Patents by Inventor Dean C. Miller

Dean C. Miller 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).

  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COOPERATIVE EMPLOYMENT WITH INSTALLED AIRBORNE APPLICATION CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080154444
    Abstract: An apparatus configured for cooperative employment with an installed airborne application control system in an aircraft includes: an application control unit coupled with the application control system for cooperating with the airborne application control system to effect control of at least one second airborne application. The application control unit includes a respective application management section for participating in management of each respective second airborne application of the at least one second airborne application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: BOEING COMPANY A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE
    Inventors: Dean C. Miller, Katerina Y. Hur, Galen Muse, Kevin O'Brien
  • Mobile wireless local area network and related methods
    Patent number: 7171197
    Abstract: A wireless local area network adapted for use by users traveling on a mobile platform such as an aircraft. The network includes a network server located on the mobile platform, and at least one network access point connected to the server and accessible wirelessly by at least one user portable electronic device over one of a plurality of non-overlapping network frequency channels. The RF characteristics of this wireless network are specifically tailored to meet applicable standards for electromagnetic compatibility with aircraft systems and RF exposure levels for passengers and flight crews.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dean C Miller, James E Handy, Gordon E Letney, Kevin E Norby
  • Mobile wireless local area network and related methods
    Patent number: 6990338
    Abstract: A wireless local area network adapted for use by users traveling on a mobile platform such as an aircraft. The network includes a network server located on the mobile platform, and at least one network access point connected to the server and accessible wirelessly by at least one user portable electronic device over one of a plurality of non-overlapping network frequency channels. The RF characteristics of this wireless network are specifically tailored to meet applicable standards for electromagnetic compatibility with aircraft systems and RF exposure levels for passengers and flight crews.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dean C. Miller, James E. Handy, Gordon E. Letney, Kevin E. Norby
  • Mobile wireless local area network and related methods
    Publication number: 20030009761
    Abstract: A wireless local area network adapted for use by users traveling on a mobile platform such as an aircraft. The network includes a network server located on the mobile platform, and at least one network access point connected to the server and accessible wirelessly by at least one user portable electronic device over one of a plurality of non-overlapping network frequency channels. The RF characteristics of this wireless network are specifically tailored to meet applicable standards for electromagnetic compatibility with aircraft systems and RF exposure levels for passengers and flight crews.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Dean C. Miller, James E. Handy, Gordon E. Letney, Kevin E. Norby