Abstract: A galley monument for an aircraft has a plurality of walls which define at least one slide-in compartment of the galley monument, and a display device which is coupled pivotably to one of the walls by an articulation device, wherein that wall to which the display device is coupled has a receiving recess into which the display device can be pivoted into a stowage position. Furthermore, an aircraft is described which has at least one such galley monument.

Abstract: A monitoring system for an aircraft cabin has a main computing unit, a galley operator control apparatus and a physically separate data distribution apparatus, having a first computing unit and a second computing unit, which is autonomous in respect of the latter, and connected via an interface circuit for data interchange. The first computing unit is set up to take a cabin output signal received from the main computing unit for providing an operating signal for operating a cabin function. The second computing unit is set up to take a control command received from a galley operator control apparatus display device as a basis for providing a switching signal prompting a power control device to switch an electrical load on or off, set up to take a cabin output signal received from the first computing unit for providing a display signal to reproduce information on the display device.

Abstract: A virtual window assembly for an airborne vehicle includes at least one camera configured to capture a panoramic and time-resolved image data stream from the view to the outside of the airborne vehicle, an image data processor coupled to the camera and configured to receive the captured image data stream and split the image data stream into a plurality of partial image data streams corresponding to different viewing angles of the panoramic image data stream, and a plurality of electronic displays mounted to an inside of a hull of the airborne vehicle, coupled to the image data processor and configured to receive partial image data streams. Each of the electronic displays is configured to display one of the partial image data streams so that the physical mounting location of the electronic displays in the airborne vehicle corresponds to the associated camera viewing angle of the displayed partial image data stream.

Abstract: A galley monument with electrical locking includes a compartment to receive a galley component. A catch is movable between a closed position and an open position, wherein, in the closed position, the catch locks a galley component situated in the compartment in the compartment and, in the open position, the catch opens up the compartment for the receiving and removal of a galley component. An electromechanical actuator can move the catch between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A galley monument having an integrated display arrangement includes a display; a display holder, by which the display is movably attached to the galley monument, wherein the display holder is designed as a rotary-pivot joint; and a receiving region, into which the display can be pivoted into a stowed state by the display holder; wherein the display can be rotated by the display holder in a state of use in order to set an orientation for use.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling appliances aboard a vehicle, including a first data processing device having a network interface that can have a vehicle network for bidirectional data transmission between the first data processing device and connected network appliances. Also provided are an input/output device, a graphics processor device connected to the screen thereof and to the first data processing device, a user interface module provided in the first data processing device and that implements a graphical user interface having pages, and at least one separate second data processing device connected to the first data processing device via a separate bidirectional data link and having a network interface for connection to a vehicle network. Via each bidirectional data link it is exclusively possible to transmit predefined data records having data of predefined data types for display on pages from the second data processing device to the first data processing device.

Abstract: A reading light assembly for a vehicle comprising a mounting element and a lamp housing. The mounting element is adapted to mount the reading light assembly in a vehicle. The lamp housing includes a light source and is mounted to the mounting element such that it can be rotated about a first axis with respect to the mounting element and tilted about a second axis with respect to the mounting element. The reading light assembly further comprises a first actuating device for rotating the lamp housing about the first axis and a second actuating device for tilting the lamp housing about the second axis.

Abstract: A video data distributor for distribution of image and video data onboard an aircraft, has a central processing unit, at least one graphics processor coupled to the central processing unit, at least one display unit interface coupled to the graphics processor, a high-speed data transfer interface, and a buffer memory coupled to the central processing unit. An external display unit is connectable to the display unit interface. Via the high-speed data transfer interface, image and video data can be communicated from a network control device to the central processing unit. The buffer memory is designed to buffer-store image and video data received via the high-speed data transfer interface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a server system, in particular for an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising an integration device which has at least two server modules which have in each case at least one program-controlled arithmetic-logic means, at least one memory which is coupled with the program-controlled arithmetic-logic means, and at least one communication interface which is coupled with the program-controlled arithmetic-logic means, comprising at least one data line which interconnects the two server modules for data communication by the communication interfaces thereof, and comprising a server interface which is configured to connect the integration device to a data network for data communication by the communication interfaces of the server modules, the integration device being configured to exchange data with the data network. The present invention also provides an aircraft or spacecraft and a method.

Abstract: A power directional coupler is described which comprises two hollow conductors and a separation wall. Said separation wall has a coupling portion which comprises several holes which are arranged in said separation wall such that a high hole-wall relation is obtained, ensuring a good coupling at a small size of said power directional coupler. Further, a combiner and a method for manufacturing said power directional coupler and a combiner are described.

Abstract: A loudspeaker arrangement for a passenger cabin of a transport means, including a loudspeaker and a housing having a receiver for the loudspeaker. The loudspeaker includes at least one membrane capable of oscillation and at least one loudspeaker coil. The loudspeaker coil is integrated into the membrane capable of oscillation, wherein the membrane electrically insulates the loudspeaker coil at least in part.

Abstract: A system for detecting low concentrations of specific chemical compounds in the air of an aircraft cabin. The system includes a cabin management system with a processing unit and a user interface and a plurality of sensors. Each sensor is connected to the processing unit of the cabin management system such that data can be transmitted from the sensor to the processing unit. Each sensor is adapted to determine a presence of a first chemical compound in the air of an aircraft cabin and transmit data indicative of the determined presence to the processing unit. The processing unit is adapted to process data indicative of the presence of the first chemical compound received from a sensor of the plurality of sensors and to signal the presence of the first chemical compound to a user via the user interface.

Abstract: A loudspeaker arrangement for a passenger cabin of a transport means, including a loudspeaker and a housing having a receiver for the loudspeaker. The loudspeaker includes at least one membrane capable of oscillation and at least one loudspeaker coil. The loudspeaker coil is integrated into the membrane capable of oscillation, wherein the membrane electrically insulates the loudspeaker coil at least in part.

Abstract: An electronic baggage stowage system for an aircraft comprising a first detector to detect free space in a cabin stowage space, wherein the first detector is configured to output cabin stowage space data based on the detection, a processing unit communicating with the first detector, wherein the processing unit is configured to process the cabin stowage space data, receive and process baggage size data indicating the size of one or more baggage items, and output baggage stowage mapping data in response to the processing of the cabin stowage space data and the baggage size data. The baggage stowage mapping data indicates one or more target positions in the cabin stowage space at which the baggage items are to be placed. An indicator communicates with the processing unit to provide the indication of the one or more target positions to a flight attendant or passenger of the aircraft.

Abstract: A system for detecting low concentrations of specific chemical compounds in the air of an aircraft cabin. The system includes a cabin management system with a processing unit and a user interface and a plurality of sensors. Each sensor is connected to the processing unit of the cabin management system such that data can be transmitted from the sensor to the processing unit. Each sensor is adapted to determine a presence of a first chemical compound in the air of an aircraft cabin and transmit data indicative of the determined presence to the processing unit. The processing unit is adapted to process data indicative of the presence of the first chemical compound received from a sensor of the plurality of sensors and to signal the presence of the first chemical compound to a user via the user interface.

Abstract: A visual output assembly for an aircraft cabin includes at least one electronic display device, a projection screen, an image projector configured to project images onto the projection screen, and at least one illumination device.

Abstract: A data processing device comprises a graphics processing component configured to obtain first graphic data being related to a first graphical human machine interface for control of a first network domain; one or more second graphic data, the one or more second graphic data being related to one or more second graphical human machine interfaces for control of one or more second network domains; and a display unit configured to display a human machine interface, wherein the main human machine interface comprises the first graphical human machine interface and at least one of the one or more second graphical human machine interfaces.

Abstract: A display device for a vehicle includes a housing, a display screen, and at least one functional unit, including an operating element, each being a switch unit or a communication unit, adapted to be releasably coupled to the housing and includes an insertion portion and an operating element support portion supporting the respective operating element, and a first contact arrangement provided on the insertion portion and electrically coupled to the operating element. The housing includes at least one functional unit coupling arrangement, each adapted to be selectively and releasably coupled to at least one of the at least one functional unit and including a cavity inside the housing for receiving the insertion portion of the at least one functional unit, a second contact arrangement in the cavity, a retaining means, and an opening in an exterior wall of the housing communicating the cavity with the exterior of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover for a seat in an aircraft or spacecraft, including a receiver which is configured to receive in an exchangeable manner an electronic device which is fitted with a screen, at least one recess being provided in the region of the receiver such that the screen of the electronic device is exposed for viewing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device including a display module and an electronics module arranged in a common housing, wherein the common housing is completed by a front cover, wherein the display module is arranged directly adjacent to the front cover, wherein the electronics module includes a printed circuit board having multiple layers and a plurality of electronic components attached to the printed circuit board, wherein the electronics module is arranged adjacent to the display module and wherein the printed circuit board includes a first layer and a second layer delimiting the printed circuit board on opposing sides, wherein the first layer is an electromagnetic interference shielding layer and the first layer is arranged facing the display module.