Patents by Inventor J. Brian Raymond

J. Brian Raymond 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).

  • Multi-medium closed-loop controlled satellite broadcast network for simple end-user operation
    Patent number: 5579367
    Abstract: A satellite network receiver connected to receive video and audio programs and commands from orbiting satellites through a steerable dish antenna. Commands are alternatively received by the satellite receiver via pager radio service or phone wire from a network controller that uplinked the satellite programming. All user controls are eliminated from the satellite receiver and the network controller uses its command capability to steer the users antenna and to analyze and initiate diagnostics performed on various parts of the satellite receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Chaparral Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Brian Raymond, Dan E. Bower