| 摘要 |
A modular, scalable, extensible, In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) data communication system is described. In one embodiment, the system comprises a hub (e.g., 404) providing connection between one or more server/switch line replaceable units (e.g., 200/300/400) including at least one server (e.g., 300/400) and a plurality of passenger video display units (e.g., 130A/308/410). A server, such as, for example, an audio server (e.g., 105), a video server (e.g., 104), an audio/video server, a game server (e.g., 106), an application server (e.g., 103), a file server (e.g., 107), etc., provides information (e.g., entertainment programming, internet file data, etc.) to the video display unit (e.g., 130A/308/410). In one embodiment, the connection between the plurality of server/switch line replacement units (e.g., 200/300/400), the hub (e.g., 404) and the plurality of video display units (e.g., 130A/308/410) is provided by passive fiber optic links. |
