Thong V Pham

US Patent:

20060277589, Dec 7, 2006

Filed:

Apr 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/379360

Inventors:

Paul Margis - Irvine CA, US
Long Bui - Aliso Vieju CA, US
Thong Pham - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

H04N 7/173
H04N 7/16
G07G 1/00

US Classification:

725135000, 725139000, 235100000, 725131000

Abstract:

A distribution system for vehicle information systems and methods for manufacturing and using same. The distribution system enhances the image quality of a conventional video display system via one or more video conversion systems. Each video conversion system receives information content via an incoming communication signal and enhances a video portion of the information content to form an enhanced video signal, which is provided to the video display system. By providing each video conversion system with a bypass system, the distribution system likewise can bypass one or more of the video conversion systems in the event of a distribution system failure such that communications among system resources can be maintained. As a result, passengers traveling aboard the vehicle can view information content with high resolution and high image quality during travel with limited interruption in service and without unwanted travel delays.