THER - Transporting Home Experience Reliably
Our new THER product line was developed for the airlines who wish to provide their passengers connectivity and full IFE features on their PEDs at the lowest-possible cost. Our patented solution provides power, entertainment, and internet in an Android architecture platform that satisfies all the passengers’ needs. The a-series delivers IFE content to passengers in two different ways:
THER provides full IFE at a fraction of the cost
In addition to passengers own PED content, they can enjoy up to 40 movies, up to 100 different genres and playlist, 3D high-resolution map imagery with 20 language options, shop onboard, play games using Android’s latest apps, surf the net and check their emails.This advanced Android system architecture connects with a variety of passenger devices, including iPhones, iPads, laptops, and of course, Android devices.
THER saves you money
The new patented Android architecture eliminates the need for server seat boxes and other hardware using a system of nodes to deliver the content.
THER saves fuel
THER provides the lightest full-function IFE solution to the airlines, reducing weight and saving fuel costs.
THER improves labor logistics
Onboard variable content storage allows for multiple movies, flight announcements, and passenger status while managing all this and more from the large touch screen flight attendant panel.
THER saves extra power installation
THER is a single USB plug-in platform offering power, media, and communications in an Android architecture. Now, you don’t need a separate power plug-in to charge while enjoying the passengers content, content stored on the aircraft, or emails and web surfing.
THER saves time & certification costs
This platform is now possible due to the ITAN patent-applied-for passenger aircraft Android architecture product that also enables using many of the existing Android Apps, while also creating the opportunity for custom-designed airline specific applications.
THER saves install costs
The path to the system’s low cost eliminates head-end servers and line-replaceable units, through a seat box connection that offers the passenger a plug-in PCU with choice of either onboard audio selections with attendant call/light buttons or access to stored media. It also eliminates the need for a separate passenger power outlet and the need for multiple WAPS to balance and blend in the cabin for optimal bandwidth.
Aircraft Control Module (ACM)
The Aircraft Control Module (ACM) enables the THER system to fully control business jet cabin systems. With a multitude of digital, analog and intelligent inputs and outputs, the ACM seamlessly integrates lights, shades, temperature control, entertainment control and more into one system. The THER system supports multiple ACMs, enabling scalability to even the most complex and full-featured aircraft.
Aircraft Embedded Display (AED)
The Aircraft Embedded Display (AED) serves as a controller and video display unit for the passenger. Compact and lightweight, the AED can be mounted in many different locations. A single six-wire connection between the AED and the APE provides control and data communication, ondemand audio and video and power. This greatly simplifies installation and maintenance, and reduces wiring complexity and potential failure points. Passengers control their experience through the projected capacitance touchscreen interface. Natively running the Android OS, the AED has all the features of the latest smartphones and tablet devices.
Aircraft Interface Module (AIM)
The Aircraft Interface Module (AIM) provides a single point of connection between aircraft keylines, ARINC-429 data busses and/or GPS data sources. The AIM provides the THER system with all the information it needs to generate moving maps, and interfaces with aircraft passenger service systems for reading light and attendant call functionality. The AIM receives power and data connections to the THER system through a single six-wire connection to the APE.
Aircraft Node Module (ANM)
The Aircraft Node Module (ANM) provides a full media engine and video/audio source for large format or legacy video monitors. Supporting a multitude of video output formats, the ANM natively runs the Android OS, and through communications with PEDs, FAPs or other control input points, provides the passenger or flight crew with full control over video displayed on the attached monitor. A single six-wire connection between the ANM and the APE provides control and data communication, audio and video, and power. This greatly simplifies installation and maintenance, and reduces wiring complexity and potential failure points.
Aircraft Power Entertainment (APE)
The Aircraft Power Entertainment (APE) is the heart of the THER system. It provides up to 10 passengers with power, audio and video on demand, and connectivity. Compatible with both Passenger Interface Ports for passengers to use their own smartphones or tablets, AEDs and ANMs, the APE drives content and connection to all video devices on the aircraft from a single LRU. The APE stores the media content (audio and video), attaches directly to aircraft power, and interfaces directly with a WAP or bidirectional off-aircraft Internet connection.
Flight Attendant Panel (FAP)
The Flight Attendant Panel (FAP) serves as the control center for the THER system. It provides system control, including system-, section- or seat-based enabling or disabling of features and content. It provides system status, including both configuration and health data. It provides a convenient location for on-board content updating. A single six-wire connection between the FAP and the APE provide control and data communication and power. Data loading functionality adds one additional connection to the APE. This greatly simplifies installation and maintenance, and reduces wiring complexity and potential failure points.
Passenger Control Unit (PCU)
The Passenger Control Unit (PCU) provides a single passenger interface point for connecting their smartphone or tablet device, listening to on-board audio through the headphone jack, and both control and status of passenger services including reading light and attendant call. A single six-wire connection between the PCU and the APE provides control and data communication, on-demand audio and video and power. This greatly simplifies installation and maintenance, and reduces wiring complexity and potential failure points.
Passenger Interface Port (PIP)
The Passenger Interface Port provides USB type A sockets and or a standard 1/8" stereo audio headphone jack for passengers to plug into their smartphone cables or heaphones. The Passenger Interface Port comes in multiple configurations as required.
Wireless Access Point (WAP)
The Wireless Access Point (WAP) is a full-featured 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi hotspot, with three antenna connections. A single six-wire connection between the WAP and the APE provides control and data communication and power. This greatly simplifies installation and maintenance, and reduces wiring complexity and potential failure points.