Knowledge based access and access hierarchy in an aircraft

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8876050
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12059922

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A method and apparatus for a hierarchical access system for a compartment. The hierarchical access system comprises a moveable barrier, a locking mechanism, and a control unit. The moveable barrier is capable of preventing access to at least one of a first space and a second space in the compartment in the lavatory when the moveable barrier is in a closed position. The locking mechanism is capable of securing the moveable barrier in the closed position. The control unit is capable of unlocking the locking mechanism in a manner that provides different levels of access to the first space and the second space in the compartment in response to receiving an access request.

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  • THE BOEING COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bobzien, Phillip J Snohomish, US 7 123
Cheung, Kwu-Wing W Shoreline, US 2 37
Lamoree, Bret L Snohomish, US 19 649
Mitchell, Bradley J Snohomish, US 107 1893
Schalla, James P Edmonds, US 39 692
Wentland, Mark E Lynnwood, US 20 509

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