Abstract: A cabin management system is described. The cabin management system includes a housing. The housing is configured to receive one or more modules. The modules may be detached and reattached to the housing. The modules may be rearranged to achieve a desired layout of touchscreens, audio converter, and input/output ports. The modules may include a geometry which provides a flush-mounting between the housing and the modules. The flush-mounting may prevent a passenger from accessing the cavity defined by the housing. The audio converter includes a digital-to-analog converter and an audio jack. The digital-to-analog converter converts an uncompressed digital audio signal to an analog audio signal. The audio jack receives a stereo analog signal and outputs the stereo analog signal to an audio plug.

Abstract: A cabin control apparatus for installation in a cabin surface of an aircraft or other vehicle includes a set of haptic display devices in a housing, each haptic display device having a compact touch-sensitive display surface via which a passenger or user may provide control input for cabin services (e.g., lighting, seat adjustment, crew call, in-flight entertainment (IFE)). Each haptic display device includes haptic actuators for simulating the movement and feel of a mechanical button or switch. Each haptic display device provides information to the user as to the currently controlled cabin service or system, and the set of devices may be toggled between different operating modes wherein the set of devices controls a different set of services. Cabin services and systems controlled by the cabin control module may include passenger-specific context as well as network context, e.g., based on the time of day or the position of the vehicle.