A multi-layered intelligent display system includes a first LCD display panel; a second OLED display panel; a smart panel disposed behind the second display panel; an LED panel disposed between the second display panel and the smart panel; a sensor for detecting the ambient light behind the smart panel and activating the LED panel if the ambient light is below a predetermined illuminance; a memory having programming instructions stored thereon; and a controller in communication with the first and second display panels, the smart panel, and the memory. The multi-layered intelligent glass display is operable in each of a display mode, a multilayer display mode, and a transparent mode.

There is described a system and method for setting virtual boundaries on an interactive sidewall display system in a vehicle, the virtual boundaries defining individual passenger-specific regions for user interaction.

A porthole, a porthole plug in a vehicle, and an aircraft with portholes are provided. The porthole includes an opaque plug with an aperture therethrough. A camera is arranged with a lens aligned with the aperture.

The system 100 can include a balloon system 110 and a set of spools 120. The system can optionally include a set of actuators 130. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system can function to facilitate balloon launch preparation and/or launch of a balloon vehicle system. The system can additionally function to facilitate controlled stand-up of a balloon.

A virtual window for an aircraft includes a frame having panels defining a cavity. The frame is configured to be positioned in an outer wall of the aircraft. The frame has a top, a bottom, a front, a rear, and opposite first and second sides. The front is configured to face a main cabin of the aircraft and the rear configured to face a skin of the aircraft. A display is received in the cavity and includes a screen at the front configured to face the main cabin. A camera is operably coupled to the display and is configured to be positioned in the outer wall and face an exterior of the aircraft. The virtual window includes a power source in the frame being electrically coupled to the display and the camera for powering the display and the camera.

There is described a system and method for setting virtual boundaries (402A-D) on an interactive sidewall display device (202) in a vehicle (102), the virtual boundaries (402A-D) defining individual passenger-specific regions for user interaction.

Apparatus for selectively displaying an operational area comprising an internal and an external environment separated from another by at least one physical obstruction, the apparatus comprising a headset including a screen for placing over a user's eyes, the system further comprising a processor configured to generate a three-dimensional virtual environment, and an image capture device for capturing images of the internal environment, said processor being configured to blend image data representative thereof into said three dimensional virtual environment to create a mixed reality environment including a representation of said at least one physical obstruction, the processor configured to receive image data representative of said external environment and to remove at least a portion of said physical obstruction from said mixed reality environment displayed on said screen, and blend said image data of said external environment into said mixed reality environment wherein said physical obstruction appears to be transparent.

In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to video system and methods for emulating a view through an aircraft window to a passenger in an interior passenger suite. The view may be emulated by determining a perspective view of the seated passenger relative to each monitor of at least one monitor mounted to a side wall of the interior passenger suite, and capturing video data of scenery exterior to the aircraft at the perspective view(s) for display on the monitor(s).

A virtual window system includes a window, and an arcuate display spaced apart from the window. The window is in a first plane, and the arcuate display is in a second plane that differs from the first plane. The virtual window system can be within an internal cabin of a vehicle, such as a commercial aircraft.

A multi-layered intelligent display system includes a first LCD display panel; a second OLED display panel; a smart panel disposed behind the second display panel; an LED panel disposed between the second display panel and the smart panel; a sensor for detecting the ambient light behind the smart panel and activating the LED panel if the ambient light is below a predetermined illuminance; a memory having programming instructions stored thereon; and a controller in communication with the first and second display panels, the smart panel, and the memory. The multi-layered intelligent glass display is operable in each of a display mode, a multilayer display mode, and a transparent mode.