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1.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROTOR SYSTEM FOREIGN OBJECT DETECTION

      
Application Number 18132694
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-10
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC (USA)
Inventor Voisin, Paul Albert

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide for the detection/identification of objects near a rotary-wing/VTOL aircraft such as a helicopter, drone, or an eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off & Landing) aircraft using LiDAR. Various aspects of the present invention may include installation of one or more LiDAR devices on a mast of a rotor system of a rotary-wing/VTOL aircraft. The LiDAR device(s) may be pointing outward from the central axis of the mast and may be aligned to avoid interference form the rotor blades. Multiple LiDAR devices may be oriented/pointed above, below or in-plane with the rotor system. As the mast rotates, the LiDAR is pulsed providing a range to objects near the rotor system as the LiDAR emitted beams are scanned through the 360 degree rotation of the rotor mast. A processor determines whether objects detected within the detection envelope/volume represent a threat or hazard condition to the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

2.

SAFEROUTE+

      
Serial Number 98031633
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-07
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Suite of ADS-B In avionics solutions that can improve efficiency, capacity and safety through out the National Airspace System

3.

Systems and methods for activating a radio beacon for global aircraft tracking

      
Application Number 17568295
Grant Number 11885897
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-04
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Polynin, Christopher
  • Malone, Jarett Alan
  • Hamel, Christophe

Abstract

An autonomous distress tracking system for an aircraft is described. The system can include a transponder configured to transmit radio frequency (RF) emissions and an RF detector unit configured to detect the RF emissions. The system can further include an alert system that is in communication with the RF detector unit and be configured to activate a distress radio beacon if no RF emissions are detected within a predetermined period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • G01S 19/17 - Emergency applications
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

4.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE WHISPER-SHOUT FOR ENHANCED DEGARBLE CAPABILITY

      
Application Number 17473523
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-13
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Mark Dean
  • Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

An adaptive interrogation method is provided, the method including determining application of an adaptive whisper shout interrogation sequence. The determination may be predictive and based on an anticipation of garbled replies or may be reactive and based on a plurality of replies to an initial ATCRBS interrogation, there being interference between the replies such that the replies are unable to be properly decoded. The adaptive whisper shout interrogation sequence includes adapting a subsequent ATCRBS interrogation. The adaptation may be a change in an amplitude difference between an interrogation pulse and a suppression pulse of the subsequent ATCRBS interrogation (i.e. a bin width), as compared to the initial ATCRBS interrogation; or the adaptation may be a change in a power of the subsequent ATCRBS interrogation as compared to the initial ATCRBS interrogation. The subsequent ATCRBS interrogation is then transmitted, and one or more replies are received.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe

5.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE WHISPER-SHOUT FOR ENHANCED DEGARBLE CAPABILITY

      
Application Number US2021050051
Publication Number 2022/056371
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-13
Publication Date 2022-03-17
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Mark Dean
  • Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

An adaptive interrogation method is provided, the method including determining application of an adaptive whisper shout interrogation sequence. The determination may be predictive and based on an anticipation of garbled replies or may be reactive and based on a plurality of replies to an initial ATCRBS interrogation, there being interference between the replies such that the replies are unable to be properly decoded. The adaptive whisper shout interrogation sequence includes adapting a subsequent ATCRBS interrogation. The adaptation may be a change in an amplitude difference between an interrogation pulse and a suppression pulse of the subsequent ATCRBS interrogation (i.e. a bin width), as compared to the initial ATCRBS interrogation; or the adaptation may be a change in a power of the subsequent ATCRBS interrogation as compared to the initial ATCRBS interrogation. The subsequent ATCRBS interrogation is then transmitted, and one or more replies are received.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 7/28 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of pulse systems
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft

6.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENTLY DISPLAYING AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC INFORMATION

      
Application Number US2021041896
Publication Number 2022/016018
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-15
Publication Date 2022-01-20
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccullen, Robert
  • Kunze, Jonathan

Abstract

There is presented systems and methods to present air traffic and other related hazards on a flight deck display in a manner that presents relevant aircraft that may be of interest to flight deck personnel at a future time, accompanied with decluttering the display by removing information pertaining to aircraft that are of lesser impact to the safe navigation of an ownship aircraft. The improved avionics system of the present invention can make decisions that are more intelligent on how to best present traffic information to a flight crew in a manner that improves upon the prior hardware processes and increases efficiency of operation of the avionics hardware and processing system by presenting relevant information and suppressing unnecessary computation and modification of display elements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods

7.

Systems and methods for intelligently displaying aircraft traffic information

      
Application Number 17377240
Grant Number 11670182
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-15
First Publication Date 2022-01-20
Grant Date 2023-06-06
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccullen, Robert
  • Kunze, Jonathan

Abstract

There is presented systems and methods to present air traffic and other related hazards on a flight deck display in a manner that presents relevant aircraft that may be of interest to flight deck personnel at a future time, accompanied with decluttering the display by removing information pertaining to aircraft that are of lesser impact to the safe navigation of an ownship aircraft. The improved avionics system of the present invention can make decisions that are more intelligent on how to best present traffic information to a flight crew in a manner that improves upon the prior hardware processes and increases efficiency of operation of the avionics hardware and processing system by presenting relevant information and suppressing unnecessary computation and modification of display elements.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

Systems and methods for providing processing diversity transponder signals with distributed electronics

      
Application Number 15930211
Grant Number 11122648
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-12
First Publication Date 2021-09-14
Grant Date 2021-09-14
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Troxel, James Roy

Abstract

A distributed antenna system of an aircraft includes first and second antennas and corresponding first and second remote transceiver units (RTUs). Each RTU receives a radio signal from the corresponding antenna and includes a field-programmable gate array (FPGA)/digital signal processor (DSP). The FPGA/DSP of a second RTU receives a second signal corresponding to the radio signal from the second antenna and receives a first signal from the first RTU corresponding to the radio signal from the first antenna. The FPGA/DSP of a second RTU determines which of the first and second antennae will transmit a reply to an interrogation included in the radio signals from the first and second antennae, based on a comparison of the first signal and the second signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
  • H04B 1/3805 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving with built-in auxiliary receivers
  • H04B 1/00 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission

9.

Systems and methods for enhanced reception

      
Application Number 15998820
Grant Number 11156708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-15
First Publication Date 2021-08-19
Grant Date 2021-10-26
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccullen, Robert John
  • Paulson, Benjamin Jeffrey
  • Smith, Mark Dean
  • Troxel, James R.
  • Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Various communication systems may benefit from enhanced reception methods. For example, various transponders and surveillance systems may benefit from reception methods that can distinguish between overlapping pulses from multiple sources. A method can include receiving, at an antenna, a first series of pulses from a first source. The method can also include receiving, at the antenna, a second series of pulses from a second source. The first series and the second series can at least partially overlap each other. The method can further include de-interleaving the first series from the second series using at least one non-time-domain technique.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/28 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse modulated waves wherein the transmitted pulses use a frequency- or phase-modulated carrier wave with time compression of received pulses
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station

10.

Method and apparatus to provide integrity monitoring of a safety critical application on a non-safety-critical platform

      
Application Number 16416690
Grant Number 10958761
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-20
First Publication Date 2021-03-23
Grant Date 2021-03-23
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Redmond, James P.

Abstract

A system is delineated comprising a processor for performing operations for the system; memory for storing an operating system and one or more applications, the one or more applications including at least one application requiring certification by a certifying authority for use on the system and at least one application not requiring certification by the certifying authority for use on the system; and an application for use in conjunction with a provided processor external to and not part of the system to determine if the at least one application requiring certification is being interfered with or not executing properly. In certain instances, this system may comprise a class 1 electronic flight bag (EFB) or a class 2 EFB. Related methods are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 3/00 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • G06F 8/60 - Software deployment

11.

Systems and methods for providing an ADS-B in display and control system

      
Application Number 16881837
Grant Number 10991256
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-22
First Publication Date 2020-10-01
Grant Date 2021-04-27
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Manberg, Charles C.
  • Ridenour, Richard D.

Abstract

Various navigation and other instrumentation systems may benefit from appropriate methods for display of traffic. For example, certain avionics systems may benefit from systems and methods for providing an ADS-B In display and control system. A system can include a traffic computer, such as a Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) computer. The system can also include a TCAS traffic display, the traffic computer is configured to display Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In information on the TCAS traffic display. Optionally, the system can further include a graphical ADS-B In Guidance Display (AGD) operationally connected to the traffic computer. The system can additionally include a Multi-Purpose Control Display Unit (MCDU) operationally connected to the traffic computer. The TCAS traffic display and MCDU, and optionally the graphical AGD, can be configured to substitute for a Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data
  • B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments

12.

Systems and methods for activating a radio beacon for global aircraft tracking

      
Application Number 16812725
Grant Number 11215689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-09
First Publication Date 2020-07-02
Grant Date 2022-01-04
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Polynin, Christopher
  • Malone, Jarett Alan
  • Hamel, Christophe

Abstract

An autonomous distress tracking system for an aircraft is described. The system can include a transponder configured to transmit radio frequency (RF) emissions and an RF detector unit configured to detect the RF emissions. The system can further include an alert system that is in communication with the RF detector unit and be configured to activate a distress radio beacon if no RF emissions are detected within a predetermined period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • G01S 19/17 - Emergency applications
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

13.

Systems and methods for conflict detection using position uncertainty

      
Application Number 16740904
Grant Number 11049407
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-13
First Publication Date 2020-06-11
Grant Date 2021-06-29
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ridenour, Richard D.

Abstract

A method according to the present invention includes calculating, based on a reported position of a vehicle, a probability that an actual position of the vehicle is within a region of interest. The method further includes determining whether a threat of a collision exists between the vehicle and an object based on the probability that the actual position of the vehicle is within the region of interest and a reported position of the object. The method further includes generating an alert if it is determined a threat of a collision exists between the vehicle and the object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe

14.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A BAROMETRIC ALTITUDE MONITOR

      
Application Number US2019054360
Publication Number 2020/072696
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-02
Publication Date 2020-04-09
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ridenour, Richard
  • Manberg, Charles

Abstract

There are provided systems and methods for providing a barometric altitude monitor that assist pilots by providing alerts when a barometric altitude of the ownship aircraft is may be incorrect. Various embodiments of the present invention determine whether significant errors in barometric altitude occur though comparisons to alternate altitude information sources. Through aspects of the present invention, errors arising from manual entry of barometric pressure information by a pilot may be identified before safety issues arise, thus helping to prevent events such as controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 5/00 - Measuring height; Measuring distances transverse to line of sight; Levelling between separated points; Surveyors' levels
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration

15.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING WAKE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DISPLAYS

      
Document Number 03117491
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-09-25
Open to Public Date 2020-04-02
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Manberg, Charles
  • Ridenour, Richard

Abstract

There are provided systems and methods for enhancing wake turbulence situational awareness in the cockpit of an aircraft. In one aspect, transmissions from a lead aircraft are received and stored by a trailing aircraft to allow the trailing aircraft to create a history of the lead aircraft's position for the purposes of, among other things, determining the relative positioning of the lead and the trailing aircraft (or trailing aircraft's) flight paths and relative altitudes. From this determination, better situational information can be displayed to the flight crew to aid in wake turbulence avoidance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data

16.

Systems and methods for providing a barometric altitude monitor

      
Application Number 16591495
Grant Number 11733037
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-02
First Publication Date 2020-04-02
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLL (USA)
Inventor
  • Ridenour, Richard Darrell
  • Manberg, Charles Castel

Abstract

There are provided systems and methods for providing a barometric altitude monitor that assist pilots by providing alerts when a barometric altitude of the ownship aircraft is may be incorrect. Various embodiments of the present invention determine whether significant errors in barometric altitude occur though comparisons to alternate altitude information sources. Through aspects of the present invention, errors arising from manual entry of barometric pressure information by a pilot may be identified before safety issues arise, thus helping to prevent events such as controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 5/06 - Measuring height; Measuring distances transverse to line of sight; Levelling between separated points; Surveyors' levels by using barometric means
  • B64D 45/04 - Landing aids; Safety measures to prevent collision with earth's surface
  • G01C 5/00 - Measuring height; Measuring distances transverse to line of sight; Levelling between separated points; Surveyors' levels
  • G01S 1/18 - Elevational guidance systems, e.g. system for defining aircraft glide path
  • G01S 19/20 - Integrity monitoring, fault detection or fault isolation of space segment
  • G01W 1/02 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

17.

UNITED STATES NON-PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION FOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING WAKE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DISPLAYS

      
Application Number US2019053031
Publication Number 2020/069042
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-25
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Manberg, Charles
  • Ridenour, Richard

Abstract

There are provided systems and methods for enhancing wake turbulence situational awareness in the cockpit of an aircraft. In one aspect, transmissions from a lead aircraft are received and stored by a trailing aircraft to allow the trailing aircraft to create a history of the lead aircraft's position for the purposes of, among other things, determining the relative positioning of the lead and the trailing aircraft (or trailing aircraft's) flight paths and relative altitudes. From this determination, better situational information can be displayed to the flight crew to aid in wake turbulence avoidance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data

18.

Systems and methods for providing wake situational awareness displays

      
Application Number 16583063
Grant Number 11348469
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-25
First Publication Date 2020-03-26
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Manberg, Charles Castel
  • Ridenour, Richard Darrell

Abstract

There are provided systems and methods for enhancing wake turbulence situational awareness in the cockpit of an aircraft. In one aspect, transmissions from a lead aircraft are received and stored by a trailing aircraft to allow the trailing aircraft to create a history of the lead aircraft's position for the purposes of, among other things, determining the relative positioning of the lead and the trailing aircraft (or trailing aircraft's) flight paths and relative altitudes. From this determination, better situational information can be displayed to the flight crew to aid in wake turbulence avoidance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

19.

Systems and methods for providing an ADS-B in display and control system

      
Application Number 16505324
Grant Number 10665113
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-08
First Publication Date 2019-11-07
Grant Date 2020-05-26
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Manberg, Charles C.
  • Ridenour, Richard D.

Abstract

Various navigation and other instrumentation systems may benefit from appropriate methods for display of traffic. For example, certain avionics systems may benefit from systems and methods for providing an ADS-B In display and control system. A system can include a traffic computer, such as a Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) computer. The system can also include a TCAS traffic display, the traffic computer is configured to display Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In information on the TCAS traffic display. Optionally, the system can further include a graphical ADS-B In Guidance Display (AGD) operationally connected to the traffic computer. The system can additionally include a Multi-Purpose Control Display Unit (MCDU) operationally connected to the traffic computer. The TCAS traffic display and MCDU, and optionally the graphical AGD, can be configured to substitute for a Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data
  • B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments

20.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ADS-B IN TRAFFIC DISPLAY TABLET REPEATER SYSTEM FOR RETROFIT AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number US2019017092
Publication Number 2019/157207
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-07
Publication Date 2019-08-15
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Manberg, Charles C.

Abstract

Various avionics systems may benefit from repeaters. For example, an ADSB In traffic display repeater system may be useful for, for example, retrofit aircraft. A system, according to certain embodiments, can include a traffic awareness computer of an aircraft. The system can also include an aircraft interface device. The system can further include a data bus configured to convey data from the traffic awareness computer to the aircraft interface device. The data conveyed can be configured to permit repetition of one or more displays of a cockpit of the aircraft on a tablet computer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
  • G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

21.

Systems and methods for providing an ADS-B in traffic display tablet repeater system for retrofit aircraft

      
Application Number 16270313
Grant Number 11605301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-07
First Publication Date 2019-08-08
Grant Date 2023-03-14
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Manberg, Charles Castel

Abstract

Various avionics systems may benefit from repeaters. For example, an ADS-B In traffic display repeater system may be useful for, for example, retrofit aircraft. A system, according to certain embodiments, can include a traffic awareness computer of an aircraft. The system can also include an aircraft interface device. The system can further include a data bus configured to convey data from the traffic awareness computer to the aircraft interface device. The data conveyed can be configured to permit repetition of one or more displays of a cockpit of the aircraft on a tablet computer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments
  • G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
  • G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration

22.

Systems and methods for providing an ADS-B in display and control system

      
Application Number 15854364
Grant Number 10347138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-26
First Publication Date 2019-07-09
Grant Date 2019-07-09
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Manberg, Charles C.
  • Ridenour, Ii, Richard D.

Abstract

Various navigation and other instrumentation systems may benefit from appropriate methods for display of traffic. For example, certain avionics systems may benefit from systems and methods for providing an ADS-B In display and control system. A system can include a traffic computer, such as a Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) computer. The system can also include a TCAS traffic display, the traffic computer is configured to display Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In information on the TCAS traffic display. Optionally, the system can further include a graphical ADS-B In Guidance Display (AGD) operationally connected to the traffic computer. The system can additionally include a Multi-Purpose Control Display Unit (MCDU) operationally connected to the traffic computer. The TCAS traffic display and MCDU, and optionally the graphical AGD, can be configured to substitute for a Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments

23.

Systems and methods for providing remote L-Band smart antennas

      
Application Number 16278580
Grant Number 10771148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-18
First Publication Date 2019-06-20
Grant Date 2020-09-08
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Various avionics systems may benefit from providing remote L-band smart antennas. For example, smart antennas may be used in connection with transponders and other avionics equipment. The smart antenna may incorporate functionality that may obviate the need for coaxial RF cabling. According to certain embodiments, an avionics system may include an antenna having at least a radio frequency function included therewith. The avionics system may also include a data bus connecting the antenna to a digital receiver at avionics processing hardware.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations

24.

Method and apparatus to provide integrity monitoring of a safety critical application on a non-safety-critical platform

      
Application Number 12050135
Grant Number 10298718
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-17
First Publication Date 2019-05-21
Grant Date 2019-05-21
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Redmond, James P.

Abstract

A system is delineated comprising a processor for performing operations for the system; memory for storing an operating system and one or more applications, the one or more applications including at least one application requiring certification by a certifying authority for use on the system and at least one application not requiring certification by the certifying authority for use on the system; and an application for use in conjunction with a provided processor external to and not part of the system to determine if the at least one application requiring certification is being interfered with or not executing properly. In certain instances, this system may comprise a class 1 electronic flight bag (EFB) or a class 2 EFB. Related methods are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
  • B64C 19/00 - Aircraft control not otherwise provided for
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • G06F 8/60 - Software deployment
  • G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations

25.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING L-BAND RF ARCHITECTURES

      
Application Number US2018056148
Publication Number 2019/079348
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-16
Publication Date 2019-04-25
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Mccullen, Robert J.

Abstract

Various communication systems may benefit from suitable architectures. For example, L-band radio frequency (RF) architectures may be beneficial to systems including avionics systems. A system can include a mode-s function as well as a traffic alert and collision avoidance system function separate from the mode-sunction. The system can further include a directional antenna in reception and transmission connection with the traffic alert and collision avoidance system function. The system can additionally include an omni-directional antenna in reception and transmission connection with the mode-s function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • H01Q 21/28 - Combinations of substantially independent non-interacting antenna units or systems

26.

SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS PROVIDING INTEGRATED FUNCTIONAL REDUNDANCY

      
Application Number US2018056354
Publication Number 2019/079501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-17
Publication Date 2019-04-25
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Troxel, James R.

Abstract

Various communication systems may benefit from suitable use of redundancy. For example, surveillance systems in avionics applications may benefit from having functional redundancy. A system can include a collision avoidance or alerting system function in wired connection to a directional antenna. The system can also include a first mode-S transponder function in wired connection to the directional antenna. The system can further include a second mode-S transponder function in wired connection to the directional antenna, wherein the first mode-S transponder function is independent from the second mode-S transponder function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

27.

Systems and methods for providing L-band RF architectures

      
Application Number 16162237
Grant Number 11194041
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-16
First Publication Date 2019-04-18
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner AVIATION COMMUNIATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory Theodore
  • Mccullen, Robert John

Abstract

Various communication systems may benefit from suitable architectures. For example, L-band radio frequency (RF) architectures may be beneficial to systems including avionics systems. A system can include a mode-s function as well as a traffic alert and collision avoidance system function separate from the mode-s function. The system can further include a directional antenna in reception and transmission connection with the traffic alert and collision avoidance system function. The system can additionally include an omni-directional antenna in reception and transmission connection with the mode-s function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • H01Q 21/28 - Combinations of substantially independent non-interacting antenna units or systems
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems

28.

Surveillance systems providing integrated functional redundancy

      
Application Number 16163385
Grant Number 11041950
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-17
First Publication Date 2019-04-18
Grant Date 2021-06-22
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Troxel, James Roy

Abstract

Various communication systems may benefit from suitable use of redundancy. For example, surveillance systems in avionics applications may benefit from having functional redundancy. A system can include a collision avoidance or alerting system function in wired connection to a directional antenna. The system can also include a first mode-S transponder function in wired connection to the directional antenna. The system can further include a second mode-S transponder function in wired connection to the directional antenna, wherein the first mode-S transponder function is independent from the second mode-S transponder function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G06F 11/18 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in hardware using passive fault-masking of the redundant circuits, e.g. by quadding or by majority decision circuits
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe

29.

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED RECEPTION

      
Application Number US2018000193
Publication Number 2019/035924
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-15
Publication Date 2019-02-21
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccullen, Robert, J.
  • Paulson, Benjamin, J.
  • Smith, Mark, D.
  • Troxel, James, R.
  • Stayton, Gregory, T.

Abstract

Various communication systems may benefit from enhanced reception methods. For example, various transponders and surveillance systems may benefit from reception methods that can distinguish between overlapping pulses from multiple sources. A method can include receiving, at an antenna, a first series of pulses from a first source. The method can also include receiving, at the antenna, a second series of pulses from a second source. The first series and the second series can at least partially overlap each other. The method can further include de-interleaving the first series from the second series using at least one non-time-domain technique.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 7/285 - Receivers

30.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVATING A RADIO BEACON FOR GLOBAL AIRCRAFT TRACKING

      
Application Number US2018028188
Publication Number 2018/195214
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-18
Publication Date 2018-10-25
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Polynin, Christopher
  • Malone, Jarett Alan
  • Hamel, Christophe

Abstract

An autonomous distress tracking system for an aircraft is described. The system can include a transponder configured to transmit radio frequency (RF) emissions and an RF detector unit configured to detect the RF emissions. The system can further include an alert system that is in communication with the RF detector unit and be configured to activate a distress radio beacon if no RF emissions are detected within a predetermined period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • G01S 19/17 - Emergency applications
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for

31.

Systems and methods for activating a radio beacon for global aircraft tracking

      
Application Number 15956486
Grant Number 10585160
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-18
First Publication Date 2018-10-18
Grant Date 2020-03-10
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Polynin, Christopher
  • Malone, Jarett Alan
  • Hamel, Christophe

Abstract

An autonomous distress tracking system for an aircraft is described. The system can include a transponder configured to transmit radio frequency (RF) emissions and an RF detector unit configured to detect the RF emissions. The system can further include an alert system that is in communication with the RF detector unit and be configured to activate a distress radio beacon if no RF emissions are detected within a predetermined period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • G01S 19/17 - Emergency applications
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

32.

Systems and methods for selecting and designating ADS-B traffic

      
Application Number 15295760
Grant Number 10311737
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-17
First Publication Date 2018-08-16
Grant Date 2019-06-04
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Manberg, Charles
  • Ridenour, Ii, Richard

Abstract

Various navigation and other instrumentation systems may benefit from appropriate methods for selection of traffic. For example, certain avionics may benefit from systems and methods for selecting and designating ADS-B or similar traffic. An apparatus can include a display and a processor. The processor and the display can be configured to permit selection of at least one target aircraft identified on the display.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

33.

Systems and methods for providing an ATC overlay data link

      
Application Number 15786407
Grant Number 10288727
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-17
First Publication Date 2018-02-08
Grant Date 2019-05-14
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose systems and methods for providing an ATC Overlay data link. Through embodiments of the present invention, existing ATC (or other) modulated signals using existing standard frequencies may be utilized to transmit (e.g., from an aircraft transponder) additional information in a manner that does not render the transmitted signal unrecognizable by legacy ATC equipment. Legacy equipment will be able to demodulate and decode information that was encoded in the transmitted signal in accordance with preexisting standard modulation formats, and updated equipment can also extract the additional information that was overlaid on transmitted signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 13/91 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for traffic control
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • H04L 5/02 - Channels characterised by the type of signal
  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/02 - Amplitude-modulated carrier systems, e.g. using on/off keying; Single sideband or vestigial sideband modulation
  • H04L 27/10 - Frequency-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using frequency-shift keying
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04L 27/32 - Carrier systems characterised by combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups , , , or
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received

34.

Systems and methods for integrating terrain and weather avoidance for detection and avoidance

      
Application Number 15600496
Grant Number 10417922
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-19
First Publication Date 2018-01-18
Grant Date 2019-09-17
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Mccullen, Robert John

Abstract

Various systems may benefit from the appropriate interworking of subsystems. For example, various avionics systems and method may benefit from the integration of terrain and/or weather avoidance, for example with other detection and avoidance subsystems. A method can include determining, by an avionics system, a hazard condition with respect to an ownship aircraft. The method can also include generating, by the avionics system, a maneuver inhibition based on the determined hazard condition. The method can further include providing the maneuver inhibition to a traffic avoidance or alerting system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

35.

Systems and methods for improving bearing reception on a TCAS or other surveillance system

      
Application Number 14104733
Grant Number 09869745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-12
First Publication Date 2018-01-16
Grant Date 2018-01-16
Owner Aviation Communications & Surveillance Systems, LLC (USA)
Inventor Rowlan, Stacey R.

Abstract

Various avionics systems may be enhanced by methods and systems for bearing reception. For example, a traffic alert and collision avoidance system, or other surveillance system, can be provided with a system or configured for a method of improved bearing reception. For example, a method can include performing traffic alert and collision avoidance surveillance of a target aircraft using an interrogation over a bottom antenna of an own aircraft. The method can also include enhancing determination of a bearing of the surveillance by obtaining a bearing of the target aircraft using an alternative to making a bearing determination based on signal characteristics of a reply to the interrogation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 19/01 - Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
  • G01S 3/02 - Direction-finders for determining the direction from which infrasonic, sonic, ultrasonic, or electromagnetic waves, or particle emission, not having a directional significance, are being received using radio waves
  • G01S 1/02 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith using radio waves

36.

Systems and methods for providing an integrated TCAS, transponder, and DME system using a dedicated DME antenna

      
Application Number 15412438
Grant Number 11480667
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-23
First Publication Date 2017-12-14
Grant Date 2022-10-25
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Troxel, James R.

Abstract

Various avionics systems may benefit from appropriate integration of distance measurement equipment, traffic collision avoidance systems, and transponders, with the distance measurement equipment using a dedicated antenna. A system can include a transponder processor. The system can also include a top antenna receiver configured to connect to a top antenna. The transponder processor can be configured to communicate using the top antenna. The system can also include a bottom antenna receiver configured to connect to a first bottom antenna, wherein the transponder processor is configured to communicate using the first bottom antenna. The system can further include a distance measure equipment processor integrated with the transponder processor and configured to measure distance using a second bottom antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/74 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

37.

Systems and methods for providing a DME L-band shared antenna

      
Application Number 15464182
Grant Number 10714815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-20
First Publication Date 2017-09-21
Grant Date 2020-07-14
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM LLC (USA)
Inventor Troxel, James R.

Abstract

Various wireless systems may benefit from suitable sharing of antennas and related equipment. For example a various avionics systems may benefit from systems and methods for providing a distance measurement equipment L-band shared antenna. Circuitry can include an interface to a bottom omni-directional antenna. The circuitry can also include a radio frequency splitter in switchable communication with the interface to the bottom omni-directional antenna. The circuitry can further include an interface between the radio frequency splitter and a distance measurement equipment receiver. The circuitry can additionally include an interface between the radio frequency splitter and a surveillance receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
  • H01Q 5/50 - Feeding or matching arrangements for broad-band or multi-band operation
  • H01P 5/19 - Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port of the junction type
  • H03F 3/19 - High-frequency amplifiers, e.g. radio frequency amplifiers with semiconductor devices only
  • H03F 3/20 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers

38.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DME L-BAND SHARED ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2017023243
Publication Number 2017/161377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-20
Publication Date 2017-09-21
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Troxel, James R.

Abstract

Various wireless systems may benefit from suitable sharing of antennas and related equipment. For example a various avionics systems may benefit from systems and methods for providing a distance measurement equipment L-band shared antenna. Circuitry can include an interface to a bottom omni-directional antenna. The circuitry can also include a radio frequency splitter in switchable communication with the interface to the bottom omni-directional antenna. The circuitry can further include an interface between the radio frequency splitter and a distance measurement equipment receiver. The circuitry can additionally include an interface between the radio frequency splitter and a surveillance receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

39.

DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA ARRAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2016054247
Publication Number 2017/058958
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-28
Publication Date 2017-04-06
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccullen, Robert J.
  • Smith, Mark D.

Abstract

Various communication systems may benefit from suitable antenna systems. For example, unmanned aircraft may benefit from systems and methods for providing a distributed airborne collision avoidance system antenna array. An apparatus can include a transceiver configured to transmit and receive avionics signals at a host vehicle. The apparatus can also include an interface configured to communicate with an array of a plurality of avionics receivers, wherein the avionics receivers are configured to receive the avionics signals at the host vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe

40.

HELIDECK SURVEILLANCE TRANSCEIVER

      
Application Number US2016037917
Publication Number 2016/205550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-16
Publication Date 2016-12-22
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Manberg, Charles
  • Oldach, Arnold

Abstract

Various aviation systems may benefit from appropriately configured systems and methods for communication. For example, aircraft situational awareness systems and helideck systems may benefit from helideck surveillance transceiver systems and methods. An apparatus can include a transceiver and at least one data link antenna operably connected to the transceiver. The transceiver and the at least one data link antenna can be configured to obtain and distribute helideck information regarding a helideck to at least one helicopter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
  • H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations

41.

Systems and methods for weather detection and avoidance

      
Application Number 15041964
Grant Number 10255818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-11
First Publication Date 2016-08-11
Grant Date 2019-04-09
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Oldach, Arnold

Abstract

Various vehicular systems may benefit from the appropriate use of detection and avoidance of potentially dangerous scenarios. For example, autonomous aircraft may benefit from systems and methods for weather detection and avoidance. A method can include sensing, by an aircraft, an environmental condition of the aircraft. The method can also include controlling, by the aircraft, flight of the aircraft based on the sensed environmental condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground
  • G01S 13/95 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for meteorological use
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,

42.

Multi-link transponder for aircraft and method of providing multi-link transponder capability to an aircraft having an existing transponder

      
Application Number 15012046
Grant Number 10685572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-01
First Publication Date 2016-06-02
Grant Date 2020-06-16
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Getson, Blake R.
  • Watson, Gary S.
  • Carlson, Lee R.

Abstract

A transponder system that is adapted to be positioned in an aircraft includes a transponder that is adapted to transmit information pertaining to the aircraft in which the transponder is positioned includes at least one receiver that is adapted to receive information including information pertaining to another aircraft. The receiver(s) is adapted to receive different types of data on multiple different frequencies. A display, which may be integral with the system housing or remotely mounted, is adapted to display (i) information received by said receiver and/or (ii) information to guide user input selection of information transmitted by said transponder. The housing houses the transponder, the receiver and, in one embodiment, the display. The existing transponder in the aircraft can be removed thereby leaving an opening in the aircraft and the transponder installed in the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft

43.

Systems and methods for providing ADS-B mode control through data overlay

      
Application Number 14814504
Grant Number 09465097
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-30
First Publication Date 2015-11-26
Grant Date 2016-10-11
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Mccullen, Robert J.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose systems and methods for providing enhanced features using an ATC Overlay data link. Further, there are provided systems and methods for ADS-B Mode Control that enable a transponder to selectively transmit data on a desired link, such as the ADS-B or ATC Overlay link, based on the control inputs such as current active ADS-B applications, thus reducing RF interference while maximizing the amount of pertinent data being transmitted. In various embodiments, ADS-B Mode Control also offers a mechanism to include pilot-entered data onto the ADS-B or ATC Overlay link, thereby producing flexibility for future ADS-B In applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • H04L 5/02 - Channels characterised by the type of signal
  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/02 - Amplitude-modulated carrier systems, e.g. using on/off keying; Single sideband or vestigial sideband modulation
  • H04L 27/10 - Frequency-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using frequency-shift keying
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04L 27/32 - Carrier systems characterised by combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups , , , or
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received

44.

Integrated avionics system

      
Application Number 14320182
Grant Number 10403159
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-30
First Publication Date 2015-09-03
Grant Date 2019-09-03
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stone, Cyro A.
  • Troxel, James R.
  • Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

There is provided an avionics system that provides several avionics functions within a single LRU. In one embodiment, the system comprises a software-configurable RF assembly, one or more processor assemblies that are configured to provide multiple TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS-B/ATC functions, interfaces to allow connections to aircraft electronics and data loaders, and multipurpose antennas. In one embodiment, a common processor architecture allows generic avionics processors to be configured to operate a number of TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS-B/ATC functions without the need for multiple LRUs, and software-defined RF functions allow RF circuitry that interfaces to the processors to handle current and future communication needs.

IPC Classes  ?

45.

SCANNING META-MATERIAL ANTENNA AND METHOD OF SCANNING WITH A META-MATERIAL ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2015016594
Publication Number 2015/127060
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-19
Publication Date 2015-08-27
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory, T.

Abstract

Various antennas and systems of antennas can benefit from meta-material construction. For example, avionics antennas including weather antennas may benefit from being constructed of meta-materials. A method includes electronically scanning, by an antenna of an aircraft, an environment of the aircraft. The electronically scanning includes transmitting or receiving an electrical frequency over the antenna. The antenna includes a negative index of refraction meta-material. The electronically scanning also includes applying an electric field to control a dielectric constant of the antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 3/44 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the electric or magnetic characteristics of reflecting, refracting, or diffracting devices associated with the radiating element
  • G01S 13/95 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for meteorological use
  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • H01Q 15/00 - Devices for reflection, refraction, diffraction or polarisation of waves radiated from an antenna, e.g. quasi-optical devices

46.

SCANNING META-MATERIAL ANTENNA AND METHOD OF SCANNING WITH A META-MATERIAL ANTENNA

      
Document Number 02940292
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-19
Open to Public Date 2015-08-27
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Various antennas and systems of antennas can benefit from meta-material construction. For example, avionics antennas including weather antennas may benefit from being constructed of meta-materials. A method includes electronically scanning, by an antenna of an aircraft, an environment of the aircraft. The electronically scanning includes transmitting or receiving an electrical frequency over the antenna. The antenna includes a negative index of refraction meta-material. The electronically scanning also includes applying an electric field to control a dielectric constant of the antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 3/44 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the electric or magnetic characteristics of reflecting, refracting, or diffracting devices associated with the radiating element
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 13/95 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for meteorological use
  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • H01Q 15/00 - Devices for reflection, refraction, diffraction or polarisation of waves radiated from an antenna, e.g. quasi-optical devices

47.

Scanning meta-material antenna and method of scanning with a meta-material antenna

      
Application Number 14184411
Grant Number 10522906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-19
First Publication Date 2015-08-20
Grant Date 2019-12-31
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Various antennas and systems of antennas can benefit from meta-material construction. For example, avionics antennas including weather antennas may benefit from being constructed of meta-materials. A method can include, for example, electronically scanning, by an antenna of an aircraft, an environment of the aircraft. The electronically scanning can include transmitting or receiving an electrical frequency over the antenna. The antenna can include a negative index of refraction meta-material. The electronically scanning can also include applying an electric field to control a dielectric constant of the antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 3/00 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 13/95 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for meteorological use
  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • H01Q 3/44 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the electric or magnetic characteristics of reflecting, refracting, or diffracting devices associated with the radiating element
  • H01Q 15/00 - Devices for reflection, refraction, diffraction or polarisation of waves radiated from an antenna, e.g. quasi-optical devices

48.

Systems and methods for remote L-band smart antenna distance measuring equipment diversity

      
Application Number 14514145
Grant Number 09857461
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-14
First Publication Date 2015-04-16
Grant Date 2018-01-02
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Various avionics systems may benefit from the proper handling of diversity with respect to antennas. For example, systems and methods for remote L-band smart antenna distance measuring equipment may benefit from being prepared to provide diversity against interference, such as a multipath interference. A method can include determining which antenna of a plurality of antennas of an aircraft is preferred for communication with respect to distance measuring equipment. The method can also include selecting the antenna based on the determination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • H04B 1/3822 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving specially adapted for use in vehicles
  • H04B 1/40 - Circuits
  • H01Q 3/24 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the orientation by switching energy from one active radiating element to another, e.g. for beam switching
  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • G01S 7/42 - Diversity systems specially adapted for radar
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station

49.

INTERVAL MANAGEMENT USING DATA OVERLAY

      
Application Number US2014046563
Publication Number 2015/013055
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-14
Publication Date 2015-01-29
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Manberg, Chuck

Abstract

Computer assistance in interval management may be beneficial in a number of ways. For example, digital communication of interval management instructions or information related to interval management may beneficially be communicated to aircraft with respect to other aircraft. This information may be communicated overlaid on air traffic control (ATC) communications, or otherwise. A method can include, for example, obtaining a spacing goal for an aircraft relative to a target aircraft. The method can also include determining clearance instructions for the aircraft, wherein the speed guidance is based on the spacing goal. The method can further include transmitting the clearance instructions in a computer-readable format to the aircraft. The instructions can be provided by an overlay-modulated signal of a provided modulated ATC signal. The instructions can be configured to enable control of the aircraft to achieve the spacing goal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/02 - Channels characterised by the type of signal
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • H04L 27/32 - Carrier systems characterised by combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups , , , or
  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04L 27/10 - Frequency-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using frequency-shift keying
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • H04L 27/34 - Amplitude- and phase-modulated carrier systems, e.g. quadrature-amplitude modulated carrier systems
  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data

50.

Interval management using data overlay

      
Application Number 14331089
Grant Number 11467249
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-14
First Publication Date 2014-10-30
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Manberg, Charles

Abstract

Computer assistance in interval management may be beneficial in a number of ways. For example, digital communication of interval management instructions or information related to interval management may beneficially be communicated to aircraft with respect to other aircraft. This information may be communicated overlaid on air traffic control (ATC) communications, or otherwise. A method can include, for example, obtaining a spacing goal for an aircraft relative to a target aircraft. The method can also include determining clearance instructions for the aircraft, wherein the speed guidance is based on the spacing goal. The method can further include transmitting the clearance instructions in a computer-readable format to the aircraft. The instructions can be provided by an overlay-modulated signal of a provided modulated ATC signal. The instructions can be configured to enable control of the aircraft to achieve the spacing goal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/02 - Amplitude-modulated carrier systems, e.g. using on/off keying; Single sideband or vestigial sideband modulation
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe

51.

MULTI-LINK TRANSPONDER FOR AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF PROVIDING MULTI-LINK TRANSPONDER CAPABILITY TO AN AIRCRAFT HAVING AN EXISTING TRANSPONDER

      
Document Number 02797521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-30
Open to Public Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2019-04-16
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Getson, Blake R.
  • Watson, Gary S.
  • Carlson, Lee R.

Abstract

A transponder system that is adapted to be positioned in an aircraft includes a transponder that is adapted to transmit information pertaining to the aircraft in which the transponder is positioned includes at least one receiver that is adapted to receive information including information pertaining to another aircraft. The receiver(s) is adapted to receive different types of data on multiple different frequencies. A display, which may be integral with the system housing or remotely mounted, is adapted to display (i) information received by said receiver and/or (ii) information to guide user input selection of information transmitted by said transponder. The housing houses the transponder, the receiver and, in one embodiment, the display. The existing transponder in the aircraft can be removed thereby leaving an opening in the aircraft and the transponder installed in the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/74 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems
  • H04B 1/59 - Responders; Transponders
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

52.

Multi-link transponder for aircraft and method of providing multi-link transponder capability to an aircraft having an existing transponder

      
Application Number 13683592
Grant Number 09285472
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-21
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2016-03-15
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Getson, Blake R.
  • Watson, Gary S.
  • Carlson, Lee R.

Abstract

A transponder system that is adapted to be positioned in an aircraft includes a transponder that is adapted to transmit information pertaining to the aircraft in which the transponder is positioned includes at least one receiver that is adapted to receive information including information pertaining to another aircraft. The receiver(s) is adapted to receive different types of data on multiple different frequencies. A display, which may be integral with the system housing or remotely mounted, is adapted to display (i) information received by said receiver and/or (ii) information to guide user input selection of information transmitted by said transponder. The housing houses the transponder, the receiver and, in one embodiment, the display. The existing transponder in the aircraft can be removed thereby leaving an opening in the aircraft and the transponder installed in the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/74 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems
  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

53.

Systems and methods for providing remote L-band smart antennas

      
Application Number 13678224
Grant Number 10211914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-15
First Publication Date 2013-05-16
Grant Date 2019-02-19
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Various avionics systems may benefit from providing remote L-band smart antennas. For example, smart antennas may be used in connection with transponders and other avionics equipment. The smart antenna may incorporate functionality that may obviate the need for coaxial RF cabling. According to certain embodiments, an avionics system may include an antenna having at least a radio frequency function included therewith. The avionics system may also include a data bus connecting the antenna to a digital receiver at avionics processing hardware.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations

54.

Systems and methods for providing GPS alternatives on 1090 MHz

      
Application Number 13248979
Grant Number 10338210
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-29
First Publication Date 2012-03-29
Grant Date 2019-07-02
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Troxel, James R.

Abstract

Systems and methods can provide alternatives to a global positioning system (GPS). For example, certain systems can operate on 1090 MHz and provide for methods of estimating location that can be used in place of GPS. Thus, a method can include obtaining an estimate of position of an own aircraft based on time of arrival of signals from a plurality of ground stations. The calculation of the estimate can be performed in the own aircraft. The method can also include using the estimate of position instead of a position from a global positioning system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/74 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems
  • G01S 5/10 - Position of receiver fixed by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements

55.

Systems and methods of providing a TCAS primary radar

      
Application Number 12965738
Grant Number 09134416
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-12-10
First Publication Date 2012-03-22
Grant Date 2015-09-15
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Systems and related methods are delineated for employing a TCAS to provide a radar function for a UAS. One such system comprises a TCAS having at least a transceiver and an antenna, and a processor coupled to the transceiver for receiving signals generated from receipt of reflected energy received over the antenna, the reflected energy resulting from the one or more of a Mode S interrogation waveform and an ATCRBS interrogation waveform transmitted from the antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • G01S 3/02 - Direction-finders for determining the direction from which infrasonic, sonic, ultrasonic, or electromagnetic waves, or particle emission, not having a directional significance, are being received using radio waves

56.

Systems and methods for providing surface multipath mitigation

      
Application Number 13206276
Grant Number 09100087
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-09
First Publication Date 2012-02-16
Grant Date 2015-08-04
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Multipath mitigation can be performed in a surface environment by various systems and methods. For example, antenna beams from multiple antennas can be used to reduce the impact of multipath on a received signal. Thus, a method can include monitoring for a signal on at least one upper antenna beam of an aircraft. The method can also include monitoring for the signal on at least one lower antenna beam of the aircraft while monitoring on the at least one upper antenna beam. The method can further include processing the signal received by the at least one upper antenna beam and/or the at least one lower antenna beam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/04 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas
  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations

57.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SURFACE MULTIPATH MITIGATION

      
Application Number US2011047130
Publication Number 2012/021544
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-09
Publication Date 2012-02-16
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory, T.

Abstract

Multipath mitigation can be performed in a surface environment by various systems and methods. For example, antenna beams from multiple antennas can be used to reduce the impact of multipath on a received signal. Thus, a method can include monitoring for a signal on at least one upper antenna beam of an aircraft. The method can also include monitoring for the signal on at least one lower antenna beam of the aircraft while monitoring on the at least one upper antenna beam. The method can further include processing the signal received by the at least one upper antenna beam and/or the at least one lower antenna beam.

IPC Classes  ?

58.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SPOOF DETECTION

      
Application Number US2011047134
Publication Number 2012/021547
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-09
Publication Date 2012-02-16
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory, T.
  • Smith, Mark, D.
  • Tomooka, Heidi, A.

Abstract

Spoof detection can be performed by various systems and methods. The systems and methods can provide for detection by passive listening, active interrogation, and other techniques. Moreover, systems and methods can also provide for reporting and displaying information relating to detected spoofing. For example, a method can include receiving, on a device, a signal providing a report for an aircraft. The method can also include determining, with the device, a first parameter for the aircraft from information in the report. The method can further include determining, with the device, a second parameter for the aircraft from at least one signal characteristic of the signal. The method can additionally include determining, with the device, a validity status of the report based on comparing the first parameter and the second parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

59.

DYNAMIC COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2011036876
Publication Number 2011/146530
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-05-17
Publication Date 2011-11-24
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory, T.
  • Manberg, Charles, C.

Abstract

The use of dynamic collision avoidance parameters in connection with automatic dependent surveillance, broadcast, as well as for other purposes in systems and methods may assist collision avoidance and/or advisory systems in properly identifying intruders for reporting to pilots. For example, a method can include monitoring for a triggering event with respect to at least one of geographic coordinates and a flight path of an aircraft. The method can also include detecting the triggering event. The method can further include altering at least one characteristic of at least one of a traffic alerting system and an advisory system based on detecting the triggering event.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

60.

Dynamic collision avoidance systems and methods

      
Application Number 13109867
Grant Number 09324238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-05-17
First Publication Date 2011-11-17
Grant Date 2016-04-26
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Manberg, Charles C.

Abstract

The use of dynamic collision avoidance parameters in connection with automatic dependent surveillance, broadcast, as well as for other purposes in systems and methods may assist collision avoidance and/or advisory systems in properly identifying intruders for reporting to pilots. For example, a method can include monitoring for a triggering event with respect to at least one of geographic coordinates and a flight path of an aircraft. The method can also include detecting the triggering event. The method can further include altering at least one characteristic of at least one of a traffic alerting system and an advisory system based on detecting the triggering event.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

61.

Systems and methods for providing antenna calibration

      
Application Number 13096975
Grant Number 09024812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-28
First Publication Date 2011-11-03
Grant Date 2015-05-05
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor Smith, Mark D.

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing antenna calibration can be used in a variety of applications. A method of calibrating an antenna array for use in a traffic advisory system or traffic alert and collision avoidance system provide a mechanism that renders complex combining circuitry unnecessary in the array. A method can include receiving an unsolicited reply that contains absolute position information of an intruder aircraft. The method can also include determining a bearing of a signal encoding the reply based on a phase relationship of the signals from an antenna array not configured to operate with an internal self-test phase calibration mechanism. The method can further include comparing the bearing based on the phase relationship with a bearing calculated by a comparison of the absolute positions of a host aircraft and the intruder aircraft. The method can additionally include calibrating the antenna array based on the result of the comparison.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
  • G01S 13/74 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems
  • G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • G01S 5/04 - Position of source determined by a plurality of spaced direction-finders
  • G01S 3/02 - Direction-finders for determining the direction from which infrasonic, sonic, ultrasonic, or electromagnetic waves, or particle emission, not having a directional significance, are being received using radio waves
  • G01S 3/48 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using antennas spaced apart and measuring phase or time difference between signals therefrom, i.e. path-difference systems the waves arriving at the antennas being continuous or intermittent and the phase difference of signals derived therefrom being measured
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes

62.

Systems and methods for providing a vertical profile for an in-trail procedure

      
Application Number 13098324
Grant Number 10429844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-29
First Publication Date 2011-11-03
Grant Date 2019-10-01
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Reynolds, Zachary R.
  • Stone, Cyro A.
  • Hoffman, Nicholas R.

Abstract

Various methods can, for example, depict information for use by a pilot or other individual in an aircraft. In an exemplary embodiment, the method may include providing, in a hardware display, a graphical vertical profile displaying an aircraft to the pilot of the aircraft. This method may further include providing, in the vertical profile, an indication of the relative speed of at least one other aircraft and a graphical indication of a clearance window for vertical maneuvers for the aircraft of the pilot. Further embodiments of the present invention concern systems and software for implementing the related method embodiments of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G05D 1/08 - Control of attitude, i.e. control of roll, pitch, or yaw

63.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFLICT DETECTION USING DYNAMIC THRESHOLDS

      
Application Number US2011034216
Publication Number 2011/137197
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-27
Publication Date 2011-11-03
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ridenour, Richard, D.

Abstract

Systems and methods are delineated in which dynamic thresholds may be employed to detect and provide alerts for potential conflicts between a vehicle and another vehicle, an object or a person in an aircraft environment. Current systems for airport conflict detection and alerting consider one or more alerting boundaries which are independent of the amount of traffic present at any one time or over the course of time. Because nuisance alerts rates depend to a large extent on the amount of traffic, and because alert detection thresholds are often set based on a desire to limit nuisance alerts to a specific threshold, adapting those thresholds based on, among other things, the amount of traffic can result in earlier alerting in some crash scenarios and can even result in providing an alert in a crash scenario where no alert would have otherwise been generated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

64.

SAFEROUTE

      
Application Number 154899000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-10-24
Registration Date 2014-11-26
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Aircraft avionics for alerting pilots to potential hazards, namely, computers, transponders, transmitters, receivers, radars, displays, annunciators, antennas, sensors, control panels, power supplies, data loaders, cable assemblies, programmable integrated circuits, circuit cards, smart cards, magnetic and optical media, all for the storage and transport of data and software used with avionics; and software for initializing, testing and operating avionics.

65.

Systems and methods for conflict detection using dynamic thresholds

      
Application Number 13095801
Grant Number 09842506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-27
First Publication Date 2011-09-22
Grant Date 2017-12-12
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor Ridenour, Ii, Richard D.

Abstract

Systems and methods are delineated in which dynamic thresholds may be employed to detect and provide alerts for potential conflicts between a vehicle and another vehicle, an object or a person in an aircraft environment. Current systems for airport conflict detection and alerting consider one or more alerting boundaries which are independent of the amount of traffic present at any one time or over the course of time. Because nuisance alerts rates depend to a large extent on the amount of traffic, and because alert detection thresholds are often set based on a desire to limit nuisance alerts to a specific threshold, adapting those thresholds based on, among other things, the amount of traffic can result in earlier alerting in some crash scenarios and can even result in providing an alert in a crash scenario where no alert would have otherwise been generated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
  • G06G 7/78 - Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators for direction-finding, locating, distance or velocity measuring, or navigation systems
  • G06G 1/16 - Hand-manipulated computing devices in which a straight or curved line has to be drawn through related points on one or more families of curves
  • G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
  • G06F 7/70 - Methods or arrangements for performing computations using a digital non-denominational number representation, i.e. number representation without radix; Computing devices using combinations of denominational and non-denominational quantity representations using stochastic pulse trains, i.e. randomly occurring pulses the average pulse rates of which represent numbers
  • G06F 7/76 - Arrangements for rearranging, permuting or selecting data according to predetermined rules, independently of the content of the data
  • G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe

66.

Systems and methods for providing an in-trail procedure speed director

      
Application Number 12756096
Grant Number 08504220
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-04-07
First Publication Date 2011-06-16
Grant Date 2013-08-06
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Tjorhom, Harold
  • Redmond, James
  • Reynolds, Zachary R.
  • Stone, Cyro A.
  • Polynin, Christopher
  • Manberg, Charles C.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention enhance existing ITP (In-Trail Procedure) algorithms by providing additional information to the flight crew. The additional information may enable the flight crew to appropriately modify own aircraft airspeed, and thereby, ground speed, in order to qualify for ITP procedures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions

67.

Systems and methods using multiple zones of detection as a function of accuracy

      
Application Number 12898603
Grant Number 08847793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-05
First Publication Date 2011-05-12
Grant Date 2014-09-30
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ridenour, Richard D.
  • Brewer, Robert G.
  • Lowe, Christopher W.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate to avionics systems, and more particularly, to collision avoidance systems. In one embodiment, a system is delineated comprising a plurality of detection zones for a plurality of aircraft and means for issuing a report based on one or more of the plurality of detection zones.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground

68.

SAFEROUTE

      
Serial Number 85313726
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-05-05
Registration Date 2012-07-17
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Aircraft avionics for alerting pilots to potential hazards, namely, computers, transponders, transmitters, receivers, radars, displays, annunciators, antennas, sensors, control panels, power supplies, data loaders, cable assemblies, programmable integrated circuits, circuit cards, smart cards, magnetic and optical media, all for the storage and transport of data and software used with avionics; and software for initializing, testing and operating avionics

69.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ATC OVERLAY PROTOCOLS

      
Application Number US2010053871
Publication Number 2011/050339
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-22
Publication Date 2011-04-28
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory, T.

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for modulating a signal to include broadcast data, modulating the signal to include an overlay message comprising an address and data for an intended recipient, and transmitting the modulated signal including both the broadcast data and the overlay message including the address and data for the intended recipient. Another embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for modulating a plurality of signal transmissions to include broadcast data, modulating the plurality of signal transmissions with an overlay message wherein the overlay message comprises a respective plurality of data segments, and transmitting the plurality of signal transmissions including both the broadcast data and the overlay message including the respective plurality of data segments. Further embodiments of the present invention set forth additional methods and related systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe

70.

Systems and methods for providing ATC overlay protocols

      
Application Number 12910642
Grant Number 09316722
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-22
First Publication Date 2011-04-21
Grant Date 2016-04-19
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for modulating a signal to include broadcast data, modulating the signal to include an overlay message comprising an address and data for an intended recipient, and transmitting the modulated signal including both the broadcast data and the overlay message including the address and data for the intended recipient. Another embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for modulating a plurality of signal transmissions to include broadcast data, modulating the plurality of signal transmissions with an overlay message wherein the overlay message comprises a respective plurality of data segments, and transmitting the plurality of signal transmissions including both the broadcast data and the overlay message including the respective plurality of data segments. Further embodiments of the present invention set forth additional methods and related systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • H04L 5/02 - Channels characterised by the type of signal
  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/02 - Amplitude-modulated carrier systems, e.g. using on/off keying; Single sideband or vestigial sideband modulation
  • H04L 27/10 - Frequency-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using frequency-shift keying
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04L 27/32 - Carrier systems characterised by combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups , , , or
  • H04L 27/34 - Amplitude- and phase-modulated carrier systems, e.g. quadrature-amplitude modulated carrier systems
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received

71.

Systems and methods for providing optimal taxi clearances

      
Application Number 12775289
Grant Number 09530324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-06
First Publication Date 2011-02-03
Grant Date 2016-12-27
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Bobrowitz, Peter J.
  • Manberg, Charles C.
  • Ridenour, Ii, Richard D.

Abstract

A system is delineated comprising a display and a receiver coupled to the display for receiving data for presenting on the display, the data representing spoken VHF messages.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
  • G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground

72.

Systems and methods for providing optimal sequencing and spacing in an environment of potential wake vortices

      
Application Number 12775321
Grant Number 11482115
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-06
First Publication Date 2011-01-06
Grant Date 2022-10-25
Owner AVIATION COMMUNIATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Bobrowitz, Peter J.
  • Manberg, Charles C.
  • Ridenour, Ii, Richard D.

Abstract

A system is delineated comprising a processor, a transceiver coupled to the processor, and memory including instructions for execution by the processor to send with the transceiver meteorological data, 4-D position data, velocity data, and time and configuration data to a provided ATC ground station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

73.

Systems and methods for enhanced ATC overlay modulation

      
Application Number 12482431
Grant Number 08031105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-10
First Publication Date 2010-12-16
Grant Date 2011-10-04
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose systems and methods for providing an enhanced data link using overlaid modulation. Through embodiments of the present invention, existing ATC (or other) modulated signals using existing standard frequencies may be utilized to transmit (e.g., from an aircraft transponder) additional information in a manner that does not render the transmitted signal unrecognizable by legacy ATC equipment. Legacy equipment will be able to demodulate and decode information that was encoded in the transmitted signal in accordance with preexisting standard modulation formats, and updated equipment can also extract the additional information that was overlaid on transmitted signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted

74.

Systems and methods for providing airborne aircraft weather reporting and supplemental occupant services

      
Application Number 12748351
Grant Number 11430340
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-26
First Publication Date 2010-12-09
Grant Date 2022-08-30
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Redmond, James P.

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention delineates a method for relaying information between a first transceiver and a second provided transceiver. The method comprises generating a signal for transmission from the first transceiver to the second provided transceiver. The method also modulates the signal with a first data pattern, the first data pattern comprising aircraft state data. The method also modulates the signal with a second data pattern, the second data pattern comprising information other than aircraft state data. The method also transmits the signal including both the first data pattern and the second data pattern from the first transceiver to the second provided transceiver. Other related system and method embodiments are set forth.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • H04L 5/02 - Channels characterised by the type of signal
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • H04L 27/32 - Carrier systems characterised by combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups , , , or
  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/02 - Amplitude-modulated carrier systems, e.g. using on/off keying; Single sideband or vestigial sideband modulation
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04L 27/34 - Amplitude- and phase-modulated carrier systems, e.g. quadrature-amplitude modulated carrier systems
  • H04L 27/10 - Frequency-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using frequency-shift keying
  • H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
  • G01S 13/91 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for traffic control
  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft

75.

Systems and methods for displaying off screen traffic

      
Application Number 12710222
Grant Number 08335638
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-02-22
First Publication Date 2010-08-26
Grant Date 2012-12-18
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ridenour, Richard D.
  • Bobrowitz, Peter

Abstract

A system according to aspects of the present invention includes a processor, a user interface (including a display) in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the processor. The processor executes instructions stored in the memory to present a first symbol on the display of the user interface that indicates the bearing to an off-scale vehicle, and to present a second symbol on the display that indicates the path of travel of the off-scale vehicle. The present invention provides a more accurate representation of the bearing and track of off-scale traffic compared to conventional traffic display systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
  • G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)

76.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING OFF SCREEN TRAFFIC

      
Application Number US2010024948
Publication Number 2010/096779
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-02-22
Publication Date 2010-08-26
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ridenour, Richard, D.
  • Bobrowitz, Peter

Abstract

A system according to aspects of the present invention includes a processor, a user interface (including a display) in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the processor. The processor executes instructions stored in the memory to present a first symbol on the display of the user interface that indicates the bearing to an off-scale vehicle, and to present a second symbol on the display that indicates the path of travel of the off- scale vehicle. The present invention provides a more accurate representation of the bearing and track of off-scale traffic compared to conventional traffic display systems.

IPC Classes  ?

77.

Systems and methods for providing an advanced ATC data link

      
Application Number 12467997
Grant Number 08344936
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-18
First Publication Date 2010-04-01
Grant Date 2013-01-01
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose systems and methods for providing an avionics overlay data link. Through embodiments of the present invention, existing ATC (or other) modulated signals using existing frequencies (or other frequencies) may be utilized to transmit (e.g., from an aircraft transponder) additional information in a manner that does not render the transmitted signal unrecognizable by legacy ATC equipment. In various embodiments, legacy equipment may demodulate and decode information that was encoded in the transmitted signal in accordance with preexisting standard modulation formats, and updated equipment can also extract the additional information that was overlaid on transmitted signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 13/91 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for traffic control

78.

Systems and methods for conflict detection using position uncertainty

      
Application Number 12535208
Grant Number 10535275
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-08-04
First Publication Date 2010-03-18
Grant Date 2020-01-14
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ridenour, Richard D.

Abstract

A method according to the present invention includes calculating, based on a reported position of a vehicle, a probability that an actual position of the vehicle is within a region of interest. The method further includes determining whether a threat of a collision exists between the vehicle and an object based on the probability that the actual position of the vehicle is within the region of interest and a reported position of the object. The method further includes generating an alert if it is determined a threat of a collision exists between the vehicle and the object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
  • G06G 7/78 - Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators for direction-finding, locating, distance or velocity measuring, or navigation systems
  • G06G 1/16 - Hand-manipulated computing devices in which a straight or curved line has to be drawn through related points on one or more families of curves
  • G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe

79.

Systems and methods for air traffic surveillance

      
Application Number 12114621
Grant Number 07961135
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-02
First Publication Date 2010-02-18
Grant Date 2011-06-14
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Mark D.
  • Tremose, Michael F.

Abstract

A collision avoidance system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a user interface, a plurality of sensors, and a computer system in communication with the user interface and the plurality of sensors. The computer system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive data pertaining to a target from one or more sensors of the plurality of sensors, determine a position of the target based on the data from the one or more sensors, and present (through the user interface) the position of the target using one or more visual indicators that identify the one or more sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes

80.

Systems and methods for providing an ATC overlay data link

      
Application Number 12105248
Grant Number 09791562
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-04-17
First Publication Date 2009-12-31
Grant Date 2017-10-17
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose systems and methods for providing an ATC Overlay data link. Through embodiments of the present invention, existing ATC (or other) modulated signals using existing standard frequencies may be utilized to transmit (e.g., from an aircraft transponder) additional information in a manner that does not render the transmitted signal unrecognizable by legacy ATC equipment. Legacy equipment will be able to demodulate and decode information that was encoded in the transmitted signal in accordance with preexisting standard modulation formats, and updated equipment can also extract the additional information that was overlaid on transmitted signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • H04L 5/02 - Channels characterised by the type of signal
  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/02 - Amplitude-modulated carrier systems, e.g. using on/off keying; Single sideband or vestigial sideband modulation
  • H04L 27/10 - Frequency-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using frequency-shift keying
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04L 27/32 - Carrier systems characterised by combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups , , , or
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received

81.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED ATC OVERLAY MODULATION

      
Application Number US2009046963
Publication Number 2009/152281
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-10
Publication Date 2009-12-17
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory, T.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose systems and methods for providing an enhanced data link using overlaid modulation. Through embodiments of the present invention, existing ATC (or other) modulated signals using existing standard frequencies may be utilized to transmit (e.g., from an aircraft transponder) additional information in a manner that does not render the transmitted signal unrecognizable by legacy ATC equipment. Legacy equipment will be able to demodulate and decode information that was encoded in the transmitted signal in accordance with preexisting standard modulation formats, and updated equipment can also extract the additional information that was overlaid on transmitted signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 27/32 - Carrier systems characterised by combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups , , , or
  • G01S 7/00 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

82.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TERRAIN WARNING SUPPRESSION USING FLIGHT PLAN INFORMATION

      
Application Number US2008076876
Publication Number 2009/110928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-09-18
Publication Date 2009-09-11
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ridenour, Richard, D.

Abstract

A method according to an aspect of the present invention includes determining if terrain presents a hazard to an aircraft based on the current position of the aircraft and the intended flight plan for the aircraft and providing an alert if it is determined that the terrain presents a hazard to the aircraft. The method may be employed in any situation to achieve any result, such as when the aircraft is in a low-RNP environment to prevent nuisance terrain alerts.

IPC Classes  ?

83.

MULTI-SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE

      
Application Number US2009031880
Publication Number 2009/094574
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-01-23
Publication Date 2009-07-30
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory, T.
  • Smith, Mark, D.
  • Tremose, Michael, F.

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides a collision avoidance system for a host aircraft comprising a plurality of sensors for providing data about other aircraft that may be employed to determine one or more parameters to calculate future positions of the other aircraft, a processor to determine whether any combinations of the calculated future positions of the other aircraft are correlated or uncorrelated, and a collision avoidance module that uses the correlated or uncorrelated calculated future positions to provide a signal instructing the performance of a collision avoidance maneuver when a collision threat exists between the host aircraft and at least one of the other aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

84.

Systems and methods for multi-sensor collision avoidance

      
Application Number 12011200
Grant Number 07864096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-23
First Publication Date 2009-07-23
Grant Date 2011-01-04
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Smith, Mark D.
  • Tremose, Michael F.

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides a collision avoidance system for a host aircraft comprising a plurality of sensors for providing data about other aircraft that may be employed to determine one or more parameters to calculate future positions of the other aircraft, a processor to determine whether any combinations of the calculated future positions of the other aircraft are correlated or uncorrelated, and a collision avoidance module that uses the correlated or uncorrelated calculated future positions to provide a signal instructing the performance of a collision avoidance maneuver when a collision threat exists between the host aircraft and at least one of the other aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified

85.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AIRCRAFT RUNWAY GUIDANCE

      
Application Number US2008067409
Publication Number 2009/045583
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-18
Publication Date 2009-04-09
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stone, Cyro, A.
  • Ridenour, Richard, D.
  • Manberg, Charles, C.
  • Stayton, Gregory, T.

Abstract

There is presented a system and method for providing aircraft runway guidance. One delineated runway alert system for a host aircraft comprises: a processor for executing one or more instructions that implement one or more functions of the runway alert system; a data storage device including geographical runway information; a receiver for obtaining current location data of the host aircraft; an apparatus to provide a current heading of the host aircraft; a data entry device for receiving data indicating a desired runway; memory for storing the one or more instructions for execution by the processor to implement the one or more functions of the runway alert system to: receive the identity of the desired runway; provide an indicia of: the desired runway; and the position of the host aircraft in relation to the desired runway.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data
  • G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground

86.

Systems and methods for terrain warning suppression using flight plan information

      
Application Number 12041868
Grant Number 09625271
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-04
First Publication Date 2009-03-26
Grant Date 2017-04-18
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ridenour, Ii, Richard Darrell

Abstract

A method according to an aspect of the present invention includes determining if terrain presents a hazard to an aircraft based on the current position of the aircraft and the intended flight plan for the aircraft and providing an alert if it is determined that the terrain presents a hazard to the aircraft. The method may be employed in any situation to achieve any result, such as when the aircraft is in a low-RNP environment to prevent nuisance terrain alerts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

87.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANTENNA CALIBRATION

      
Application Number US2008070897
Publication Number 2009/015211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-07-23
Publication Date 2009-01-29
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory, T.

Abstract

A method according to an aspect of the present invention includes determining a phase offset by simultaneously providing a calibration signal to a first element of an antenna and a second element of the antenna opposite the first element. The method further includes receiving an intermix signal by a third element of the antenna, measuring an amplitude characteristic for the intermix signal, and determining a phase offset based on the amplitude characteristic. The phase offset can be used to adjust a signal provided to the first element so that it is in phase with the signal provided to the second element. This method can account for phase errors due to the construction or design of the antenna, and allows antenna elements to be calibrated without the need for phase detector devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/26 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with electric discharge tube
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes

88.

Systems and methods for aircraft windshear detection

      
Application Number 12127427
Grant Number 08508387
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-27
First Publication Date 2009-01-01
Grant Date 2013-08-13
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor Zweifel, Terry L.

Abstract

The present invention allows quick detection of actual hazardous windshears while ignoring the effects of normal turbulence. A system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a signal processor configured to determine a presence of hazardous windshear based on: (a) whether a measured windshear is beyond a first predetermined threshold, and (b) whether a measured turbulence level is beyond a second predetermined threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration

89.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT WINSHEAR DETECTION

      
Application Number US2008064896
Publication Number 2009/002645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-27
Publication Date 2008-12-31
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Zweifel, Terry, L.

Abstract

The present invention allows quick detection of actual hazardous windshears while ignoring the effects of normal turbulence. A system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a signal processor configured to determine a presence of hazardous windshear based on: (a) whether a measured windshear is beyond a first predetermined threshold, and (b) whether a measured turbulence level is beyond a second predetermined threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/06 - Rate of change of altitude or depth

90.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ATC 0VERLAY DATA LINK

      
Application Number US2008060687
Publication Number 2008/134255
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-04-17
Publication Date 2008-11-06
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory, T.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose systems and methods for providing an ATC Overlay data link. Through embodiments of the present invention, existing ATC (or other) modulated signals using existing standard frequencies may be utilized to transmit (e.g., from an aircraft transponder) additional information in a manner that does not render the transmitted signal unrecognizable by legacy ATC equipment. Legacy equipment will be able to demodulate and decode information that was encoded in the transmitted signal in accordance with preexisting standard modulation formats, and updated equipment can also extract the additional information that was overlaid on transmitted signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/02 - Channels characterised by the type of signal
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • H04L 27/32 - Carrier systems characterised by combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups , , , or
  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04L 27/10 - Frequency-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using frequency-shift keying
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems

91.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ATC OVERLAY DATA LINK

      
Document Number 02685671
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-04-17
Open to Public Date 2008-11-06
Grant Date 2018-09-18
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose systems and methods for providing an ATC Overlay data link. Through embodiments of the present invention, existing ATC (or other) modulated signals using existing standard frequencies may be utilized to transmit (e.g., from an aircraft transponder) additional information in a manner that does not render the transmitted signal unrecognizable by legacy ATC equipment. Legacy equipment will be able to demodulate and decode information that was encoded in the transmitted signal in accordance with preexisting standard modulation formats, and updated equipment can also extract the additional information that was overlaid on transmitted signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 5/02 - Channels characterised by the type of signal
  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuits; Receiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
  • H04L 27/10 - Frequency-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using frequency-shift keying
  • H04L 27/18 - Phase-modulated carrier systems, i.e. using phase-shift keying
  • H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
  • H04L 27/32 - Carrier systems characterised by combinations of two or more of the types covered by groups , , , or

92.

MERGING AND SPACING SPEED TARGET CALCULATION

      
Application Number US2008059180
Publication Number 2008/122050
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-04-02
Publication Date 2008-10-09
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ridenour, Richard, D.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, computer programs, and apparatus for adjusting a speed target of an aircraft. In particular, the adjustment of the speed target of the aircraft may allow that aircraft to maintain merging and spacing constraints with respect to a leading aircraft. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the speed target of an aircraft may be adjusted by obtaining a speed target, obtaining own ship track data for the aircraft, obtaining lead ship track data for a leading aircraft, and calculating a speed target adjustment based on the speed target, the own ship track data, the lead ship track data and merging and spacing constraints.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data

93.

Integrated avionics system

      
Application Number 11786988
Grant Number 08768540
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-10
First Publication Date 2008-07-24
Grant Date 2014-07-01
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stone, Cyro A.
  • Troxel, James R.
  • Stayton, Gregory T.

Abstract

There is provided an avionics system that provides several avionics functions within a single LRU. In one embodiment, the system comprises a software-configurable RF assembly, one or more processor assemblies that are configured to provide multiple TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS-B/ATC functions, interfaces to allow connections to aircraft electronics and data loaders, and multipurpose antennas. In one embodiment, a common processor architecture allows generic avionics processors to be configured to operate a number of TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS-B/ATC functions without the need for multiple LRUs, and software-defined RF functions allow RF circuitry that interfaces to the processors to handle current and future communication needs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration

94.

Systems and methods for monitoring transponder performance

      
Application Number 11946825
Grant Number 07598905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-11-28
First Publication Date 2008-06-26
Grant Date 2009-10-06
Owner Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory T.
  • Williams, Stephen P.

Abstract

There are presented various approaches to monitor performance of RF systems and circuitry such as those used in aircraft transponders. Such monitoring may be designed to verify operational performance of transponders as set forth by FAA regulations, or may be used to periodically or continually monitor integrity of transponder performance. Data may be collected by such periodic or continual monitoring, and may be analyzed to identify potentially troublesome trends in transponder performance, allowing early intervention or repair, if warranted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 13/74 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems
  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
  • G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified

95.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING TRANSPONDER PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number US2007085818
Publication Number 2008/070504
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-11-28
Publication Date 2008-06-12
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory, T.
  • Williams, Stephen, Paul

Abstract

There are presented various approaches to monitor performance of RF systems and circuitry such as those used in aircraft transponders. Such monitoring may be designed to verify operational performance of transponders as set forth by FAA regulations, or may be used to periodically or continually monitor integrity of transponder performance. Data may be collected by such periodic or continual monitoring, and may be analyzed to identify potentially troublesome trends in transponder performance, allowing early intervention or repair, if warranted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe

96.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING ACTIVE TCAS TO ENHANCE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

      
Application Number US2007085633
Publication Number 2008/067306
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-11-27
Publication Date 2008-06-05
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stayton, Gregory, T.
  • Tremose, Michael, F.

Abstract

A method according to the present invention includes transmitting a Mode S interrogation and receiving a response from an aircraft that has received the Mode S interrogation. A range to the aircraft is determined based on a time period between transmitting the Mode S interrogation and receiving the response. The method further includes receiving information from one or more data sources and determining at least one of a bearing to the aircraft and a position of the aircraft using the determined range and the information from the one or more data sources. Information can be received from any number (or type) of data sources, such as ADS-B-equipped aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes

97.

INTEGRATED AVIONICS SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2007009117
Publication Number 2008/054507
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-10
Publication Date 2008-05-08
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stone, Cyro, A.
  • Troxel, James, R.
  • Stayton, Gregory, T.

Abstract

There is provided an avionics system that provides several avionics functions within a single LRU. In one embodiment, the system comprises a software-configurable RF assembly, one or more processor assemblies that are configured to provide multiple TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS- B/ATC functions, interfaces to allow connections to aircraft electronics and data loaders, and multipurpose antennas. In one embodiment, a common processor architecture allows generic avionics processors to be configured to operate a number of TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS-B/ATC functions without the need for multiple LRUs, and software-defined RF functions allow RF circuitry that interfaces to the processors to handle current and future communication needs.

IPC Classes  ?

98.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROVIDING WHISPER SHOUT SURVEILLANCE WITH A TCAS

      
Application Number US2007009130
Publication Number 2008/051292
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-10
Publication Date 2008-05-02
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Mark, D.
  • Fajen, Lyle, Alan

Abstract

A collision avoidance system is delineated comprising a TCAS transmitter having a feed forward path with a plurality amplifiers for providing to a TCAS transmitter output a TCAS transmitter output transmission, a feedback path coupled to the TCAS transmitter output for providing a feedback signal, and a controller for receiving the feedback signal and generating control signals for providing to one or more of the plurality of amplifiers for controlling the respective outputs of the one or more amplifiers to drive the TCAS transmitter output transmission to a predefined level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes

99.

ANTENNA CALIBRATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

      
Application Number US2007066288
Publication Number 2008/011203
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-10
Publication Date 2008-01-24
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLC (USA)
Inventor Piesinger, Gregory, H.

Abstract

Measurements of frequency and/or phase are taken at the signal ports (S1-S4) of an ISS device (10). These measurements are used to determine phase errors within the ISS device, and phase errors due to the antenna cables (C1-C4). On port, (e.g., S1) is selected as the reference port and then, based on these determined phase errors, offsetting phase errors are determined to correct the phase for the other ports (e.g., S2, S3, S4) with respect to the reference port. The signals at the antenna ports (A1- A4) are then in phase when an omnidirectional antenna pattern is desired from the TCAS antenna array (16). One in embodiment the frequency of the calibration signal is fixed; in another embodiment two different, fixed frequencies are used; and in still another embodiment the frequency is swept to achieve a predetermined measured phase difference.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 3/00 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system

100.

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO INCREASE ADS-B SQUITTER RECEPTION SENSITIVITY

      
Application Number US2007008694
Publication Number 2007/120588
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-06
Publication Date 2007-10-25
Owner AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor Piesinger, Gregory, H.

Abstract

A TCAS receiver includes an antenna, an analog to digital converter (ADC), and a FPGA. The antenna receives an ADS-B squitter signal. The ADC converts the signal to digital signal. The FPGA uses matched filters for matching at least a portion of the digital signal to a message, thereby increasing ADS-B squitter sensitivity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
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