Patents by Inventor Jesse B. Pate

Jesse B. Pate 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).

  • System and method for avionics integrity and protection
    Patent number: 9714081
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes determining via a processor in an avionics system that a personal electronic device is in communication with the avionics system, and establishing a limitation on the functionality of the personal electronic device with respect to the avionics system via the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan N. Hall, III, Kaushik Raghu, Eric N. Anderson, Sara A. Jump, Rachel D. Sparks, Jesse B. Pate, Keith A. Stover, Daniel E. Mazuk
  • Secured wireless access system and related method
    Patent number: 9043938
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a system and method for establishing a secured wireless connection allowing the exchange of information between a wireless device and aircraft equipment. The secured wireless access system may require a user controlling the wireless device to interact with an onboard interface to initiate a connection. The user may be further required to enter a randomly generated security passcode to pair the mobile device to the aircraft equipment. Further security measures may be implemented, such as tiered user access levels restricting certain equipment and/or information based upon a user identity of the user requesting access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Kaushik Raghu, Ivan N. Hall, Jesse B. Pate