Patents by Inventor Randy Durand

Randy Durand 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).

  • Communication management unit server capability
    Patent number: 8554204
    Abstract: An avionic communication unit with interface capabilities is provided. The communication unit includes at least one first type port, at least one second type port and a communication function. The at least one first type port is configured to couple a communication link using a first communication format to the communication unit. The at least one second type port is configured to couple a communication link using a second communication format to the communication unit. The communication function is configured to provide communications to and from an aircraft. The communication function is further configured to interface communications between the at least one first type port and the at least one second type port wherein avionic devices located on the aircraft and using different communication formats coupled to the respective ports can communicate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Tom D. Judd, Randy Durand, Donald C. Kauffman
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING DATA LINK AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER MENUS
    Publication number: 20120235833
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a data link air traffic control center menu are provided. In one implementation, a method includes calculating a distance between each of a plurality of air traffic control centers and an aircraft during flight. The method further includes displaying a sorted list of the plurality of air traffic control centers, wherein the list is sorted by the calculated distance, from closest to the aircraft to farthest from the aircraft. The method further includes receiving an input, the input selecting one of the air traffic control centers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas F. McGuffin, Thomas D. Judd, Randy Durand
  • COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT UNIT SERVER CAPABILITY
    Publication number: 20100075614
    Abstract: An avionic communication unit with interface capabilities is provided. The communication unit includes at least one first type port, at least one second type port and a communication function. The at least one first type port is configured to couple a communication link using a first communication format to the communication unit. The at least one second type port is configured to couple a communication link using a second communication format to the communication unit. The communication function is configured to provide communications to and from an aircraft. The communication function is further configured to interface communications between the at least one first type port and the at least one second type port wherein avionic devices located on the aircraft and using different communication formats coupled to the respective ports can communicate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Tom D. Judd, Randy Durand, Donald C. Kauffman