San Juan

Features: 8.4” SVGA sunlight readable display Wireless Video Input Light weight display. Remote CPU

The San Juan is a “proof of concept” EFB system that demonstrated the utility of 8.4” SVGA sunlight readable displays in a cockpit environment. The display head measured 6.0” x 8.5” x 1.125“ and weighed 2.1Lbs. It included the AMLCD display, a high dimming ratio backlight, touch screen, keyboard interface and controller. The display utilized an LVDS interface to minimize EMI. The remote mounted 400MHz Pentium based CPU measured 4.8” x 6.0” x 1.8 and weighed 3.1 Lbs.

About This Project:

The San Juan project objective was to create an EFB prototype system for cockpit evaluation. The client, Boeing Cabin Information Services, needed to present an EFB option in 8 weeks. We were able to meet Boeing’s tight schedule and deliver a complete “road show” demonstration system.

San Juan Prototype Specifications
10 October, 2001

Overview

The San Juan Prototype consists of three basic components; the Display Module, the Processor/Power Supply and the Interconnect Cable.

The Display Module is 6.00” x 8.50” x 1.125” thick and weighs 2.1 lbs. It is identical in size to the production San Juan. It contains the display, backlight, line entry keys, control keys, resistive touch screen, ambient light sensor, power indicator, and backlight power supplies.

The Processor/Power Supply contains the Processor Motherboard, 28 VDC power supply, 3.2 GB hard drive and interfaces.

The Interconnect Cable provides power and communication between the Display and Processor.

Display Module Specifications:

Size:		6.00” x 8.50” x 1.125”
Weight:		2.1 Lbs
Display:		800 x 600, 8.4”, 262K colors
Backlight:		350 nit maximum dimmable to TBD nit.
Touch Screen:		Resistive
Line keys:		15 each (6 each side and 3 on top)
Control keys:		8 each (Start, Enter, Up, Down, Left, Right, Dim and Bright)

Processor / Power Supply:

Size:		6.00”L x 4.38”W x 3.00”T
Weight:		TBD
Power:		28 VDC, 50 Watts
Processor:		Celeron 400 Mhz
HDD:		3.2 Gb
OS:		Windows 2000
Ports:		USB (2 each) PCMCIA (2each) 10/100 BaseT Video Out (auxillary) Remote Keyboard Remote Mouse Serial Port Power In (4 pin CPC) Display Module IO Port

Interconnect Cable:

Diameter:		0.32”
Length:		9’ (3 meters)
Type:		Furakawa AWM-2789 High Flex

Accessories:

AC Power Adapter:		90-250 VAC in, 28 VDC out 65 watts
DC Power Connector:		Mating connector for installation
USB CD-ROM drive:		Used to load software
USB Wireless Camera:

The USB Wireless camera consists of a 512 x 492 line color digital camera connected to a 2.4 GHz transmitter. The receiver mounts next to the Processor and is connected to it via a USB port. The image is displayed in a small window on the display unit.