Tue, Mar 10, 2009
Software Utility May Be Added To Expand EFBs
Latitude Technologies announced this week the company has
completed testing and has conclusively proven the interoperability
of the text messaging, telephone dialing, and device memory
functions of its SkyNode S200 satcom voice and data transceivers
with the tBagC2 Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) from navAero
Inc.
Interoperability with SkyNode S100 satcom data transceivers and
the navAero EFB was also proven for geo-positioning and other
flight data. The Latitude software utility will allow navAero EFB
users to install software that complements and expands the core
functionality of their EFBs.
Operators that integrate their navAero EFBs with SkyNode S200
transceivers will now also be able to access text messaging,
conventional and speed dialing, and number recall functionality
right on their touch screen EFB displays.
With the new utility, SkyNode devices will be able to provide
high-performance WAAS and GPS position information to navAero EFBs
for moving map and real-time, on-screen satellite weather displays
for any position along the route.
Both companies state text messages from the cockpit and cabin
can be sent and received with any web-connected device through
Latitude's LWS Sentinel data service. Received messages can be
displayed in-flight through the EFB, a PDA, or a laptop computer.
Crew and passengers can communicate using operator pre-defined
messages or messages can be typed free-hand.
This robust integrated on-board voice and data management
solution can be purchased as separate components from the two
manufacturers. It also can be retrofitted to already-installed
navAero EFBs or SkyNode satcom devices. Avionics distributor,
reseller, and installer information packages will be distributed in
the future.
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