Patents by Inventor Gary Vanyek

Gary Vanyek 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).

  • Wireless audio distribution system and method for an in-flight entertainment system
    Patent number: 8635654
    Abstract: A wireless communication system for a vehicle includes a seat or overhead video display unit, a control and audio unit that is associated with and located remotely with respect to the video display unit, a first wireless transceiver associated with the video display unit, a second wireless transceiver associated with the control and audio unit, where the first and second wireless transceivers are linked together for communication. The video display unit receives audiovisual content and splits audio content for transmission to the control unit. The control unit can similarly transmit control and selection information to the video display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Thales Avionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paulo Correa, Kenneth A. Brady, Jr., Gary Vanyek, V. Ian McClelland, Arnaud Heydler, Harmon F. Law
  • Distributed cabin interphone system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8345663
    Abstract: In one aspect, cabin interphone handsets and passenger announcement speakers in the cabin of a vehicle communicate over an internet protocol data network. Each handset of the system has an internet protocol presence and each passenger announcement speaker of the system has an internet protocol presence. Each handset includes announcement and call management functions so that each handset can communicate with one or more handsets over the network as well as make passenger announcements via one or more passenger announcement speakers. The call setup function and PA function may utilize voice over internet protocol. In another aspect, methods are provided for making interphone calls and passenger announcements using the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Thales Avionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brady, Jr., Gary Vanyek
  • Distributed cabin interphone system for a vehicle
    Publication number: 20080310609
    Abstract: In one aspect, cabin interphone handsets and passenger announcement speakers in the cabin of a vehicle communicate over an internet protocol data network. Each handset of the system has an internet protocol presence and each passenger announcement speaker of the system has an internet protocol presence. Each handset includes announcement and call management functions so that each handset can communicate with one or more handsets over the network as well as make passenger announcements via one or more passenger announcement speakers. The call setup function and PA function may utilize voice over internet protocol. In another aspect, methods are provided for making interphone calls and passenger announcements using the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Thales Avionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brady, JR., Gary Vanyek