Patents by Inventor George A. Livergood

George A. Livergood 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).

  • Publication number: 20230170983
    Abstract: A multi-band signal communications system includes a hub station communicating with multiple remote stations. The system reduces or eliminates the effects of precipitation, airborne pollutants, dust and debris. Signals can comprise digital or analog signals, which can be encrypted. The system can utilize binary digital or quantum computing technologies. The system can utilize frequency-hopping and satellite-hopping routines for security. System components can be fabricated from silicone-based semiconductors and graphene. System functions can be implemented with hardware, firmware and software. The communications system and method can be implemented with fiber-optic cables, laser transmissions and microwave-frequency media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: George A. Livergood, John Moroney
  • Publication number: 20210320715
    Abstract: A hybrid satellite communication system in which a hub station transmits signals to remote stations through a satellite at a relatively low frequency unaffected by weather effects and in which the remote stations transmit signals to the hub station at a relatively higher frequency which enables use of more economical equipment at remote stations. The hub station senses signal quality or strength received from each remote station and transmits power control signals to remote stations with poor signal strengths to cause such remote stations to increase output power to overcome weather effects. The power control signals are transmitted on the lower frequency to prevent the power control signals from being masked by the weather effects. A communications satellite can the either geostationary or low Earth orbit (LEO). Data can also be transmitted on the relatively low frequency. The communication system can utilize antennae with dish, array and other suitable configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Arthur G. Giftakis, John Moroney, Sean Thomas, George A. Livergood
  • Patent number: 9648568
    Abstract: A hybrid satellite communication system in which a hub station transmits signals to remote stations through a satellite at a relatively low frequency which is unaffected by weather effects and in which the remote stations transmit signals to the hub station at a relatively higher frequency which enables the use of more economical equipment at the remote stations. The hub station senses the signal quality or strength received from each remote station and transmits power control signals to remote stations with poor signal strengths to cause such remote stations to increase their output power to overcome weather effects. The power control signals are transmitted on the lower frequency to prevent the power control signals from being masked by the weather effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Foundation Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: George A. Livergood
  • Publication number: 20150237587
    Abstract: A hybrid satellite communication system in which a hub station transmits signals to remote stations through a satellite at a relatively low frequency which is unaffected by weather effects and in which the remote stations transmit signals to the hub station at a relatively higher frequency which enables the use of more economical equipment at the remote stations. The hub station senses the signal quality or strength received from each remote station and transmits power control signals to remote stations with poor signal strengths to cause such remote stations to increase their output power to overcome weather effects. The power control signals are transmitted on the lower frequency to prevent the power control signals from being masked by the weather effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventor: George A. Livergood
  • Patent number: 9026106
    Abstract: A hybrid satellite communication system in which a hub station transmits signals to remote stations through a satellite at a relatively low frequency which is unaffected by weather effects and in which the remote stations transmit signals to the hub station at a relatively higher frequency which enables the use of more economical equipment at the remote stations. The hub station senses the signal quality or strength received from each remote station and transmits power control signals to remote stations with poor signal strengths to cause such remote stations to increase their output power to overcome weather effects. The power control signals are transmitted on the lower frequency to prevent the power control signals from being masked by the weather effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Foundation Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: George A. Livergood
  • Publication number: 20130203407
    Abstract: A hybrid satellite communication system in which a hub station transmits signals to remote stations through a satellite at a relatively low frequency which is unaffected by weather effects and in which the remote stations transmit signals to the hub station at a relatively higher frequency which enables the use of more economical equipment at the remote stations. The hub station senses the signal quality or strength received from each remote station and transmits power control signals to remote stations with poor signal strengths to cause such remote stations to increase their output power to overcome weather effects. The power control signals are transmitted on the lower frequency to prevent the power control signals from being masked by the weather effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: George A. Livergood