Rockwell Collins Demonstrates Wireless Cabin Video Surveillance System

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (December 03, 2001) - Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is currently conducting onboard demonstrations of its wireless cabin video surveillance and crew alerting system for airline customers. Prior to these demonstrations, the President’s Office of Science and Technology and the National Transportation Safety Board reviewed the system.

"Rockwell Collins is leveraging its proven technology and expertise to enhance aircraft security," said Steve Piller, vice president and general manager of Rockwell Collins Air Transport Systems. "With nearly 70 years of aviation experience in both the commercial and government sectors, Rockwell Collins is a trusted leader in developing new products and innovations that help ensure the safety of our airlines, our military and our nation."

Rockwell Collins video surveillance and alerting system includes several covert pinhole cameras placed throughout the aircraft giving pilots a visual reference of cabin activities and allowing them to monitor access to the flight deck. Installation is simplified by the wireless networking of pilot display terminals. These display terminals provide the flight crew with simultaneous views of multiple camera images. Users also have the option to downlink live video images through enhancements to existing communications equipment.

An additional feature of the system is wireless alert devices for the cabin crew. When activated, the alert device notifies the pilot of an emergency situation. The system enhances passenger safety by providing pilots and personnel on the ground with visual information that enables them to make more accurate and timely decisions in the event of an emergency.

Along with video surveillance, Rockwell Collins is exploring other security enhancements to commercial aircraft including preventing deactivation of the cockpit transponder and continuous flight monitoring to provide ground personnel with a more accurate depiction of an aircraft’s status. These products could potentially be used aboard all commercial aircraft in service today.

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