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Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman

Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

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Page 1: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

Patent Update

Presented

by

Ron Chapman

Page 2: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

The SafeCell Patent

• An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

Page 3: 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

Page 4: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

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

Page 5: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

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

Page 6: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

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

Page 7: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

Why WiFi?

• Growing Globally– 300,000+ Access Points

• Standard Option– WiFi phones – IPOD and MP3 players– Nintendo

Page 8: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

What is driving WiFi?• Low Cost Internet Plans

• VOIP - Skype• 3 cents per minute globally• Free calls

• Global WiFi Roaming

Page 9: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

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

Page 10: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

Certification

• Aircraft WiFi Hotspots• Procedure in place

• Communicator/Shielding System• None required • Conforms to aviation standards

Page 11: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

Availability

• Flight Test - July 2007

• Portable Flight Test Kit

• Commercial Availability– SMS/email Q4 2007– VOIP 2008

Requires no connection to the aircraft

Page 12: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

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

Page 13: Patent Update Presented by Ron Chapman. The SafeCell Patent An alternative approach to operating Cellphones in flight

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

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Patent Pending

Thank you