Patents Assigned to Lightwaves Systems Inc.
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Patent number: 7123843Abstract: A method and system for storing and transmitting data using variable pulse symbology over a fiber optic or ultra wide band system. Data is stored in memory, accessed and transformed into an electronic or photonic pulse and/or space which has a variable duration, the duration corresponding to the bit of data to be transmitted. The duration of the pulse and/or space is selected from a list of predetermined durations, each corresponding to a different base 10 number. The pulses and spaces may both be used to represent data, or the spaces may be used for meta data. Variable duration pulses may also be used to store data on an optical storage medium or fiber optic cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Lightwaves Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Melick, David M. Snyder, Leslie D. Baych
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Publication number: 20060165015Abstract: Method of routing data over a network in which contact is made with a home network to determine the reported geo-position, using this geo-position to transmit data to the device over a path through a node in which the node reads the geo-position, accesses a list of possible recipients and their geo-positions, compares its location to the positions, selects a recipient based at least in part on the proximity of the recipient to the device, and transmits the data over the best path. Eventually, the device becomes the recipient. A geo-position may be transmitted as part of an IP address, or as geo-position data or XML tagged geo-position information contained in a data packet or IP addressed message or IP addressed voice calls (VoIP). The geo-position information can be generated from a GPS receiver. This method and/or IP address may be used in a method of doing business in which the geo-position is used to identify the source and location for delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: LIGHTWAVES SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Melick, David Snyder, Leslie Baych
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Patent number: 6980566Abstract: Method of routing data over a network in which contact is made with a home network to determine the reported geo-position, using this geo-position to transmit data to the device over a path through a node in which the node reads the geo-position, accesses a list of possible recipients and their geo-positions, compares its location to the positions, selects a recipient based at least in part on the proximity of the recipient to the device, and transmits the data over the best path. Eventually, the device becomes the recipient. A geo-position may be transmitted as part of an IP address. The geo-position information can be generated from a GPS receiver. This method and/or IP address may be used in a method of doing business in which the geo-position is used to identify the source and location for delivery. This information may be incorporated into a purchase order or confirmation receipt.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2001Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Lightwaves Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Melick, David M. Snyder, Leslie D. Baych
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Patent number: 6976034Abstract: A method, system and type of database for transmitting data is disclosed in which the data is organized into a structured linear database. The structured linear database includes a routing header portion, a file allocation table, a data portion and a tailbit portion. The structured linear database may be transmitted over any type of network, such as a TM-UWB system or a fiber-optic system. Once the data to be transmitted is identified, a corresponding field is identified in the field allocation table giving the location of the data within the transmission. This field is then referenced by the user to access the specific type of data desired at the given location of the transmission. this process may be repeated enabling data to be stored on transmission lines and accessed at any point at any time providing an always on network.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Lightwaves Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Melick, David M. Snyder, Leslie D. Baych
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Publication number: 20050254554Abstract: A method and device for transmitting information over a first medium include allocating for signal transmission, each of a plurality of frequency sub-bands of an ultra-wide band spectrum and sending over the first medium an ultra-wide band transmission including the information. The ultra-wide band transmission is performed by sending a signal over each of the plurality of frequency sub-bands. Each signal may be encoded, modulated and/or multiplexed. The information which is transmitted may be obtained from a second signal transmission received over a second medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: LIGHTWAVES SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Melick, David Snyder, Leslie Baych, Gregory Probst, Philip Kennedy
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Publication number: 20050240607Abstract: A method, system and type of database for transmitting data is disclosed in which the data is organized into a structured linear database. The structured linear database includes a routing header portion, a file allocation table, a data portion and a tailbit portion. The structured linear database may be transmitted over any type of network, such as a TM-UWB system or a fiber-optic system. Once the data to be transmitted is identified, a corresponding field is identified in the field allocation table giving the location of the data within the transmission. This field is then referenced by the user to access the specific type of data desired at the given location of the transmission. this process may be repeated enabling data to be stored on transmission lines and accessed at any point at any time providing an always on network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2005Publication date: October 27, 2005Applicant: LIGHTWAVES SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Melick, David Snyder, Leslie Baych
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Publication number: 20050131922Abstract: The present invention provides for a methods, system, and apparatus relating to data transmission. One method of the present invention includes representing data using at least one ultra wideband pulse, sending the at least one ultra wideband pulse over an electrically conductive guided media, and recovering the data from the at least one ultra wideband pulse. The present invention can be used in conjunction with telephony applications, cable TV applications, power line applications, fiber optic applications, and data bus applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: LIGHTWAVES SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Philip Kennedy, Bruce Melick, David Snyder, Leslie Baych
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Publication number: 20050094784Abstract: A method and system for storing and transmitting data using variable pulse characteristics to represent ASCII or UNICODE characters, of the value of a string of data using a number base higher than 2. Pulse characteristics are modified to correspond to different data values. Pulse characteristics can include pulse durations, pulse spacings, pulse amplitudes, pulse phases, pulse polarities, pulse shapes and/or other pulse characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: LIGHTWAVES SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Bruce Melick, David Snyder, Leslie Baych
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Publication number: 20050063708Abstract: A method and system for storing and transmitting data using variable pulse symbology over a fiber optic or ultra wide band system. Data is stored in memory, accessed and transformed into an electronic or photonic pulse and/or space which has a variable duration, the duration corresponding to the bit of data to be transmitted. The duration of the pulse and/or space is selected from a list of predetermined durations, each corresponding to a different base 10 number. The pulses and spaces may both be used to represent data, or the spaces may be used for meta data. Variable duration pulses may also be used to store data on an optical storage medium or fiber optic cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Applicant: LIGHTWAVES SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Bruce Melick, David Snyder, Leslie Baych
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Patent number: 6868419Abstract: A method, system and type of database for transmitting data is disclosed in which the data is organized into a structured linear database. The structured linear database includes a routing header portion, a file allocation table, a data portion and a tailbit portion. The structured linear database may be transmitted over any type of network, such as a TM-UWB system or a fiber-optic system. Once the data to be transmitted is identified, a corresponding field is identified in the field allocation table giving the location of the data within the transmission. This field is then referenced by the user to access the specific type of data desired at the given location of the transmission. This process may be repeated enabling data to be stored on transmission lines and accessed at any point at any time providing an always on network.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Lightwaves Systems Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Melick, David M. Snyder, Leslie D. Baych
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Publication number: 20040234271Abstract: A method and system for storing and transmitting data using variable pulse symbology over a fiber optic or ultra wide band system. Data is stored in memory, accessed and transformed into an electronic or photonic pulse and/or space which has a variable duration, the duration corresponding to the bit of data to be transmitted. The duration of the pulse and/or space is selected from a list of predetermined durations, each corresponding to a different base 10 number. The pulses and spaces may both be used to represent data, or the spaces may be used for meta data. Variable duration pulses may also be used to store data on an optical storage medium or fiber optic cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: LIGHTWAVES SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Bruce D. Melick, David M. Snyder, Leslie D. Baych
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Patent number: 6764009Abstract: A method of tagged bar code data interchange includes creating electronic and/or printed documents with tagged bar coded information, capturing and decoding the tagged bar coded information, caching the tagged bar coded information, parsing the bar coded data tags, stripping the data tags, and inputting/storing the bar coded information. Business can be conducted on-line using e-mail transmissions of video displayed tagged bar coded information. Such tagged bar coded information can be stored and/or input into style sheets that are in common or company-specific formats. Further, companies can receive consumer information in a format that is easily accessible by any portion, affiliate, subsidiary, or related entity of the company, no matter what software system is running.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Lightwaves Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Melick, David M. Snyder, Leslie D. Baych
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Publication number: 20030228005Abstract: The present invention provides for a methods, system, and apparatus relating to data transmission. One method of the present invention includes representing data using at least one pulse based on a Gaussian wave form, sending the at least one pulse over an electrically conductive guided media, and recovering the data from the at least one pulse. The present invention can be used in conjunction with telephony applications, cable tv applications, and data bus applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: LIGHTWAVES SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce D. Melick, David M. Snyder, Leslie D. Baych, Gregory P. Probst, Philip T. Kennedy
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Patent number: 4899988Abstract: The cable puller employs a conically tapered capstan and self-contained motor both carried on a readily collapsible and portable frame. The puller is adapted for placing inside of a manhole where the capstan is aligned with the duct through which the cable is to be pulled. Several such cable pullers may be operated in concert to pull a theoretically endless fiber optic cable at a controlled speed and without exceeding the tensile strength of the cable. Tension on the cable effects the frictional gripping force between the capstan and the cable looped there around and this gripping force controls the extent to which the cable is permitted to climb up and slip down the conical incline of the capstan to a point where equilibrium is reached. A radio-controlled sensor is provided at each pulling station to signal cable stoppage faults and to respond to faults signaled by other pulling stations by shut down of all stations until the fault is corrected.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1987Date of Patent: February 13, 1990Assignee: Madison lightwave Systems, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey L. Mills