Patents by Inventor Terrence L. Fall

Terrence L. Fall 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).

  • Satellite beacon for faster sky-search and pointing error identification
    Patent number: 7528773
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining the identity of a first detected satellite and to determine a second scan position for a satellite of interest based in part on the identity of the first detected satellite is disclosed. In one example the identity of the first detected satellite may be determined based on a satellite beacon or identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence L. Fall, Frank J. Hules
  • Search algorithm for phased array antenna
    Patent number: 7230569
    Abstract: An antenna system electronically searches for a satellite signal by beginning at the current pointing angle of an antenna. The antenna system sweeps a tuner frequency of the receiver by electronically commanding the receiver to tune to different transponder frequencies. By scanning through transponder frequencies, the antenna system can locate a satellite signal without mechanical movement. As a result, the satellite signal can be acquired more quickly than in some conventional systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank J. Hules, Terrence L. Fall
  • Vehicle mounted satellite tracking system
    Patent number: 7009558
    Abstract: A satellite tracking system includes a vehicle having an attitude measuring device for measuring an attitude of the vehicle. An antenna is mounted on the vehicle. An antenna pointing device is coupled to the antenna and points the antenna in a direction dependent upon the attitude measured by the attitude measuring device and a location of a satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence L. Fall, Frank J. Hules