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[May 04, 2012]

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (May 4)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Florida.

*** Ascendent Telecommunications Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Ascendent Telecommunications, Redwood City, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,169,899) developed by five co-inventors for a "client device method and apparatus for routing a call." The co-inventors are Doug Gisby, Atlanta, Michael Gray, Glen Ridge, N.J., Shen-Yuan Yap, Woodland Hills, Calif., Michael S. Colbert, Debary, Fla., and Robert J. James Jr., Half Moon Bay, Calif.


The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices." The patent application was filed on Oct. 19, 2007 (11/875,212). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,169,899&OS=8,169,899&RS=8,169,899 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Cisco Technology Assigned Patent for Quick Detection of Problematic Link to Support Fast Failover ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Cisco Technology, San Jose, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,169,893) developed by James Getker, Bradenton, Fla., for a "quick detection of problematic link to support fast failover." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A technique involves operating an electronic device having data communications ports. Each data communications port includes PHY circuitry to provide Physical Layer network functionality to the electronic device. The technique includes monitoring a particular PCS status signal from the PHY circuitry. The PCS status signal has (i) a PCS_OK value when a first data communications port is operating reliably in data mode and (ii) a PCS_NOT_OK value when the first data communications port is not operating reliably in data mode. The technique further includes detecting a transition event while monitoring the PCS status signal. The transition event involves the PCS status signal initially having the PCS_OK value and transitioning to having the PCS_NOT_OK value. The technique further includes, in response to detection of the transition event, outputting an electronic warning indication to enable failover from the first data communications port to a second data communications port." The patent application was filed on Sept. 23, 2009 (12/565,161). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,169,893&OS=8,169,893&RS=8,169,893 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Harris Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Harris, Melbourne, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,169,886) developed by G. Patrick Martin, Merritt Island, Fla., and William C. Adams Jr., West Melbourne, Fla., for a "code division multiple access based contingency transmission." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems (100) and methods (500) for method for providing a redundant or distinct transmission feature to a communication system (100). The methods involve (508) detecting if there is a communication system fault. If a communication system fault is detected (508:YES), then (512) a plurality of modified transmit signals are generated by combining a transmit signal with a plurality of complex weights (W.sub.1, W.sub.2, W.sub.3). The modified transmit signals are then (514) transmitted from a plurality of antenna elements (106a, 106b, 106c) of the communication system to an object of interest (108). If a communication systems fault is detected (508:NO), then (526) a plurality of redundant or distinct transmit signals are generated by combining the transmit signal with a plurality of first orthogonal or approximately orthogonal numerical sequences. The redundant or distinct transmit signals can then be (528) synchronously transmitted from the antenna elements." The patent application was filed on Nov. 19, 2008 (12/274,055). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,169,886&OS=8,169,886&RS=8,169,886 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Citrix Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Citrix Systems, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,169,436) developed by Juan Rivera, Doral, Fla., Tim Corbett, Coral Springs, Fla., and Julian Petrov, Pembroke Pines, Fla., for "methods and systems for remoting three dimensional graphics." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and systems for providing three dimensional graphics to remote computing machines and appliances that include an agent executing on a local computing machine to intercept a plurality of graphics commands generated by a three dimensional application executing on a local computing machine. A first portion of the plurality of graphics commands are encoded by the agent using a first codec, while a second portion of the plurality of graphics commands are encoded by the agent using a second codec. The agent creates a frame comprising the first portion and the second portion of the plurality of graphics commands, compresses the frame, and transmits the frame to a remote computing machine." The patent application was filed on Jan. 27, 2009 (12/360,841). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,169,436.PN.&OS=PN/8,169,436&RS=PN/8,169,436 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Florida State University Research Foundation Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Florida State University Research Foundation, Tallahassee, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,169,477) developed by four co-inventors for a "digital video borescope for drilled shaft inspection." The co-inventors are Kamal Tawfiq, Tallahassee, Fla., Edward J. Mallory, Tallahassee, Fla., Sastry Putcha, Tallahassee, Fla., and Dan Turner, Lake City, Fla.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Visual inspection of an interior surface of a borehole. A housing adapted to be lowered in the borehole supports a portable camera for generating images of a portion of the interior surface of the borehole and a light source for illuminating an area adjacent the camera. A monitor receives signals from the camera and, in response thereto, displays the images generated by the camera. A viewing envelope positioned adjacent the camera defines a viewing area adjacent the camera, particularly for use in visually inspecting slurry-filled boreholes." The patent application was filed on Feb. 7, 2007 (11/672,430). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,169,477&OS=8,169,477&RS=8,169,477 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** NaviSense Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- NaviSense, Plantation, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,169,404) developed by Marc Andre Boillot, Plantation, Fla., for a "method and device for planary sensory detection." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and system (500) for generating an approximately planar sensory field (199) and confirming a presence of an object (310) in the field is provided. The system can include at least one paired receiver (121/122) and at least one transmitter (130) in a front and back orientation of a touchless sensing unit (110). The method can include detecting a movement of the object within a sensory space (176/177), estimating a phase angle of the movement; and evaluating whether the phase angle is within a predetermined range (197), and if so, confirming a presence of the object within the approximately planar sensory field." The patent application was filed on Aug. 15, 2007 (11/839,323). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,169,404.PN.&OS=PN/8,169,404&RS=PN/8,169,404 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** University of South Florida Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- The University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,169,342) developed by six co-inventors for a "method of providing a destination alert to a transit system rider." The co-inventors are Sean J. Barbeau, Tampa, Fla., Philip L. Winters, Tampa, Fla., Rafael Perez, Temple Terrace, Fla., Miguel Labrador, Tampa, Fla., Nevine Georggi, Valrico, Fla., and Dmytro Bilov, Palm Harbor, Fla.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Provided is a detection method used to alert a rider of a transit system that his or her upcoming destination location is approaching. The method detects upcoming transit stops and alerts the transit rider to prepare to depart the transit vehicle. Another alert to request a stop at the appropriate time may also be given. The detection method detects a destination location when the transit vehicle is not going to stop and service the second-to-last, or triggering, stop and when the transit vehicle stops at the triggering location and then resumes travel towards the destination location. The detection method establishes a triggering location, two regions about the triggering location, a destination location, a destination region about the destination location, and a current location and speed from available location data. The method then triggers alerts based on the current speed and the current location's position within or without the established regions." The patent application was filed on Sept. 22, 2008 (12/234,778). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,169,342.PN.&OS=PN/8,169,342&RS=PN/8,169,342 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Personics Holdings Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Personics Holdings, Boca Raton, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,170,228) developed by Steven W. Goldstein, Delray Beach, Fla., and John P. Keady, Boca Raton, Fla., for "methods and devices for hearing damage notification and intervention II." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods of monitoring sound pressure level are provided. A method of monitoring sound pressure level includes: measuring a first sound pressure level in the ear canal; measuring a second sound pressure level out of the ear canal; calculating a first sound pressure level dose using the first sound pressure level, where if the first sound pressure level is below a permissible sound level a recovery function is used to calculate the first sound pressure level dose; and calculating a second sound pressure level dose using the second sound pressure level." The patent application was filed on Nov. 20, 2007 (11/943,161). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,170,228&OS=8,170,228&RS=8,170,228 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Motorola Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Motorola Solutions, Schaumburg, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,169,369) developed by Armando J. Gonzalez, Miami, Charles R. Ruelke, Margate, Fla., and Charles B. Swope, Coral Springs, Fla., for a "method and device for generating a location signal." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A frequency generation unit (FGU) in a communication device includes a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), an adjustable filter having a capacitive element for wideband operation, a current source with variable gain, and chirp generation control circuitry (CGC) that is used to generate location signals. The FGU receives, from a reference device, at least one location signal control parameter that defines linear frequency slope characteristics for a location signal. The CGC configures, based on the at least one location signal control parameter, the gain and a polarity of the current source to generate a first current during a first time period for charging the capacitive element to generate a control signal that is coupled to the VCO to generate a first part of the location signal having the defined linear frequency slope characteristics, wherein the first part of the location signal is transmitted using a transceiver of the communication device." The patent application was filed on Dec. 15, 2008 (12/335,156). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,169,369.PN.&OS=PN/8,169,369&RS=PN/8,169,369 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Harris Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Harris, Melbourne, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,170,088) developed by G. Patrick Martin, Merritt Island, Fla., for "methods for determining a reference signal at any location along a transmission media." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods (200, 300) for determining a reference signal (V.sub.ref). The methods involve (202, 204, 302, 304) sensing at a first location along the transmission media (108, 502) a first signal (V.sub.f) propagated thereover in a forward direction and a second signal (V.sub.r) propagated thereover in a reverse direction opposed from the forward direction. The second signal being a reflected version of the first signal. A sum signal (S) is determined (206, 306) by adding the first and second signals together. A difference signal (D) is determined (208, 308) by subtracting the second signal from the first signal. Thereafter, a first exponentiation signal (E.sub.S) is determined (210, 310) using S. A second exponentiation signal (E.sub.D) is determined (212, 312) using D. The first exponentiation signal is subtracted (214, 314) from the second exponentiation signal to obtain a reference signal (V.sub.ref). V.sub.ref can be determined at any location along the transmission media. V.sub.ref can be used to control the phases and/or amplitudes of communication signals." The patent application was filed on Nov. 19, 2008 (12/273,797). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,170,088&OS=8,170,088&RS=8,170,088 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Motorola Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Motorola Solutions, Schaumburg, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,170,231) developed by LanTing L. Garra, Sunrise, Fla., Vance M. McGary, Miami, and Craig F Siddoway, Davie, Fla., for an "adjustable accessory for a portable communication device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A user wearable accessory provides push-to-tall (PTT), microphone and adjustable electrical cord length features in a single device. First and second adjustable electrical cords couple a portable communication device to an earpiece. The accessory is formed of front and back housing portions coupled together to provide a spooling feature therebetween. The spooling feature accommodates the two electrical cords such that a user is able to wrap each cord to provide an overall desired length. Users of different heights can adjust the cord length as desired thereby minimizing tangling of the cords." The patent application was filed on Nov. 20, 2009 (12/623,344). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,170,231&OS=8,170,231&RS=8,170,231 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Lemerand Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- L. Gale Lemerand, Ormond Beach, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,169,317) developed by L. Gale Lemerand, and Robert Hubert, Port St. John, Fla., for a "hands-free door opening system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Automatically operating a door system is controlled by an affirmative action of a patron. An occupancy status of an inside area is provided to the patron approaching the door from an outside area. The patron is directed to request the door be opened in response to an unoccupied status. A presence of the patron in the inside area is sensed and the door automatically closed, and optionally locked. One actuator is set to an in use status indicating use of the inside area by the patron. A door ready for opening status is provided to the patron. With an affirmative action with a second actuator by the patron desiring to open the door and exit the inside area, the door is unlocked and opened. Sensing an absence of the patron within the inside area, the door is automatically closed, and first actuator reset to the ready state." The patent application was filed on Feb. 22, 2010 (12/710,110). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,169,317.PN.&OS=PN/8,169,317&RS=PN/8,169,317 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Qualcomm Atheros Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Qualcomm Atheros, San Jose, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,170,051) developed by Lawrence W. Yonge III, Ocala, Fla., and Srinivas Katar, Gainesville, Fla., for an in-home coexistence network.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods for dynamic allocation of network bandwidth. In some examples, a guaranteed interval period, including a guaranteed interval start time and guaranteed interval end time, can be identified based upon policy. Network stations can then identify first interval start times and first interval end times different than the guaranteed start times and guaranteed end time provided by policy. An access network can thereby provide a first interval start time and a first interval end time to stations within the access network. An in-home network can determine an in-home interval period based upon the first interval start time and first interval end time." The patent application was filed on June 4, 2008 (12/133,312). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,170,051&OS=8,170,051&RS=8,170,051 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** University of Central Florida Research Foundation Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- The University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Orlando, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,169,320) developed by Donald Malocha, Winter Springs, Fla., and Nikolai Kozlovski, Orlando, Fla., for an "orthogonal frequency coding for surface acoustic wave devices." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and systems for coding SAW OFC devices to mitigate code collisions in a wireless multi-tag system. Each device producing plural stepped frequencies as an OFC signal with a chip offset delay to increase code diversity. A method for assigning a different OFC to each device includes using a matrix based on the number of OFCs needed and the number chips per code, populating each matrix cell with OFC chip, and assigning the codes from the matrix to the devices. The asynchronous passive multi-tag system includes plural surface acoustic wave devices each producing a different OFC signal having the same number of chips and including a chip offset time delay, an algorithm for assigning OFCs to each device, and a transceiver to transmit an interrogation signal and receive OFC signals in response with minimal code collisions during transmission." The patent application was filed on Feb. 18, 2011 (13/030,906). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,169,320.PN.&OS=PN/8,169,320&RS=PN/8,169,320 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Automotive Technologies International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Automotive Technologies International, Denville, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,169,311) developed by David S. Breed, Miami Beach, Fla., for a "wireless transmission system for vehicular component control and monitoring." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Vehicle with wireless sensors includes a frame, at least one sensor assembly fixed to the frame and each including a sensor arranged to obtain data about a condition or property of the vehicle or part thereof or an environment in or around the vehicle, and a wireless transmission component coupled to the sensor for wirelessly transmitting a signal derived from the data obtained by the sensor, a receiver fixed to the frame arranged to receive signals from the wireless transmission component, and a reactive component for performing an action based on the data obtained by the sensor and transmitted from the wireless transmission component to the receiver. The data can be displayed as an indication to the driver or other occupant of the vehicle, relayed the data to a remote location for analysis or response and/or used to determine adjustment or control a component in the vehicle." The patent application was filed on March 5, 2007 (11/681,834). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,169,311.PN.&OS=PN/8,169,311&RS=PN/8,169,311 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** AT&T Intellectual Property I Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- AT&T Intellectual Property I, Atlanta, has been assigned a patent (8,169,921) developed by six co-inventors for "methods and apparatus to monitor border gateway protocol sessions." The co-inventors are Chen-Yui Yang, Marlboro, N.J., Paritosh Bajpay, Edison, N.J., Wen-Jui Li, Bridgewater, N.J., Peter Wanda, Orlando, Fla., Ken Yeh, Parsippany, N.J., and Carolyn V. Bekampis, Wayside, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Example methods and apparatus to monitor border gateway protocol sessions are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes detecting a failure of a first border gateway protocol (BGP) session and initiating a session-down timer in response to detecting the failure. The example method also includes generating a sustained-down alarm when a threshold time value of the session-down timer is exceeded before the first BGP session is re-established." The patent application was filed on Oct. 27, 2008 (12/258,855). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,169,921&OS=8,169,921&RS=8,169,921 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Siemens Enterprise Communications Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Siemens Enterprise Communications, Boca Raton, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,170,006) developed by Farrokh Mohammadzadeh Kouchri, Boca Raton, Fla., for a "digital telecommunications system, program product for, and method of managing such a system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A digital telecommunications system, a method of managing a communications network in such a system and a program product for managing audio transmission in a digital communications system. A softswitch manages communications between devices at network endpoints, e.g., session initiation protocol (SIP) devices, and detects when communications include a non-human, e.g., an audio system, at an endpoint. The softswitch selects conversational communications for calls between voice devices and messaging communications parameters with lower overhead for communications with an audio system, e.g., messaging systems such as voice mail." The patent application was filed on July 17, 2008 (12/218,793). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,170,006&OS=8,170,006&RS=8,170,006 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** LiveTV Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- LiveTV, Melbourne, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,169,946) developed by Michael J. Lynch, Merritt Island, Fla., Robert M. Keen, Malabar, Fla., and Jeffrey A. Frisco, Palm Bay, Fla., for "aircraft communications system with hard handoff and associated methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A communications system for an aircraft carrying at least some personnel having personal electronic devices (PEDs) for wireless data communications outside the aircraft includes a ground-based communications network comprising spaced apart base stations, and an access point in the aircraft for providing a WLAN for data communications with the PEDs. An air-to-ground transceiver in the aircraft cooperates with the access point for data communications with the ground-based communications network. First and second base stations define respective first and second adjacent coverage areas, and include respective first and second hard handoff controllers. The respective first and second hard handoff controllers implement a hard handoff of a data communications channel with the air-to-ground transceiver as the aircraft moves from the first coverage area to the second adjacent coverage area." The patent application was filed on March 13, 2008 (12/047,367). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,169,946&OS=8,169,946&RS=8,169,946 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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