Patents by Inventor Gordon E. Letney

Gordon E. Letney 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).

  • Method and apparatus for bi-directional video teleconferencing on mobile platforms
    Patent number: 7321383
    Abstract: Bidirectional video teleconferences are provided on a mobile platform. A first video teleconference terminal is disposed on a mobile platform. A first local area network is arranged to provide network data services on the mobile platform and is arranged to communicate with the first video teleconference terminal. A second local area network is arranged to provide network data services and is arranged to communicate with a second video teleconference terminal. The first and second local area networks are in bidirectional packet data communications, and packets of video teleconference data are prioritized over packets of data for services other than video teleconferencing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Patrick Monagahn, Gordon E. Letney, James B. Moore
  • 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
  • Method and apparatus for bi-directional video teleconferencing on mobile platforms
    Publication number: 20040095461
    Abstract: Bidirectional video teleconferences are provided on a mobile platform. A first video teleconference terminal is disposed on a mobile platform. A first local area network is arranged to provide network data services on the mobile platform and is arranged to communicate with the first video teleconference terminal. A second local area network is arranged to provide network data services and is arranged to communicate with a second video teleconference terminal. The first and second local area networks are in bidirectional packet data communications, and packets of video teleconference data are prioritized over packets of data for services other than video teleconferencing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Patrick Monagahn, Gordon E. Letney, James B. Moore
  • 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