Patents by Inventor Thomas Nello Giaccherini

Thomas Nello Giaccherini 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).

  • Publication number: 20200341117
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing self-contained guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) functions for a vehicle moving through an environment on or near the ground, in the air or in space without externally provided information are disclosed. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention includes a Heading Sensor (36), an Absolute Location Sensor (38), a timer (40), a Range Doppler Processor (42), a Navigation Reference Sensor (44), an Area Range and a Velocity Sensor (46) which provide enhanced navigation information about a universal reference frame (22) and one or more targets (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Psionic, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Parker Sandford, Diego Fernando Pierrottet, Thomas Nello Giaccherini
  • Publication number: 20070206742
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and apparatus for compiling and furnishing demographic data to advertisers based upon a plurality of promotions deployed during free phone calls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Nello Giaccherini, John William Hayes, George E. Hall
  • Publication number: 20040259496
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for automatically distributing data and updates to wireless terminals using a point-to-multi-point network is disclosed. In one embodiment, data from a domestic source is conveyed by satellite to a remote location, where the data is then broadcast by a transmitter. The data is automatically pushed to wireless terminals located at remote construction sites around the world.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Nello Giaccherini, Mark Alan Sturza, James Riley Stuart
  • Publication number: 20040163135
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for gradually delivering software over a terrestrial or satellite network are disclosed. Packets of a software program are conveyed wirelessly from a central server to customers using a portion of standard FM radio or television signals. These packets are conveyed to a wireless receiver at the customer's premises over a relatively long period of time. The packets are slowly accumulated in the customer's receiver, which includes a storage device such as an array of hard drives or memory chips. After this “accumulation period” is completed, and a full software program has been built up, subscribers may then retrieve and use the software. The invention provides a highly secure distribution system which thwarts copyright infringement and other unauthorized copying. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the data conveyed to customers is computer software, including operating systems, applications and updates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Nello Giaccherini, James Riley Stuart, Mark Alan Sturza
  • Publication number: 20040001583
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and apparatus for compiling and furnishing demographic data to advertisers based upon a plurality of promotions deployed during free phone calls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Nello Giaccherini, George E. Hall, John William Hayes
  • Publication number: 20030214387
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and apparatus for locating items using passive transponders called radio frequency identification devices or “RFIDs.” In a first embodiment of the invention, a small business like a law firm or doctor's office can use self-adhesive RFID labels to keep track of files and important papers. In a second embodiment, items purchased from a retailer which are already attached to an RFID label are automatically detected and tracked by a wireless sniffer when the purchases are brought home. In a third embodiment, a retailer uses the RFID labels to conduct an automatic wireless inventory. In a fourth embodiment, the retailer uses the same system to reduce losses due to theft of merchandise. In a fifth embodiment, the retailer uses the RFID labels to provide automatic wireless check-out. In a sixth embodiment, the retailer analyzes the inventory of goods within a customer's home to enhance sales and marketing strategies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Nello Giaccherini
  • Publication number: 20030214388
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and apparatus for applying radio frequency identification devices or other integrated circuits to substrates like sheets of paper, labels or other surfaces or materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: James Riley Stuart, Thomas Nello Giaccherini
  • Publication number: 20030065746
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for gradually delivering information over a network to a customer are disclosed. The information is delivered over a high-speed or low-speed connection to an extremely large storage device located at the customer's premises. A vendor may supply virtually or substantially all of his content to the customer's storage device. The customer then retrieves, uses, displays or enjoys relatively small selections of content instantly, on-demand, without ordering the content or waiting for a download.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Nello Giaccherini, James Riley Stuart
  • Publication number: 20030060156
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for gradually delivering information over a terrestrial or satellite network are disclosed. Packets of information are conveyed wirelessly from a central server to customers using a portion of standard FM radio or television signals. These packets are conveyed to a wireless receiver at the customer's premises over a relatively long period of time. The packets are slowly accumulated in the customer's receiver, which includes a storage device such as an array of hard drives or memory chips. After this “accumulation period” is completed, subscribers may then retrieve and display or use the information. The invention may utilize a stand-alone receiver-storage-printer combination which automatically receives the gradual download, and then periodically prints the information on paper. The invention may be used to convey the full-page text and graphical content of newspapers, magazines, catalogs, manuals, directories or the white or yellow pages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Nello Giaccherini, James Riley Stuart, Mark Alan Sturza
  • Publication number: 20020085588
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the secure and copy-proof distribution of data are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a network of satellites in low Earth orbit are used to convey packets of data from ground stations to set-top boxes installed in residences. The data is conveyed from the ground stations and to the set-top boxes during times when the network capacity is not fully utilized. In one embodiment, the packets of data which are transmitted from the ground stations to the satellites, and then to the subscribers, are heavily encrypted. In one embodiment, this data is always confined to the secure network, and is never introduced to the Internet or other public networks. The data conveyed by the present invention may be video or audio programming, business data, or any other type of information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Nello Giaccherini, Mark Alan Sturza, James Riley Stuart
  • Publication number: 20020042919
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the secure and copy-proof distribution of data are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a network of satellites in low Earth orbit are used to convey packets of data from ground stations to set-top boxes installed in residences. The data is conveyed from the ground stations and to the set-top boxes during times when the network capacity is not fully utilized. In one embodiment, the packets of data which are transmitted from the ground stations to the satellites, and then to the subscribers, are heavily encrypted. In one embodiment, this data is always confined to the secure network, and is never introduced to the Internet or other public networks. The data conveyed by the present invention may be video or audio programming, business data, or any other type of information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Mark Alan Sturza, Thomas Nello Giaccherini, James Riley Stuart