Patents by Inventor James C. Lassa

James C. Lassa 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: 9612334
    Abstract: A method for correcting for time delay variations between a plurality of signal paths from a signal source to at least one transmit antenna of a satellite may include measuring a time delay for each of the plurality of signal paths. The method may also include correcting a signal for the time delay variation based on the time delay for the signal path that is currently being used by the satellite, the corrected signal being usable for at least one of navigation, determining a geographic location and determining time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gregory Gutt, David A. Whelan, Peter M. Fyfe, James C. Lassa
  • Patent number: 8843313
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are disclosed for multipath isolation through the combined use of antenna diversity and frequency diversity. In particular, the present disclosure utilizes antenna diversity and frequency diversity to combat the deleterious effects of reflected signals on the positioning accuracy of satellite navigation systems. In at least one embodiment, the present disclosure uses two antennas and two frequencies for operation with a satellite navigation system. The present disclosure segregates the antennas and frequencies into two classes: references and monitors. The reference measurements are used for estimating the state of the vehicle, and the monitor measurements are used to detect faults that might degrade the reference estimation. Thus, the present disclosure enables an improvement in the positioning error experienced by roving users in downtown and indoor environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Per K. Enge, Bart Ferrell, Gregory M. Gutt, James C. Lassa, Michael A. Rizzo, David A. Whelan
  • Publication number: 20130335268
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are disclosed for multipath isolation through the combined use of antenna diversity and frequency diversity. In particular, the present disclosure utilizes antenna diversity and frequency diversity to combat the deleterious effects of reflected signals on the positioning accuracy of satellite navigation systems. In at least one embodiment, the present disclosure uses two antennas and two frequencies for operation with a satellite navigation system. The present disclosure segregates the antennas and frequencies into two classes: references and monitors. The reference measurements are used for estimating the state of the vehicle, and the monitor measurements are used to detect faults that might degrade the reference estimation. Thus, the present disclosure enables an improvement in the positioning error experienced by roving users in downtown and indoor environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Per K. Enge, Bart Ferrell, Gregory M. Gutt, James C. Lassa, Michael A. Rizzo, David A. Whelan