Patents by Inventor Henry Liou

Henry Liou 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: 8708740
    Abstract: A novel method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for a waterproof connector assembly apparatus, adapted to provide electromagnetic interface connectivity between a communications accessory device and a two-way radio. The waterproof connector assembly apparatus comprises a circuit board member, affixing means for at least one pin, a rigid chassis member adapted for mounting the circuit board member, a flexible overmold, and an affixing member adapted to affix the waterproof connector assembly apparatus to the two-way radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Publication number: 20130128476
    Abstract: A novel method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for a waterproof connector assembly apparatus, adapted to provide electromagnetic interface connectivity between a communications accessory device and a two-way radio. The waterproof connector assembly apparatus comprises a circuit board member, affixing means for at least one pin, a rigid chassis member adapted for mounting the circuit board member, a flexible overmold, and an affixing member adapted to affix the waterproof connector assembly apparatus to the two-way radio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: HENRY LIOU
  • Publication number: 20120122474
    Abstract: A position reporting microphone, adapted for use in an existing communication system is disclosed. The position reporting microphone communicatively networks with the existing communication system channels to send and receive information such as for example audio, position, and/or identification information regarding the position reporting microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: HENRY LIOU
  • Patent number: 8165632
    Abstract: A position reporting microphone, adapted for use in an existing communication system is disclosed. The position reporting microphone communicatively networks with the existing communication system channels to send and receive information such as for example audio, position, and/or identification information regarding the position reporting microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventors: Henry Liou, David Verne May, Zbigniew Cyganik
  • Patent number: 7904095
    Abstract: A GPS microphone, which is adapted for incorporating a communication system, includes a speaker-microphone set, a radio frequency transmitter communicatively networked with the communication system through radio frequency signals, and a GPS controller electrically connected with the radio frequency transmitter to encode a positioning data into a RF positioning signal in form of audio signal wherein when the GPS controller is triggered, the radio frequency transmitter is activated to transmit RF positioning signal to the communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Patent number: 7899466
    Abstract: A communication apparatus, such as a GPS microphone, which is adapted for incorporating a communication system, includes a communication unit such as a speaker-microphone set, a communication transmitter such as a radio frequency transmitter communicatively networked with the communication system through radio frequency signals, and a positioning controller such as a GPS controller electrically connected with the radio frequency transmitter to encode a positioning data into a RF positioning signal in form of audio signal wherein when the GPS controller is triggered, the radio frequency transmitter is activated to transmit RF positioning signal to the communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Patent number: 7881728
    Abstract: A self-powered positioning and modem system, which is adapted for linking to a radio frequency transmitter of a communication device to communicating with a communication system through radio frequency signals, includes a GPS controller for communicatively linking to the radio frequency transmitter. The GPS controller includes a position information receptor receiving a positioning data, a signal converter linked to the position information receptor to encode the positioning data into a RF positioning signal in form of audio signal, wherein the GPS controller is triggered for wirelessly transmitting the RF positioning signal through the radio frequency transmitter to the communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Patent number: 7881729
    Abstract: A communication apparatus, such as a GPS-microphone, which is adapted for incorporating a communication system, includes a communication unit such as a speaker-microphone set, a communication transmitter such as a radio frequency transmitter communicatively networked with the communication system through radio frequency signals, and a positioning controller such as GPS controller electrically connected with the communication transmitter to encode positioning data into one or more RF positioning signals in form of audio signals wherein when the positioning controller is triggered, the communication transmitter is activated to transmit RF positioning signals to the communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Patent number: 7783298
    Abstract: A GPS-microphone, which is adapted for incorporating a communication system, includes a speaker-microphone set, a radio frequency transmitter communicatively networked with the communication system through radio frequency signals, and a GPS controller electrically connected with the radio frequency transmitter to encode positioning data into one or more RF positioning signals in form of audio signals wherein when the GPS controller is triggered, the radio frequency transmitter is activated to transmit RF positioning signals to the communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Patent number: 7668566
    Abstract: A RF communication system includes a speaker microphone connector connecting a communication station with a communication unit to transmit an audio signal and RF signal therebetween. The speaker microphone connector includes an audio cable, a RF cable and a tubular enclosing shelter enclosing the audio cable and the RF cable therein, wherein an end portion of the RF cable extends out of the enclosing shelter between first and second ends thereof such that the end portion of the RF cable is split with the audio cable to individually connect to the communication station. In addition, a retaining device is provided at the enclosing shelter to retain the RF cable and the audio cable in a splitting manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Publication number: 20080057879
    Abstract: A RF communication system includes a speaker microphone connector connecting a communication station with a communication unit to transmit an audio signal and RF signal therebetween. The speaker microphone connector includes an audio cable, a RF cable and a tubular enclosing shelter enclosing the audio cable and the RF cable therein, wherein an end portion of the RF cable extends out of the enclosing shelter between first and second ends thereof such that the end portion of the RF cable is split with the audio cable to individually connect to the communication station. In addition, a retaining device is provided at the enclosing shelter to retain the RF cable and the audio cable in a splitting manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Publication number: 20070248223
    Abstract: A communication channel activation switch apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the communication channel activation switch apparatus functions to open a communication channel for transmission and/or reception of information. The information transmitted and/or received may be audio and/or data information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Publication number: 20070021135
    Abstract: A position reporting microphone, adapted for use in an existing communication system is disclosed. The position reporting microphone communicatively networks with the existing communication system channels to send and receive information such as for example audio, position, and/or identification information regarding the position reporting microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Publication number: 20070021134
    Abstract: A position reporting microphone, adapted for use in an existing communication system is disclosed. The position reporting microphone communicatively networks with the existing communication system channels to send and receive information such as for example audio, position, and/or identification information regarding the position reporting microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Publication number: 20050288039
    Abstract: A self-powered positioning and modem system, which is adapted for linking to a radio frequency transmitter of a communication device to communicating with a communication system through radio frequency signals, includes a GPS controller for communicatively linking to the radio frequency transmitter. The GPS controller includes a position information receptor receiving a positioning data, a signal converter linked to the position information receptor to encode the positioning data into a RF positioning signal in form of audio signal, wherein the GPS controller is triggered for wirelessly transmitting the RF positioning signal through the radio frequency transmitter to the communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Publication number: 20050272446
    Abstract: A communication apparatus, such as a GPS microphone, which is adapted for incorporating a communication system, includes a communication unit such as a speaker-microphone set, a communication transmitter such as a radio frequency transmitter communicatively networked with the communication system through radio frequency signals, and a positioning controller such as a GPS controller electrically connected with the radio frequency transmitter to encode a positioning data into a RF positioning signal in form of audio signal wherein when the GPS controller is triggered, the radio frequency transmitter is activated to transmit RF positioning signal to the communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Publication number: 20050255860
    Abstract: A communication apparatus, such as a GPS-microphone, which is adapted for incorporating a communication system, includes a communication unit such as a speaker-microphone set, a communication transmitter such as a radio frequency transmitter communicatively networked with the communication system through radio frequency signals, and a positioning controller such as GPS controller electrically connected with the communication transmitter to encode positioning data into one or more RF positioning signals in form of audio signals wherein when the positioning controller is triggered, the communication transmitter is activated to transmit RF positioning signals to the communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Patent number: 6941147
    Abstract: A GPS microphone, which is adapted for incorporating a communication system, includes a speaker-microphone set, a radio frequency transmitter communicatively networked with the communication system through radio frequency signals, and a GPS controller electrically connected with the radio frequency transmitter to encode a positioning data into a RF positioning signal in form of audio signal wherein when the GPS controller is triggered, the radio frequency transmitter is activated to transmit RF positioning signal to the communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Patent number: 6912397
    Abstract: A GPS microphone, which is adapted for incorporating a communication system, includes a speaker-microphone set, a radio frequency transmitter communicatively networked with the communication system through radio frequency signals, and a GPS controller electrically connected with the radio frequency transmitter to encode positioning data into one or more RF positioning signals in form of audio signals wherein when the GPS controller is triggered, the radio frequency transmitter is activated to transmit RF positioning signals to the communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: Henry Liou
  • Publication number: 20050093741
    Abstract: A GPS microphone, which is adapted for incorporating a communication system, includes a speaker-microphone set, a radio frequency transmitter communicatively networked with the communication system through radio frequency signals, and a GPS controller electrically connected with the radio frequency transmitter to encode a positioning data into a RF positioning signal in form of audio signal wherein when the GPS controller is triggered, the radio frequency transmitter is activated to transmit RF positioning signal to the communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventor: Henry Liou