Patents by Inventor Rich Battista

Rich Battista 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).

  • System and method for reporting a status of an asset
    Patent number: 9784583
    Abstract: A system and method for reporting a status of an asset is described. In one embodiment, an asset status is determined based on configurable parameters to thereby enable accurate reporting of departures and arrivals of an asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and Method for Reporting a Status of an Asset
    Publication number: 20170268883
    Abstract: A system and method for reporting a status of an asset is described. In one embodiment, an asset status is determined based on configurable parameters to thereby enable accurate reporting of departures and arrivals of an asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Sensor interface with mobile terminal satellite modem and global location system
    Patent number: 9717066
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing a low-power local-area network for use with a mobile terminal satellite modem. This low-power local-area network enables sensors on an asset to transmit sensor data to a mobile terminal affixed on the asset. The mobile terminal reports the sensor data along with asset position information to a centralized facility via a communications satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and method for adaptive motion sensing with location determination
    Patent number: 9704399
    Abstract: A system and method for adaptive motion sensing with location determination is described. In one embodiment, the adaptive motion sensor is based on vibration sensor readings and can identify different states of motions based on modifiable parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Battista, Jianming Yuan
  • Satellite aided location tracking with user interface
    Patent number: 9607499
    Abstract: A satellite aided location tracking and data services with user interface. A graphical user interface is provided that enables users to monitor the status of movable assets. Detailed information in a position history enables the user to obtain status information (e.g., starts and stops) at each position report. This status information promotes visibility into the journey of each movable asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and Method for Reporting a Status of an Asset
    Publication number: 20160370184
    Abstract: A system and method for reporting a status of an asset is described. In one embodiment, an asset status is determined based on configurable parameters to thereby enable accurate reporting of departures and arrivals of an asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Multiple return link
    Patent number: 9496946
    Abstract: A system and method for improving efficiency of satellite communications is described. In one embodiment, multiple return links are associated with a single forward link to reduce communications costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Battista, John W. Brosius, Uday Shankar
  • System and Method for Mobile Terminal Initiated Communications
    Publication number: 20160242146
    Abstract: A system and method for improving efficiency of satellite communications is described. In one embodiment, efficient satellite communications is enabled through event-driven reporting by a mobile terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Rich Battista, John W. Brosius, Uday Shankar
  • Sensor Interface with Mobile Terminal Satellite Modem and Global Location System
    Publication number: 20160242139
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing a low-power local-area network for use with a mobile terminal satellite modem. This low-power local-area network enables sensors on an asset to transmit sensor data to a mobile terminal affixed on the asset. The mobile terminal reports the sensor data along with asset position information to a centralized facility via a communications satellite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and Method for Adaptive Motion Sensing with Location Determination
    Publication number: 20160071414
    Abstract: A system and method for adaptive motion sensing with location determination is described. In one embodiment, the adaptive motion sensor is based on vibration sensor readings and can identify different states of motions based on modifiable parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Rich Battista, Jianming Yuan
  • System and method for mobile terminal initiated communications
    Patent number: 9264995
    Abstract: A system and method for improving efficiency of satellite communications is described. In one embodiment, efficient satellite communications is enabled through event-driven reporting by a mobile terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Battista, John W. Brosius, III, Uday Shankar
  • Sensor interface with mobile terminal satellite modem and global location system
    Patent number: 9258796
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing a low-power local-area network for use with a mobile terminal satellite modem. This low-power local-area network enables sensors on an asset to transmit sensor data to a mobile terminal affixed on the asset. The mobile terminal reports the sensor data along with asset position information to a centralized facility via a communications satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and method for adaptive motion sensing with location determination
    Patent number: 9128179
    Abstract: A system and method for adaptive motion sensing with location determination is described. In one embodiment, the adaptive motion sensor is based on vibration sensor readings and can identify different states of motions based on modifiable parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Battista, Jianming Yuan
  • System and method for reporting a status of an asset
    Patent number: 9064421
    Abstract: A system and method for reporting a status of an asset is described. In one embodiment, an asset status is determined based on configurable parameters to thereby enable accurate reporting of departures and arrivals of an asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and Method for Mobile Terminal Initiated Communications
    Publication number: 20150117290
    Abstract: A system and method for improving efficiency of satellite communications is described. In one embodiment, efficient satellite communications is enabled through event-driven reporting by a mobile terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Rich Battista, John W. Brosius, III, Uday Shankar
  • Wireless sensor interface with mobile terminal satellite modem and global location system
    Patent number: 8971227
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing a low-power local-area wireless network for use with a mobile terminal satellite modem. This low-power local-area wireless network enables sensors on an asset to wirelessly transmit sensor data to a mobile terminal affixed on the asset. The mobile terminal reports the sensor data along with asset position information to a centralized facility via a communications satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and method for mobile terminal initiated satellite communications
    Patent number: 8929279
    Abstract: A system and method for improving efficiency of satellite communications is described. In one embodiment, efficient satellite communications is enabled through event-driven reporting by a mobile terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Battista, Jay Brosius, Uday Shankar
  • Sensor Interface with Mobile Terminal Satellite Modem and Global Location System
    Publication number: 20140364140
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing a low-power local-area network for use with a mobile terminal satellite modem. This low-power local-area network enables sensors on an asset to transmit sensor data to a mobile terminal affixed on the asset. The mobile terminal reports the sensor data along with asset position information to a centralized facility via a communications satellite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Satellite Aided Location Tracking with User Interface
    Publication number: 20140210619
    Abstract: A satellite aided location tracking and data services with user interface. A graphical user interface is provided that enables users to monitor the status of movable assets. Detailed information in a position history enables the user to obtain status information (e.g., starts and stops) at each position report. This status information promotes visibility into the journey of each movable asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Satellite aided location tracking with user interface
    Patent number: 8704658
    Abstract: A satellite aided location tracking and data services with user interface. A graphical user interface is provided that enables users to monitor the status of movable assets. Detailed information in a position history enables the user to obtain status information (e.g., starts and stops) at each position report. This status information promotes visibility into the journey of each movable asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista