Abstract: A roll bond evaporator and micro-chiller unit assembly, apparatus and method is provided. The assembly includes a housing; a compartment disposed in the housing wherein the compartment is formed by at least one side with a roll bond evaporator component using embedded tubes to circulate chilled liquid to chill an interior cavity of the compartment; and a micro-chiller unit configured within the housing to chill the liquid circulated in the roll bond evaporator component across the at least one side of the compartment wherein the roll bond evaporator component intercepts heat seepage into the interior cavity by circulation of chilled liquid to maintain a steady state chilled condition of the interior cavity.

Abstract: A central cabin control system comprises a central controller in operable communication with various sub-systems in an aircraft cabin. The central controller is configured to provide data of various systems to crew members and/or facilitate interactions with various passengers. The central controller is configured for operable communication with each controller disposed in the aircraft cabin.

Abstract: A vehicle panel includes two sidewalls and a resonator disposed between them on one of the cell walls. The resonator includes a network of cells, each cell defines an internal space to absorb and dissipate noise and vibrations within a specific frequency range. Certain cells or subsets of cells may be interconnected to define a larger internal cell space. An airgap between the resonator and one of the sidewalls may be partially or completely filled with dampening material to absorb high frequency noise. The dampening material may also provide thermal insulation.

Abstract: A system may include one or more optical sensors configured to capture one of an image feed or a video feed of a passenger and a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors. The controller may be configured to: receive a set of sensor data from the plurality of sensors; determine a first sleep state of the passenger; determine a first set of controls associated with the first sleep state; provide the first set of controls associated with the first sleep state to the at least one aircraft environment sub-system automatically, in near real-time; determine a second sleep state of the passenger; determine a second set of controls associated with the second sleep state; and provide the second set of controls associated with the second sleep state to the at least one aircraft environment sub-system automatically, in near real-time.

Abstract: A predictive systems and methods for servicing an aircraft galley. The predictive aircraft galley service system may comprise a plurality of visible light cameras and a plurality of infrared cameras. The predictive aircraft galley service system may perform an inferred instantaneous state analysis based on machine learning and computer models processing data from the visible light and infrared camera. The predictive aircraft galley service system may provide notifications to aircraft crew regarding locations of objects in the aircraft galley and maintenance needs of the aircraft galley. The predictive aircraft galley service system may operate galley features automatically. The predictive aircraft galley service system may determine and store data about maintenance needs.

Abstract: A predictive systems and methods for servicing an aircraft galley. The predictive aircraft galley service system may comprise a plurality of visible light cameras and a plurality of infrared cameras. The predictive aircraft galley service system may perform an inferred instantaneous state analysis based on machine learning and computer models processing data from the visible light and infrared camera. The predictive aircraft galley service system may provide notifications to aircraft crew regarding locations of objects in the aircraft galley and maintenance needs of the aircraft galley. The predictive aircraft galley service system may operate galley features automatically. The predictive aircraft galley service system may determine and store data about maintenance needs.

Abstract: An aircraft seat includes a closed loop convective heat transfer system. The system utilizes a micro-chiller mounted directly to the seat frame. Integrated ducting through the seat diaphragm limits pressure drop and thermal duct wall losses. The system may be utilized in either a heating or cooling mode. Individual aircraft seats are individual addressable and controllable. The micro-chiller may be disposed on a rear surface of the aircraft seat for short ducting and high efficiency.

Abstract: A system may include one or more optical sensors configured to capture one of an image feed or a video feed of a passenger and a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors. The controller may be configured to: receive a set of sensor data from the plurality of sensors; determine a first sleep state of the passenger; determine a first set of controls associated with the first sleep state; provide the first set of controls associated with the first sleep state to the at least one aircraft environment sub-system automatically, in near real-time; determine a second sleep state of the passenger; determine a second set of controls associated with the second sleep state; and provide the second set of controls associated with the second sleep state to the at least one aircraft environment sub-system automatically, in near real-time.

Abstract: A vibration damping system and method for reducing vibrations of a seat is disclosed. The system may include a seat cushion. The seat cushion may include an upper layer and a lower layer. The lower layer may include a lattice structure comprising an elastomeric material. For example, the lattice structure may have wall thicknesses of 2.0 millimeters or more. The elastomeric material of the lattice structure may be configured to reduce vibrations experienced by a seat occupant.

Abstract: An in-seat mini-bar assembly, apparatus and method of manufacture is provided. The assembly includes a housing that is insertable into a compartment of the seating module and includes a container with an interior cavity that is conductively cooled by thermo-electric elements of a micro-chiller unit mounted on a conductive rear plate that forms an exterior side of the container. A vent is configured proximate to a front section of the housing to receive outside air forward of the housing for channeling the outside air to a rear section of the housing using a duct attached to the vent at the front section. The duct is shaped for a fluidic intake of the outside air by a frontal flange having a wide cross-sectional area that is gradually tapered to a circular cross-sectional area to direct the airflow in a uniform manner.

Abstract: A central cabin control system comprises a central controller in operable communication with various sub-systems in an aircraft cabin. The central controller is configured to provide data of various systems to crew members and/or facilitate interactions with various passengers. The central controller is configured for operable communication with each controller disposed in the aircraft cabin.

Abstract: A vehicle panel includes two sidewalls and a resonator disposed between them on one of the cell walls. The resonator includes a network of cells, each cell defines an internal space to absorb and dissipate noise and vibrations within a specific frequency range. Certain cells or subsets of cells may be interconnected to define a larger internal cell space. An airgap between the resonator and one of the sidewalls may be partially or completely filled with dampening material to absorb high frequency noise. The dampening material may also provide thermal insulation.

Abstract: An air ionizer is integrated into aircraft executive and VIP suites. The integrated air ionizers provide personalized fresh air and ionization to the passenger's comfort. Air ionizers integrated in aircraft suites is effective, provides increased ion concentration, and reduces malodor, improve cabin air quality, and increase confidence to fly. The air ionizer provides IFE controlled ionization level.

Abstract: An in-cabin system to monitor passenger states and implement certain automated services, or alert crewmembers of passenger needs at the earliest opportunity includes a processor configured via a trained artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithm receives sensor data from a plurality of passenger facing sensors including cameras, microphones, temperature sensors, or the like. The processor identifies early indications of passenger needs based on passenger actions or changes in behavior over time. The processor automatically implements certain passenger comfort routines where possible, or alerts a crew member of a possible eminent passenger need. In a further aspect, the processor may identify certain emergency situations at the earliest possible moment, and alert a crew member.

Abstract: A system for displaying an artificial horizon in an enclosed space. The system includes a first plurality of visual effect sources located in the enclosed space and configured to generate a first visual effect of the artificial horizon consistent with an orientation detected by an orientation sensor. The system further includes a second plurality of visual effect sources separate from the first plurality of visual effect sources and located in the enclosed space and configured to generate a second visual effect of the artificial horizon different from the first visual effect consistent with the orientation detected by the orientation sensor.

Abstract: An assembly, system, and method for managing airflow in a galley cart bay is provided. The assembly includes a cart bay; a plate assembly including a plurality of plates that are configured at a rear part of the cart bay; and a micro-chiller unit that is disposed within the plate assembly that radially expels cooled air for circulation in the cart bay wherein the cooled air is directed by at least one plate of the plate assembly across one or more exterior surfaces of a galley cart stowed in the cart bay.

Abstract: A micro-chiller assembly, apparatus and method of manufacture is provided. The micro-chiller assembly includes an exterior housing, an interior compartment with a plurality of sides within the exterior housing; a micro-chiller unit, and a ringed duct with an irregular topology; wherein the micro-chiller unit is mounted to a side of the interior compartment, wherein the ringed duct with the irregular topology is coupled on one end to the micro-chiller unit and coupled on another end to an exterior vent configured in the exterior housing to draw in outside air for channeling to the micro-chiller unit via the irregular topology enabling uniform distribution of airflow for cooling of the interior compartment by the micro-chiller unit.

Abstract: A roll bond evaporator and micro-chiller unit assembly, apparatus and method is provided. The assembly includes a housing; a compartment disposed in the housing wherein the compartment is formed by at least one side with a roll bond evaporator component using embedded tubes to circulate chilled liquid to chill an interior cavity of the compartment; and a micro-chiller unit configured within the housing to chill the liquid circulated in the roll bond evaporator component across the at least one side of the compartment wherein the roll bond evaporator component intercepts heat seepage into the interior cavity by circulation of chilled liquid to maintain a steady state chilled condition of the interior cavity.

Abstract: An in-seat mini-bar assembly, apparatus and method of manufacture is provided. The assembly includes a housing that is insertable into a compartment of the seating module and includes a container with an interior cavity that is conductively cooled by thermo-electric elements of a micro-chiller unit mounted on a conductive rear plate that forms an exterior side of the container. A vent is configured proximate to a front section of the housing to receive outside air forward of the housing for channeling the outside air to a rear section of the housing using a duct attached to the vent at the front section. The duct is shaped for a fluidic intake of the outside air by a frontal flange having a wide cross-sectional area that is gradually tapered to a circular cross-sectional area to direct the airflow in a uniform manner.