patent update presented by ron chapman. the safecell patent an alternative approach to operating...
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Patent Update
Presented
by
Ron Chapman
The SafeCell Patent
• An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight
The Aim
• Design a system that :– Eliminates the signals that interfere
with aircraft and ground stations– Allows a Cellphone or PED access
to communications – Reduces noise pollution
The Technologies• Shielding System
– Faraday Cage– Transparent material
• Communicator – A Bluetooth accessory that connects the
Cellphone to a WiFi Hotspot
• JAVA – Downloadable software – Cellphone user interface
How does SafeCell work?• Encapsulates the cell phone in the
shielding material– Forces the Cellphone into receive
mode only. (similar to flight mode)
• Using Bluetooth “Pair” the Cellphone to the communicator
• Connect to the aircraft WiFi Hotspot
Integrated Phone Wallet Separate Cell Phone Pouch
Features• Turns cell phone into a WiFi
communicator• Provides Cellphone access to:
– SMS, Email,MP3,Pictures,VOIP etc
• Works in-flight and on the ground• Billed to your Cellphone or Internet
or prepaid account
Why WiFi?
• Growing Globally– 300,000+ Access Points
• Standard Option– WiFi phones – IPOD and MP3 players– Nintendo
What is driving WiFi?• Low Cost Internet Plans
• VOIP - Skype• 3 cents per minute globally• Free calls
• Global WiFi Roaming
Aircraft Installation
• Aircraft WiFi Hotspot– Bulkhead Mount Terminal
• Incorporates WiFi access point
• Satellite Network– Iridium
• Transceiver and Antenna
– Inmarsat • AERO-H Data3 and Swift Broadband
Certification
• Aircraft WiFi Hotspots• Procedure in place
• Communicator/Shielding System• None required • Conforms to aviation standards
Availability
• Flight Test - July 2007
• Portable Flight Test Kit
• Commercial Availability– SMS/email Q4 2007– VOIP 2008
Requires no connection to the aircraft
Pricing• Single isle aircraft - US$20K • Communicator - No Charge
– Packaged into Cellphone or Internet account
• In-flight– SMS 25 cents per message– VOIP $1.00 per minute
• On the Ground – SMS 15 cents per message – VOIP 3 cents per minute global roaming– VOIP to VOIP free
SafeCell Summary• No installation required for flight
test• Shields all Cellphone networks• Conforms to aviation standards• No roaming charges • Works in-flight and on the ground• Low cost Cellphone solution
Patent Pending
Thank you