Patents by Inventor Dave Lichtenwalner

Dave Lichtenwalner 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).

  • Patent number: 5793413
    Abstract: A system and method for providing interactive multimedia services to subscriber premises utilizing wireless distribution within the subscriber premise. The service is provided via a communications link delivering to the subscriber premises broad band digital information including video and audio from a plurality of information providers and control signals in a multiplexed form. This multiplexed signal is then separated and processed on premise and distributed in a two-way fashion using frequency hopping code division multiple access (CDMA) spread spectrum using radio frequency signals preferably at UHF. Upstream control signals from the user installation are communicated from the individual user terminals in the same wireless manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Denny L. Hylton, Steven Olsen, William Burton, Dave Lichtenwalner
  • Patent number: 5630204
    Abstract: A system and method for providing interactive multimedia services to subscriber premises utilizing wireless and power line distribution within the subscriber premise. The service is provided via a communications link delivering to the subscriber premises broad band digital information including video and audio from a plurality of information providers and control signals in a multiplexed form. This multiplexed signal is then separated and processed on premise and distributed in a two-way fashion using frequency hopping code division multiple access (CDMA) spread spectrum using radio frequency signals preferably at UHF for the broadband downstream signal and power line carrier for the control signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Denny L. Hylton, Steven Olsen, William Burton, Dave Lichtenwalner
  • Patent number: 5613191
    Abstract: A system and method for providing interactive multimedia services to subscriber premises utilizing wireless distribution within the subscriber premise. The service is provided via a communications link delivering to the subscriber premises broad band digital information including video and audio from a plurality of information providers and control signals in a multiplexed form. This multiplexed signal is then separated and processed on premise and distributed in a two-way fashion using frequency hopping code division multiple access (CDMA) spread spectrum using radio frequency signals preferably at UHF. Upstream control signals from the user installation are communicated from the individual user terminals in the same wireless manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Denny L. Hylton, Steven Olsen, William Burton, Dave Lichtenwalner