Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Gorniak

Andrew M. Gorniak 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 apparatus for providing three dimensions of input into a host processor
    Patent number: 4961138
    Abstract: A system under the hand held control of a user for providing three dimensions of input to a computer processor while operating on an essentially planar surface is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: General DataComm, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew M. Gorniak
  • Intelligent synchronous modem and communication system incorporating the same
    Patent number: 4922534
    Abstract: An intelligent synchronous modem and data communication systems utilizing the intelligent synchronous modem are provided. The modem comprises: at least one connector having a first and a second port for primary and secondary channels of communication with a host computer, wherein the primary communication channel is for communication of synchronous data and the secondary communication channel is for communication of asynchronous data; a microprocessor for recognizing and executing commands of the host computer, wherein the commands are in the form of asynchronous data received over the secondary communication channnel; and interface means for interfacing the microprocessor with telephone lines, wherein synchronous data received by the microprocessor is sent to the interface means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: General DataComm, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Gorniak, Michael J. Fargano
  • Intelligent synchronous modem and communication system incorporating the same
    Patent number: 4817147
    Abstract: An intelligent synchronous modem and data communication systems utilizing the intelligent synchronous modem are provided. The modem comprises: at least one connector having a first and a second port for primary and secondary channels of communication with a host computer, wherein the primary communication channel is for communication of synchronous data and the secondary communication channel is for communication of asynchronous data; a microprocessor for recognizing and executing commands of the host computer, wherein the commands are in the form of asynchronous data received over the secondary communication channel and interface means for interfacing the microprocessor with telephone lines, wherein synchronous data received by the microprocessor is sent to the interface means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: General DataComm, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Gorniak, Michael J. Fargano