Patents by Inventor Mark C. Cassada

Mark C. Cassada 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).

  • Satellite on-board RFI detection
    Patent number: 8666311
    Abstract: In one embodiment there are provided systems and methods for detecting radio frequency interference (RFI) on a satellite that implements on-board processing. The system leverages an on-board programmable modem complex, and in some cases reprograms portions thereof, to function as an RF spectrum analyzer sensor element that captures and relays received RF information as meta-data to a ground-based system where that information can then be used, on the ground, to generate a spectral display of a received signal at the satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Lang, Mark C. Cassada, Christopher M. Olson, Matthew K. Plonski
  • Satellite On-Board RFI Detection
    Publication number: 20120027055
    Abstract: In one embodiment there are provided systems and methods for detecting radio frequency interference (RFI) on a satellite that implements on-board processing. The system leverages an on-board programmable modem complex, and in some cases reprograms portions thereof, to function as an RF spectrum analyzer sensor element that captures and relays received RF information as meta-data to a ground-based system where that information can then be used, on the ground, to generate a spectral display of a received signal at the satellite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven M. Lang, Mark C. Cassada, Christopher M. Olson, Matthew K. Plonski