FLIGHT RECORDER HAVING INTEGRAL RESERVE POWER SUPPLY WITHIN FORM FACTOR OF ENCLOSURE AND METHOD THEREFOR

摘要

A flight recorder includes an enclosure having a notch formed on one side or corner of the enclo-sure. An electronic interface is disposed within the enclo-sure. The electronic interface is coupled for receiving flight data, video data, and audio data. A memory unit is disposed within the enclosure and electrically connected to the electronic interface for storing the data. The mem-ory unit contains a non-volatile memory device. A re-serve power supply is physically disposed within the notch of the enclosure. The reserve power supply con-tains a rechargeable battery. A clamp secures the reserve power supply to the enclosure to make the reserve power supply removable from the enclosure. The reserve power supply has an electrical connector coupled to the enclo-sure for providing an operating voltage to the electronic interface and memory unit. The reserve power supply and electrical connector physically reside within a form factor of the enclosure.