Patents by Inventor Steven T. Hildner

Steven T. Hildner 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: 10901094
    Abstract: A multimode tracking device includes a line of site (LOS) antenna; an LOS modem for communicating with other multimode tracking devices and for measuring power of a received signal; a satellite antenna; a satellite modem for communicating with a satellite for receiving and sending text messages, data and commands to and from external devices including a tracking and locating system; a Bluetooth or WiFi Direct interface for communicating with external mobile devices; an inertia measurement unit for providing motion tracking information; a user interface for interfacing with a user; and a processor for generating and displaying a line of bearing to the target on the display, based on the measured power and the motion tracking information. The multimode tracking device tracks assets and personnel and sends/receives text messages, data and commands to/from external devices both over the horizon via the satellite and locally via the LOS modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Blackbird Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Koontz, Andrew H. Tran, Eric A. Banwart, Steven T. Hildner
  • Publication number: 20190049592
    Abstract: A multimode tracking device includes a line of site (LOS) antenna; an LOS modem for communicating with other multimode tracking devices and for measuring power of a received signal; a satellite antenna; a satellite modem for communicating with a satellite for receiving and sending text messages, data and commands to and from external devices including a tracking and locating system; a Bluetooth or WiFi Direct interface for communicating with external mobile devices; an inertia measurement unit for providing motion tracking information; a user interface for interfacing with a user; and a processor for generating and displaying a line of bearing to the target on the display, based on the measured power and the motion tracking information. The multimode tracking device tracks assets and personnel and sends/receives text messages, data and commands to/from external devices both over the horizon via the satellite and locally via the LOS modem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael D. Koontz, Andrew H. Tran, Eric A. Banwart, Steven T. Hildner
  • Patent number: 8373538
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for surreptitiously installing, monitoring, and operating software on a remote computer controlled wireless communication device are described. One aspect includes a control system for communicating programming instructions and exchanging data with the remote computer controlled wireless communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Oceans' Edge, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Hildner, Thomas P. Shanley, Sam Emara, Nathan Klonoski, Robert Adam McKay, Jay Lukin, Tom Krussel, Paul Neuner
  • Patent number: 8140062
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for surreptitiously installing, monitoring, and operating software on a remote computer controlled wireless communication device are described. One aspect includes a control system for communicating programming instructions and exchanging data with the remote computer controlled wireless communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Oceans' Edge, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Hildner, Thomas P. Shanley, Tom Krussel, Paul Neuner, Robert Adam McKay, Jay Lukin, Sam Emara, Nathan Klonoski