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).

  • Sensor interface with mobile terminal satellite modem and global location system
    Patent number: 8700315
    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: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Wireless Sensor Interface with Mobile Terminal Satellite Modem and Global Location System
    Publication number: 20140098723
    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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Multiple Return Link
    Publication number: 20130229978
    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: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Battista, John W. Brosius, Uday Shankar
  • Multiple return link
    Patent number: 8428000
    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: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Battista, Jay Brosius, Uday Shankar
  • Satellite aided location tracking with user interface
    Patent number: 8362900
    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: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and Method for Mobile Terminal Initiated Satellite Communications
    Publication number: 20120320756
    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: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Rich Battista, John Brosius, Uday Shankar
  • Wireless sensor interface with mobile terminal satellite modem and global location system
    Patent number: 8284629
    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: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and method for mobile terminal initiated satellite communications
    Patent number: 8155640
    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: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Battista, Jay Brosius, Uday Shankar
  • Satellite Aided Location Tracking with User Interface
    Publication number: 20120001753
    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: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Satellite aided location tracking with user interface
    Patent number: 8058987
    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 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Wireless Sensor Interface with Mobile Terminal Satellite Modem and Global Location System
    Publication number: 20110237203
    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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and Method for Adaptive Motion Sensing with Location Determination
    Publication number: 20110224943
    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: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Rich Battista, Jianming Yuan
  • Sensor Interface with Mobile Terminal Satellite Modem and Global Location System
    Publication number: 20110116559
    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: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and method for adaptive motion sensing with location determination
    Patent number: 7911329
    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: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Battista, Jianming Yuan
  • Wireless sensor interface with mobile terminal satellite modem and global location system
    Patent number: 7903494
    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: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Sensor interface with mobile terminal satellite modem and global location system
    Patent number: 7877208
    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: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and Method for Reporting a Status of an Asset
    Publication number: 20110010044
    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: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • System and Method for Satellite Aided Truck/Trailer Tracking and Monitoring
    Publication number: 20100321171
    Abstract: A system and method for satellite aided vehicle monitoring. Tire pressure, mileage, and tachometer/speedometer information are generated by sensors that are affixed to different parts of a truck/trailer. Measurement data taken by the sensors is reported to a mobile terminal affixed to the vehicle. In one embodiment, the sensor data is transmitted to the mobile terminal using wireless communication. The mobile terminal transmits reports, which can include sensor information and position information, to a remote location via a communications satellite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Rich Battista
  • Multiple Return Link
    Publication number: 20100284324
    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: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Rich Battista, Jay Brosius, Uday Shankar
  • System and method for reporting a status of an asset
    Patent number: 7804394
    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: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: Rich Battista