) 11, seat electronic device (SEB) 12
And the cable connection between them and the corresponding seat side is eliminated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a passenger service system (PSS: Passenger Service System) for remotely responding to a request when a passenger wants to enjoy music and images while sitting in a seat on an aircraft. In particular, the present invention relates to a technique of wiring around a seat.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the structure of an aircraft passenger service system according to the prior art, FIG. 5 is a seat wiring pattern diagram, and FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of a seat wiring. This aircraft passenger service system device includes a seat device 100, an audio / visual transmission device 200, and an aircraft-side central controller 300.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 10 is an individual seat device, 11 is a passenger control unit (PCU), 12
Is a seat electronic device (SEB), 13 is an LCD (liquid crystal) display device, 14 is headphones, 15 is a distributor (ADB),
16 is a write signal distributor (ODU), 17 is a light device, 18 is an attendant call light drive, 19 is an attendant call light, 20 is a reading light drive, 21 is a reading light, 22 is a distributing / combining device, and 23 is a distributing / combining device. Central controller (PESC), 24 is a CD playback device (CDR), 25 is a programmable video service control unit (PVSCU), 26 is a video modulation device (VMU), 27 is a video cassette player (VCP), 28 is a remote control device ( R
CT), 29 is a distributor (ADB) 1 of the sheet device 100
5 is a transmission cable connecting the distribution / combiner 22 of the audio / visual transmission device 200 to the distribution / combiner 22.

[0004] A distributor (ADB) 15 is a seat electronics (SEB) of a plurality of individual seat devices 10 in the direction of the aircraft's axis.
12 are connected in a shared state. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the seat electronic device (SEB) 12 is connected to the passenger control units (PCU) 11 of the plurality of individual seat devices 10 in the horizontal direction in a shared state.
Each passenger control unit (PCU) 11 for each seat includes an audio / video selection switch and a channel selection switch. It also has an attendant call switch and a reading light switch.

The seat electronic device (SEB) 12 detects various operation signals of the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 and distributes the operation signals together with the identification signal of the seat of the passenger control unit (PCU) 11. Device (ADB) 15. The distributor (ADB) 15
The signals from the plurality of seat electronic devices (SEB) 12 are collectively transmitted to the audio / visual transmission device 200 via the transmission cable 29.

As shown in FIG. 6, seat electronic equipment (SE)
B) 12 is arranged below the seat, and the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 is mounted on the armrest of the seat. The headphones 14 are connected to a headphone jack 11a of the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 (see FIG. 5). Also, the LCD display device 1
Reference numeral 3 is provided on the front seat portion rear portion 10A. For a seat electronics (SEB) 12 located below a certain seat,
LCD display device 1 of front seat back part 10A in front of it
3 are connected via a power / signal cable 31.

The light device 17 comprises an attendant call light driving device 18 and an attendant call light 1.
9, a reading light drive device 20, and a reading light 21.

Audio / visual transmission device 200
Is a distribution / combiner 22 and a central controller (PES).
C) 23, CD player 24, programmable video service control unit (PVSCU) 25
, A video modulation device 26, and a video cassette player 2
7 is provided. Also, the remote control device 2
8 is attached. Audio / visual transmission equipment 2
The central controller (PESC) 23 at 00
It is connected to the aircraft-side central controller 300.

When a passenger sitting on a seat desires to listen to music, the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 of the individual seat device 10 corresponding to the seat performs a music request operation and performs a music selection operation. Do. At the same time, a stereo / monaural selection operation is also performed. Such a request signal is sent from the seat electronics (SEB) 12 to the distributor (AD).
B) 15, transmitted to the distribution / combiner 22 of the audio / visual transmission device 200 via the transmission cable 29,
Further, the signal is given to a central controller (PESC) 23, and the central controller (PESC) 23 drives and controls the CD reproducing device 24. In addition, the central controller (PESC) 23 acquires seat information indicating which individual seat device 10 is the request by performing data processing with the aircraft-side central controller 300. The seat information indicates the positional relationship between the requested seat electronic device (SEB) 12 and the corresponding LCD display device 13. Then, the audio signal reproduced by the drive control of the CD reproducing device 24 is transmitted to the seat electronic device (SEB) 12 corresponding to the seat information via the reverse path, and further, the headphones 14 are transmitted via the passenger control unit (PCU) 11. Output from

When a passenger sitting on a seat wants to watch a video program, the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 of the individual seat device 10 corresponding to the seat performs an operation for requesting a video. At the same time, an operation of selecting a program, an operation of selecting stereo / monaural, and an operation of selecting a multinational language are performed. Such a request signal is transmitted to the seat electronics (SEB) 1
2 to the distributor / combiner 22 of the audio / visual transmission device 200 via the distributor (ADB) 15 and the transmission cable 29, and further provided to the programmable video service control unit (PVSCU) 25, The (PVSCU) 25 controls the driving of the video modulator 26 and the video cassette player 27. In addition, the central controller (PESC) 23 acquires seat information indicating which individual seat device 10 is the request by performing data processing with the aircraft-side central controller 300. Then, the video signal and the audio signal reproduced by the drive control of the video cassette player 27 are transmitted to the seat electronic device (SE) corresponding to the seat information via the reverse path.
B) The information is transmitted to 12 and displayed on the LCD display device 13 and the sound is output from the attached earphone.

As other services, an attendant call and a service for turning on / off a reading light are also supported.

[0012]

In the passenger service system for an aircraft in the case of the above-mentioned prior art, the wiring around the seat is complicated and complicated.
The space around the seats was squeezed, which hindered passenger comfort.

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the individual seating device 10 of a certain seat, the LCD display device 13 corresponding to the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 is provided not in the seat itself but in one seat. Since it is provided on the rear portion 10A of the front seat, the wiring of the power supply / signal cable 31 connecting the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 and the LCD display device 13 is indispensable. This greatly hindered passenger comfort.

Further, at the time of the first wiring work or maintenance, due to the above-mentioned structure, the number of working steps is increased, and the wiring length is considerably long. Therefore, wiring errors are likely to occur. As a result, the workability is extremely low as a whole, resulting in an increase in work cost.

[0015] Further, if a DC power supply for use of electronic equipment such as a personal computer is added, the DC power supply becomes more complicated, and there is a possibility that passenger comfort may be further deteriorated.

[0016]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention, which relates to an aircraft passenger service system for solving the above-mentioned problems, comprises a passenger operating means, a display means and a voice output means of an individual seat device for a certain seat. It is arranged on the back of the seat, and the control means for the passenger operation means and the display means / voice output means is arranged on the front seat.

When a passenger sitting in a certain seat intends to receive a video display or music service, the passenger uses the service in the passenger operation means arranged on the back of the front seat section facing the user. Perform operations to receive As a result of the operation, the requested video and music are distributed and displayed on the display means also arranged on the back of the front seat portion, or output to the audio output means.

Since the control means associated with the passenger operation means and the display means / voice output means is arranged in the front seat portion, more specifically, the wiring and control for connecting the passenger operation means and the control means are provided. Since the passenger operation means, the display means / voice output means, and the control means, including the wiring connecting the means and the display means / voice output means, are arranged on the front seat as a united individual seat device, the wiring is It is not passed between adjacent seats back and forth as in the prior art.

That is, since the individual seat device for a certain seat is provided as a unit in the front seat portion, the wiring length of the wiring in the individual seat device is shortened and the wiring is concentrated. As a result, the wiring configuration becomes simple as a whole, the feeling of pressure on the space around the seat is reduced, and passenger comfort can be improved.

Therefore, at the time of the first wiring work or at the time of maintenance, the workability is improved, and the work cost can be reduced.

[0021]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be generally described.

In the aircraft passenger service system apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, the passenger operation means and the display means of the individual seat apparatus for a certain seat are arranged on the back side of the front seat portion. A control means for a display means is arranged on the front seat portion.

The operation of the first invention is as follows. That is, including the wiring connecting the passenger operation means and the control means and the wiring connecting the control means and the display means, the passenger operation means, the display means, and the control means are arranged in the front seat portion as a united individual seat device. As a result, wiring is not passed between adjacent seats in the front and rear unlike the prior art.

That is, since the individual seat device for a certain seat is provided as a unit in the front seat portion, the wiring length of the wiring in the individual seat device is shortened and the wiring is concentrated. As a result, the wiring configuration becomes simple as a whole, the feeling of pressure on the space around the seat is reduced, and passenger comfort can be improved. Therefore, at the time of the first wiring work or at the time of maintenance, the workability is improved, and the work cost can be reduced.

In the passenger service system for an aircraft according to the second aspect of the present invention, the passenger operating means and the voice output means of the individual seat device for a certain seat are arranged on the back of the front seat portion, and the passenger operating means is provided. And control means for the sound output means are arranged in the front seat portion.

The operation of the second invention is as follows. That is, including the wiring connecting the passenger operation means and the control means and the wiring connecting the control means and the audio output means, the passenger operation means, the audio output means, and the control means are integrated into the front seat portion as an individual seat device. Due to the arrangement, wiring is not passed between adjacent seats in the front and rear as in the prior art.

That is, since the individual seat device for a certain seat is provided as a unit in the front seat portion, the wiring length of the wiring in the individual seat device is shortened and the wiring is concentrated. As a result, the wiring configuration becomes simple as a whole, the feeling of pressure on the space around the seat is reduced, and passenger comfort can be improved. Therefore, at the time of the first wiring work or at the time of maintenance, the workability is improved, and the work cost can be reduced.

In the aircraft passenger service system according to the third aspect of the present invention, the passenger operation means, the display means, and the sound output means of the individual seat device for a certain seat are arranged on the back of the front seat portion. Control means for passenger operation means, display means and sound output means are arranged in the front seat portion.
This third invention is equivalent to a comprehensive description of the first and second inventions.

(Specific Embodiment) Hereinafter, a specific embodiment of an aircraft passenger service system (PSS) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an aircraft passenger service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a seat wiring pattern diagram, and FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the seat wiring.

The aircraft passenger service system includes, as major components, a seat device 100, an audio / visual transmission device (cabin rack) 200, and an aircraft-side central controller 300. Seat device 100 and audio / visual transmission device 200
Are connected via a transmission cable 29.

The seat device 100 includes a plurality of distributors (ADB: Area Disp.) Connected in series to the transmission cable 29.
distribution box) 15 and individual distributors (ADB) 15
The individual seat device 10 connected to the
B) Write signal distributor (ODU: Over) connected to 15
head Decoder Unit) 16 and a write signal distributor (OD)
U) 16 and a light device 17 connected thereto.

The individual seat device 10 includes a passenger control unit (PCU: Passenger Control Unit) 11 and an LC
D display device 13 and seat electronic device (SEB: Seat Elect)
ronics Box) 12 and an integrated passenger operating device 40, and an integrated passenger operating device 4
0 (see FIG. 2)
Is connected to the headphones 14.

The LCD display device 13 is configured as a touch panel type, and an operation signal by the touch operation is processed by the passenger control unit (PCU) 11, and the display signal of the processing result is displayed on the LCD display device 13. Is displayed. Therefore,
The display device 13 of the touch panel type LCD corresponds to “passenger operation means” in the claims,
The display device 13 of D corresponds to “display means”, the headphones 14 correspond to “voice output means”, and the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 corresponds to “control means”.

Touch Panel LCD Display Device 13
Has an audio / video selection switch, a channel selection switch, an attendant call switch, and a reading light switch on its touch panel.

One distributor (ADB) 15 is arranged as a group of several individual seating devices 10 arranged in the direction of the axis of the aircraft.
B) Audio / visual transmission device 200 via transmission cable 29 with 15 connected to a plurality of series
Connected to. Further, a common separation unit (SP: Splitter) 41 is arranged for several individual seat devices 10 arranged in the horizontal direction with respect to the machine axis direction, and the separation unit 41 is connected to the distributor (ADB) 15. I have.

As shown in FIG. 1, a separation section 41 is arranged in each of several individual seat devices 10 arranged in the direction of the aircraft axis, and the separation sections 41 are connected in series. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, from one separation unit 41, each of the seat electronic devices (SEB) 12 of the integrated passenger operation device 40 in each individual seat device 10 arranged in the horizontal direction with respect to the machine axis direction. Wiring is done.

Further, the transmission cable 29 also includes an AC power supply system, and the distributor (ADB) 15 is configured to also distribute the AC power supply system.
DB) 15 and the seat direct current power supply (PWU: Power Unit) 42 is provided with the common separation unit 41.
DC power supply unit (PWU)
From 42, DC power is distributed and supplied to each of the individual seat devices 10 arranged in the horizontal direction. From the separation unit 41 and the seat DC power supply (PWU) 42 to the seat electronic device (SE
B) A power supply / signal cable 32 is wired between the power supply / signal cable 32 and the power supply / signal cable 32. The power supply / signal cable 32 has a simpler wiring form than the conventional technology.

The integrated passenger operation device 40 and the headphones 14 of the individual seat device 10 for a certain seat are mounted on the rear portion 10A of the front seat portion.

The light device 17 includes an attendant call light driving device 18 and an attendant call light 19
And a reading light driving device 20 and a reading light 21.

Audio / visual transmission device 200
Is a distribution / combiner 22 and a central controller (PES).
C: Passenger Entertainment System Controller) 2
3 and a CD playback device (CDR: CD Reproducer) 24
And Programmable Video Service Control Unit (PVSCU)
Unit 25) and a video modulation device (VMU: Video Modula).
tor Unit) 26 and a video cassette player (VCP:
Video Cassette Player) 27. Also,
Remote control device (RCT: Remote Control T)
erminal) 28. The central controller (PES) in the audio / visual transmission device 200
C) 23 is connected to the aircraft-side central controller 300.

[0042] Passenger control unit (PCU) 11
Detects various operation signals by operating the touch panel of the LCD display device 13 and transmits the operation signals to the seat electronic device (SEB) 12 together with the identification signal of the seat of the passenger control unit (PCU) 11. . The seat electronic device (SEB) 12 is configured to transmit the operation signal / identification signal to the distributor (ADB) 15. The distributor (ADB) 15 includes a plurality of seat electronic devices (S).
The signals from the EB) 12 are collectively transmitted to the audio / visual transmission device 200 via the transmission cable 29.

Next, the operation of the aircraft passenger service system (PSS) configured as described above will be described.

A request for transmission of desired music to the audio-visual transmission device 200 or a transmission of desired video is made by an audio / video selection operation or a channel selection operation at the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 in the seat. Request.

When the passenger sitting in the seat wants to listen to music, the user operates the music request operation on the touch panel of the LCD display device 13 in the front seat back 10A for the individual seat device 10 concerned. Perform the music selection operation. At the same time, a stereo / monaural selection operation is also performed. Such a request signal is detected by the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 and, together with the identification signal of the individual seat device 10 concerned, the seat electronics (SEB) 12
To the distributor (ADB) 1 from the separation unit 41.
5. The signal is supplied to the central controller (PESC) 23 via the transmission cable 29 and the distribution / combiner 22, and the central controller (PESC) 23 controls the drive of the CD reproducing device 24. Central controller (PESC) 2
3 obtains seat information indicating which individual seat device 10 is the request by data processing with the aircraft-side central controller 300. The seat information indicates the requested seat electronic device (SEB) 12. Then, the audio signal reproduced by the drive control of the CD reproducing device 24 is transmitted to the seat electronic device (SEB) 12 corresponding to the seat information via the reverse path, and further, the headphone 1
Output from 4.

Alternatively, when a passenger sitting in the seat wants to watch a video program, the LCD display device 13 on the rear portion 10A of the front seat portion for the individual seat device 10 concerned.
An operation of requesting a video is performed on the touch panel, and an operation of selecting a program is performed. At the same time, it also performs stereo / monaural selection operation and multinational language selection operation. Such a request signal is transmitted to a passenger control unit (PCU).
11, is transmitted to the seat electronic device (SEB) 12 together with the identification signal of the individual seat device 10, and is further transmitted from the separation unit 41 via the distributor (ADB) 15, the transmission cable 29, and the distributor / combiner 22. Programmable Video Service Control Unit (PVSCU)
The programmable video service control unit (PVSCU) 25 drives and controls a video modulator 26 and a video cassette player 27. In addition, the central controller (PESC) 23 acquires seat information indicating which individual seat device 10 is the request by performing data processing with the aircraft-side central controller 300. Then, the video cassette player 27
The video signal and the audio signal reproduced by the drive control are transmitted to the seat electronic device (SEB) 12 corresponding to the seat information via the reverse path, projected on the LCD display device 13, and output the sound from the attached earphone. .
This enables a video-on-demand passenger service.

When the passenger makes an attendant call, the attendant operates the attendant call switch on the touch panel of the display device 13 of the LCD. The operation signal is detected by the passenger control unit (PCU) 11 and sent to the seat electronic device (SEB) 12 together with the identification signal of the individual seat device 10.
1 to the distributor (ADB) 15. Then, the operation signal / identification signal is sent from the distributor (ADB) 15
An operation signal is directly output to a write signal distributor (ODU) 16 directly connected to the distributor (ADB) 15. When the operation signal is an ON / OFF operation signal of the attendant call light, a light signal distributor (ODU)
From 16, an attendant call light 19 corresponding to the operated seat is turned on / off via an attendant call light drive device 18.

Similarly, when the operation signal is an on / off operation signal for the reading light, the reading signal corresponding to the operated seat is transmitted from the light signal distributor (ODU) 16 via the reading light driving device 20. 21 is turned on / off. As is well known, the attendant call light 19 is shared for some seats, whereas the reading light 21 has a one-to-one correspondence with each seat.

As another service, it is possible to conduct a questionnaire survey through a specific operation on the touch panel of the LCD display device 13.

The seat DC power supply (PWU) 42 converts AC power received from the distributor (ADB) 15 into DC power, and utilizes the DC power to a personal computer or a game machine. Can be supplied,
Various services to passengers become possible.

As described above, according to this embodiment of the aircraft passenger service system device, the touch panel as the passenger operation means of the individual seat device 10 for a certain seat and the LCD display device 13 as the display means
And a headphone 14 as an audio output means are arranged on the rear portion 10A of the front seat portion. A touch panel type LCD display device 13 and a passenger control unit (PCU) 11 as a control means for the headphone 14 are provided. Since the seat electronic device (SEB) 12 is collectively arranged on the front seat portion as an integrated passenger operation device 40, wiring is not passed between adjacent seats in the front and rear as in the case of the related art, and individual wiring is not performed. Since the wiring length of the wiring in the seat device 10 is shortened and the wiring is concentrated, the wiring form is simplified as a whole, the feeling of pressure on the space around the seat is reduced, and the passenger comfort is improved. be able to. Further, at the time of the first wiring work or maintenance, the workability is improved, and the work cost can be reduced.

[0052]

According to the present invention regarding the aircraft passenger service system device, the control means related to the passenger operation means and the display means is arranged in the front seat portion,
Passenger operation means, display means, and control means, including wiring for connecting the passenger operation means and the control means and wiring for connecting the control means and the display means, are arranged in the front seat portion as a united individual seat device. Therefore, the wiring is not passed between adjacent seats in the front and rear as in the case of the related art, and the wiring length of the wiring in the individual seat device is shortened and the wiring is aggregated, so that as a whole, Wiring form becomes simple,
The feeling of pressure on the space around the seat is alleviated, and passenger comfort can be improved. Therefore, at the time of the first wiring work or at the time of maintenance, the workability is improved, and the work cost can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an aircraft passenger service system device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a seat wiring pattern diagram of the aircraft passenger service system device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of seat wiring of the aircraft passenger service system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an aircraft passenger service system device according to a conventional technique.

FIG. 5 is a seat wiring pattern diagram of an aircraft passenger service system device according to the related art.

FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of seat wiring of an aircraft passenger service system device according to the related art.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Individual seat apparatus 10A ... Front seat back part 11 ... Passenger control unit (PCU) 12 ... Seat electronic equipment (SEB) 13 ... LCD display device (with a touch panel) 14 ... Headphones 15 ... Distributor (ADB) 16 ... Write signal distributor (ODU) 17 ... Writer 18 ... Attendant call light drive 19 ... Attendant call light 20 ... Reading light drive 21 ... Reading light 22 ... Distributor / combiner 23 ... Central controller (PESC) 24 ... CD playback Device (CDR) 25 ... Programmable Video Service Control Unit (PVSCU) 26 ... Video Modulation Device (VMU) 27 ... Video Cassette Player (VCP) 28 ... Remote Control Device (RCT) 29 ... Transmission Cable 31 ... Power Supply / Signal Table 32 Power supply / signal cable 40 Integrated passenger operation device 41 Separation unit (SP) 42 Seat DC power supply (PWU) 100 Seat device 200 Audio-visual transmission device 300 Central controller PCU: Passenger Control Unit SEB: Seat Electronics Box ADB: Area Distribution Box ODU: Overhead Decoder Unit PESC: Passenger Entertainment System Controlle
r PVSCU: Programmable Video Service Control Unit CDR: CD Reproducer VMU: Video Modulator Unit VCP: Video Cassette Player RCT: Remote Control Terminal PWU: Power Unit

Claims (3)

[Claims] A passenger operation means and a display means of an individual seat device for a certain seat are arranged on a back surface of a front seat portion, and control means for the passenger operation means and a display means are provided on the front seat portion. An aircraft passenger service system device, which is arranged. 2. The passenger operation means and the voice output means of the individual seat device for a certain seat are arranged on the back of the front seat portion, and the control means for the passenger operation means and the voice output means are provided on the front seat portion. An aircraft passenger service system device, which is arranged in a vehicle. 3. A passenger operation means, a display means, and an audio output means of an individual seat device for a certain seat are arranged on a rear portion of a front seat portion, and the passenger operation means, the display means, and the audio output means are provided. A passenger service system for an aircraft, wherein a control means is arranged on the front seat portion.