Patents by Inventor Christopher O'Bara

Christopher O'Bara has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8983375
    Abstract: An adapter for a communications module includes first terminals for connection with a host interface of a given platform, and second terminals for connection with the communications module. The host interface provides signals associated with the platform and power at corresponding first terminals. The communication module provides associated signals and connections for supplying voltages to the module circuits, at corresponding second terminals. A power converter connected to the first terminals is arranged to output fixed voltages one or more of which is required for the communications module. A power management stage connected to the output of the power converter is arranged to apply the voltages to the second terminals so that the voltages are properly supplied to the module circuits. A buffer stage connected to the first and the second terminals is arranged to buffer or condition shared signals among the host interface and the communications module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Radovcic, Christopher O'Bara
  • Patent number: 8964968
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for voice communication that includes a power supply assembly, at least one handset configured to transmit voice signals, a voice cable assembly communicably coupled with the power supply assembly and the at least one handset, and a main terminal communicably coupled with the voice cable assembly. The voice cable assembly includes a cable harness configured to receive a predetermined power from the power supply assembly and to receive voice signals from the at least one handset. Also, the voice cable assembly includes a voice cable circuit card assembly communicably coupled with the cable harness to receive the predetermined power and the voice signals from the cable harness. The voice cable circuit card assembly is configured to adapt the voice signals by utilizing the predetermined power in order to match a predefined voice requirement. Further disclosed are a voice cable assembly and a method for voice communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher O'Bara, Donald R. Kerns, Matthew Terranova, Christopher Devoy, Michael T. Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20120295551
    Abstract: An adapter for a communications module includes first terminals for connection with a host interface of a given platform, and second terminals for connection with the communications module. The host interface provides signals associated with the platform and power at corresponding first terminals. The communication module provides associated signals and connections for supplying voltages to the module circuits, at corresponding second terminals. A power converter connected to the first terminals is arranged to output fixed voltages one or more of which is required for the communications module. A power management stage connected to the output of the power converter is arranged to apply the voltages to the second terminals so that the voltages are properly supplied to the module circuits. A buffer stage connected to the first and the second terminals is arranged to buffer or condition shared signals among the host interface and the communications module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Boris Radovcic, Christopher O'Bara
  • Publication number: 20120286570
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of using DICE-T personality cards to adapt the incoming voltages supplied by the GVA and provide the ability to turn any voltage to any card on or off depending upon operating mode in a radio system is disclosed. The ability to control voltages individually also allows the control of the power-up sequencing of any card. The DICE-T personality cards use voltages from GVA to generate the additional voltages required by the Core Engines and VHF Module. All of the voltages are connected to hot-swap controllers which provide switching of the power to each destination. These hot-swap controllers also provide monitoring of voltage and shut-down if over-current conditions occur. The two DICE-T personality cards each have a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) controls the hot-swap controller for each voltage. The CPLD also controls the sequencing of the individual voltages applied to each module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Radovcic, Christopher O'Bara
  • Publication number: 20120196640
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for voice communication that includes a power supply assembly, at least one handset configured to transmit voice signals, a voice cable assembly communicably coupled with the power supply assembly and the at least one handset, and a main terminal communicably coupled with the voice cable assembly. The voice cable assembly includes a cable harness configured to receive a predetermined power from the power supply assembly and to receive voice signals from the at least one handset. Also, the voice cable assembly includes a voice cable circuit card assembly communicably coupled with the cable harness to receive the predetermined power and the voice signals from the cable harness. The voice cable circuit card assembly is configured to adapt the voice signals by utilizing the predetermined power in order to match a predefined voice requirement. Further disclosed are a voice cable assembly and a method for voice communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher O'Bara, Donald R. Kerns, Matthew Terranova, Christopher Devoy, Michael T. Zimmer