Android users may be able to keep Bluetooth, Wi-Fi on when travelling on a flight – Times of India
Google is reportedly working on a new feature for Android — Connected Flight — that would allow users to keep their Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections turned on when travelling on a plane, while still preventing them from making or receiving calls or texts. According to the patent (via Wipo) revealed by the company, the feature will work on phones, tablets and laptops.
How would the feature work
The feature would be able to detect when a user is on a plane using a variety of methods, including pressure drop, acceleration/velocity, cabin sounds, ultrasonic signal, GPS signal, Cellular ID, and Wi-Fi signal. It would then automatically turn on Connected Flight mode on the phone and return to standard mode once it detects the user has landed. However, if it notices that the battery is low or that the network quality is poor, it might disconnect from the network.
Airplane mode is available on smartphones and other portable computers to suspend radio-frequency signal transmission. When activated, the airplane mode disables cellular network transmission, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth all at once. The report also mentioned that pressure changes, ultrasonic signals, a plane’s Wi-Fi signal and the booking activity for travel would work as potential triggers.
The patent further reads that the process happens “in response to having determined that the sensor has detected information indicating that the mobile computing device is located on the aeroplane”.
In Connected Flight mode, users would still be able to use apps that require Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, such as streaming music or using a messaging app. However, they would not be able to make or receive calls or texts.
This feature is still in development, so it is not clear when it will be released. However, it could be a useful way to stay connected on flights while still complying with FAA regulations. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) are rules prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) governing all aviation activities in the United States. The FARs comprise Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
How would the feature work
The feature would be able to detect when a user is on a plane using a variety of methods, including pressure drop, acceleration/velocity, cabin sounds, ultrasonic signal, GPS signal, Cellular ID, and Wi-Fi signal. It would then automatically turn on Connected Flight mode on the phone and return to standard mode once it detects the user has landed. However, if it notices that the battery is low or that the network quality is poor, it might disconnect from the network.
Airplane mode is available on smartphones and other portable computers to suspend radio-frequency signal transmission. When activated, the airplane mode disables cellular network transmission, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth all at once. The report also mentioned that pressure changes, ultrasonic signals, a plane’s Wi-Fi signal and the booking activity for travel would work as potential triggers.
The patent further reads that the process happens “in response to having determined that the sensor has detected information indicating that the mobile computing device is located on the aeroplane”.
In Connected Flight mode, users would still be able to use apps that require Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, such as streaming music or using a messaging app. However, they would not be able to make or receive calls or texts.
This feature is still in development, so it is not clear when it will be released. However, it could be a useful way to stay connected on flights while still complying with FAA regulations. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) are rules prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) governing all aviation activities in the United States. The FARs comprise Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
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