AVT and Thales Avionics look to develop video security systems for commercial aircraft

摘要

Victoria, British Columbia - Officials at the Thales Avionics in Montreal are using data compression technology from AVT Audio Visual Telecommunications Corp. to develop a new concept of video security systems for counter-terrorism use on commercial aircraft. For the proposed project AVT experts in Victoria will provide Thales Avionics with their video compression technology, Video-Crunch, which will then be integrated into Thales's product. Thales Avionics specializes in avionics and cabin electronics and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thales. The new system would integrate a security camera provided by Thales Avionics ― Inflight Systems in Irvine, Calif., and a SATCOM satellite communication system supplied by Thales Avionics. This system will enable operators on the ground to visually monitor the cockpit and other areas of the aircraft while in flight, if the need arises, AVT officials say.