Patents Assigned to FlightAware, LLC
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Patent number: 10490086Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method processes position information for aircraft located on the ground and provides a notification to a remote user in response to a triggering event. Typically, aircraft position data is received over a digital network. The service accepts requests for notification associated with an identified aircraft and subsequently provides notifications of events based upon the aircraft position data. Upon receiving a user query, a server subsequently retrieves a result set from the aircraft ground position data and determines if an event associated with the identified aircraft has occurred and if so, triggers the notification. In one form, the requested notification may be presented to the user in the form of an HTML message or update, e-mail, telephone call, text message or the some other electronic transmission or message.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, Caroline Rodewig, James Sulak, Mark L. Duell Jr., Zachery Conn, Jeffrey A. Lawson
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Patent number: 8963776Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and presentation of flight tracking data from a number of sources, with at least one source include a user access restriction, is disclosed. Substantially real-time flight tracking data is received over a digital network from a number of different sources and is stored in at least a database. Various determined flight paths are stores for a single flight based upon the number of flight data sources contributing data regarding that flight. Upon receiving a query from a user, the user's access with respect to the available data providers in retrieved and the best flight for the selected flight which is determined only from data that the requested user is authorized to access is presented. In one form, the results may be presented to the user in the form of digital map having an aircraft image and historical flight path shown.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, David Cameron McNett, Jeffrey A. Lawson
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Patent number: 8958931Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the collection, filtering, and transmission of aviation information is disclosed. A plurality of flight information is received over a digital network at various remote locations, and the data is filtered prior to transmission to a central database for presentation and use. The database includes aviation information. The method of filtration is dynamically updated as to information concerning a specific flight based on one characteristic of the flight. As to aircraft being tracked, a determination is made as to which receiver should relay collected data, and that determination is periodically revised, such as to minimize transmission costs and maximize signal quality as aircraft positions change. Once the information is located in the central database, it is suitable for use in responding to user requests for flight tracking information is association with at least one identified flight.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, David Cameron McNett, Karl Lehenbauer, Mark L. Duell, Jr.
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Patent number: 8755992Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and presentation of aviation information is disclosed. At plurality of flight information is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database includes aviation information. Upon receiving a user request, a server retrieves a result set from the database and transmits it to the requesting user. Subsequently, updates as to a flight identified in the request are transmitted at a selected rate, which may be modified automatically based on one flight characteristic, for subsequent display. In one form, the results may be presented to the user in the form of digital map having aircraft images.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, David Cameron McNett, Karl Lehenbauer, David Chouinard, Jeffrey A. Lawson, Michael Dayah, Mark L. Duell, Jr.
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Patent number: 8606508Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and presentation of aviation information is disclosed. At plurality of flight information is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database includes aviation information. Upon receiving a user request, a server retrieves a result set from the database and transmits it to the requesting user. Subsequently, updates as to a flight identified in the request are transmitted at a selected rate, which may be modified automatically based on one flight characteristic, for subsequent display. In one form, the results may be presented to the user in the form of digital map having aircraft images.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, David Cameron McNett, Karl Lehenbauer, David Chouinard, Jeff Lawson, Michael Dayah, Mark L. Duell, Jr.
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Patent number: 8332136Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and optimization of flight plans is disclosed. Information regarding a plurality of previous flight plans is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database preferably includes aviation fuel price information, aircraft performance information, and aviation weather information as well. Upon receiving a request, a server generates at least an optimized portion of a flight plan. In one form, historical flight plan data of others is automatically used to aid in the determination of the optimized route offered to the user for review, with the resulting final flight plan being electronically filed with the FAA upon approval. In a further form, the user may arrange fuel transactions at intermediate destinations with the service provider receiving a fee in exchange for facilitating the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, David Cameron McNett, Mark L. Duell, Jr.
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Patent number: 8296281Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method processes flight position information and provides a notification to a remote user in response to a triggering event. Typically, flight position data is received over a digital network. The service accepts requests for notification based upon the position of a specified flight and subsequently provides that notification based upon the flight position data. Upon receiving a user query, a server retrieves a result set from the flight position data and determines if the triggering criteria has been met. In one form, the requested notification may be presented to the user in the form of an e-mail, telephone call, text message or the like. Also disclosed is a system for flight tracking or planning which includes photographs supplied by remote users of the aircraft for which the tracking or planning is associated, for use by other remote users that see the association of the supplied photos with the tracked or planned flight.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, David Cameron McNett
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Patent number: 8214144Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and optimization of flight plans is disclosed. Information regarding a plurality of previous flight plans is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database preferably includes aviation fuel price information, aircraft performance information, and aviation weather information as well. Upon receiving a request, a server generates at least an optimized portion of a flight plan. In one form, historical flight plan data of others is automatically used to aid in the determination of the optimized route offered to the user for review, with the resulting final flight plan being electronically filed with the FAA upon approval. In a further form, the user may arrange fuel transactions at intermediate destinations with the service provider receiving a fee in exchange for facilitating the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, David Cameron McNett, Mark L. Duell, Jr.
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Patent number: 8165809Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and optimization of flight plans is disclosed. Information regarding a plurality of previous flight plans is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database preferably includes aviation fuel price information, aircraft performance information, and aviation weather information as well. Upon receiving a request, a server generates at least an optimized portion of a flight plan. In one form, historical flight plan data of others is automatically used to aid in the determination of the optimized route offered to the user for review, with the resulting final flight plan being electronically filed with the FAA upon approval. In a further form, the user may arrange fuel transactions at intermediate destinations with the service provider receiving a fee in exchange for facilitating the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, David Cameron McNett, Mark L. Duell, Jr.
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Patent number: 8160759Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and optimization of flight plans is disclosed. Information regarding a plurality of previous flight plans is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database preferably includes aviation fuel price information, aircraft performance information, and aviation weather information as well. Upon receiving a request, a server generates at least an optimized portion of a flight plan. In one form, historical flight plan data of others is automatically used to aid in the determination of the optimized route offered to the user for review, with the resulting final flight plan being electronically filed with the FAA upon approval. In a further form, the user may arrange fuel transactions at intermediate destinations with the service provider receiving a fee in exchange for facilitating the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, David Cameron McNett, Mark L. Duell, Jr.
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Patent number: 7907067Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and presentation of customizable aviation information is disclosed. At plurality of flight information is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database includes aviation information as well as aviation related content and advertisements. The user is able to customize a series of screen layouts for display using a combination of screen segments containing content stored at least partially in the database. In addition, the user may create personalized messages and status update for display in response to a variety of flight conditions. In one form, the results may be presented using a large display monitor by an aircraft service provider. Additionally, the display may include only flight tracking information relevant to recent and future customers.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, David Cameron McNett
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Patent number: 7786899Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and presentation of customizable aviation information is disclosed. At plurality of flight information is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database includes aviation information as well as aviation related content and advertisements. The user is able to customize a series of screen layouts for display using a combination of screen segments containing content stored at least partially in the database. In addition, the user may create personalized messages and status update for display in response to a variety of flight conditions. In one form, the results may be presented using a large display monitor by an aircraft service provider. Additionally, the display may include only flight tracking information relevant to recent and future customers.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: FlightAware, LLCInventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, David Cameron McNett