Updated PDF file features new product images of their OLED control panels. (Previously only computer-generated samples were listed)
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
- Control and monitor equipment in the cabin with one touch screen controller
- Manage audio, video (including HD), windows, lighting, temperature, call functions, galley appliances and more
- Cabin controller profile preselects allow different menus for unique user groups such as corporate VIP or charter customers
- Each control panel can be configured to perform separate tasks
- Custom designed icon menus are easy to operate
- Audio headset jack integrated with control panel
- View flight information on FDCCM43 or the FDCCM7 & FDCCM102 Flight Attendant stations
- Flight Attendant control panels with call feature options
- Continued Information on their home page at http://flightdisplay.com/products_cabin_management_system.php
From the CMS Demo for Gulfstream IV retrofit YouTube video description, it says:
Aircraft audio video system demonstration using the new Select CMS from Flight Display Systems. Bob Hala shows various features, including window shade control, toilet flush, entertainment and audio options.
Overview of Rockwell Collins Venue
This list of features is taken from the Rockwell Collins Venue King Air 350i press release:
- Digital, High Definition Video - A real-time, uncompressed high-definition distribution system that enables passengers to enjoy crystal-clear HD video from popular sources such as Blu-ray Discs and Xbox 360 game consoles.
- Media Center Device - A new high definition entertainment device that integrates a wide variety of entertainment features into a small, cost-effective unit. Features include an integrated Blu-ray Disc player (also compatible with standard definition DVDs); CD and MP3 Player; Audio and Video Jukebox; optional integrated 3-D Airshow Moving Map with XM Weather overlay, games, and front port USB input for loading personal media, such as music, video and photos.
- High Definition Monitors - New 10.6” in-seat and 15.3” bulkhead LCD monitors, providing true wide-screen, high definition display.
- Digital Audio-on-Demand (AOD) - Available at each seat, a new audio-on-demand feature that allows passengers to bring on board their personal music libraries for easy listening and sharing throughout the cabin. The AOD capability requires no additional line replaceable units by leveraging the distributed architecture of the Venue system.
- Programmable Switch Panels - New Organic LED-equipped switch panels featuring programmable soft buttons and an intuitive, icon-based graphical user interface.
- iPod Integration - iPod and iPhone integration options that allow passengers to plug their personal iPod device into the Venue system and distribute audio and video throughout the cabin. All iPods can be remotely controlled at the seat through a virtual iPod menu.
- Personal Device Support - Multiple portable electronics are supported for a variety of carry-on devices, including high definition game consoles, laptop computers, MP3 players and portable video players.
We saw the King Air 350i with Venue Cabin Management System at EBACE 2010.
Five pages of mock-ups and marketing copy about this impressive Cabin Management System.
A few key features that we noticed:
- First, Emteq’s partnership with Custom Control Concepts (CCC) is interesting. CCC is the leader for VVIP and Head-of-State IFE. Large aircraft such as Boeing 747 and B767 use CCC switches and AVOD servers for in-flight video. But CCC has never targeted the medium- and large- business aircraft. Now Emteq is helping them reach that market.
- “The advanced C-Stream Network allows for easy, immediate cabin system survey and upgrades to the aircraft from multiple access points: on-board the aircraft; at the installation engineer’s desk; or a remote connection from an OEM Service Center.”
…. This makes it easy for a technician to troubleshoot problems in the field.
“The Flight Display Systems Select CMS offers more control, easier configuration, and higher quality video at a better price than any other CMS on the market today,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “The result is a quantum increase in quality for the passengers.”
Ultra CMS from Rosen Aviation
This cabin management system was purchased from Avion Partners and is now being sold exclusively by Rosen Aviation.
Diagram from Rosen Aviation
“The Ultra-CMS digitally distributes up to 40 audio entertainment channels, 6 Video Channels and the cabin management controls throughout the aircraft via a high-speed data network. The fully customizable touchscreens can be configured to control any cabin management element on the network. With only four hardware
part numbers in the system, the infinite variety of customization is accomplished via software, not dozens of different hardware units scattered throughout the aircraft.” — more information
Select CMS from Flight Display Systems
New from Flight Display Systems, to be introduced at NBAA 2009 in Orlando Florida.
“The Select CMS is the industry’s first CMS specifically designed to interface with our High-Definition displays and source equipment, including the new Flight Display Systems Blu-ray player. The Select CMS is versatile enough to control the cabins of six seat turboprop aircraft up to wide body airliners.” — more information
This looks like an interesting product we will keep our eyes on.
Photo from IDEO who worked with Lufthansa Technik AG to develop this wireless handheld remote for in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems. This is for the nice aka NICE(tm) CMS.
This is a sample system diagram for an Emteq SkyPro system.
SkyPro puts each individual passenger in command over their own cabin experience. The system truly provides a customized experience for each aircraft guest.
