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KEY OWNER/USER BENEFITS
Best IFE system value Industry leading reliability Reduced size, weight, power by reduced LRU count (75%<
analogue system) increasing fuel and space savings Low cost of ownership by decreased content handling logistics
and maintenance costs Highest quality audio and video capable Optimized content data loading via blue ray disc or USB Integrated industry leading Airshow 3D Moving map with no
additional hardware Intuitive user friendly touch screen Flight Attendant Panel
interface Route and zone specific content Flexible independent non-encrypted content management handled
by Airlines Reduced crew workload through automated content dynamic scripting Roadmap to future upgrades Airline service differentiation and branding through customization
OVERVIEW
Rockwell Collins latest digital Programmable Audio Visual Entertainment
System (dPAVES) is a digital upgrade to the industry’s
first programmable audio/video entertainment system (PAVES) which was specifically
designed for the single aisle aircraft market. For more than a decade, PAVES
has delivered outstanding value while changing to meet market demands. As
airline customers expect newer display technologies, more controllability,
and efficient content distribution, Rockwell Collins’ solutions
have evolved to meet these needs, bringing new benefits while retaining the
core size, weight and power values in a cost effective entertainment system. dPAVES brings exciting new features and performance to the tried and
tested PAVES which is installed and demonstrating high reliability on over
1200 aircraft operated by leading airlines worldwide. dPAVES also incorporates
the widely popular Rockwell Collins Airshow 3D moving map. Rockwell Collins’ latest developments are combining
the advantages of a digital system with state of the art user interface optimization,
bringing a fresh new approach to its proven Overhead Video solution. The upgraded
system offers a Broadcast Digital Server (BDS) which eliminates the hassle
and unreliability of tape/CD based media content loading by integrating 4
separate LRUs into one single enclosure, incorporating all audio/video functionality.
The BDS also provides the platform to incorporate the 3D moving map (MM) feature, making
dPaves the only system available with integrated MM. Further developments will see the introduction into service in 2010
of a High Definition Media Server (HDMS), new Widescreen High Definition Digital
Display Monitors, a new Flight Attendant Display (which is a touch screen
user interface) and new higher resolution graphics upgrades in the moving
map.
DESCRIPTION
Rockwell Collins’ dPAVES solution combines In-Flight
Entertainment needs into a single easy to use, efficient, cost-effective system.
With Rockwell Collins Content Services providing movies, television, short
subjects, news and information, audio programming, destination features, advertising,
connecting gate information etc, this state of the art digital, audio/video
entertainment system offers considerable advantages over previous analog systems.
The Content Services Group provides customers a one stop shop for all content needs.
The group has more experience in IFE programming than any other service provider.
With in depth knowledge of the IFE industry, long- standing relationships
with content creators and distributors, Rockwell Collins is uniquely positioned
to help Airlines to realize their full potential and maximize the benefits
of dPAVES. New features such as dynamic scripting, (automated flight profiles
with no crew intervention), increased media storage and automatic content
loading via Blu-Ray disks or USB, all increase efficiency and ease of use. Now,
it is possible to enjoy high quality digital entertainment and information
without the heavy equipment, heaps of tapes and the hassles of an analog system. Route Specific Content Rockwell Collins’ introduction
of Dynamic Scripting allows automatic display of digital content tailored
to the specific flight profile without crew intervention thereby saving time.
A typical flight displays a predefined sequencing of information, depending
on flight duration. This includes information such as welcome announcements,
safety videos, duty free shopping, moving map, TV shows, news, movies, commercials,
destination info, connecting gate info etc. With the aid of RC Content services,
Airline IFE Content Management can customize a content profile tailored to the
route flown. The result is correct information on time, every time. Rockwell
Collins Content Services group offers updated data discs with only a 20 day
turnaround. Airlines can select from over 1000 city-pair IFE programs perfectly
timed for the length of the specific route. Broadcast Digital Server (BDS) At
the core of the system is a new Broadcast Digital Server (BDS), which replaces
4 analog LRU’s and the Pre-Recorded Announcement Machine
(PRAM). The BDS is a 160 GB server providing up to 60 hours of video in two
independent zones for up to 8 periods (reducing frequency of data loading)
and 128 hours of audio on 16 MP3 channels (8 stereo). It can store multiple
entertainment cycles and automatically select content when a new play period
starts. It stores, processes and delivers the audio/video content and moving
map integrate with the Flyable Data Loader (FDL) and Flight Attendant Display
(FAD). It automatically recognizes airplane destination and route data and seeks
the appropriate content to generate the correct scripting. The BDS is connectivity
capable through an available Ethernet interface. Data Loading The FDL allows airlines
to insert a single disc with all the next month’s content
and walk away. The FDL is a Pentium based computer running Windows XP which
will update BDS content via a Blu Ray drive or USB port by self extractable
background download. An Ethernet port is provided to simplify maintenance
tasks. Although encrypted movie content (Hollywood) is supported, Rockwell
Collins also provides tools to enable independent development of non encrypted
content such as digital daily news, airline info, short features and announcements
etc. Unwieldy bulky tapes are a thing of the past and digital content eliminates the
need for recurring expenses. Flight Attendant Display System operation
is enhanced with a new modern graphical user interface making all flight crew
tasks simple, quick and intuitive. Utilizing a touch screen FAD, one touch
programming is enabled in two controlled aircraft zones for a superior user
experience. Airshow 3D Moving Map The system includes,
as an embedded feature, the very latest interactive map program, the Airshow
moving map. This showcases real time high resolution topographic/photographic
map sets, flight data(speed, altitude, temperature etc.), ocean floor details,
place names in multiple languages, and Point Of Interest database; all with
enhanced media effects. The Rockwell Collins system is the only IFE to provide
integrated 3D map with no additional hardware. Passenger Control Unit (PCU) Put your
customers in complete control of their audio entertainment. The PCU provides
easy to use control of the 22 channels available through Rockwell Collins’ Universal
Audio Distribution System (ADS). The digital display with back lighting is
easy to see, the unit can be located in the seat armrest, with models available
for right, left and top mounting. Each passenger controls individual audio
channel selections, volume and a private audio headset jack. The PCU also
has a unique headphone jack. This dual pin jack is designed to support both
dual pin as well as single pin headphones, providing true stereo with either
headphone type. When utilizing a single pin headphone, this jack provides
redundancy. Display Monitors New, overhead retract
monitors with 12 inch diagonal widescreen LCDs provide digital quality video
playing simultaneous movies in up to two zones as MPEG1 or MPEG2 files with
ability to upgrade to MPEG4. Superior Customized Maintenance Solution World-wide turn-key customized maintenance solutions by Rockwell
Collins Services World-wide repair capability assures low repair turn-around-times
and spares inventory Initial spares provisions increasing system uptime while minimizing
out of pocket maintenance costs Plug and Play LRUs - The dPAVES system
architecture allows maintenance crews to quickly and efficiently replace parts,
reducing repair costs and time
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