US 12728995 B2 / Sep 8, 2026

Use of craft characteristics for management and control of media in a transport craft

Management of media content delivery on a transport craft based on a craft characteristic of the transport craft that is indicative of a number of passengers aboard the craft. The craft characteristic may be generated by one or more sensors or other means to provide data regarding an estimated or actual number of passengers aboard the transport craft. The craft characteristic may be communicated to an on-board content management system (CMS) such that control of delivery of media content to client devices on-board the transport craft is based on the craft characteristic. In examples, the craft characteristic may also be provided to a ground system for use in control of a communication network providing media content to the craft. In addition, the craft characteristic may also be used for real-time billing or other purposes.